|
Ovine genetic material import licences to Argentina now granted to UK exporters
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Argentina |
|
Bovine semen import licences to Argentina now granted to UK exporters
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Argentina |
|
Organic products not recognised in Argentina's food standards code
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Argentina |
|
Recognition needed of university degrees on a national scale in Argentina
|
Financial and professional services |
Argentina |
|
Enforcement needed for e-commerce in Argentina
|
Financial and professional services : Business and consumer services |
Argentina |
|
E-commerce legislation needed in Argentina
|
Financial and professional services : Business and consumer services |
Argentina |
|
Scotch whisky import tariff now reduced from 35% to 20% in Argentina
|
Food and drink |
Argentina |
|
Excise duty exemptions for domestic alcoholic drinks in Argentina
|
Food and drink |
Argentina |
|
Recognition needed of Scotch Whisky as a Geographical Indicator in Argentina affecting UK alcoholic drinks
|
Food and drink |
Argentina |
|
Argentina's food code defines ginger beer as containing alcohol
|
Food and drink |
Argentina |
|
Change of regulations on maximum and minimum number of condoms allowed per package in Argentina
|
Healthcare services, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Argentina |
|
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 |
|
Removal of VAT on electric vehicle exports to Armenia until January 2022
|
Automotive |
Armenia |
|
Australia's luxury car tax affects UK exporters
|
Automotive |
Australia |
|
Australian alcohol excise tax
|
Food and drink |
Australia |
|
Public procurement registration requirements in Austria affecting UK exporters / investors
|
All sectors |
Austria |
|
Tax on cider exported to Azerbaijan
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Azerbaijan |
|
Complex rules and regulation surrounding establishment of international schools
|
Education and training |
Bahrain |
|
UK clothing exporters unable to apply for export incentives in Bangladesh
|
Consumer and retail |
Bangladesh |
|
Ineffective enforcement of intellectual property rights in Bangladesh
|
Consumer and retail |
Bangladesh |
|
Supplementary duty applied in Bangladesh affecting UK exporters of consumer goods
|
Consumer and retail |
Bangladesh |
|
Applications for 2014 Cross Border Higher Education Act in Bangladesh on hold
|
Education and training |
Bangladesh |
|
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) Certificates issuance Process in Bangladesh affecting UK Businesses
|
Financial and professional services |
Bangladesh |
|
Restriction on exporting pharmaceuticals to Bangladesh
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
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 |
|
Additional licensing requirements for alcohol exports to Belarus
|
Food and drink |
Belarus |
|
Contract registration needed at banks in Belarus for export orders exceeding 3000 Euros
|
All sectors |
Belarus |
|
Import tariff to leather processing blades in Brazil
|
Advanced engineering, Consumer and retail |
Brazil |
|
Complex sanitary requirements for UK businesses exporting live poultry and poultry genetics to Brazil
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Brazil |
|
Export Health Certificate for pigs for breeding can now be issued to UK agrifood businesses exporting to Brazil
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Brazil |
|
Requirement in Brazil to list poultry export premises affecting UK food exporters/investor
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Brazil |
|
Porcine semen exports from the UK to Brazil now resolved
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Brazil |
|
Export Health Certificate for ovine semen and embryos can now be issued to UK agrifood businesses exporting to Brazil
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Brazil |
|
Restrictive requirements making it difficult for UK animal product businesses to be export to Brazil
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Brazil |
|
Regulatory framework for bilingual education in Brazil
|
Education and training |
Brazil |
|
Regulatory framework needed for offshore wind in Brazil
|
Energy |
Brazil |
|
Business environment for investments in solar power plants in Brazil
|
Energy |
Brazil |
|
Limitations on legal service exports to Brazil
|
Financial and professional services |
Brazil |
|
Limits of overseas investment for closed pension funds in Brazil
|
Financial and professional services |
Brazil |
|
Lack of clear regulatory guidelines for overseas investments of pension funds in Brazil
|
Financial and professional services |
Brazil |
|
Differentiation between admitted and occasional reinsurers in Brazil now resolved, benefiting UK exporters/investors
|
Financial and professional services |
Brazil |
|
UK exports of poultry products to Brazil not allowed due to sanitary inspection not being recognised
|
Food and drink |
Brazil |
|
Divergent regulation for classifying and labelling blended whisky in Brazil affecting UK alcoholic drinks exporters/investors
|
Food and drink |
Brazil |
|
New plant species needing inclusion in ANVISA's 'positive list' to enable more types of UK tea brands to be sold to Brazil
|
Food and drink |
Brazil |
|
Divergence of analytical parameters for compliance in Brazil affecting the UK alcoholic drinks exporters/investors for whisky
|
Food and drink |
Brazil |
|
Tariffs levied on whisky in Brazil, affecting UK alcoholic drinks exporters/investors
|
Food and drink |
Brazil |
|
UK's dairy inspection system not currently recognised by Brazil
|
Food and drink |
Brazil |
|
No Geographic Indication (GI) protection for Scotch Whisky in Brazil
|
Food and drink |
Brazil |
|
Certificate of origin requirement in Brazil, affecting UK food and drink exporters/investors
|
Food and drink |
Brazil |
|
Permanent regulatory framework needed for telemedicine services in Brazil
|
Healthcare services |
Brazil |
|
Tariffs on leisure boats exported to Brazil
|
Maritime |
Brazil |
|
Regulation on maximum number of condoms allowed per package in Brazil affecting UK pharmaceuticals exporters/investors
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Brazil |
|
Absence of a Double Taxation Agreement between the UK and Brazil
|
All sectors |
Brazil |
|
Some UK professional qualifications not recognised in Canada
|
Advanced engineering, Aerospace, Airports, Construction, Financial and professional services, Healthcare services, Maritime, Medical devices and equipment, Railways |
Canada |
|
Short deadlines affecting UK companies bidding for infrastructure contracts in Canada
|
Advanced engineering, Airports, Construction, Maritime, Railways |
Canada |
|
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification needed for electrical products
|
Advanced engineering, Consumer and retail, Energy, Technology and smart cities |
Canada |
|
Delays at the Port of Montreal affecting UK exports to Canada
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Construction, Food and drink |
Canada |
|
Different classifications of blood products affecting access to Export Heath Certificates for UK black pudding producers
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Canada |
|
UK and EU's method for collecting edible blood is not accepted by the CFIA in Canada
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Canada |
|
Certification requirements affect UK car exports to Canada
|
Automotive |
Canada |
|
UK defence exporters limited by the Canadian Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) policy
|
Defence |
Canada |
|
UK reinsurance firms deterred by high collateral requirements in Canada
|
Financial and professional services |
Canada |
|
Accountants cannot use the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation in Canada without membership of the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA)
|
Financial and professional services |
Canada |
|
High regulatory burden on UK insurance firms operating in Canada
|
Financial and professional services |
Canada |
|
Vodka Classification restricted certain beverage alcohol products to be labelled as Vodka in Canada
|
Food and drink |
Canada |
|
Packaging and labelling requirements for alcoholic drinks affect UK exports to Canada
|
Food and drink |
Canada |
|
Complex nutritional labelling requirements for imported food and drinks in Canada
|
Food and drink |
Canada |
|
Fortifications required for simulated meat products exported to Canada
|
Food and drink |
Canada |
|
Ban on selling spirits (alcoholic drinks) in take-out and delivery orders in Quebec affecting exporters/investors
|
Food and drink |
Canada |
|
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) affecting UK exports of food products to Canada
|
Food and drink |
Canada |
|
Lengthy process to approve medicines and medical devices in Canada
|
Medical devices and equipment, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Canada |
|
Local recruitment requirements for business tax incentives in Quebec
|
Technology and smart cities |
Canada |
|
Tax advantage for domestic businesses over foreign-based exporters and investors in Canada
|
All sectors |
Canada |
|
Process authorising pharmaceuticals, food and drink, cosmetics and chemicals exports to Chile
|
|
Chile |
|
Lengthy approvals process for veterinary products and pet foods exported to Chile
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Chile |
|
Double certification for a broad number of electrical goods affecting UK exports to Chile
|
Automotive, Energy, Medical devices and equipment, Mining, Technology and smart cities |
Chile |
|
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 |
|
Restriction on overseas access to design licenses affecting UK architecture and engineering exporters/investors in China
|
Advanced engineering, Construction, Financial and professional services : Business and consumer services |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export king scallops to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export plant-based pet food to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export herring roe to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
China |
|
Restrictions on UK live brown crabs exports to China due to excessive non-compliant testing results for cadmium
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export non-live spider and velvet crabs to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
China |
|
Restrictions on UK feed additives exports to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export meat-based pet food to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export hops to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export cherries to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export lamb meat to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export goat and sheep dairy products to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export poultry to China due to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ban
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
China |
|
UK not permitted to export trout to China
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
China |
|
Certification and testing of vehicle imports in China affecting UK exporters
|
Automotive |
China |
|
China's ban on UK investment in most audio-visual products and online music services remains
|
Creative industries |
China |
|
Restrictions on content published by overseas firms online in China
|
Creative industries |
China |
|
Ban on foreign investment in digital publication and production of audio-visual products
|
Creative industries |
China |
|
Ban on foreign ownership of Chinese TV production companies
|
Creative industries |
China |
|
Two-month wait for new UK TV formats to gain approval in China
|
Creative industries |
China |
|
Quota on overseas productions for satellite television in China
|
Creative industries |
China |
|
Overseas content limited to 30% on Chinese video-streaming sites
|
Creative industries |
China |
|
Non-academic professional training organisations from overseas not allowed to establish as a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China
|
Education and training |
China |
|
Lack of recognition for UK Further Education colleges in China
|
Education and training |
China |
|
Barriers to exporting UK professional qualifications to China
|
Education and training |
China |
|
Exemptions not granted by the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants for courses and exams of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
|
Education and training |
China |
|
Restrictive requirements for UK early years teachers to work in China
|
Education and training |
China |
|
Difficulty gaining recognition of sports qualifications in China
|
Education and training, Sports economy |
China |
|
Participation in the Chinese biofuel market
|
Energy |
China |
|
China's standard setting process for renewable energy policies limits participation of overseas businesses
|
Energy, Environment |
China |
|
Equity caps limit UK ownership of life insurance businesses in China
|
Financial and professional services |
China |
|
UK law firms face discriminatory taxation in China
|
Financial and professional services |
China |
|
UK investment in China's legal services is prohibited
|
Financial and professional services |
China |
|
UK lawyers not permitted to sit China's bar exam
|
Financial and professional services |
China |
|
UK law firms not permitted to practise Chinese law in China
|
Financial and professional services |
China |
|
Equity caps limit UK ownership of health insurance businesses in China
|
Financial and professional services |
China |
|
Time restrictions on overseas law companies opening further representative offices in China
|
Financial and professional services |
China |
|
UK exports of pork trotters to China
|
Food and drink |
China |
|
UK exports of live langoustines to China
|
Food and drink |
China |
|
China's Government Procurement Law
|
Sports economy |
China |
|
Insufficient protection for live sport game broadcasting
|
Sports economy |
China |
|
Construction of horse racing courses in China is restricted
|
Sports economy |
China |
|
Licensing restrictions on overseas telecommunication services in China
|
Technology and smart cities |
China |
|
Restrictions on cross-border data transfer and data localisation in China
|
All sectors |
China |
|
No regulatory framework for emerging green hydrogen market prevents access for UK investors and exporters in Colombia
|
|
Colombia |
|
Financial indexes required for participating in public procurement bids in Colombia
|
Advanced engineering, Airports, Construction, Railways |
Colombia |
|
Liability cap for infrastructure public tenders in Colombia would encourage UK exporters/investors from participating in the process
|
Advanced engineering, Airports, Construction, Railways |
Colombia |
|
Timescales and scope for public infrastructure tenders in Colombia
|
Advanced engineering, Airports, Construction, Railways |
Colombia |
|
Validation procedures of personnel education and experience for public procurement tenders in Colombia
|
Advanced engineering, Airports, Construction, Railways |
Colombia |
|
Requirements to recognise UK businesses international experience for infrastructure public tenders in Colombia
|
Airports, Construction, Railways |
Colombia |
|
Regulatory framework needed for offshore wind in Colombia to facilitate the presence of UK exporters/investors
|
Energy |
Colombia |
|
Clear taxonomy needed for the issuance of green bonds, as well as the lack of requirements for institutional investors to invest in ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) compliant bonds or assets
|
Financial and professional services |
Colombia |
|
Requirements for foreign asset management companies to do business in Colombia
|
Financial and professional services |
Colombia |
|
Discriminatory application of the 'exploitation rights royalty' for alcoholic spirits drinks exported to Colombia
|
Food and drink |
Colombia |
|
Process for approving alcohol exports in Colombia
|
Food and drink |
Colombia |
|
Lack of standardised procedures for sanitary registry of biopharmaceuticals in Colombia
|
Healthcare services, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Colombia |
|
Colombian betting industry regulations do not allow 'international liquidity'
|
Sports economy |
Colombia |
|
Lack of a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Colombia and UK
|
All sectors |
Colombia |
|
Publicity tax legislation for spirits in Colombia
|
All sectors |
Colombia |
|
Regulations restrict UK dairy product exports to Costa Rica
|
Food and drink |
Costa Rica |
|
Lack of comprehensive cost-benefit evaluation for medical products in Costa Rica disadvantages UK exporters
|
Healthcare services, Medical devices and equipment |
Costa Rica |
|
Unclear and inaccessible procurement process in Costa Rica
|
All sectors |
Costa Rica |
|
Value Added Tax for mature cheese exported to the Dominican Republic
|
Food and drink |
Dominican Republic |
|
Tax stamp measure affecting alcoholic drinks exports to the Dominican Republic
|
Food and drink |
Dominican Republic |
|
Lack of a Double Taxation Agreement between the UK and Ecuador
|
All sectors |
Ecuador |
|
Difficulties accessing French Olympic procurement opportunities
|
Sports economy |
France |
|
French language requirements for the Toubon Law affecting UK exporters/investors
|
Technology and smart cities |
France |
|
Unclear local content requirements restrict UK involvement in construction projects in Ghana
|
Construction |
Ghana |
|
High port charges and handling costs affecting UK exporters to Ghana
|
Construction |
Ghana |
|
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 |
|
Energy sector local content and local ownership regulations impacting UK investors in Ghana
|
Energy |
Ghana |
|
Local presence requirements exclude UK insurers from Ghana
|
Financial and professional services |
Ghana |
|
Minimum capital requirement could affect UK investors in Ghana
|
All sectors |
Ghana |
|
Unclear laws in land ownership impacting UK exporters/investors to Ghana
|
All sectors |
Ghana |
|
Difficulties in accessing relevant information regarding procurement processes in Grenada
|
Advanced engineering, Education and training, Energy, Environment, Water |
Grenada |
|
Public Private Partnership (PPP) legislation limits PPP opportunities for UK businesses in Guatemala
|
Airports, Construction, Energy, Maritime, Railways |
Guatemala |
|
Guatemalan procurement for public tenders overly complicated for UK companies
|
Construction |
Guatemala |
|
No export health certificate (EHC) for poultry fat exports from the UK to Honduras
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Honduras |
|
UK exports of alcoholic drinks made from malt to Honduras subject to higher import tax
|
Food and drink |
Honduras |
|
Delay in approval of capital assistance loans for international schools.
|
Education and training |
Hong Kong |
|
Hong Kong Institute of Architects not recognising programmes by UK universities
|
Education and training |
Hong Kong |
|
Complex regulations on dairy products reducing UK exports' shelf life in Hong Kong
|
Food and drink |
Hong Kong |
|
UK Export Health Certificates for Hong Kong
|
Food and drink |
Hong Kong |
|
Tax on spirits affects UK exports to Hong Kong
|
Food and drink |
Hong Kong |
|
Unclear regulations for telemedicine in Hong Kong
|
Healthcare services, Medical devices and equipment, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Hong Kong |
|
High tariffs on luxury ships and boats exported to India
|
Advanced engineering, Maritime |
India |
|
Lack of agreed Export Health Certificate (EHC) preventing the export of UK Cattle for breeding.
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
India |
|
Stringent conditions for export of bovine semen to India
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
India |
|
Seeking confirmation of 'GB Compartmentalisation Scheme' by the Government of India for UK poultry exporters
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
India |
|
Permanent registration needed for polyhalite and ensuring that testing standards in the UK are recognised and accepted by the Government of India
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Chemicals |
India |
|
High tariffs on cars imported to India from the UK
|
Automotive |
India |
|
Clear guidance needed on registration of industrial biocides exported to India
|
Chemicals |
India |
|
Restrictions on overseas architectural practices operating in India
|
Construction, Financial and professional services |
India |
|
New Indian customs duty affecting UK exporters of books
|
Creative industries |
India |
|
Barriers in the music industry e.g. licensing and copyright terms affecting UK exporters/investors to India
|
Creative industries |
India |
|
Non-recognition of UK 1-year masters programmes for Indian civil service employment and PhD study
|
Education and training |
India |
|
Restrictions on UK law firms operating in India
|
Financial and professional services |
India |
|
Restriction on overseas audit companies to operate in India and sign audit reports for Indian companies
|
Financial and professional services |
India |
|
Disparity in the corporate tax rate applied to domestic and international companies in India
|
Financial and professional services |
India |
|
Indian insurance and pension funds cannot invest their funds overseas
|
Financial and professional services |
India |
|
Order of preference for Indian businesses restricts foreign re-insurance companies
|
Financial and professional services |
India |
|
Tightened regulations for higher risk banking in India affecting UK investors and exporters
|
Financial and professional services |
India |
|
Banks required to lend to priority industry sectors impacting UK financial services in India
|
Financial and professional services |
India |
|
Restrictions relaxed on foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Indian insurance sector
|
Financial and professional services |
India |
|
Lack of recognition for UK Organic Certification for UK Food and Drink Exports
|
Food and drink |
India |
|
UK Exporters are unable to export Pome Fruits to India due to the requirement for Methyl bromide fumigation
|
Food and drink |
India |
|
Lack of state and federal-level regulatory framework for alcohol sales limits opportunities in the sector.
|
Food and drink |
India |
|
Shelf life requirements for UK food products exported to India
|
Food and drink |
India |
|
Labelling restrictions on UK food and drink products exported to India
|
Food and drink |
India |
|
Securing market access for exports of UK lamb meat to India
|
Food and drink |
India |
|
Tariffs on food and drink (particularly high tariffs for alcohol) imported to India from the UK
|
Food and drink |
India |
|
Lengthy registration for exported food and drink products not listed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
|
Food and drink |
India |
|
UK exporters of proprietary food items to India need certificate of analysis
|
Food and drink |
India |
|
Restriction on the Supply of Imported Products to Canteen Stores Department Outlets
|
Food and drink |
India |
|
Timeframe to implement new regulations for UK food and drink exports to India provides an insufficient transition period for businesses
|
Food and drink |
India |
|
Increases in the excise duty affecting imported Spirits in certain Indian states.
|
Food and drink |
India |
|
Export health certificate to enable UK exporting of whey powder to India
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
India |
|
Lack of notice provided for price revisions in the pharmaceuticals sector.
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
India |
|
Mandatory in-country testing and certification for telecoms equipment exported to India
|
Technology and smart cities |
India |
|
India imposes tariff and duty charges on some ITA products and demonstrators
|
Technology and smart cities |
India |
|
Compulsory registration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) products impacting UK exporters/investors to India
|
Technology and smart cities |
India |
|
Non-recognition of international testing standards in Indonesia affects UK exports
|
Advanced engineering, Airports, Consumer and retail, Food and drink, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Indonesia |
|
UK exporters to Indonesia face widespread local content requirements
|
Advanced engineering, Automotive, Chemicals, Construction, Consumer and retail, Defence, Energy, Financial and professional services, Maritime, Medical devices and equipment, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Technology and smart cities |
Indonesia |
|
Approval of UK poultry exports needed in Indonesia
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Indonesia |
|
Export requirements for live animals into Indonesia: COVID-19
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Indonesia |
|
Unclear halal certification requirements in Indonesia
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Consumer and retail, Food and drink, Healthcare services, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Indonesia |
|
Pre-shipment inspections in Indonesia affect UK exporters
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Consumer and retail, Food and drink, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Technology and smart cities |
Indonesia |
|
Accessing airport public private partnerships (PPP) in Indonesia
|
Airports, Construction |
Indonesia |
|
Foreign ownership restrictions affecting UK exporters and investors in Indonesia
|
Construction, Education and training, Energy, Financial and professional services, Healthcare services, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Technology and smart cities |
Indonesia |
|
Safeguard duties for 'Textile Products Tekstil' (TPT) exports to Indonesia
|
Consumer and retail |
Indonesia |
|
Restrictive requirements for toy exports to Indonesia
|
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 |
|
Uneven application of qualifications standards in Indonesia, and lack of harmonisation with UK qualifications
|
Education and training |
Indonesia |
|
Restrictions on overseas higher-education institutions in Indonesia
|
Education and training |
Indonesia |
|
UK lawyers face barriers and high pro bono requirement in Indonesia
|
Financial and professional services |
Indonesia |
|
Alcohol sales through online platforms banned in Indonesia
|
Food and drink |
Indonesia |
|
Authorisation delay affecting alcoholic drinks exports from the UK to Indonesia
|
Food and drink |
Indonesia |
|
Restrictions on the online distribution of food and drugs in Indonesia affecting UK exporters
|
Food and drink, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Indonesia |
|
Multi-Centre Clinical Trial Hurdles affecting UK exporters in Indonesia
|
Healthcare services |
Indonesia |
|
Overseas shipping vessels cannot be registered in Indonesia
|
Maritime |
Indonesia |
|
Current tendering process for public procurement of pharmaceuticals in Indonesia affecting UK exports
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Indonesia |
|
Clarity needed on patent licencing in Indonesia
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Indonesia |
|
Localisation requirements affecting UK pharmaceuticals exporters in Indonesia
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Indonesia |
|
Local Content Requirement in pharmaceuticals affecting UK exporters in Indonesia
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Indonesia |
|
Local representation requirements for digital businesses in Indonesia
|
Technology and smart cities |
Indonesia |
|
Expatriate workers restricted in Indonesia
|
All sectors |
Indonesia |
|
Local presence requirements in Indonesia affecting UK exporters/investor
|
All sectors |
Indonesia |
|
UK exporters affected by Iranian import ban on finished goods
|
Consumer and retail |
Iran |
|
Traffic light labelling for all food products in Israel affecting UK exporters/investors
|
Food and drink |
Israel |
|
Lengthy standards testing in Israel affecting UK exports
|
All sectors |
Israel |
|
Public procurement barriers for UK businesses wanting to bid for tenders in Israel
|
All sectors |
Israel |
|
Some restrictions on UK Beef to Japan remain
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Japan |
|
Lifted ban on UK beef exports to Japan opens up market to UK lamb
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Japan |
|
Agreement needed to permit UK beef exports in Japan
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Japan |
|
Agreement needed to permit UK poultry exports in Japan
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Japan |
|
Engine identification requirements in Japan also cover exports of UK electric motors
|
Automotive |
Japan |
|
Japan’s fluoride content regulations for toothpaste and mouthwash not harmonised with UK
|
Consumer and retail, Food and drink, Healthcare services |
Japan |
|
No English-language guidance for Japan’s offshore wind project auctions
|
Energy |
Japan |
|
English translation of Electricity Business Act opens way for UK exporters/investors
|
Energy |
Japan |
|
Japanese language requirement for wind turbine parts certification process in Japan affecting UK exporters/investors
|
Energy, Maritime |
Japan |
|
Stringent registration requirements for overseas lawyers in Japan
|
Financial and professional services |
Japan |
|
Prescription restrictions on new pharmaceuticals in Japan affecting UK exporters and investors
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Japan |
|
Counterfeit alcoholic beverages affecting UK exporters in Jordan
|
Food and drink |
Jordan |
|
Arabic food labelling in Jordan affecting UK food exporters
|
Food and drink |
Jordan |
|
Kuwait has now accredited British Engineering qualifications
|
Advanced engineering, Energy |
Kuwait |
|
5% tax retention for UK businesses in Kuwait
|
Financial and professional services |
Kuwait |
|
Restrictions on Retail Banking
|
Financial and professional services |
Kuwait |
|
Local investment requirements for overseas investors winning government contracts
|
All sectors |
Kuwait |
|
Reputational risk to UK alcoholic beverage brands from counterfeiting in Lebanon
|
Food and drink |
Lebanon |
|
Mexican Export Health Certificate for UK wheat
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Mexico |
|
UK not allowed to export bovine embryos and poultry to Mexico
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Mexico |
|
Set and measure quality standards for skills in Mexico
|
Education and training |
Mexico |
|
FinTech secondary legislation now provides greater certainty for UK financial services exporters/investors to do business in Mexico
|
Financial and professional services |
Mexico |
|
Monopoly practices in food and drink industry impact UK craft beers brands market access
|
Food and drink |
Mexico |
|
Allulose approval needed in Mexico affecting UK food and drink exporters/investors
|
Food and drink |
Mexico |
|
Labelling requirements for alcoholic drinks exported to Mexico
|
Food and drink |
Mexico |
|
Lack of a predictable framework on Mexican Health Technology Assessment (HTA) cause issues for UK exporters
|
Medical devices and equipment, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Mexico |
|
Product samples regulations in Mexico affecting UK exporters/investors
|
All sectors |
Mexico |
|
Effective enforcement of Intellectual Property needed for alcohol exports and other products like automotive engines to Mongolia
|
Automotive, Food and drink |
Mongolia |
|
Sampling and testing alcohol before and during exports in Mongolia
|
Consumer and retail |
Mongolia |
|
High investment level requirements affecting UK investors/exporters to Mongolia
|
Energy, Mining |
Mongolia |
|
Expiry date requirements for food products exported to Mongolia
|
Food and drink |
Mongolia |
|
Detailed food and medical labelling rules impact UK exporters to Morocco
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Chemicals, Food and drink, Healthcare services, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Morocco |
|
State monopoly in transport services impacting UK exports and investment in Morocco
|
Airports, Maritime, Railways |
Morocco |
|
Difficulty obtaining land approvals impacting UK exporters/investors to Morocco
|
Consumer and retail, Education and training, Energy |
Morocco |
|
State monopoly in energy sector impacting UK exports and investment in Morocco
|
Energy |
Morocco |
|
Banking licence restrictions affecting UK exporters/investors in Morocco
|
Financial and professional services |
Morocco |
|
State monopoly on railways impacting UK exports and investment in Morocco
|
Railways |
Morocco |
|
Import licence restrictions impacting UK exports to Morocco
|
All sectors |
Morocco |
|
Advance payments ceiling for UK exporters to Morocco
|
All sectors |
Morocco |
|
Lack of regulation for UK Higher Education course in Myanmar
|
Education and training |
Myanmar (Burma) |
|
Banking restrictions for overseas businesses in Myanmar
|
Financial and professional services |
Myanmar (Burma) |
|
Restrictions on spirit exports to Myanmar
|
Food and drink |
Myanmar (Burma) |
|
Lack of market entry for overseas businesses in Myanmar's railway sector
|
Railways |
Myanmar (Burma) |
|
Ban on UK exports of luxury items including wine and spirits to Nepal: COVID-19
|
Food and drink |
Nepal |
|
Restrictive housing regulations in New Zealand affecting UK investors and exporters
|
Construction |
New Zealand |
|
Significant requirements for gaining recognition of UK qualifications in New Zealand
|
Education and training, Financial and professional services |
New Zealand |
|
Late and delayed payments from Omani Government ministries
|
|
Oman |
|
Lack of effective enforcement of intellectual property rights has negative impact on UK exports to Pakistan
|
Consumer and retail, Education and training, Healthcare services, Medical devices and equipment |
Pakistan |
|
Mandatory halal certification and nutritional information in Urdu on UK food exports to Pakistan
|
Food and drink |
Pakistan |
|
Lack of comprehensive cost-benefit evaluation for medical products in Panama disadvantages UK exporters
|
Healthcare services, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Panama |
|
No export health certificate (EHC) to export UK ovine semen to Paraguay
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Paraguay |
|
Reform of public procurement processes in Peru is needed to encourage more UK companies to enter the market
|
Advanced engineering, Airports, Construction, Financial and professional services, Healthcare services, Medical devices and equipment, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Railways |
Peru |
|
Regulation needed for electric vehicles and charging stations in Peru affecting UK exporters/investors
|
Energy |
Peru |
|
UK exports of pharmaceuticals and medical devices to Peru's social security programme
|
Healthcare services, Medical devices and equipment, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Peru |
|
Double Taxation Agreement between UK and Peru to encourage more trade and investment
|
All sectors |
Peru |
|
Stringent requirements for overseas contractors working in the Philippines
|
Airports, Construction, Maritime, Railways |
Philippines |
|
Lengthy railway product certification process in Poland affects UK exporters/investors
|
Railways |
Poland |
|
Tender and Performance Bonds
|
|
Qatar |
|
Recognition of UK degrees and professional qualifications
|
Construction, Education and training |
Qatar |
|
Age restrictions for teachers and school workers in Qatar
|
Education and training |
Qatar |
|
Delays for fresh produce on arrival in Qatar
|
Food and drink |
Qatar |
|
Change in regulations: Import of cheese into Qatar
|
Food and drink |
Qatar |
|
Labelling in Arabic required for goods exported to Qatar
|
Food and drink |
Qatar |
|
Import registration and testing of non-pharmaceutical vitamins and wellbeing products
|
Healthcare services |
Qatar |
|
UK notarised documents not recognised in Romania
|
Financial and professional services |
Romania |
|
Long approval times for new medicines in Romania affecting UK exporters
|
Healthcare services, Medical devices and equipment |
Romania |
|
Adequate time needed for invitations to tender to supply vaccines in Romania to enable UK exporters to bid
|
Healthcare services, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Romania |
|
Effective compliance and enforcement of Intellectual Property needed for UK exporters/investors in Russia
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Chemicals, Consumer and retail, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Technology and smart cities |
Russia |
|
Perfume labelling requirements in Russia effecting UK exporters
|
Consumer and retail, Food and drink |
Russia |
|
Process for clinical trials affecting UK pharmaceuticals exporters/investors in Russia
|
Healthcare services |
Russia |
|
Russia's Goods Manufacturing Practice certification requirements for pharmaceuticals affecting UK exporters/investors
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Russia |
|
Labelling/Marking of Footwear
|
Consumer and retail |
Russia |
|
Requirements for product safety and quality marking in Saudi Arabia
|
Advanced engineering, Chemicals, Construction, Consumer and retail, Education and training, Technology and smart cities |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Ban on British Beef
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Lack of regulatory and standards for agri-food exports to Saudi Arabia
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Ban on chicken imports due to non-recognition of the UK's regional measures for Avian influenza outbreaks
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Saudi Arabian ban on pork and pork products affects UK exporters
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Foreign investment is restricted in certain sectors in Saudi Arabia
|
Airports, Consumer and retail, Creative industries, Defence, Energy, Food and drink, Healthcare services, Maritime, Medical devices and equipment, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Railways, Security, Technology and smart cities |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Broadcast Piracy in Saudi Arabia
|
Creative industries |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Saudi Arabia does not recognise totally online qualifications
|
Education and training |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Restrictions on foreign business service outsourcing
|
Financial and professional services |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Stringent contract terms for government construction projects in Singapore affecting UK exporters/investors
|
Construction, Railways, Technology and smart cities, Water |
Singapore |
|
Lack of recognition for ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) certification in Singapore affecting UK exporters/investors
|
Financial and professional services |
Singapore |
|
Lack of clarity in South African infrastructure procurement affecting UK exporters and investors
|
|
South Africa |
|
Aviation influenza ban on poultry from the EU impacting UK exporters in South Africa
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
South Africa |
|
Prohibitive regulations governing certification of vehicle licence plate manufacturers in South Africa
|
Automotive |
South Africa |
|
Inconsistent application and withholding of taxes in South Africa is affecting UK exporters and investors
|
Financial and professional services |
South Africa |
|
Legal framework protecting investment in South Africa affecting UK exporters needs updating
|
Financial and professional services |
South Africa |
|
Restriction on overseas financial and investment products affecting UK exporters and investors
|
Financial and professional services |
South Africa |
|
Lack of enforcement of pharmaceuticals regulations affecting UK exports to South Africa
|
Healthcare services |
South Africa |
|
Delays in registering new medicines and medical devices exported to South Africa
|
Healthcare services |
South Africa |
|
Customs procedures causing delays in UK exports of medical equipment to South Africa
|
Healthcare services |
South Africa |
|
Inconsistent enforcement of ISO standards for pump manufacturing affecting UK exporters to South Africa
|
Mining |
South Africa |
|
Delays obtaining authorisation letters impacting UK exporters in South Africa
|
All sectors |
South Africa |
|
Customs delays affect UK originating imports to 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 |
|
Exchange controls in setting up contracts affecting UK exporters/investors in South Africa
|
All sectors |
South Africa |
|
Restrictions on live brown crab exports from the UK to Korea
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
South Korea |
|
Large test samples of saffron and cured ham affect UK exports to South Korea
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
South Korea |
|
Lengthy approval requirements for UK exports of animal and plant exports into South Korea
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
South Korea |
|
Ban on UK beef exports in South Korea
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
South Korea |
|
South Korea prohibits imports of gelatine and collagen made from either UK cattle bones or from foreign-origin cattle material
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
South Korea |
|
Permanent country of origin marking affects UK ceramic 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 |
|
Stringent safety certification requirements affecting children's goods exports to South Korea
|
Consumer and retail |
South Korea |
|
Overseas financial technology (fintech) firms are excluded from sandbox schemes in South Korea
|
Financial and professional services |
South Korea |
|
Stringent licence requirements for overseas financial services and remittance businesses in South Korea
|
Financial and professional services |
South Korea |
|
Clear regulation needed on marketing overseas funds in South Korea
|
Financial and professional services |
South Korea |
|
Stringent restrictions on non-English qualified lawyers in overseas law firm offices in South Korea
|
Financial and professional services |
South Korea |
|
Restrictions on overseas law firms practicing in South Korea
|
Financial and professional services |
South Korea |
|
Stringent qualification requirements for UK legal consultants in South Korea
|
Financial and professional services |
South Korea |
|
Restrictions on back office sharing in South Korea affect UK exporters/investors
|
Financial and professional services |
South Korea |
|
Stringent alcohol labelling requirements in South Korea affecting UK exporters
|
Food and drink |
South Korea |
|
Pesticides maximum residue limit affecting UK exports of food and drink to South Korea
|
Food and drink |
South Korea |
|
Requirements for chemicals exported to South Korea
|
All sectors |
South Korea |
|
Restrictions on outward investment by Sri Lanka due to COVID-19
|
|
Sri Lanka |
|
Sri Lanka imposes import restrictions due to COVID-19
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Sri Lanka |
|
New tariff on cars exported to Sri Lanka
|
Automotive |
Sri Lanka |
|
Higher tariffs for alcohol imported to Sri Lanka from the UK.
|
Food and drink |
Sri Lanka |
|
Market access application for UK lamb exports to Taiwan
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Taiwan |
|
UK working vessels in Taiwan offshore wind farm need permits
|
Energy, Maritime |
Taiwan |
|
Approval of UK pork exports in Taiwan
|
Food and drink |
Taiwan |
|
Vehicle standards in Thailand affecting UK exporters
|
Advanced engineering, Automotive |
Thailand |
|
Licence applications for chemical substances and construction materials in Thailand
|
Advanced engineering, Construction, Consumer and retail |
Thailand |
|
Inconsistent certification requirements for fish exports from the UK to Thailand
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
Thailand |
|
Lengthy application and authorisation procedures for animal and plant product exports to Thailand
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Thailand |
|
New rules affect UK tyre exports to Thailand
|
Automotive |
Thailand |
|
Common Effective Preferential Tariff scheme in Thailand affecting UK exporters
|
Automotive |
Thailand |
|
Production line inspection and product testing in Thailand affects UK exports
|
Automotive, Chemicals, Construction, Consumer and retail, Technology and smart cities |
Thailand |
|
Labelling requirements for cosmetic exports to Thailand affecting UK exporters and investors
|
Chemicals, Healthcare services |
Thailand |
|
Complex regulations for cosmetic exports to Thailand
|
Chemicals, Healthcare services |
Thailand |
|
Government procurement and supplies management act in Thailand affecting UK exporters
|
Construction, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Thailand |
|
Stringent licence requirements for telecommunications businesses in Thailand affecting UK exporters and investors
|
Creative industries, Financial and professional services : Business and consumer services, Technology and smart cities |
Thailand |
|
Restrictive advertisement requirements for alcohol affecting UK exporters/investors in Thailand
|
Food and drink |
Thailand |
|
Restrictions on alcohol sales in Thailand affect UK exporters
|
Food and drink |
Thailand |
|
High tariffs on alcoholic drinks affect UK exports to Thailand
|
Food and drink |
Thailand |
|
Counterfeit alcohol products affecting UK exporters/investors in Thailand
|
Food and drink |
Thailand |
|
Packaging and labelling requirements for wine and beer affecting UK exporters/investors in Thailand
|
Food and drink |
Thailand |
|
Restrictive advertising requirements in Thailand affecting UK exporters and investors
|
Food and drink, Healthcare services, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Thailand |
|
Unclear selection process for the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) in Thailand
|
Healthcare services, Medical devices and equipment, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Thailand |
|
Preferential treatment of state-owned pharmaceutical firms in Thailand affecting UK exporters and investors
|
Healthcare services, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Thailand |
|
Inconsistent registration standards affect UK medical device exports into Thailand
|
Medical devices and equipment, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Thailand |
|
Many areas of work denied to UK citizens in Thailand
|
All sectors |
Thailand |
|
Non-Thais can't buy land in Thailand, affecting UK exporters/investors
|
All sectors |
Thailand |
|
Restrictions on employment of foreign workers
|
All sectors |
Thailand |
|
Foreign Business Act restricting foreign participation in services sector
|
All sectors |
Thailand |
|
Inconsistent custom procedures affecting exports to Thailand
|
All sectors |
Thailand |
|
Lack of legislation regarding parallel imports of pharmaceutical products in Trinidad and Tobago
|
Healthcare services, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Trinidad and Tobago |
|
Product registration for new pharmaceutical products in Trinidad and Tobago affecting UK exporters/investors
|
Healthcare services, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Trinidad and Tobago |
|
Import regulation changed to allow the export of UK dairy genetics to Turkey
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Turkey |
|
New Export Health Certificate allows UK exports of feedstuff with animal-origin ingredients to Turkey
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Turkey |
|
Mandatory conversion of overseas business revenues into local currency in Turkmenistan
|
Airports |
Turkmenistan |
|
High level of local content requirement for Turkmenistan affecting UK investors/exporters
|
Airports, Energy |
Turkmenistan |
|
Requirement for original stamped and signed documents affecting UK exporters/investors in Turkmenistan
|
Financial and professional services |
Turkmenistan |
|
Local registration of overseas workers/residents affecting UK exporters/investors in Turkmenistan
|
All sectors |
Turkmenistan |
|
New Export Health Certificate allows exports of UK fish and fishery products to Ukraine
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Ukraine |
|
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
|
Consumer and retail, Food and drink |
Ukraine |
|
UAE accepts new Seafood Export Health Certificate
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
United Arab Emirates |
|
UAE does not recognise the UK's further education qualifications
|
Education and training |
United Arab Emirates |
|
Lack of recognition of UK professional qualifications
|
Education and training |
United Arab Emirates |
|
Additional nutritional information required on food and drink labelling in the United Arab Emirates
|
Food and drink |
United Arab Emirates |
|
New regulation requiring Emirates Quality Mark (EQM) for yogurts, milk products and juices in the United Arab Emirates
|
Food and drink |
United Arab Emirates |
|
Inconsistent application of intellectual property rights and regulations
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
United Arab Emirates |
|
UK exporters need to have a local partner for companies established outside of Freezones in UAE
|
All sectors |
United Arab Emirates |
|
In-state preference for procurement of printed materials in Florida, USA
|
|
United States |
|
Local firms preferred for government procurement of manufactured goods in Florida, USA
|
|
United States |
|
Preference for domestically produced steel in government procurement in Louisiana, US.
|
Advanced engineering |
United States |
|
Preference for local timber and lumber procurement in Alaska, USA
|
Advanced engineering, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Consumer and retail |
United States |
|
Professional qualification requirements affecting service exports from the UK to the United States
|
Advanced engineering, Construction, Education and training, Financial and professional services |
United States |
|
Market access barriers arising from the Fly America Act (1974)
|
Aerospace |
United States |
|
Restriction on foreign ownership of airlines in the United States
|
Aerospace, Financial and professional services |
United States |
|
Pest risk assessments delay UK plant exports to the United States
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
United States |
|
Permit requirements affect UK dairy exports to the United States
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
United States |
|
Local agent requirement affecting food and drink exports from the UK to the United States
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
United States |
|
Restrictions on sheep and goat meat exports to the United States
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
United States |
|
Complex tests delay UK imports of poultry meat and egg to the United States
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Food and drink |
United States |
|
Restriction on steel exports for road or bridge infrastructure projects from the UK to New York, United States
|
Airports, Construction, Maritime, Railways |
United States |
|
Adapting vehicles to US safety standards costly for UK exporters
|
Automotive |
United States |
|
Uncertain emission standards for cars in some states in the USA
|
Automotive, Environment |
United States |
|
Preference given to local firms for construction of public and institutional buildings in Florida, USA
|
Construction |
United States |
|
Tariff on parquet flooring affecting UK exports to the United States
|
Consumer and retail |
United States |
|
Restrictions on exports to casino gaming operators from UK to Louisiana, United States
|
Consumer and retail |
United States |
|
Local benefit requirement for offshore wind procurement in the United States
|
Energy |
United States |
|
The Lacey Act: import declaration requirements for plant and wood exports from the UK to United States
|
Environment |
United States |
|
UK exporters face restrictions to office supply procurement for Louisiana State Government, USA
|
Financial and professional services : Business and consumer services |
United States |
|
Permit requirements for veterinary biologics in the United States affecting UK exporters
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
United States |
|
Domestic preference for government procurement contracts in Hawaii, United States
|
All sectors |
United States |
|
Domestic preference for government procurement in Wyoming, United States
|
All sectors |
United States |
|
Whisky exports from the UK to Uruguay subject to Specific Internal Tax 54% on the customs value
|
Food and drink |
Uruguay |
|
Inability to use foreign currency to fix price in the contract and underdeveloped hedge market limiting the company to attract experts from different countries.
|
Advanced engineering |
Uzbekistan |
|
High import duties on cars exported to Uzbekistan
|
Automotive |
Uzbekistan |
|
Issuing of certification for exported goods to Uzbekistan
|
Construction, Mining |
Uzbekistan |
|
Lack of recognition for UK teaching qualifications in Vietnam
|
Education and training, Financial and professional services, Healthcare services |
Vietnam |
|
Offshore wind Feed-In-Tariff requirements in Vietnam affecting UK exporters/investors
|
Energy |
Vietnam |
|
License requirements for solar power developers in Vietnam
|
Energy |
Vietnam |
|
Restrictive capacity cap in Vietnam to connect solar to power grids affecting UK energy sector exporters/investors
|
Energy |
Vietnam |
|
Limits on overseas reinsurance companies in Vietnam
|
Financial and professional services |
Vietnam |
|
Lack of regulation for overseas financial technology businesses in Vietnam
|
Financial and professional services |
Vietnam |
|
Long marketing authorisation for pharmaceutical products in affecting UK exporters in Vietnam
|
Healthcare services, Medical devices and equipment, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Vietnam |
|
Additional requirements for pharmaceuticals registration in Vietnam affecting UK exporters
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Vietnam |
|
Local clinical trial requirements for all new vaccine registrations in Vietnam
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Vietnam |
|
Lack of guidance on establishing Foreign Invested Enterprises (FIEs) in Vietnam
|
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Vietnam |
|
Ownership not possible for majority of agricultural land in Zimbabwe (only leasing)
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets |
Zimbabwe |
|
UK investors face challenges around property rights which inhibits capital investment and financing of renewable projects in Zimbabwe
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Energy |
Zimbabwe |
|
State electricity monopoly and monopsony in Zimbabwe limits the market for UK companies
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Energy |
Zimbabwe |
|
Wrong customs classifications given to renewable power equipment imported into Zimbabwe
|
Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Energy |
Zimbabwe |
|
No clear and standardised process for UK power producers to develop Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in Zimbabwe
|
Energy |
Zimbabwe |
|
Slow licensing process restricts access for UK independent power producers in Zimbabwe
|
Energy |
Zimbabwe |
|
High inflation affecting power purchase agreements in Zimbabwe
|
Energy |
Zimbabwe |
|
Foreign currency cannot be held for more than 30 days in Zimbabwe
|
All sectors |
Zimbabwe |
|
UK exporters and investors face challenges in getting their money out of 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 |