HKTDC RESEARCH

Argentina Revises Procedures for Courier and Postal Shipments

16 April 2019

Argentina recently revised its procedures for courier and postal shipments. According to the Federal Public Revenue Administration, the new courier regime has fewer requirements for users and a greater degree of flexibility for small exporters.More

Topics: Logistics & Supply Chain, Argentina, Central & South America, e-commerce, Gloal Trade

Brazil Proposes to Greenlight Continued Use of Glyphosate in Pesticides

16 April 2019

ANVISA is seeking input from interested parties by 6 June on a proposal that would allow glyphosate to continue to be used as an active ingredient in pesticides sold in Brazil. The agency determined that glyphosate does not cause cancer but is recommending that a series of precautions be adopted in its use.More

Topics: Household Products, Brazil, Central & South America, product safety, law & regulations

Argentina Renews AD Duty Order on Vacuum Flasks

16 April 2019

Argentina has renewed for an additional five-year period the AD duty order on certain mainland Chinese vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels classified under NCM 9617.00.10.More

Topics: Household Products, Argentina, Central & South America, anti-dumping

CPSC Recalls Various Products Made in Mainland China

16 April 2019

The CPSC has announced a recall of the following products made in mainland China. Products: Sound Machines, Tree Stands and Sleepers.More

Topics: Electronics & Electrical Appliances, Sports Goods, USA, North America, product recall

Legislation Introduced or Passed in the 116th U.S. Congress

16 April 2019

From 8 through 14 April 2019, members of the U.S. Congress introduced and/or approved the following international trade-related bills that m//ay have an impact on Hong Kong or mainland China.More

Topics: USA, North America, policies & regulations

Chile: Market Profile

16 April 2019

Chile's open economy and strong democratic institutions make it one of the most stable countries for doing business in the region. The country boasts a wealth of natural resources. Growth is expected to have peaked in 2018 and to fall in 2020. The minor slowdown is associated with gradual adjustments in monetary and fiscal policy, combined with a less favourable external environment, and low global growth.More

Topics: Chile, Central & South America, Chilean economy, invest in Chile

Brazil: Market Profile

15 April 2019

Following a strong recession and an economic crisis fuelled by falling commodities prices, Brazil has started to see the beginning of a slow recovery. Inflation has decelerated, interest rates are falling and the currency has stabilised in recent months. In March 2018, Invest Hong Kong and Apex-Brazil signed an MoU which provides a framework to enhance the close relationship of Hong Kong and Brazil by further promoting both inward and outward investment.More

Topics: Brazil, Central & South America, MERCOSUR member

Mexico: Market Profile

15 April 2019

Mexico is the second-largest economy in Latin America. The United States, Canada and Mexico reached a new trade deal “United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement” to replace the NAFTA in September 2018. The CPTPP entered into force in December 2018 will create new opportunities that are expected to boost Mexico's trade and investment with such jurisdictions through reduced tariffs.More

Topics: Mexico, North America, USMCA

China Adopts “Entry First, Inspection Next” Policy for Animal / Plant Imports

15 April 2019

Under the terms of the newly-introduced “entry first, inspection next” policy, all animal / plant imports that require further inspection following the completion of the relevant quarantine procedures may initially be dispatched to a customs-supervised warehouse within one of the country’s comprehensive bonded zones.More

Topics: comprehensive bonded zone, animal and plant products

Saudi Arabia: On the Road to Reform

15 April 2019

Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the Middle East, yet is one of the least understood in the world. Known for its abundant natural resources, the Kingdom’s economy has long been reliant on the oil sector. Triggered by the changing global energy market and demographic transition, the conservative and oil-rich monarchy is working to upgrade its image and embrace a new status as an open country and diversify its economy from oil.More

Topics: Saudi Arabia, Middle East, vision 2030, economic diversification

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