Trade barriers in All locations

84 results found

Title Sector Location
Changes to capital controls in Argentina affecting foreign trade All sectors Argentina
Bureaucratic registration procedures for overseas businesses in Argentina affecting foreign exporters/investors All sectors Argentina
Discretionary approval of non-automatic import licences ('SIMIs') in Argentina All sectors Argentina
Work or training permit was required for UK to Austria visitors for over 5 days All sectors Austria
Public procurement registration requirements in Austria affecting UK exporters / investors All sectors Austria
Supplementary duty applied in Bangladesh affecting UK exporters of consumer goods Consumer and retail Bangladesh
Ineffective enforcement of intellectual property rights in Bangladesh Consumer and retail Bangladesh
UK clothing exporters unable to apply for export incentives in Bangladesh Consumer and retail Bangladesh
Tax uncertainty affects profitability of UK businesses in Bangladesh All sectors Bangladesh
Lack of clarity in application of customs valuation rules All sectors Bangladesh
Contract registration needed at banks in Belarus for export orders exceeding 3000 Euros All sectors Belarus
Competition policies and laws in Bosnia and Herzegovina deter UK investment Technology and smart cities, Consumer and retail Bosnia and Herzegovina
Absence of a Double Taxation Agreement between the UK and Brazil All sectors Brazil
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification needed for electrical products Energy, Consumer and retail, Technology and smart cities, Advanced engineering Canada
Tax advantage for domestic businesses over foreign-based exporters and investors in Canada All sectors Canada
Cosmetics exports from the UK to Chile restricted due to complex and costly registration and testing procedures Consumer and retail Chile
Condoms exported from the UK to Chile need double certification Consumer and retail, Healthcare services Chile
Restrictions on cross-border data transfer and data localisation in China All sectors China
Publicity tax legislation for spirits in Colombia All sectors Colombia
Lack of a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Colombia and UK All sectors Colombia
Unclear and inaccessible procurement process in Costa Rica All sectors Costa Rica
UK companies could not establish a commercial presence in Denmark All sectors Denmark
Lack of a Double Taxation Agreement between the UK and Ecuador All sectors Ecuador
Uneven application of intellectual property rights and quality standards in Ghana may affect UK exporters Consumer and retail, Financial and professional services : Business and consumer services Ghana
Minimum capital requirement could affect UK investors in Ghana All sectors Ghana
UK exporters face certification issues for cosmetic products Consumer and retail Indonesia
Restrictions on bicycle, footwear and electronics exports to Indonesia Consumer and retail Indonesia
Restrictions/prohibitions on exporting finished textiles products into Indonesia Consumer and retail Indonesia
Restrictive requirements for toy exports to Indonesia Consumer and retail Indonesia
Non-recognition of international testing standards in Indonesia affects UK exports Food and drink, Advanced engineering, Consumer and retail, Airports, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology Indonesia
Pre-shipment inspections in Indonesia affect UK exporters Food and drink, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Consumer and retail, Technology and smart cities Indonesia
Unclear halal certification requirements in Indonesia Food and drink, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Healthcare services, Consumer and retail Indonesia
UK exporters to Indonesia face widespread local content requirements Technology and smart cities, Consumer and retail, Automotive, Defence, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Energy, Advanced engineering, Medical devices and equipment, Construction, Maritime, Financial and professional services, Chemicals Indonesia
Local presence requirements in Indonesia affecting UK exporters/investor All sectors Indonesia
Expatriate workers restricted in Indonesia All sectors Indonesia
UK exporters affected by Iranian import ban on finished goods Consumer and retail Iran
UK exports to Israel incurring tariffs when goods contain EU inputs All sectors Israel
Public procurement barriers for UK businesses wanting to bid for tenders in Israel All sectors Israel
Lengthy standards testing in Israel affecting UK exports All sectors Israel
Japan’s fluoride content regulations for toothpaste and mouthwash not harmonised with UK Food and drink, Consumer and retail, Healthcare services Japan
Delays in clearance of goods from Nairobi to other Kenyan cities All sectors Kenya
Local investment requirements for overseas investors winning government contracts All sectors Kuwait
Restrictions on setting up supermarket and convenience stores Consumer and retail Malaysia
Recruitment of foreign workers and expatriates in Malaysia are restricted by employment rules All sectors Malaysia
Product samples regulations in Mexico affecting UK exporters/investors All sectors Mexico
Sampling and testing alcohol before and during exports in Mongolia Consumer and retail Mongolia
Difficulty obtaining land approvals impacting UK exporters/investors to Morocco Energy, Education and training, Consumer and retail Morocco
Advance payments ceiling for UK exporters to Morocco All sectors Morocco
Ban on importing luxury and non-essential goods into Nepal Food and drink, Consumer and retail, Automotive Nepal
Lack of effective enforcement of intellectual property rights has negative impact on UK exports to Pakistan Education and training, Consumer and retail, Healthcare services, Medical devices and equipment Pakistan
Double Taxation Agreement between UK and Peru to encourage more trade and investment All sectors Peru
Foreign investment is restricted in certain sectors in Saudi Arabia Food and drink, Security, Healthcare services, Technology and smart cities, Consumer and retail, Railways, Maritime, Energy, Airports, Medical devices and equipment, Defence, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Creative industries Saudi Arabia
Requirements for product safety and quality marking in Saudi Arabia Technology and smart cities, Advanced engineering, Consumer and retail, Chemicals, Construction, Education and training Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Data Transfer Requirements All sectors Saudi Arabia
Customs delays affect UK originating imports to South Africa All sectors South Africa
Exchange controls in setting up contracts affecting UK exporters/investors in South Africa All sectors South Africa
Restrictions and difficulties in transferring money to and from South Africa is affecting UK exporters and investors All sectors South Africa
Lack of enforcement of customs procedures for samples of new exports from the UK to South Africa All sectors South Africa
Delays obtaining authorisation letters impacting UK exporters in South Africa All sectors South Africa
Permanent country of origin marking affects UK ceramic exports to South Korea Consumer and retail South Korea
Stringent safety certification requirements affecting children's goods exports to South Korea Consumer and retail South Korea
Stringent testing regime affects UK tableware and household goods exports to South Korea Consumer and retail South Korea
Licence applications for chemical substances and construction materials in Thailand Advanced engineering, Consumer and retail, Construction Thailand
Production line inspection and product testing in Thailand affects UK exports Construction, Chemicals, Automotive, Technology and smart cities, Consumer and retail Thailand
Restrictions on employment of foreign workers All sectors Thailand
Non-Thais can't buy land in Thailand, affecting UK exporters/investors All sectors Thailand
Inconsistent custom procedures affecting exports to Thailand All sectors Thailand
Many areas of work denied to UK citizens in Thailand All sectors Thailand
Foreign Business Act restricting foreign participation in services sector All sectors Thailand
Local registration of overseas workers/residents affecting UK exporters/investors in Turkmenistan All sectors Turkmenistan
Language requirements for product labelling on cosmetics Chemicals, Consumer and retail Ukraine
Trademark infringement in Ukraine affecting UK exporters/investors Consumer and retail, Education and training, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology Ukraine
Lack of alternative (to animal testing) methods for cosmetics testing Food and drink, Consumer and retail Ukraine
UK exporters need to have a local partner for companies established outside of Freezones in UAE All sectors United Arab Emirates
Preference for local timber and lumber procurement in Alaska, USA Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Advanced engineering, Consumer and retail United States
Restrictions on exports to casino gaming operators from UK to Louisiana, United States Consumer and retail United States
Tariff on parquet flooring affecting UK exports to the United States Consumer and retail United States
Domestic preference for government procurement in Wyoming, United States All sectors United States
Domestic preference for government procurement contracts in Hawaii, United States All sectors United States
UK exporters and investors face challenges in getting their money out of Zimbabwe All sectors Zimbabwe
Foreign currency cannot be held for more than 30 days in Zimbabwe All sectors Zimbabwe
After approvals UK exporters and investors face long waits to get their money out of Zimbabwe All sectors Zimbabwe
UK companies face difficulties in getting work permits in Zimbabwe All sectors Zimbabwe
Net metering installation restrictions in Zimbabwe reduce viability of UK solar energy investment All sectors Zimbabwe

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