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Increase in import tariffs for EVs and ICE vehicles
The Indian government enacted a Basic Customs Duty (BCD) increase for electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles manufactured in Completely Built Unit (CBU) form. BCD sill increase from 60% to 70% for ICE vehicles in CBU form costing less than USD 40 000 with an…
Argentina - Free Zones Programme
Law No. 24.331 put into place Argentina's free zone regime in 1994 with the objective of accelerating and supporting industrial export activities by granting fiscal and taxes exemptions, reducing production costs, and increasing efficiency. Benefits include import and export…
Sectoral Promotion Program PROSEC
The Sectoral Promotion Program (PROSEC) aims at boosting the competitiveness of certain Mexican industries by granting preferential import tariffs for inputs and machinery needed to produce specific goods. The program identifies 24 strategic sectors that can apply for and…
Federal building energy - efficient upgrade
The Belgian government is financing a new deployment of LED lights, charging stations and solar panels in the public buildings owned by the Federal
Abolition of industrial tariffs
On 1 Jan 2024, Switzerland abolished import tariffs for industrial products and commodities, including minerals ores, fuels, oils, semiconductors, mechanical parts, electric circuits, and
Investment Screening Act
In the framework of the 2023 Investment Screening Act, Switzerland is implementing approval obligations for takeovers of domestic companies by foreign state-controlled investors in certain critical sectors, notably, electricity transmission and production, telecoms and transport…
2024 Railway upgrade
In 2024, the Norwegian government earmarked investments for the upgrade of the domestic railway system, which will be managed by the Bane NOR
Korea - Turkiye Free Trade Agreement
The Korea - Turkiye Free Trade Agreement aims at liberalizing trade of goods, services, and investment between the two states. It entered into force on 1 May 2013. The Agreement covers, among others, the elimination of tariffs for the following goods: Electric generation…
Turkiye – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (TRSFTA)
The Turkiye – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (TRSFTA), which entered into force on 1 October 2017, eliminates more than 95% of border tariffs between the two countries. This includes most energy products, including: Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical…
Export support - green industry
Export Finance Norway (Eksfin), the Norwegian export agency, provides public guarantees and State-backed loans for export projects specifically related to the green
Tunisia - Turkiye association agreement
The association agreement between Tunisia and Turkiye entered into force in July, 2005 The agreement provides for the gradual removal of border tariffs between the countries, over 7 to 9 years, notably for : Iron and steel Heat pumps Electric motors and generators (excluding…
First Basic Plan for 2015-2024 - Domestic Emission Trading Scheme
Korea introduced in 2015 its national emissions trading scheme. In a first phase, the power market will conduct a demonstration project, based on the baseline matrix scheme, and in the next phase other industries like refinery, petrochemical, and steel by electric furnace will…
Combined CO2 and Energy Tax / Act on Excise Duty on Liquid Fuels
In Finland, fuels are taxed according to their use. Excise duty on liquid fuels is collected on all types of fuels, including biofuels. The latest amendment to the Act of Excise Duty on Liquid Fuels sets out a taxation scheme according to which each component of a liquid fuel is…
National Electromobility Strategy
The Chilean government launched in 2021 its National Electromobility Strategy, which establishes a set of measures to transition to electromobility. The government focuses on regulations and incentives to develop electromobility, considered by a cornerstone to reach carbon…
Innovative renewable energy production initiatives of the Flemish Region (VLAIO)
The Belgian government is financially supporting company R&D activities related to solar energy (including photovoltaic cells) and port infrastructure innovation in
Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA)
The Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA) entered into force on 15 January 2015. The treaty grants tariff-free status to the following products: iron, alumina, metals, ammonia, steel, aluminium, nitrogen fertilizers, battery packs and cells, anodes, electric…
Free Trade Agreement Between Canada and the States of the European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland)
The Free Trade Agreement Between Canada and the States of the European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) eliminates non-trade measures and import tariffs for most industrial and energy products including: Electric motors, turbines and…
Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) entered into force provisionally. Most of its provisions therefore apply, including: elimination of import tariffs for 98% of import tariff, including on clean energy technology products (notably…
Canada - Honduras Free Trade Agreement
The Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Honduras entered into force on January 10 2014, fully or partially eliminating import tariff for most energy products and technologies, including: Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical equipment including pumps,…
Canada - Panama Free Trade Agreement
The Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Panama entered into force on April 2013, fully or partially eliminating import tariff for most energy products and technologies, including: Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances,…
Korea - Canada Free Trade Agreement
The Korea - Canada Free Trade Agreement provides for the elimination of certain import tariffs, notably for the following goods: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machinery Electric motors, transformers,…
Jordan - Canada FTA
The Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) entered into force in 2012. It provides for import tariff elimination for a number of products, including: Nickel oxides and hydroxides Aluminum ores and concentrates Waste and scrap of tinned iron or steel Heat Pumps Lithium…
Sanctions against Russia
Japan has implemented various sanctions on Russia since 2014. These were upgraded in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Since 2022, Japan has notably implemented a price cap on Russian oil purchases and an export ban for industrial inputs (including steel products and parts thereof, nickel…
Russia Sanctions Act 2022
In 2022, New Zealand announced a range of sanctions and trade measures against Russia in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions include export and import prohibitions as well as a 35% tariff on all Russian imports into New Zealand. Export prohibitions are also…
Free Trade Agreement between Turkiye and the States of the European Free Trade Association
The first free trade agreement between Turkiye and the European Free Trade Association States ("EFTA"), involving Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland came into force in 1 Apr 1992 and modernised on 1 Oct 2021. It covers most industrial products across HS sectors 25…
United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement
The United States - Oman Free Trade Agreement provides for the elimination of import tariffs for the following goods: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machinery Electric motors, transformers, and capacitors Motor…
United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
The US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement provides for the elimination of import tariffs for the following goods: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machinery Electric motors, transformers, and capacitors Motor…
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) came into force in 2020 in replacement to the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). It is meant to boost North America’s trade and economic growth. The USMCA eliminates import tariffs for producers who use…
Harmonized Tariff Schedule
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States contains tariff rates for all goods imported into the US. First published in 1989, the Schedule is updated monthly, with additional revisions made more frequently if needed. Each update contains a Change Record that tracks…
Bahrain - United States Free Trade Agreement
The Bahrain - United States Free Trade Agreement provides for the elimination of tariffs for the following goods, among others: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machinery Electric motors, transformers,…
United States - Jordan Free Trade Agreement
The United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement provides for the elimination of tariffs for the following goods, among others: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machinery Electric motors, transformers, batteries,…
United States - Korea Free Trade Agreement
The United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement provides for the elimination of tariffs for the following goods, among others: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machinery Electric motors, transformers, batteries, and…
Build America Buy America Act
The Build America Buy America Act is a domestic content procurement preference provision enacted as part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). It requires all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials (non-ferrous metals, plastic, glass,…
Vietnam-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA)
On July, 2000, the Governments of Vietnam and the United States signed a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), which covers trade in goods, protection of intellectual property rights, trade in services, investment protection, business facilitation, and transparency. The agreement…
Subsidy scheme encouraging the purchase of electric buses and electric heavy weight trucks by transport companies
France introduced a subsidy scheme meant to support the purchase of electric heavy weight trucks, busses and corresponding charging infrastructures by transport companies. Two calls for projects were launched in
Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
The EU and Japan's Economic Partnership Agreement entered into force on 1 February 2019. When it comes to energy technology trade, the treaty has customs duties elimination for the following prioritized products: iron, metals, steel, aluminum, battery packs and cells, heat…
Japan-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (JICEPA)
The Japan-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (JICEPA) is a bilateral trade agreement which was signed 16 February 2011 and came into force on 1 August 2011. The agreement ratifies base tariffs in a broad number of sectors, including the energy products and…
China-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
The China-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement was signed on April 7, 2008 and came into effect on October 1 of the same year. On April 7, 2022, the Protocol on Upgrading the Free Trade Agreement officially came into effect, to further open the market for both sides. Goods such as…
Electric Vehicle Subsidy Regulatory Guidance
Beginning in 2015, the Korean government has announced annual guidance on electric vehicle purchase subsidies that are aimed at supporting EV adoption. Overall annual budgets and specific guidance on calculating the exact amount subsidies provide per vehicle are announced at the…
Free Trade Agreement between Mexico and the States of the European Free Trade Association
The free trade agreement between Mexico and the European Free Trade Association States ("EFTA"), involving Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, entered into force on 1 July 2001. It covers most industrial products across HS sectors 25 through 97 including most…
Free Trade Agreement between Jordan and the States of the European Free Trade Association
The free trade agreement between Jordan and the European Free Trade Association States ("EFTA"), involving Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland was entered into force in 2002. It covers most industrial products across HS sectors 25 through 97 including most energy…
Korea - Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
The Korea - Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement builds on the Korea - ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (Indonesia is an ASEAN member state) to foster economic cooperation between the two countries by further lowering customs duties, encouraging investment, and…
Korea - India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
The Korea - India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is an agreement between Korea and India that aims to foster economic cooperation between the two signatory states through fostering trade of both good and services through lowering of tariffs and other regulatory…
Korea - New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
The Korea - New Zealand Free Trade Agreement aims at creating a free trade agreement between the two signatory nations by eliminating various barriers, including tariffs and regulatory hurdles. The Agreement covers, among others, the elimination of tariffs for the following…
Korea - Colombia Free Trade Agreement
The Korea - Colombia Free Trade Agreement aims to foster stronger economic ties between the two nations by eliminating tariffs and customs duties per the terms of the Agreement. The Agreement covers, among others, the elimination of tariffs for the following goods: Electric…
Free Trade Agreement between Japan and Switzerland
The free trade agreement between Japan and Switzerland was signed on 19 February 2009. The agreement was entered into force on 1 September 2009. It covers most industrial products across HS sectors 25 through 97 including most energy products and its constituents including but…
Free Trade Agreement between Tunisia and the States of the European Free Trade Association
The free trade agreement between Tunisia and the European Free Trade Association States ("EFTA"), involving Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, was signed on 17 Dec 2004. The Agreement entered into force on 1 June 2005 for Switzerland and Liechtenstein, 1 August…
Free Trade Agreement between Lebanon and the States of the European Free Trade Association
The free trade agreement between Israel and the European Free Trade Association States ("EFTA"), involving Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland was entered into force on 1 Jul 2007. It covers most industrial products across HS sectors 25 through 97 including most…
Establishment of a hydrogen-based economy through the North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley
The Government of Croatia's is allocation new funds to projects contributing to decarbonise the transport sector of the North Adriatic region : converting five diesel locomotives to hydrogen and setting up charging stations for buses, trains and/or maritime
Promoting the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in transport
The Government of Slovenia is earmarking additional funding to decarbonise the transport sector. It is financing the testing of electric or hydrogen-fuelled bus lines, implementing a zero-emission vehicle purchase subsidy scheme and funding the deployment of recharging and…