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Tariff Duties on Imports from UK
Top imported products from the United Kingdom include petroleum, aircraft parts, medications, whiskies and black tea.
Tariff Duties on Imports from Brazil
Frozen poultry, tires and small cars exported from Brazil to Canada have the highest tariff rates yet Brazilian aluminum, orange juice, coffee and aircraft are duty free.
Tariff Duties on Imports from Japan
Vehicle tires exported from Japan to Canada have the highest tariff rates yet made-in-Japan construction equipment and industrial robots are duty free.
Tariff Duties on Imports from China
Among the top 25 exports from China to Canada, only 3 product categories are fully subject to import duties while 9 classifications have partial tariff responsibilities.
G20 Trade Barriers 2009
After imposing a 35% tariff on imported tires from China, US President Obama must now join Chinese leaders at the G20 Leaders Summit in Pittsburgh to fight protectionism.
Suppliers of Imported Cigarettes to Canada
Switzerland now sells almost 80% of cigarettes imported by Canada, benefiting from the European production of popular brands including world-leading Marlboro cigarettes.
Canadian Banana Imports Surge During Recession
Over 95% of Canadian banana imports come from low-cost suppliers including Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico.
How to Apply Harmonized System Codes
This article serves as a cheat sheet for exporters and importers who want to quickly choose from over 20,000 tariff item codes that decide tariff duty rates.
How to Reduce Customs Tariff Duties and Taxes
This analysis includes a practical example that shows importers how to save thousands of dollars in customs tariff duties and taxes.
How to Calculate Canadian Tariffs
Using these seven steps, entrepreneurs can determine the duty rate payable on commercial shipments delivered to Canada.
China's Unfair Auto Parts Tariffs
American and European Union trade lawyers win their case charging China with breaking a promise to exempt auto parts from Chinese tariffs.
World Fishery Trade Riches
Wealthier countries profit at the expense of developing nations in the global fish game that spans freshwater, deep sea and saltwater fishing.
Trademarks Block Chinese Exports
As a defense against low-cost manufactured goods from China, trademark lawsuits are proving to be a more effective international trade strategy than high tariffs.
Top Cocoa Chocolate Exporters
While worldwide demand for chocolate is expected to grow 15% over the next 5 years, cocoa bean exporters pray for big harvests & higher cocoa prices.
India Invests In Lower Tariffs
Total Indian exports & imports now exceed US$350 billion, a statistic that verifies India's growing importance in global trade.
Polish Liquor Power
Central European Distribution (CEDC) is also Poland's largest liquor importer.
A Softwood Shaft
In time for George Bush's 60th birthday on July 6 and Prime Minister Harper's Washington visit, the July 1 softwood deal is far from a gift to Canada's timber industry.
US-Cuba Trade A Disgrace
America is now one of Cuba's top 10 trading partners. At the same time, Washington enforces an embargo that prevents other countries from exporting to the island.