Central America Wins Dispute with Dominican RepublicThe WTO has provisionally determined that the measures imposed by the Dominican Republic, charging tariffs of up to 38% on imports of certain products from the region, are inconsistent with its trade obligations.Friday, October 21, 2011
The lawsuit filed at the World Trade Organization (WTO) by El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala and Costa Rica objected to the high tariffs imposed by the Caribbean country on products from the region. Source: prensalibre.com ¿Busca soluciones de inteligencia comercial para su empresa?Dominican Tariffs to Remain Until AprilFebruary 2012 Although a WTO ruling said that the taxes and polypropylene bags and tubular fabric from Central America violate their rules, they will not be removed until April 2012.
WTO Confirms Dominican Republic Violated RulesFebruary 2012 The report argues that tariffs on Central American imports imposed by the Dominican Central on tubular fabric and polypropylene bags, of up to 38%, are in violation of its rules. WTO Rules Against Dominican RepublicNovember 2011 A complaint by Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador over tariffs on woven and polypropylene bags, has obtained a favorable ruling. WTO Rules in Panama’s Favor in Trade DisputeApril 2009 Colombia had taken tariff measures against Panamanians textiles from the Colón Free Trade Zone.
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