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Global: A comparative table of anti-dumping procedures in key jurisdictions

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In the realm of international trade, the anti-dumping instrument plays a crucial role in safeguarding domestic industries against unfair trading practices. Navigating the intricate landscape of anti-dumping procedures across various jurisdictions requires an understanding of each jurisdiction’s rules and processes. To help further that understanding, the Baker McKenzie global trade remedies team has put together a comparative table of anti-dumping procedures in five key anti-dumping jurisdictions: the European Union, the United States, Brazil, China, and Japan.

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Indonesia: Foreign-flagged cruises and yachts to sail in Indonesian waters

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Minister of Transportation Regulation No. 14 of 2023 on Amendment to Minister of Transportation Regulation No. 4 of 2022 on Services for Foreign-flagged Yachts and Cruise Ships, which came into effect on 23 May this year, expands the ports that are available for foreign-flagged cruise ships and yachts to enter and exit Indonesian waters.

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Brazil: Sunset review of antidumping duties imposed on nitrile rubber imports

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SECEX published on 11 August 2023 an official notice of initiation of a new sunset review investigation concerning the antidumping duties in force against Brazilian imports of nitrile rubber originated from South Korea and France (Circular No. 29, dated of 10 August 2023). The investigated product is used by the general industry, in the automotive industry, and in the segment of mineral oils, which require strength, as well as great resistance to heat and abrasion.

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Global: Efforts to curtail the global race on industrial subsidies

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Discussions at the World Trade Organization on key issues concerning the regulation of international trade are intensifying in the lead up to the 13th biennial meeting of the highest decision making organ of the organization — the Ministerial Conference — scheduled to take place from 26-29 February 2024 in Abu Dhabi.

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Mexico: Government imposes temporary import duties on the importation of goods classified in 392 tariff items

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On 15 August 2023, the President of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, published a Decree amending the Tariff Schedule of the General Import and Export Duties Law. The decree focuses on the implementation of temporary import duties ranging between 5% and 25% on goods classified in 392 tariff items covering steel, aluminum, bamboo, rubber, chemical products, oils, soap, paper, cardboard, ceramic products, glass, electrical material, musical instruments, and furniture. These temporary duties are applicable as of 16 August 2023 and until 31 July 2025.

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Canada: CARM Release 2 launch date delayed to May 2024

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The launch of the Canada Border Services Agency Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project has officially been pushed back from October 2023 to May 2024. The regulatory amendments relating to electronic communication and payment, the provision of financial security electronically, and billing cycles that are necessary to support the launch and use of CARM are still on schedule and are planned to come into force in May 2024. The purpose of CARM is to modernize the collection of duties and taxes for goods imported into Canada.

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Mexico: temporary import duties of up to 25% on the importation of goods classified imposed

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On 15 August 2023, the President of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, published a Decree amending the Tariff Schedule of the General Import and Export Duties Law. The decree focuses on the implementation of temporary import duties ranging between 5% and 25% on goods classified in 392 tariff items covering steel, aluminum, bamboo, rubber, chemical products, oils, soap, paper, cardboard, ceramic products, glass, electrical material, musical instruments and furniture. These temporary duties are applicable as of 16 August 2023 and until 31 July 2025.

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Brazil and Germany: Investigation into antidumping duties applicable to Brazilian imports of German ethanolamines

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SECEX published on 31 July 2023 an official notice of initiation of a new investigation into possible resumption of antidumping duties applied (but immediately suspended) to Brazilian imports of ethanolamines, monoethanolamines and triethanolamine, from Germany.

The last sunset review concerning ethanolamines, decided by CAMEX Resolution No. 7/2019, resulted in a five year extension of the antidumping duties for imports originating in the United States and Germany. However, the antidumping duties applicable to the Brazilian imports from German were suspended due to the existence of doubts as to the probable future development of imports from this origin.

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M&A and Private Equity Briefings: Focus on Asia

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Baker McKenzie cordially invites you to attend briefings in Dubai and Abu Dhabi focusing on the M&A and private equity landscape and growth investments in Asia. The interactive sessions will take place on 5 and 6 September, and explore a range of issues, including 1) Market trends in M&A and private equity/venture capital deals; 2) Common issues for foreign investors in the Asian market.

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