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G T M NEWSLETTERTRADE CONTENT UPDATESApril 10, 2017 Volume 15 Issue 15

IN THIS ISSUE

AUSTRALIA

CHINA

EUROPEAN UNION

FRANCE

HONG KONG

INDIA

NEW ZEALAND

PHILIPPINES

SWITZERLAND

UNITED KINGDOM

There has been an update to AUSTRAC Consolidated List of all persons and entities, modifying 1 RPL record.

1. There has been an update to CSRC - Administrative Sanction Decisions, adding 1 RPL record.2. There has been an update to CSRC - Ban of Market Entry, adding 1 RPL record.

1. There has been an update to EU Financial Sanctions, adding 4 and modifying 58 RPL records.2. There has been an update to EU Official Journal Restrictive Measures (Interim),

adding 5 and modifying 8 RPL records.

3. There has been an update to Europe's Most Wanted Fugitives, deleting 5 RPL records.

There has been an update to Interpol Recently Wanted, adding 2 and deleting 3 RPL records.

1. There has been an update to HKMA-13224 Sanctions list, adding 1 RPL record.

2. There has been an update to Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission - Enforcement Actions, adding 1 RPL record and modifying 10 RPL records.

There has been an update to National Investigation Agency - Govt. of India Wanted List and Investigations, adding 2 and modifying 2 RPL records.

There has been an update to New Zealand Police - Wanted to Arrest, adding 5 RPL records.

There has been an update to Asian Development Bank Sanctions, adding 1 RPL record.

There has been an update to FDFA - Swiss Ordinance on Measures against Certain Individuals and Entities, modifying 19 RPL records.

1. There has been an update to United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority - Prohibited Companies and Individuals, adding 5 RPL records.

Authority: Australia's Terrorist Asset Freezing Regime

Authority: China Securities Regulatory Commission

Authority: Directorate General External Relations

Authority: The European Police Office

Authority: Fugitive Investigative Services

Authority: Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Authority: Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission

Authority: National Investigation Agency

Authority: New Zealand Police

Authority: Asian Development Bank

Authority: Federal Department for Foreign Affairs (FDFA)

Authority: Financial Conduct Authority

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2. There has been an update to United Kingdom Financial Services Authority - Prohibited individuals, adding 3 RPL records.

3. There has been an update to HM Treasury Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets in the UK, adding 4 and modifying 6 RPL records.

4. There has been an update to United Kingdom Serious Fraud Office (SFO) - SFO Actions, modifying 7 RPL records.

1. There has been an update to OFAC Sanctions, adding 1, modifying 1 RPL record and deleting 3 RPL records.2. There has been an update to Presidential Executive Order - 13224, adding 1 RPL record.

3. There has been an update to Denied Persons List, modifying 4 RPL records.4. There has been an update to Entity List, adding 5 RPL records.

5. There has been an update to FBI Wanted Fugitives - Featured Fugitives, adding 1 RPL record.

6. There has been an update to Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) - Disciplined Firms, adding 2 RPL records and deleting 1 RPL record.

7. There has been an update to Professional Medical Conduct and Physician Discipline, adding 13, modifying 21 and deleting 2 RPL records.

8. There has been an update to Restricted, Terminated or Excluded Individuals or Entities, adding 16 RPL records and modifying 1 RPL record.

9. There has been an update to Department of Public Welfare Medicheck (Precluded Providers) List of Pennsylvania, adding 12 and modifying 6 RPL records.

10. There has been an update to IMO Reportable Detentions, adding 4 RPL records and modifying 1 RPL record.

11. There has been an update to Ship Management Prohibited from Carrying Government Impelled Cargoes, deleting 3 RPL records.

12. There has been an update to Securities and Exchange Commission - Trading Suspension, adding 3 RPL records.

13. There has been an update to World Bank Listing of Ineligible Firms, adding 5 RPL records.

14. There has been an update to United States Export Controls. This update includes Country Limitation Schedule by EXIM bank for various countries.

Authority: Financial Services Authority

Authority: HM Treasury

Authority: Serious Fraud Office (SFO)

Authority: OFAC - Office of Foreign Assets Control

Authority: BIS - Bureau of Industry and Security

Authority: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Authority: Financial Industry Regulatory Authority

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

Authority: Office of the Medicaid Inspector General, New York

Authority: Pennsylvania - Department of Public Welfare

Authority: U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

Authority: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Authority: World Bank

Authority: Export-Import Bank of United States

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TRADE WATCH

Sanctions on North Korea

Source: The Official Journal of the European Union

UK Parliament Holding Inquiry into Sanctions Cooperation Post-Brexit

Source: United Kingdom Parliament External Affairs Subcommittee

thOn 7 April 2017, the European Union (EU) decided to expand its nuclear-proliferation sanctions on North Korea, in response to its apparent violations of UN resolutions and the threat it poses to international peace and security. The new sanctions expand existing prohibitions on investment to new sectors, namely conventional arms, metallurgy, and aerospace. They also prohibit the provision of computer services and services linked to mining and manufacturing in the chemical, mining and refining industry to people and entities in North Korea.

The UK Parliament is holding an inquiry into the future of sanctions policy and cooperation after the country leaves the EU. The inquiry will accept evidence in April and May on advantages and disadvantages of future cooperation between the UK and EU on sanctions.

AMERICAS

Authority: Canada Border Services Agency

Authority: Directorate General of Customs (Dirección General De Aduanas)

CANADA

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

There has been an update to Canada Customs Tariff. This update makes changes to the 2017 tariff. The following HTS chapters are affected: 07, 85 and 87.

There has been an update to Dominican Republic Customs Tariff. This update adds preferential duties and taxes for various trade agreements, affecting various HTS chapters across the tariff schedule.

LANDED COST UPDATES

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ADD: Imposed on Chinese Iron, Steel and Certain Stainless Steel Tube and Pipe Butt-Welding Fittings from China and Taiwan

Source: The Official Journal of the European Union

ADD: EU Extended ADD on Plywood Products from China

Source: The Official Journal of the European Union

Italian Customs Processes Show Benefits of Electronic Declarations

Source: Italian Customs

thOn 6 April 2017, the EU imposed

a definitive Anti-dumping duties (ADD) on certain imports of flat rolled iron, non-alloy steel, or other alloy steel from China. The products affected fall primarily under Combined Nomenclature (CN) headings 7208, 7211, 7225, 7226. ADD was also imposed on certain stainless steel tube and pipe butt-welding fittings from China and Taiwan falling under CN codes 7307231015, 7307231025, 7307239015, 7307239025. The ADD rate applied to companies not cooperating is 35.9% and for the latter 12.1% is imposed on products from Taiwan and 64.9% from China.

thOn 6 April, the EU extended a definitive ADD on imports of Okoumé plywood (CN code 4412311010) from China, after the conclusion of an expiry review. The duty rate for companies not specified is 66.7%. This regulation will enter

thinto force on 7 April 2017.

Italy, through the electronic processes allowed by the Unions Customs Code (UCC) which came

stinto effect on 1 May 2016, has been able to speed their customs clearing time immensely. 92.6% of declared goods passing through Italian ports are now cleared in 5 minutes or less, due, in no small part to the ability to electronically file customs paperwork before the goods have even reached port.

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ASIA-PACIFIC

Authority: Ministry of Finance

Authority: Ministry of Finance

Authority: Royal Malaysian Customs Department

Authority: Sri Lanka Customs service

EUROPE

Authority: European Commission, Directorate General (Department) Taxation and Customs Union (TAXUD)

Authority: France Customs

Authority: Ministry of Finance

MIDDLE-EAST/AFRICA

Authority: Israel Customs and VAT

BRUNEI

LAOS

MALAYSIA

SRI LANKA

EUROPEAN UNION

FRANCE

GERMANY

ISRAEL

There has been a new content to Brunei Customs Tariff. This new content adds default duties and excise duties based on ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature 2012, affecting various HTS chapters across the tariff schedule.

There has been a new content to Laos Customs Tariff. This new content adds the default and preferential tariff for various products based on ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature 2012, affecting various HTS chapters across the tariff schedule.

There has been an update to Malaysia Customs Tariff. This update adds excise rates for various products. The following HTS chapters are affected: 22, 24, 87 and 95.

There has been an update to Sri Lanka Customs Tariff. This updates makes changes to trade classification customs duty as per 2017 amendments, affecting various HTS chapters across the tariff schedule.

1. There has been an update to European Union Customs Tariff. This update adds certain HS numbers and includes the descriptions of the new HS numbers in Danish, Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Swedish. The following HTS chapters are affected: 07, 08, 10, 28, 29, 32 and 39.

2. There has been an update to European Union Customs Tariff. This update includes new and deleted HS numbers, and new, deleted and changed import duties and preferential duties. The following HTS chapters are affected: 07, 08, 10, 28, 29, 32 and 39.

There has been an update to France Customs Tariff. This update contains tariff amendments and adds HS numbers across the tariff in French and English languages. The following HTS chapters are affected: 07, 08, 10, 28, 29, 32 and 39.

There has been an update to German Customs Tariff. This update adds and deletes HS numbers across the tariff schedule in the German and English languages. The following HTS chapter is affected: 39.

There has been an update to Israel Customs Tariff. This update adds and deletes certain HTS from the tariff. The following HTS chapters are affected: 03, 20, 69 and 85.

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The EU Updated the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement to Include Croatia

Source: The Official Journal of the European Union

stOn 31 March 2017, the EU Commission adopted an updated version of the Euro-Mediterranean association agreement with Lebanon, to include Croatia in the agreement. This amendment

stwent into force on 31 March 2017.

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EU and Australia Move Closer to Negotiations on a Preferential Trade Deal

Source: Directorate General for Trade, European Commission

The EU Accepted a Proposal on the Extension of the Undertaking for Chinese Manufacturers of Photovoltaic Cells under an ADD

Source: The Official Journal of the European Union

EFTA and Ukraine Hold Second Joint and Sub-Committee Meetings

Source: The European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

thOn 6 April 2017, the EU announced conclusions of preliminary discussions with Australia outlining the scope of a trade deal. The EU Commission is now assessing how this trade deal could impact the EU.

stOn 31 March 2017, the EU accepted a proposal from a group of Chinese manufacturers and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to continue the undertaking set up on a per-company basis through the interim review period. This decision

stentered into effect on 1 April 2017.

th ndOn 27 March, a delegation from EFTA states and Ukraine met in Geneva for the 2 joint committee meeting under EFTA-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The joint committee last met in May 2013. During this second Joint Committee meeting, the delegations discussed possible improvements to the FTA in certain areas, notably trade in goods, trade and sustainable development, and also a discussion on rules of origin, customs procedures and trade facilitation. EFTA-Ukraine merchandise trade was valued at USD 580 million in 2016. Among EFTA's leading exports to Ukraine were fish, pharmaceutical products and mechanical appliances. The main import items from Ukraine were precious stones and metals, as well as woven apparel and clothing accessories.

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REGULATORY UPDATES

AMERICAS

Authority: CBSA (Customs Border Services Agency)

Authority: United States International Trade Commission

ASIA-PACIFIC

Authority: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Authority: Ministry of Strategy and Finance

CANADA

UNITED STATES

JAPAN

SOUTH KOREA

There has been an update to Canada Import Controls. This update adds Anti-dumping duties on concrete reinforcing bar. The following HTS chapter is affected: 72.

There has been an update to United States Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duties. This update makes 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, affecting various HTS chapters across the tariff schedule.

There has been an update to Japan Import Controls. This adds controls/requirements on meat and poultry products originating in US. The following HTS chapters are affected: 01, 02 and 16.

There has been an update to South Korea Import Controls. This update imposes Anti-dumping duties on various products originating in China. The following HTS chapter is affected: 37.

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thEFTA and Indonesia Hold 12 Round of Negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

Source: The European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

EFTA and Turkey Hold Fourth Round of Negotiations

Source: The European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

th stBetween 28 March and 31 March, the EFTA and Indonesian delegations continued their negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Geneva, Switzerland. Preparations for negotiations towards a CEPA between the EFTA States and Indonesia began in 2005, and negotiations were launched in 2010. Since then, 12 negotiating rounds and a

thnumber of meetings have been held. A 13 round of negotiations is set to take place in the autumn of 2017. The round allowed expert groups to make progress in most areas under negotiation, namely trade in goods (including market access on industrial and agricultural products), sanitary and phytosanitary measures, trade remedies, rules of origin, trade facilitation, services, investment, intellectual property rights, government procurement, cooperation, trade and sustainable development, and legal and horizontal issues. Merchandise trade between EFTA and Indonesia amounted to USD 3.3 billion in 2016. The EFTA States exported goods worth USD 669 million, with the leading exports being machinery and mechanical appliances, mineral fuels and pharmaceutical products. EFTA imported goods worth USD 2.6 billion in 2016, primarily comprising of gold, footwear and electrical machinery.

th thBetween 4 and 6 April, a delegation from the EFTA states and Turkey met in Ankara for the fourth round of negotiations on the modernization and expansion of their existing Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Both the parties made significant progress in respect of the update and expansion of the FTA. The discussion focused on several areas, like trade in goods, including technical barriers to trade, rules of origin and trade facilitation; trade in services; intellectual property rights; and legal and horizontal matters. The fifth round negotiations are planned for autumn season of 2017. In 2016 the merchandise trade between both the parties totalled 6 billion. EFTA states exports to turkey consist of precious metals, pharmaceutical products, machinery and mineral fuel. Merchandise imports from Turkey to EFTA states consist mainly of precious metals, apparel articles and accessories, and vehicles.

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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.

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