Four Chinese ministries (MOFCOM, NDRC, MEE, and General Administration of Customs) jointly issued a notice to further advance trade liberalization and facilitation measures in the Hainan Free Trade Port. The notice likely covers customs procedures, tariff arrangements, and market access measures specific to the FTP zone. No full text is available in the snippet.
Topic Archives:Tariffs
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade to Allocate 2026 Sugar Import Tariff-Rate Quotas via Auction
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade announced the allocation of sugar import tariff-rate quotas for 2026 through an auction mechanism. This affects the volume and access conditions for sugar imports under preferential tariff rates. The move follows established procedures for annual TRQ distribution.
Philippines initiates safeguard investigation on imported pork
The Philippines has launched a safeguard investigation on imported pork. This measure targets pork imports that may be causing serious injury to domestic producers. The investigation could result in tariff-based safeguard measures on pork trade.
India and Mexico Launch Negotiations for Preferential Trade Agreement, Sign Terms of Reference
India and Mexico have formally launched negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) and signed Terms of Reference to govern the talks. This marks a concrete step toward a bilateral preferential trade arrangement between the two countries. The PTA would provide tariff concessions on select goods between India and Mexico.
Anti-dumping duties imposed on cold-rolled nickel stainless steel strips and sheets from China and Taiwan
Japan’s METI has decided to impose anti-dumping duties on cold-rolled nickel stainless steel strips and sheets originating from China and from the separate customs territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu. This constitutes a final determination in an anti-dumping investigation covering specific steel products.
USTR Greer Issues Statement on U.S.-EU Détente Status Following European Investment Bank Loan to Airbus
USTR Ambassador Greer issued a statement questioning the status of the U.S.-EU deal to pause duties on certain EU imports, following a record-breaking European Investment Bank loan to Airbus. The statement signals concern over continued European subsidies to Airbus, which have been a longstanding source of U.S.-EU trade friction. This relates to the ongoing large […]
China Zero Tariff to Give Exporters Certainty Beyond 2028 and Will Safeguard Jobs – Minister Tau
South Africa’s Trade Minister Parks Tau confirmed that China’s zero-tariff treatment for African countries will provide export certainty beyond 2028, with safeguards to protect South African industry and jobs. The announcement was made at a briefing reception in Pretoria on China’s zero-tariff policy toward African nations. The minister highlighted the importance of the bilateral trade […]
Korea Trade Commission Final Determination on Dumping of Chinese Galvanized Cold-Rolled Steel and Offset Printing Plates
The Korean Trade Commission issued final dumping determinations on imports of galvanized cold-rolled steel and offset printing plates from China. These rulings conclude anti-dumping investigations into the two product categories. Final determinations typically trigger imposition or confirmation of anti-dumping duties.
WTO members conclude review of US import surcharges following removal of measure
WTO members have concluded consultations on the 10% import surcharge previously adopted by the United States. The review follows the removal of the measure, completing the formal WTO oversight process. This concludes the balance-of-payments consultation procedure related to the US surcharge.
Preference Utilisation of UK Trade in Goods, 2024
The UK government has published official statistics on the utilisation of tariff preferences for imports and exports under preferential trade agreements for 2024. The data includes trade in goods between Great Britain and the EU under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). This provides quantitative insight into how effectively businesses are claiming preferential tariff rates […]