There were a variety of developments relating to the
export and import of goods in 2022. The developments related to
general regulatory changes affecting the export/import of goods,
changes in export/import processes, changes in Harmonised System
codes, what constitutes dual-use goods under export control rules,
and tariffs and duties, etc. Separately, in Myanmar, changes were
implemented to curb the outflow of foreign currency, amongst
others. We highlight some of these key developments
below.
Export & Import: Controlled Goods, Processes, Duties and
Tax, Other
In Indonesia, the WTO ruled against
Indonesia's nickel export ban in November 2022. The WTO
deemed that the export ban could not be justified under Article
XI(2) of GATT, and therefore is inconsistent with Article XI(1) of
GATT. This affirmed the complaint brought by the EU in 2021 against
the nickel export ban imposed by Indonesia in 2020. It was
recommended in WTO's decision that Indonesia brings
