AUTO PARTS

EU Prepares Retaliatory Measures Against US Tariffs on Cars and Car Parts

27 July 2018

In some of the latest news concerning the EU’s trade tussle with the US, it has come to light that the European Commission is drawing up a list of rebalancing measures against potential US tariffs on cars and car parts. These measures would be the EU’s response to the 20% tariff on cars being threatened by US President Donald Trump. More

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Brazil Establishes New Mandatory Requirements for Imported Motor Vehicles

12 July 2018

Brazil recently implemented new mandatory requirements for the importation and sale of new motor vehicles classified in headings 8701 through 8706, as well as a new import regime for automotive parts not made in Brazil. More

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Brazil Suspends Conformity Assessment requirements for Motorcycle Components

06 July 2018

Brazil’s National Institute of Technology, Normalisation and Industrial Quality (INMETRO) has suspended, at least for the time being, the entry into force of the conformity assessment requirements of Directive 123/2014 for aftermarket automotive components for motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, trikes and quads. More

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Mexico Adopts New Requirements for Motorcycle Helmets, Proposes Standards for Cookware and Speed Limit Measuring Devices

22 June 2018

Mexico has adopted new mandatory safety, test method and labelling requirements for motorcycle helmets. Under the new standard (PROY-NOM-206-SCFI/SSA2-2018), motorcycle helmets sold in Mexico will have to be made in accordance with certain specifications and comply with specific performance requirements concerning penetration, impact mitigation and retention systems. More

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China Cuts Import Tariffs on Designated Motor Vehicles and Automotive Parts

14 June 2018

Import duty is to be cut from 25% to 15% for all motor vehicles in one of 135 tariff code groups. Similarly, in the case of motor vehicles covered by one of four additional tariff groups and currently liable for an import duty of 20%, the applicable levy will again fall to 15%. More

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U.S. Considering Import Restrictions on Automobiles

08 June 2018

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced on 23 May its self-initiation of an investigation under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to determine whether imports of automobiles (including sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks) and auto parts are harming U.S. national security. More

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Argentina Streamlines Import Process for Motor Vehicles, Bans Sale of Certain Chemicals

25 May 2018

Argentina has implemented new digital import certificate procedures for motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, engine blocks, and self-propelled agricultural, road and industrial machinery that are expected to further facilitate the import process for these products. More

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Improving Supply Chain Systems in Line with New Market Challenges

17 May 2018

The slowing of China’s economic growth has affected small and medium-sized companies as well as large companies. For instance, leading auto parts companies have to constantly improve their corporate systems and enhance their R&D capabilities, while optimising their supply chain structure to cope with the market challenges. More

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U.S. and South Korea Reach Agreement on FTA Changes

13 April 2018

The United States and South Korea have reached an agreement in principle on modifications to be made to their bi-lateral free trade agreement. More

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China Makes New-Energy Vehicle Manufacturers Liable for Battery Disposal

27 March 2018

The manufacturers of new-energy vehicles are to be held responsible for the recovery and recycling of the battery packs used to power such cars. As of 1 August this year, it will be incumbent on all such manufacturers to have in place procedures to both collect and to repurpose spent cells in an appropriately environmentally-friendly fashion. More

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