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Free Zone Law
In Nov 2020, the Government of Angola established the Free Zone Law to create a competitive trade environment and support Angola's economic growth by attracting international and national companies. Benefits include Industrial Tax, VAT, Customs Duties, Property Tax, Capital…
India Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA)
The India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) entered into force on March 1, 2000. The agreement only covers the trade in goods. It provides for the reduction and elimination of import tariffs, but does not provide for the elimination of non-tariff barriers. This includes…
India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (IMCECA)
The India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (IMCECA) came into force on July 1, 2011. Under the IMCECA, tariff concessions have been offered in the forms of, both, tariff reductions and eliminations, including but not limited to: Agglomerated and reduced…
Electric vehicle import tariff and quotas
In 2023, Brazil enacted import tariffs and import quotas for the importation of hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, and electric trucks. Import rates and quotas, which gradually decrease over time, vary depending on the type of vehicle. For example, vehicles…
Solar PV import tariff quota
From 2024 to 2027, the Brazilian government is implementing a tariff rate quota (TRQ) exempting solar panel imports from border tariff within the quantitative limits set. Imports above quota limits are subject to a 9.6% import tariff. Decreasing quantitative limits are set…
Import duty inflexion on electric vehicles
According to the latest update of the MERCOSUR Common Nomenclature made by the government of Uruguay in April 2024, vehicles powered only by electric motors (8703.90) will have a National Tariff in Force (ANV) of 0%, unlike the Arancel Externo Comun (AEC) imposed by MERCOSUR of…
Update of Custom Tariff of Import Duties
Presidential Legislative Decree no 1/24 outlined the revision in Angola's customs tariff of import and export duties to support Angola's production sector. The change in import tariff rates are applicable to most originating products in the HS chapters. As per the rules of…
Electric bus deployment - 2023 government spending
Argentina's National Public Investment Plan (PNIP) allocates resources for the electric conversion of local fleets of passenger transport
Renewable energy and storage deployment - 2023 government spending
Argentina's National Public Investment Plan (PNIP) allocates resources for the deployment of renewable energy and battery
Tax credit for investments in green industries- Batteries
France introduced in 2024 a tax credit for industrial investments in 4 key sectors, as part of its Green Industry Law aimed at decarbonising the domestic industry, as well as developing domestic low-carbon production capacities. Battery, heat pump, wind and solar PV equipment…
Recap export tax incentive
The Special Regime for the Acquisition of Capital Goods by Exporting Enterprises (RECAP) suspends taxes on imported new machines, instruments, and equipment by companies that commit for a period of at least three years to export goods and services such that they account for at…
Venezuela - Brazil Partial Economic Agreement
The Partial Economic Agreement between Brazil and Venezuela entered into force on 2014, fully or partially eliminating import tariff for most energy products and technologies, including: Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical equipment including pumps,…
Brazil-Venezuela Commercial Agreement
The Commercial Agreement between Venezuela and Brazil entered into force on 2012, fully or partially eliminating import tariff for most energy products and technologies, including: Agglomerated and reduced iron; Alumina, scrap metal, ammonia, crude steel; Aluminium, nitrogen…
Chile-Brazil Free Trade Agreement
The Free Trade Agreement between Chile and Brazil entered into force on 2022, fully or partially eliminating import tariff for most energy products and technologies, including: Agglomerated and reduced iron, Ammonia, Crude steel; Aluminium, Nitrogen fertilizers, Solar PV…
Reintegra export tax incentive
The Special Regime of Reintegration of Tax Values for Exporting Companies (Reintegra) allows for the refund of taxes paid by exporting companies during their manufacturing
Cathodes import quota
In February 2024, the Brazilian government established an import quota of 3,600 tons on cathodes. Imports within teh quota are exempted from import tariffs. The measure is to be enforced from February 15, 2024, to August 12,
Prohibition on foreign ownership- nuclear
The Brazilian Constitutional legislation prohibits foreign ownership in including nuclear power. Nuclear energy services are fully operated by the Brazilian
Brazil-Mexico Economic Complementation Agreement Nº 53
The Economic Complementation Agreement between Mexico and Brazil entered into force on 2003, fully or partially eliminating import tariff for most energy products and technologies, including: Agglomerated and reduced iron; Alumina, scrap metal, ammonia, crude steel; Aluminium,…
Egypt-Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) FTA
The Free Trade Agreement between Egypt and MERCOSUR countries entered into force in 2017. It provides for the reduction of import tariffs, notably for Waste and scrap of tinned iron or steel Alloy Steel Cathodes Nickel Alloys Nickel Waste and scrap Aluminium and Alumnium…
Nuclear Policy Program - Brazil's Investment Budget
As part of Brazil's Investment Budget, the Nuclear Policy Programme has government spending earmarked for specific
2024 Urban Mobility Program
The Urban Mobility Program, led by Brazil's Ministry of Cities, provides financial support for urban public transport systems and urban mobility
2023 Program on Electric Energy Policy
As part of the National Budget, Argentina's Ministry of Economy allocates resources to increase and optimize the supply of electric energy in terms of generation, transportation, and distribution, as well as to expand the energy grid in order to meet the country's increase in…
Special Incentives Regime for Infrastructure Development (REIDI): Transmission projects
Brazil's Special Incentives Regime for Infrastructure Development (REIDI) relieves taxes to facilitate the investment and implementation of energy transmission projects in the
National Climate Change Fund (FNMC): Resilient and Sustainable Urban Development
The Brazilian government allocated funding to BNDES Climate Fund Program to support energy efficiency ameliorations in public buildings and efficient public
Resolution 714/2023 - Clean energy technology import tax exemption
In 2023, the Argentinian government implemented a PAIS tax (Tax for an Inclusive and Solidarity Argentina) import tax exemption for goods used in foreign stakeholders' electricity generation sector activities and projects
Renewable Energy Development Fund
Through its Renewable Energy Development Fund (FODER), the Argentinian government allocates spending to domestic renewable energy
Fund for Renewable Energy Distributed Generation
The Fund for Renewable Energy Distributed Generation (FODIS) allocates resources to finance renewable distributed generation projects as well as research and development activities related to the potential applications of DG
2023-2025 Energy access investment plan
As part of its National Public Investment Plan (PNIP), the Argentinian government is allocating resources to electricity access, including home installation of electrical kits in vulnerable
Chile-Argentina Free Trade Agreement
The Free Trade Agreement between Argentina and Chile entered into force in 2019, fully or partially eliminating import tariff for most energy products and technologies, including: Agglomerated and reduced iron, alumina; Scrap metal, ammonia, crude steel; Aluminum, nitrogen…
MERCOSUR-Israel Free Trade Agreement
The Free Trade Agreement between MERCOSUR and Israel entered into force in 2010, fully or partially eliminating import tariff for most energy products and technologies, including: Agglomerated and reduced iron, alumina, Scrap metal, crude steel, aluminum, Solar wafers,…
Venezuela - Argentina Partial Economic Agreement
The Partial Economic Agreement between Venezuela and Argentina entered into force in January 2013, providing for to full or partial tariff elimination on the goods traded between the countries, notably: Agglomerated and reduced iron; Alumina, scrap metal, ammonia, crude steel;…
2023-2025 Energy infrastructure investment plan
As part of its National Public Investment Plan (PNIP), the Argentinian government is allocating resources to renewable energy infrastructure construction, as well as energy efficient
Import Policies and Conditions
In 2023 and 2024, the Indonesian government updated its Import Policies and Regulations. This policy sets administrative requirements for importers, such as business legality, taxpayer status, and import permits. As known, Indonesia imports various supplies such as oil and…
Export Control on Industrial Products and Raw Materials
In July 10 2023, the Indonesian government of the Republic updated its Export Policies and Regulations. . Certain products can only be exported until 31 May 2024: Laterite iron concentrate (gutite, hematite, magnetite) with a content of ≥ 50% (more than or equal to fifty…
Temporary Luxury Goods Sales Tax exemption on Import and Delivery of Electric Cars
On February 15, 2024, the Indonesian government exempted the import and delivery of electric cars from the luxury goods sales tax (PPnBM) from January to December 2024 as follows. The exemption applies for completely built-up as well as completely knocked-down (CKD)
Support for low-income household electrical installations
The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources financially supports new Electrical Installations for low-income households, through the distribution of converter kits for fishers and farmers, new electricity installations assistance (BPBL), construction of solar power…
Export Prohibition on Industrial Products
On 10 July 2023, the Indonesian Minister of Trade enacted export prohibition from June 2024 onwards, including for: Laterite iron concentrate (gutite, hematite, magnetite) with a content of ≥ 50% (more than or equal to fifty percent) Fe and ≥ 10% (more than or equal to ten…
Export Ban on Bauxite Ores
The Government of Indonesia implemented an export ban on bauxite ore from Jun 2023
Re-opening of the Coal Export
On January 31 2022, the Indonesian Government through the Ministry of Trade issued a Regulation Number 40 of 2022 concerning Reopening of the Coal Ban. The government has release this information in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Indonesia…
Indonesia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (IJEPA)
The Indonesia–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement entered into force in July 2008. It provides for the elimination or reduction of import tariffs for most energy product, including: iron, metals, ammonia, steel, aluminium, battery packs and cells, anodes, heat pumps, electric…
Guidelines for the Use of Domestic Products for Electricity Infrastructure Development
In Indonesia, Independent power producers are required by Minister of Industry Regulation Number 54/M-IND/PER/3/2012 to prioritise the use of domestic products in developing power generation projects, notably renewable energy projects. Minimum domestic product requirements,…
ASEAN - Hong Kong (China) Free Trade Agreement
The ASEAN- Hong Kong (China) Free Trade Agreement notably provides for the reduction or elimination of border tariffs for coal, minerals (iron, zinc, manganese, cobalt, nickel, copper, aluminium), petroleum oil and selected iron and steel products. Its rules of origin establish…
Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP)
The launch of the Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP) from the Indonesia Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) marks the Indonesian government's commitment to accelerate the development of renewable energy by 2050. This project mobilizes funds of 21.6 billion USD…
MERCOSUR-India Free Trade Agreement
The Free Trade Agreement between MERCOSUR and India entered into force on 2009, fully or partially eliminating import tariff for most energy products and technologies, including: Aluminium, not alloyed (HS Code 760110) Anhydrous ammonia (HS Code 2814100) Rule of origins apply…
India UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement entered into force May 1, 2022. It provides for tariff elimination for most energy products, including: Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced…
China- Switzerland Free Trade Agreement
The Free Trade Agreement between China and Switzerland entered into force in July 2014. It provides for preferential tariff rates and/or full tariff elimination for most industrial products across HS sectors 25 through 97 including most energy products and its constituents…
Catalogue for Encouraged Foreign Investment (2022)
Effective from January 1, 2023, Decree No. 52 by the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce introduces a revised catalogue to encourage foreign investment in specific industries and regions. Aligned with the 2022 Government Work Report, this…
Inflation Reduction Act 2022: Sec. 50142 Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing
The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 allocates USD 3 billion for providing direct loans to support the expansion of US manufacturing capacity of low- or zero-emission
Inflation Reduction Act 2022: Sec. 50143 Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants
The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 allocates USD 2 billion for grants to cover up to 50% of the cost of projects which contribute to increased domestic production of electric vehicles, including hybrids and hydrogen fuel cell electric
Announcement on the Optimisation and Adjustment of Temporary Export Control Measures for Graphite Items
On 20 October, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) of China and the General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced that certain graphite products would require export permits to protect national security, effective from 1 December 2023. Applications for export permits must…