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G T M NEWSLETTERTRADE CONTENT UPDATESFebruary 20, 2012 Volume 10 Issue 08

IN THIS ISSUE

RPL Updates

Landed Cost Updates

AustraliaCanadaEuropean Union France Hong Kong IsraelUnited Kingdom United Nations United States

BelgiumCyprusCzech Republic DenmarkEstonia European Union FranceGreece Ireland ItalyLithuaniaLuxembourgMalta New Zealand NetherlandsPoland Slovak RepublicSpainSweden TaiwanUnited KingdomUnited States

AUSTRALIA

CANADA

EUROPEAN UNION

FRANCE

HONG KONG

ISRAEL

UNITED KINGDOM

UNITED NATIONS

UNITED STATES

This is an update to AUSTRAC Consolidated List of all persons and entities, modifying 11 RPL records.

This is an update to the Terrorism Financing Canada List (TFCL), modifying 11 RPL records.

This is an update to EU Financial Sanctions, modifying 5 and deleting 30 RPL records.

This is an update to Interpol Recently Wanted, adding 18 RPL records.

This is an update to HKMA-13224 Sanctions list, adding 1 RPL record.

This is an update to Israeli Ministry of Justice-Money Laundering Prohibition (Terrorist Organizations), adding 1 RPL record.

1. This is an update to the HM Treasury Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets in the UK, modifying 19 and deleting 30 RPL records.

2. This is an update to United Kingdom Financial Services Authority-Prohibited individuals, adding 2 RPL records.

1. This is an update to United Nations Sanctions-Libya, modifying 1 RPL record.

2. This is an update for United Nations Sanctions-Afghanistan, modifying 11 RPL records.

1. This is an update to OFAC Sanctions, adding 4 RPL records.

2. This is an update to Presidential Executive Order (13224), adding 1 RPL record.

3. This is an update to Inter-American Development Bank - Sanctioned Firms and Individuals, adding 7, modifying 14 and deleting 15 RPL records.

4. This is an update to the List of Politically Exposed Persons in Money Laundering Risk Countries, adding 7, modifying 19 and deleting 13 RPL records.

5. This is an update to FBI Wanted Fugitives-Featured Fugitives, adding 13 RPL records and deleting 1 RPL record.

6. This is an update to Professional Medical Conduct and Physician Discipline, adding 2, modifying 12 and deleting 3 RPL records.

7. This is an update to Restricted, Terminated or Excluded Individuals or Entities, adding 23, modifying 5 and deleting 7 RPL records.

8. This is an update to OIG Most Wanted Fugitives, adding 2 RPL records and deleting 1 RPL record.

9. This is an update to US Secret Service-Most Wanted Fugitives, adding 3 RPL records.

Authority: Australia's Terrorist Asset Freezing Regime

Authority: Dept. of Foreign Affairs and Int'l Trade and Dept. of Public Safety Preparedness

Authority: Directorate General External Relations

Authority: Fugitive Investigative Services

Authority: Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Authority: Ministry of Justice - The State of Israel

Authority: HM Treasury

Authority: Financial Services Authority

Authority: UNSC resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya

Authority: UNSC resolution 1988 (2011) concerning Afghanistan

Authority: OFAC - Office of Foreign Assets Control

Authority: Presidential Executive Order -13224

Authority: Inter-American Development Bank - Sanctions Committee

Authority: Central Intelligence Agency

Authority: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Authority: New York State Department of Health Office of Professional Medical Conduct

Authority: Office of the Medicaid Inspector General, New York

Authority: U.S. Office of the Inspector General

Authority: U.S. Secret Service

QUOTA Update

The quota updates for this week include:

1. EU Quota fill-rates2. US Tariff Rate Quota fill-rates

QUOTA Updates

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10. This is an update to Reward for Justice-Seeking Information against International Terrorism–Wanted Terrorists, modifying 3 RPL records.

11. This is an update to Naval Criminal Investigative Service-Most Wanted Fugitives, adding 1 RPL record.

12. This is an update to Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act), modifying 3 RPL records.

Authority: Rewards for Justice

Authority: Naval Criminal Investigative Service

Authority: The Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs

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Regulatory UpdatesAustria European Union Finland France Germany Hungary NetherlandsPortugalSingaporeSpain TaiwanUnited Kingdom United States

Updates being processed:AustriaBelarusChinaEuropean UnionFranceHong KongJapanNew ZealandNicaraguaKazakhstanUnited NationsUnited States

ON THE ANVIL

REGULATORY UPDATESLANDED COST UPDATES

AMERICAS

Authority: United States International Trade Commission

Authority: United States International Trade Commission

ASIA-PACIFIC

Authority: New Zealand Customs Service

Authority: Bureau of Foreign Trade

EUROPE

Authority: EU Commission

Authority: EU Commission

Authority: EU Commission

Authority: EU Commission

Authority: EU Commission

Authority: EU Commission

Authority: EU Commission

UNITED STATES

NEW ZEALAND

TAIWAN

BELGIUM

CYPRUS

CZECH REPUBLIC

DENMARK

EUROPEAN UNION

ESTONIA

FRANCE

1. This is an update for US Harmonized Schedule. This update creates the Tree view for 2012 HTS, affecting various HTS chapters.

2. This is a United States Duty update. This update also adds and deletes HTS numbers, affecting various HTS chapters.

This is an update for New Zealand Trade Classification Customs and Excise Duty 2012, affecting various HTS chapters.

This is an update for Taiwan Tariff. This update adds new HS and deletes certain HS of the Taiwan Tariff. The following HTS chapter is affected: 29.

This is an update to the Belgium VAT Rates. This update changes VAT standard rates across the Tariff Schedule. The following HTS chapters are affected: 03, 16, 38 and 96.

This is an update to the Cyprus VAT rates. This update changes VAT standard rates across the Tariff Schedule. The following HTS chapters are affected: 03, 38, 48 and 96.

This is an update to the Czech Republic VAT rates. This update adds VAT standard rates for products classified under certain chapters.

This is an update to the Denmark VAT rates. This update adds VAT standard rates for products classified under certain chapters. The following HTS chapters are affected: 03, 38 and 96.

This is an update to the EU Tariff. This update has changed Default, Preferential Duties and deleted Preferential Duties for certain products across the Tariff Schedule. The following chapters are affected: 03 and 07.

This is an update to the Estonia VAT rates. This update changes VAT standard rates across the Tariff Schedule.

This is an update to the France VAT rates. This update adds VAT standard rates for products classified under certain chapters. The following HTS chapters are affected: 03, 16, 17, 29, 38 and 96.

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GREECE

IRELAND

ITALY

LITHUANIA

LUXEMBOURG

MALTA

NETHERLANDS

POLAND

SLOVAK REPUBLIC

SPAIN

SWEDEN

UNITED KINGDOM

This is an update to the Greece VAT rates. This update changes VAT standard rates across the Tariff Schedule. The following HTS chapters are affected: 03, 38 and 96.

This is an update to the Ireland VAT rates. This update changes VAT standard rates across the Tariff Schedule.

This is an update to the Italy VAT rates. This update adds VAT standard rates for products classified under certain chapters. The following HTS chapters are affected: 03 and 38.

This is an update to the Lithuania VAT rates. This update adds VAT standard rates for products classified under certain chapters. The following HTS chapters are affected: 03, 38 and 96.

This is an update to the Luxembourg VAT rates. This update adds and deletes VAT standard rates for products classified under certain chapters. The following HTS chapters are affected: 03, 38, 48 and 96.

This is a Rollover to the Malta VAT rates. This rollover changes VAT standard rates across the Tariff Schedule.

This is an update to the Netherlands VAT rates. This update adds VAT standard rates for products classified under chapters. The following HTS chapter is affected: 38.

This is an update to Poland VAT rates. This update adds VAT standard rates for products classified under certain chapters. The following HTS chapters are affected: 03, 38 and 96.

This is an update to the Slovak Republic VAT rates. This update adds VAT standard rates for products classified under certain chapters. The following HTS chapters are affected: 38 and 96.

This is an update to the Spain VAT rates. This update changes VAT standard rates across the Tariff Schedule. The following HTS chapters are affected: 03, 38, 48 and 96.

This is an update to the Sweden VAT rates. This update adds VAT standard rates for products classified under certain chapters. The following HTS chapters are affected: 03, 38, 48 and 96.

This is an update to the United Kingdom VAT rates. This update adds VAT standard rates for products classified under certain chapters. The following HTS chapters are affected: 03, 38 and 96.

Authority: EU Commission

Authority: EU Commission

Authority: EU Commission

Authority: EU Commission

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Authority: EU Commission

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Authority: EU Commission

Authority: EU Commission

TRADE WATCH

Brazil Imposes Extra Antidumping Duties on Neighboring Countries

Source: Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria e Comércio Exterior (Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade)

European Union waiver request for trade aid to Pakistan approved

Source: WTO News

The Brazilian Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) imposed antidumping duties on synthetic fiber blankets imported from Paraguay and Uruguay. According to the Ministry of Development, Industry and Trade, this is the first time that Brazil appeals to mechanisms that affect third countries restrictions that were originally created against unfair trade practices by Chinese exporters. In 2010, Brazil imposed restricted aimed at decreasing the inflow of synthetic fiber blankets from China. In February 2011, Brazilian manufacturers claimed that the same textiles were being introduced from Paraguay and Uruguay, thus giving a disadvantage to local producers in the region. Further investigations made by the Trade Defense Department confirmed the unfair trade practices conducted by both neighboring countries. Thus, CAMEX approved the restrictions on blankets imported from Paraguay and Uruguay including the synthetic fibre used for its manufacture.

The Council for Trade in Goods has approved the request by the European Union to temporarily remove European Union duties on certain products from Pakistan to help the country recover from massive floods in 2010. This request was initially made by the EU on 30 November 2010. The European Union presented a revised request for a waiver on trade preferences for 75 products from Pakistan, which included 20 products on which tariff rate quotas would be applied. This revision was made after consultations with members that have expressed concerns about the European Union request. The European Union emphasized that this decision taken in the light of exceptional circumstances would not be a precedent in the WTO. These measures would be in effect from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2013. Pakistan is thankful and has expressed gratitude to members who are supporting the country's economy in time of need.

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AMERICAS

Authority: United States International Trade Commission

Authority: United States International Trade Commission

ASIA-PACIFIC

Authority: Singapore Customs

Authority: Bureau of Foreign Trade

Authority: Bureau of Foreign Trade

EUROPE

Authority: Federal Ministry of Economics, Family and Youth

Authority: EU Commission

Authority: European Union Customs

Authority: European Union Customs

Authority: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Authority: Ministry for Economy, Industry and Employment

Authority: Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle)

UNITED STATES

SINGAPORE

TAIWAN

AUSTRIA

EUROPEAN UNION

FINLAND

FRANCE

GERMANY

1. This is a United States Import Control update. This update make changes to certain other Government Agency Codes (OGA), affecting various HTS chapters.

2. This is an update for the United States Anti Dumping and Countervailing Duties. This update make changes to many products across the Tariff. The Import Controls affected by this update are Anti-Dumping and Countervailing duties. For TC customers this update will only contain flags for Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties.

This is an update for Singapore Export Controls. This update make changes in HTS according to Singapore Trade Classification Customs and Excise Duty 2012, affecting various HTS chapters.

1. This is an update to add certain Export Controls to various products of the Taiwan Tariff. The following HTS chapter is affected: 29.

2. This is an update to add certain Import Controls to various products of the Taiwan Tariff. The following HTS chapter is affected: 29.

This is an update to Austria Export Controls. This update adds a new reference source for the export of Dual-use goods, ECCN licensing amendment on Union General Export Authorizations.

1. This is an update to the European Union Export Controls. This update lists ECCN numbers and countries as eligible destinations for the Union General Export Authorizations (EU002, EU005 & EU006). The following ECCN categories are affected: 1, 2, 3 and 5.

2. This is an update to the Anti-Dumping duties of the European Union. This duty imposes a Provisional Countervailing Duty on imports of certain Stainless Steel fasteners and parts originating in India. The following HTS chapter is affected: 73.

3. This is an update to the Anti-Dumping duties of the European Union. This update imposes a Definitive Anti-Dumping duty on imports of Steel ropes and Cables originating in the People's Republic of China & Ukraine as extended to imports of Steel ropes & Cables consigned from Morocco, Moldova and the Republic of Korea, whether declared as originating in these countries or not. The following HTS chapter is affected: 73.

This is an update to Finland Export Controls. This update adds a new reference source for the export of Dual-use goods, ECCN Licensing amendment on Union General Export Authorizations.

This is an update to France Export Controls. This update adds a new reference source for the export of Dual-use goods licensing amendment on Union General Export Authorizations.

This is an update to German Export Controls. This update adds a new reference source for the export of Dual-use goods licensing amendment on Union General Export Authorizations.

IN THIS ISSUE contd...

Fourth Round of Negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement between China and Switzerland

Source: Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China

Canada Expands Free Trade Agreement with Costa Rica

Source: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

The fourth round of negotiations on the China-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement took place from 14 to 16 February 2012 in Beijing, China. During the fourth round, in depth discussions were conducted in the areas like trade in goods, trade in services, rules of origin, customs procedures and trade facilitation and so on. Additionally, both sides discussed possible ways of deepening and extending bilateral economic and technical cooperation activities under the framework of the Free Trade Agreement. Overall, good progress was made during this round and follow-up work was agreed in all areas for further discussions in the next round. The negotiations were officially launched by Federal Councilor Johann Schneider- Amman, Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, and Mr. Chen DeMing, Minister of Commerce of the P.R.C., in Davos on 28 January 2011. The first round of negotiations was held on 7 and 8 April 2011 in Bern, the second round from 5 to 7 July 2011 in Xi'an, China, and the third round from 8 to 11 November 2011 in Montreux. The next round of negotiations is expected to take place in spring 2012.

The Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway on February 10, 2012, concluded a second round of negotiations to modernize the Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement. This Free Trade Agreement will enhance access for businesses in many sectors and will promote the free trade, diversify the export markets and help Canadian businesses expand and succeed in priority markets around the world. The actual agreement came into picture in 2002, but it was not covering the cross border trade in services. The expansion in agreement will create greater opportunities for Canadian business in various sectors such as construction, manufacturing, financial services and telecommunications.

Disclaimer: This is a general-purpose update, and information provided in this alert does not contain a comprehensive analysis of each news item. No liability is accepted for acts or omissions taken based upon the contents of this alert, and readers are advised to study the full details (available from Amber Road on request), or seek professional advice specific to their situation, before arriving at any decision.

EU negotiations Free Trade Agreement with Armenia

Source: EU Commission - DG Trade

EU makes ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement)negotiations more transparent

Source: EU Commission - DG Trade

EU commission has decided to launch negotiations on a deep and comprehensive free trade area with Armenia. The moves are aimed at helping Armenia boost economic growth and investment with this Eastern European Partner .The talks will cover issues related to creation of a transparent and modern trade environment. EU Commissioner Karel De Gucht feels that this negotiation will not only give Armenia a more favorable access to the European Single Market, but will also diversify and strengthen Armenia's export capacity. The future Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area will be part of a Association Agreement which EU has been negotiating with Armenia since July, 2010.

The EU commission is providing a complete timeline and other details in order to answer the concerns raised by the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) over the transparency of ACTA negotiations. The officials of European Commission were present along with the representatives of EU Member States during the negotiations. The European Commission shared few documents with the European Parliament and addressed numerous written and oral questions received from them. A fact sheet has been released by the commission which aims at clarifying the way the European Parliament, civil society and the stakeholders have been informed and involved in the negotiation process. The negotiations of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) started in June 2008 and were finalized in November 2010.

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HUNGARY

NETHERLANDS

PORTUGAL

SPAIN

UNITED KINGDOM

This is an update to Hungary Export Controls. This update adds a new reference source for the export of Dual-use goods licensing amendment on Union General Export Authorizations.

This is an update to Netherlands Export Controls. This update adds a new reference source for the export of Dual-use goods licensing amendment on Union General Export Authorizations.

This is an update to Portugal Export Controls. This update adds a new reference source for the export of Dual-use goods licensing amendment on Union General Export Authorizations.

This is an update to Spain Export Controls. This update adds a new reference source for the export of dual-use goods licensing amendment on Union General Export Authorizations.

This is an update to the United Kingdom Export Controls. This update adds a new reference source for the export of Dual-use goods licensing amendment on Union General Export Authorizations.

Authority: Hungarian Trade Licensing Office

Authority: Ministry of Economic Affairs

Authority: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Authority: Secretariat-General for Foreign Trade - Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade (Subdirección General de Comercio Exterior de Material de Defensa y de Doble USO - Ministerio de Industria, Turismo y Comercio)

Authority: BIS (Department for Business Innovation & Skills)