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Argentina Adjusts Export Taxes, Import Financing Restrictions
January 21, 2021 |Americas

Argentina recently lowered export taxes on a range of agricultural goods and imposed financing restrictions for importers of certain luxury beverages, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service said in a report released Jan. 14. The government lowered export taxes for certain “specialty crops,” including apples, pears, blueberries, seeds and alfalfa, which is intended to boost the competitiveness of Argentinian exporters, and encourage exports of “products whose increased production will result in higher levels of employment, and for which increasing exports won’t raise food costs.” The financing restrictions apply to importers of certain luxury goods, including champagne, whisky and other liquors valued at more than $50 per liter.

Brazil Suspending Duties on Certain Syringes, Needles
January 19, 2021 |Americas

Brazil removed duties on certain syringes and needles to facilitate the imports of those goods to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council reported Jan. 11. Brazil also is requiring a license to export certain syringes, needles and other medical products, the report said.

Canada to Begin Enforcement of Certain Labeling Requirements for Produce
January 19, 2021 |Americas

Canada was to begin enforcing new lot code requirements for fresh fruit and vegetables Jan. 15, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service reported Jan. 12. Most prepackaged goods are required to have a “lot code or unique identifier” on the label, such as an alphabetic or alphanumeric “code to identify a lot of product.” The product’s harvest date, grower identification number, GPS coordinates or growing region can also be used as a lot code, FAS said.

Mexico Proposes New Standards for Certain Refrigeration Equipment
January 15, 2021 |Americas

Mexico recently proposed new energy efficiency and safety standards for “self‑contained commercial refrigeration equipment,” the Hong Kong Trade Development Council reported Jan. 11. The standards would apply to a variety of coolers, freezers and ice bag preservers, and would revise the product classification and labeling requirements for those goods. Mexico is accepting comments on the proposal until Feb. 21.