US to seize exports of masks and gloves amid coronavirus crisis
U.S. manufacturer 3M Co, a leading producer of masks worldwide, said on Monday it had reached an agreement with the Trump administration that would allow it to continue exporting the masks to Canada and Latin America.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has compiled on its website foreign trade measures adopted around the world in response to...
Felipe Solá coordinated with Argentine embassies and business chambers a scheme aimed at streamlining export processes, promoting business for the sale of commodities and avoiding certification obstacles in foreign countries.
Dubai launches mobile booth for customs inspectors
"The initiative supports the UAE's efforts to combat this virus and maintain the health and safety of inspection officers and sterilize them in their workplaces. Photo: Emirates Today
China Customs adopts new policies to facilitate resumption of work
Customs will support the expansion of imports of agricultural and food products, opening green channels at key ports.
The collapse in global trade could be worse in a generation, the WTO said.
"This crisis is first and foremost a health crisis, which has forced governments to take unprecedented measures to protect people's lives," said Director-General Roberto Azevêdo.
Government expands list of essential activities and services
The Executive Branch included notaries among the sectors considered essential through Administrative Decision 467/2020
China opens exports of Argentine legumes
The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published today the list of the seven Argentine companies that “are already authorized to carry out exports under the phytosanitary protocol established between the two countries.”
Uruguay applied a “zero kilo” regime for purchases in border areas
This was established by the General Directorate of Customs of Uruguay in General Resolution 23/2020, on Monday, April 06, 2020.
Government establishes requirements for exporters of medical supplies
This was done by the Ministry of Production Development through Resolution 140/2020.
WTO: How many countries apply high tariffs on medical products?
Preventive supplies such as hand soap and sanitizer, hand gloves and face masks have an average applied tariff of 11.5%, more than five times higher than that of medicines, according to the WTO.
WTO and WCO heads pledge joint efforts to facilitate trade in essential goods
WCO Secretary-General Dr Kunio Mikuriya (left) and WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo (right).
Argentina incorporates HFC gases into the Import and Export Licensing System
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are gases used in air conditioning and refrigeration systems whose high global warming potential has a serious impact on the greenhouse effect.
