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IN THIS ISSUEAUSTRALIA

BRAZIL

CANADA

CHINA

EUROPEAN UNION

FRANCE

HONG KONG

INDIA

MEXICO

1. There has been an update to AUSTRAC Consolidated List of all persons and entities, adding 1 RPL record and modifying 27 RPL records.

2. There has been an update to Australia - ICAC - Investigations, adding 2 RPL records and modifying 1 RPL record.

There has been an update to National Register of the Inapt and Suspended Companies (CEIS), adding 82, modifying 356 and deleting 9 RPL records.

There has been an update to Terrorism Financing Canada List (TFCL), adding 1 RPL record.

1. There has been an update to CSRC - Administrative Sanction Decisions, adding 18 RPL records.2. There has been an update to CSRC - Ban of Market Entry, adding 17 RPL records.

1. There has been an update to European Union Financial Sanctions, adding 1 RPL record and modifying 12 RPL records.2. There has been an update to European Union Official Journal Restrictive Measures (Interim), adding 1 and modifying 1 RPL record.

3. There has been an update to Europe's Most Wanted Fugitives, adding 1 and deleting 1 RPL record.

There has been an update to Interpol Recently Wanted, adding 3 RPL records and deleting 1 RPL record.

1. There has been an update to HKMA-13224 Sanctions list, modifying 3 and deleting 2 RPL records.

There has been an update to Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission - Enforcement Actions, adding 2 RPL records.

There has been an update to National Investigation Agency – Govt. of India Wanted List and Investigations, modifying 1 RPL record.

There has been an update to National Banking and Securities Commission (NBSC) - United Nations New Consolidated Terrorism List, adding 1 RPL record and modifying 2 RPL records.

Authority: Australia's Terrorist Asset Freezing Regime

Authority: Independent Commission against Corruption, New South Wales

Authority: Brazilian Government

Authority: Dept. of Foreign Affairs and Int'l Trade and Dept. of Public Safety Preparedness

Authority: China Securities Regulatory Commission

Authority: Directorate General External Relations

Authority: The European Police Office

Authority: Fugitive Investigative Services

Authority: Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Authority: Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission

Authority: National Investigation Agency

Authority: National Banking and Securities Commission

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NEW ZEALAND

PHILIPPINES

SINGAPORE

SWITZERLAND

UNITED KINGDOM

UNITED NATIONS

UNITED STATES

There has been an update to New Zealand Police - Wanted to Arrest, adding 1 and modifying 1 RPL record.

There has been an update to Asian Development Bank Sanctions, adding 5 and deleting 2 RPL records.

1. There has been an update to Monetary Authority of Singapore - Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism List, adding 1 RPL record and modifying 2 RPL records.2. There has been an update to Monetary Authority of Singapore - Investor Alert List, adding 1 RPL record.

There has been an update to SECO – Swiss Denied Party List – United Nations New Consolidated Terrorism List, adding 1 RPL record and modifying 2 RPL records.

1. There has been an update to United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority – Prohibited Companies and Individuals, adding 7 RPL records.

2. There has been an update to United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority – Prohibited Companies and Individuals, adding 2 RPL records.3. There has been an update to United Kingdom Financial Services Authority – Prohibited individuals, adding 4 RPL records.

4. There has been an update to HM Treasury Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets in the UK, adding 1 RPL record and modifying 5 RPL records.

There has been an update to United Kingdom Serious Fraud Office (SFO) – SFO Actions, adding 5 RPL records.

There has been an update to United Nations Sanctions – AL-QAIDA, adding 1 RPL record and modifying 2 RPL records.

1. There has been an update to OFAC Sanctions, adding 39, modifying 7 and deleting 5 RPL records.

2. There has been an update to OFAC's Sectoral Sanctions Identifications List (SSI List), adding 20 RPL records. 3. There has been an update to Presidential Executive Order -13224, modifying 3 and

deleting 2 RPL records.

There has been an update to Designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), modifying 2 RPL records.

5. There has been an update to Denied Persons List, modifying 1 RPL record. 6. There has been an update to Entity List, adding 10 RPL records.

There has been an update to Office of Research Integrity (ORI) - PHS Administrative Action Bulletin, adding 1 RPL record.

There has been an update to FBI Seeking Information, adding 1 RPL record. 9. There has been an update to FBI Wanted Fugitives -Featured Fugitives, adding 4 RPL records, modifying 1 and deleting 1 RPL record.

Authority: New Zealand Police

Authority: Asian Development Bank

Authority: The Monetary Authority of Singapore

Authority: State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO

Authority: Financial Conduct Authority

Authority: Financial Services Authority

Authority: HM Treasury

Authority: Serious Fraud Office (SFO)

Authority: Security Council Committee pursuant to Resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities

Authority: OFAC - Office of Foreign Assets Control

Authority: Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism

Authority: BIS - Bureau of Industry and Security

Authority: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Office of Research Integrity (ORI)

Authority: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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TRADE WATCH

EU Renewed Restrictive Measures against Crimea and Sevastopol

Source: Official Journal of the European Union

ADD Imposed on Concrete Reinforcement Bars and Rods from Belarus

Source: Official Journal of the European Union

thOn 20 June 2017, the EU published a decision, renewing restrictive measures in response to the illegal annexation of

rdCrime and Sevastopol, until 23 June 2018. The EU does not recognize and continues to condemn the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by the Russian Federation and will remain committed to fully implement its non-recognition policy. This decision entered

stinto force on 21 June 2017.

thOn 17 June 2017, the European Union (EU) imposed a definitive Anti-dumping duties (ADD) and provisional duties on imports of certain concrete reinforcement bars and rods from Belarus under the heading 7214 at a ADD rate of 10.6% for BMZ and all other companies. This regulation entered into force on

th18 June 2017.

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EU Updated List of Companies Exempted From ADD Measures on Bicycles from Cambodia, Pakistan and the Philippines

Source: Official Journal of the European Union

Notice Concerning Name Change of Chinese Company under Current ADD Measures

Source: Official Journal of the European Union

EU Exempted Denaturing Of Alcohol from Excise Duty

Source: Official Journal of the European Union

EU Allows Additional Sugar Imports With Increased Tariff Quota In The Sugar Sector.

ndOn 22 June 2017, the EU published an updated list of company names exempted from Anti-dumping duties (ADD) on imports of bicycles (CN Codes 8712003020, 8712007092) originating in China to imports of bicycles consigned from Cambodia, Pakistan and the Philippines, regardless of their declared origin.

thOn 20 June 2017, the EU published a notice on the imposition of definitive Anti-dumping duties (ADD) on imports of certain cold rolled flat steel products from China and Russia. The Chinese company, Hebei Iron and Steel Co., Ltd, Shijiazhuang has changed its name to Hesteel Co., Ltd Tangshan Branch, Tangshan, both under the TARIC additional code C103, while the imposed ADD of 20.5% shall remain on the company.

rdOn 23 June 2017, the EU exempted denaturing of alcohol (used in the manufacture of any product not for human consumption) from excise duty for the harmonisation of the structures of excise duties on alcohol and alcoholic beverages, also published the updated list of products affected with their Chemical Abstracts Service .This

stregulation shall apply from 1 August 2017.

thOn 20 June 2017, the EU increased the existing tariff

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10. There has been an update to Florida State Board of Administration - List of Prohibited Investments (Scrutinized Companies), adding 2 and deleting 2 RPL records.

11. There has been an update to Inter-American Development Bank – Sanctioned Firms and Individuals, adding 2 RPL records and modifying 1 RPL record.

12. There has been an update to Professional Medical Conduct and Physician Discipline, adding 1 RPL record and modifying 14 RPL records.

13. There has been an update to Restricted, Terminated or Excluded Individuals or Entities, adding 14 and deleting 4 RPL records.

14. There has been an update to Department of Public Welfare Medicheck (Precluded Providers) List of Pennsylvania, adding 19, modifying 9 RPL records and deleting 1 RPL record.

15. There has been an update to Public Alert: Unregistered Soliciting Entities (PAUSE), adding 7 and modifying 7 RPL records.16. There has been an update to Securities and Exchange Commission - Trading Suspension, adding 6 RPL records.17. There has been an update to Securities and Exchange Commission Public Alert: Fictitious Regulators (PAUSE) Program, adding 11 RPL records.

18. There has been an update to World Bank Listing of Ineligible Firms, adding 3 and modifying 2 RPL records.

Authority: Florida State Board of Administration (SBA)

Authority: Inter-American Development Bank - Sanctions Committee

Authority: New York State Department of Health Office of Professional Medical Conduct

Authority: Office of the Medicaid Inspector General, New York

Authority: Pennsylvania -Department of Public Welfare

Authority: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Authority: World Bank

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Authority: China Customs Service

Authority: Bureau of Foreign Trade, M.O.E.A

EUROPE

Authority: European Commission, Directorate General (Department) Taxation and Customs Union (TAXUD)

Authority: France Customs Authority

CHINA

TAIWAN

EUROPEAN UNION

FRANCE

There has been an update to China Customs Tariff. This update adds preferential rates for various agreements. The following HTS chapters are affected: 04, 09, 12, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 57, 71 and 90.

There has been an update to Taiwan Customs Tariff. This update adds various HS numbers. The following HTS chapter is affected: 12.

1. There has been an update to European Union Customs Tariff. This update adds certain HS numbers and includes the descriptions of the new HS numbers in Danish, Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Swedish. The following HTS chapters are affected: 03, 10, 72 and 73.2. There has been an update to European Union Customs Tariff. This update includes new and deleted HS numbers, and new, deleted and changed import duties and preferential duties. The following HTS chapters are affected: 03, 08,10, 72 and 73.

There has been an update to France Customs Tariff. This update contains tariff amendments and adds HS numbers across the tariff in French and English languages. The following HTS chapters are affected: 03, 10, 72 and 73.

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ASIA-PACIFIC

Authority: Directorate General of Foreign Trade

Authority: Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives

EUROPE

Authority: EU Commission

Authority: European Commission

Authority: European Commission

INDIA

THAILAND

EUROPEAN UNION

GERMANY

There has been an update to India Export Controls. This update includes changes in description, addition and deletion of License flags to Chart Global. The following categories are affected: 0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

There has been an update to Thailand Import Controls. This update adds controls/requirements for various products. The following HTS chapters are affected: 01, 02, 05, 15, 16, 19, 21 and 23

1. There has been an update to European Union Import Controls. This update imposes definitive Anti-dumping duties and definitive countervailing duties on imports of certain flat-rolled products of iron, non-alloy steel or other alloy steel from China. Also changes the Anti-dumping rate for 'all other companies' for imports of stainless steel wire from India. The following HTS chapter is affected: 72.

2. There has been an update to European Union Import Controls. This update adds various controls across the tariff schedule, affecting various HTS chapters across the tariff schedule.

There has been an update to Germany Import Controls. This update modifies import province level embargo on the Crimea and Sevastopol region of Ukraine.

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Authority: Bahrain Customs

Authority: Israel Customs and VAT

BAHRAIN

ISRAEL

There has been an update to Bahrain Customs Tariff. This update adds and deletes HS numbers, modifies descriptions and general duty rates, affecting various HTS chapters across the tariff schedule.

There has been an update to Israel Customs Tariff. This update makes changes to descriptions and rates for certain HTS in the tariff. The following HTS chapter is affected: 08.

quota on raw cane sugar for refining, by 78,000 tonnes from Brazil and an additional 36,000 tonnes to any third country, maintaining the present quota rate of EUR 98 per tonne, under the CN codes 17011310 and 17011410. This regulation

rdentered into force on 23 June 2017.

stOn 21 June 2017, the Queen of England shared a speech including the International Sanctions Bill which will “support our role as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and a leading player on the world stage, by establishing a new sovereign UK framework to implement international sanctions. The Bill will return decision-making powers on non-UN sanctions to the UK, and enable the UK's continued compliance with international law after the UK's exit from the EU.

stOn 21 June 2017 the EU has proposed tough new

Source: Official Journal of the European Union

Queen of England Announced UK International Sanctions Bill

Source: Cabinet Office of the UK

European Commission Forges Ahead On New Transparency Rules for Tax Planning Intermediaries

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transparency rules for intermediaries - such as tax advisors, accountants, banks and lawyers - who design and promote tax planning schemes for their clients. Member States will automatically exchange the information that they receive on the tax planning schemes through a centralized database, giving them early warning on new risks of avoidance and enabling them to take measures to block harmful arrangements.

On 21st June 2017, PM Theresa May presented her government program aimed at regulating the withdrawal of Great Britain from the EU. The draft Brexit legislations include repealing the EU laws and transposing them into national laws, establishing an independent customs and tax system to enable the country to control import and export of goods, set its own tariffs and taxes, and enable Great Britain to trade independently post Brexit.

stOn 21 June 2017, the EU amended a regulation concerning prior surveillance of imports of certain iron and steel products from certain third countries. Importers should document their transactions to facilitate the surveillance for the EU. This applies to imports whose net weight exceeds 2500 kg established for each individual TARIC code and 5000 kg subject to

thprior surveillance and falling under HS heading 7318. This regulation shall apply from 11 July 2017.

thOn 20 June 2017, The Council of the European Union has agreed to develop a framework for a joint EU diplomatic response to malicious cyber activities, which will if necessary include new sanctions measures under the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP). The EU's agreement is a response to what it says is “the increased ability and willingness of state and non-state actors to pursue their objectives through malicious cyber activities”, and it said that “states should not knowingly allow their territory to be used for internationally wrongful acts using Information and Communication Technologies”.

Honduras and South Korea begin talks to attract more South Korean foreign direct investment (FDI) into Honduras. Both agree that more relations between Asia and Latin American countries should be established. The Vice Chancellor of Honduras and the Director of Foreign Relations with Latin American countries sat down to sign an agreement to further develop the areas of education, technology, infrastructure, health and trade development. Additionally, South Korea offered scholarship funds in public policy, finance, environmental studies and security among others. The representatives of each country also discussed their respective general elections, the North Korean missile crisis and the near future prospects of a free trade agreement between both countries. Lastly, they discussed ways to better develop the integration of the Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation.

On Wednesday in Moscow, Russia, Brazil's Foreign Minister, Marcos Pereira, signed the Protocol of Cooperation, Information, Exchange and Mutual Assistance in the System of Tariff Preferences of the Eurasian Economic Union. This will allow products cleared through the GSP to be treated with preferential treatment. This bilateral agreement will reduce import duties on Brazilian products by up to 25%. Currently, the Russian GSP allows Brazil to export 2,700 items to Russia with preferential treatment. This new GSP will also eliminate 80% of the current waiting time, and many of the fees paid previously by importers due to wait times will decrease.As of right now, Brazil and Russia have commercial preferential treatment only through the GSP program. Russia's imports receive a 25% reduction on 3725 products.

Source: DG TAXUD

British Prime Minister Theresa May Updates on 'Draft Brexit Legislations'

Source: Focus.de

EU Amended Prior Surveillance of Imports of Certain Iron and Steel Products from Certain Third Countries

Source: Official Journal of the European Union

European Union Develops Cyber-Sanctions

Source: Council of the European Union

Honduras and South Korea Agree To Cooperate On Various Levels

Source: Secretariat of Foreign Relations (Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores y Cooperacion Internacional)

Russia and Brazil Sign Agreement in the Context of the GSP Program

Source: Brazil's Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services (Ministerio da Industria, Comercio Exterior e Servicos)

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