PleIAs/WTO-Text huggingface dataset:
./.RESTRICTEDWORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONGPA/W/12/Add.7/Rev.2
11 February 1999
(99-0554)
Committee on Government Procurement Original:  English
THE THRESHOLDS IN APPENDIX I OF THE AGREEMENT AS EXPRESSED
IN NATIONAL CURRENCIES FOR 1997/1998
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Revision
In pursuance of the agreed procedures (GPA/1 , Annex 3), delegations have been invited to
notify their respective thresholds expressed in national currencies and fixed for two years.
The information notified in response by the Republic of Korea is reproduced below.
_______________
1. Calculation of threshold figures in national currency
Annex 1 Entities Threshold value
(SDR)Threshold value in national
currency (won)
1. Supplies and services 130,000 151,000,000
2. Construction services 5,000,000 5,830,000,000
Annex 2 EntitiesThreshold value
(SDR)Threshold value in national
currency (won)
1. Supplies and services 200,000 233,000,000
2. Construction services 15,000,000 17,490,000,000
Annex 3 EntitiesThreshold value
(SDR)Threshold value in national
currency (won)
1. Supplies 450,000 524,000,000
2. Construction services 15,000,000 17,490,000,000GPA/W/12/Add.7/Rev.2
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2. Method of calculation
It is the average of monthly rate of the national currency in terms of the SDR over the two-
year period from November 1994 to October 1996.  The conversion rates published by the IMF in its
monthly "International Fiscal Statistics" was used for this calculation.  The example of this calculationis attached.
3. Example of calculation
Period Exchange rate
(Unit:  won/SDR)Period Exchange rate
(Unit:  won/SDR)
November 1994 1,157.1 November 1995 1,143.1
December 1994 1,151.4 December 1995 1,151.6
January 1995 1,161.7 January 1996 1,138.6
February 1995 1,174.6 February 1996 1,146.6
March 1995 1,203.9 March 1996 1,143.7
April 1995 1,198.3 April 1996 1,129.2
May 1995 1,197.8 May 1996 1,136.3
June 1995 1,189.3 June 1996 1,170.0
July 1995 1,179.8 July 1996 1,191.9
August 1995 1,150.9 August 1996 1,194.4
September 1995 1,157.5 September 1996 1,182.0
October 1995 1,144.1 October 1996 1,200.4
- The exchange rates are quoted from the IFS.  It is the rate at the end of each month.
- Example of calculation:
- The average exchange rate of won in terms of SDR
27,994.2 won/24 months = 1,166.425 won130,000 (SDR) * 1,166.425 won =151,635,250 won
- The final conversion rate:  151,000,000 won
(*The figures under million won are deleted for simplicity of implementation.)
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WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/DS292/16/Corr.11
13 August 2003
(03-4215)
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES – MEASURES AFFECTING THE APPROVAL
AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH PRODUCTS
Acceptance by the European Communities of the Requests to Join Consultations
Corrigendum
Paragraph 1, 3rd line, replace "the United States" by "Canada".
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1 In English only.
ORGANIZACI ÓNMUNDIAL IP/N/3/Rev.2/Add.8
20defebrero de1998
DEL COMERCIO(98-0621)
Consejo delosAspectos delosDerechos dePropiedad
Intelectual relacionados conelComercio
NOTIFICACI ÓNDELOSSERVICIOS DEINFORMACI ÓNDE
CONFORMIDAD CON ELARTÍCULO 69DEL ACUERDO
Nota delaSecretaría
Addendum
Ensureunión del21deseptiembre de1995, elConsejo delosADPIC acordó queseinvitara
atodoMiembro anotificar, amástardar el1ºdeenero de1996, lainformación relativa alservicio
deinformación, oacadaunodelosservicios deinformación, quehubiera establecido aefectos del
artículo 69delAcuerdo, enparticular elnombre, ladirección, losnúmeros deteléfono ytelefax y,
llegado elcaso, lareferencia delcorreo electrónico, delaautoridad dequesetrate, incluido, cuando
seapertinente, elnombre deunfuncionario alquedirigirse encadaservicio deinformación.
Enlapresente adición seincluye información actualizada concerniente alservicio deinformación
notificado porNoruega.
_______________
Noruega
Utenriksdepartementet (Ministerio deRelaciones Exteriores)
Handelspolitisk Avdelihg
P.O.Box8114 -Dep.
N-0032 Oslo
Noruega
Teléfono: +4722243600
Telefax: +4722249580
Correo electrónico: postmottak@ud.dep.telemax.no
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No. _______________________WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SECRET/HS96/43/Corr.2
12 July 2000
(00-2852)
Original:  English/
Spanish
1996 CHANGES IN THE HARMONIZED SYSTEM
Schedule XCV – Honduras
Submission of Documentation
Corrigendum
The following communication, dated 29 June 2000, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of Honduras.
_______________
Please make the following corrections to Annexes V-A and V-B of document
G/SECRET/HS96/43, in English:
1. Annex V-A should read: "concordance table between the SAC 92 and the SAC 96
(exceptions which Honduras has bound  above the tariff
ceiling)"
2. Annex V-B should read: "concordance table between the SAC 96 and the SAC 92
(exceptions which Honduras has bound above  the tariff
ceiling)"
Likewise, in document G/SE CRET/HS96/43, Annexes V-A and V-B should be corrected to
read as follows in Spanish:
"excepciones que Honduras ha consolidado  por encima del
techo arancelario)"
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./.WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/LIC/N/2/MYS/2
6 September 1999
(99-3694)
Committee on Import Licensing Original:  English
AGREEMENT ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES
Notification under Article 5
MALAYSIA
The following communication, dated 21 July 1999, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of Malaysia.
_______________
Submitted herewith is a notification following the imposition of import licensing on imports
of Cold Rolled Coil (CRC) and Hot Rolled Flat Sheet Products (Hot Rolled Coil, Sheet and Plate
(HRC)).
1. With effect from 29 April 1999, importation of CRC and HRC would require an import
licence (Approved Permit – AP) from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).  The
HS coding and classification and the description of the goods involved are:
Tariff heading (HS) Description
7208 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy
steel, of a width of 600 mm. or more, hot
rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
7209 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy
steel, of a width of 600 mm. or more, cold
rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or
coated.
7211 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy
steel, of a width of less than 600 mm. not
clad, plated or coated.
2. The import licensing applied to HRC and CRC items is for the monitoring of imports of such
products.  This import licensing procedure will be reviewed two years after its enforcement date.G/LIC/N/2/MYS/2
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3. The import procedures established are as follows:
3.1 Cold Rolled Coil (CRC)
All imports of CRC under the HS tariff headings 7209, 7211.23 and 7211.29-7211.90 are
subjected to import licensing.  Manufacturers and traders are eligible to apply for the import
licence for these products.
3.2 HRC under the HS tariff headings 7208, 7211.13, 7211.14 and 7211.19:  manufacturers and
traders are eligible to apply for the import licence for these products.
3.3 Application for the import licen ce (AP) for both CRC and HRC products under the HS tariff
headings indicated in this notification must be submitted to the MITI, Malaysia and be
accompanied by the following:
(i) information to substantiate request including previous record of importation;  and
(ii) customs import declaration form (K1).
4. All applications for an import licence are to be made via the completed Form JK 69 –
Amended 9/84 which is typed and returned to the following address:
Ministry of International Trade and Industry
Trade Support Division
2nd Floor, Block 10, Govern ment Offices Complex
Jalan Duta
50622 Kuala LumpurMalaysia
Tel: 603-651 60 22
Fax: 603-651 30 12
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./.ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL
DEL COMERCIOG/TBT/Notif.99.61
24 de febrero de 1999
(99-0710)
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio
NOTIFICACIÓN
Se da traslado de la notificación de conformidad con el artículo 10.6.
1. Miembro del Acuerdo que notifica:  MALASIA
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):           
2. Organismo responsable:  Departamento de Normas de Malasia
Se indicará el organismo o autoridad responsable de la tramitación de observaciones sobre
la notificación, en caso de que se trate de un organismo o autoridad diferente:  Elaboración
de Normas, Instituto de Normas e Investigación Industrial de Malasia (SIRIM Bhd)
3. Notificación hecha en virtud del artículo 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [    ], 5.6.2 [    ], 5.7.1 [    ], o en
virtud de:           
4. Productos abarcados (partida del SA o de la NCCA cuando corresponda; en otro caso
partida del arancel nacional.  Podrá indicarse además, cuando proceda, el número de partida
de la ICS):  Madera
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado:  Código de prácticas para
la utilización de madera de obra.  Parte 1:  cálculo de esfuerzos admisibles, materiales y
mano de obra - sección 3:  madera en chapas encolada (31 páginas, en inglés).
6. Descripción del contenido:  Esta sección de un proyecto de norma de Malasia especifica el
grado de esfuerzo admisible según el tipo de resistencia y la especie, el grado de resistencia
admisible para la madera en chapas encolada en estructuras verticales y horizontales y las
propiedades de la madera en chapas encolada utilizada como estructura de flexión (en
tracción o compresión).  Este proyecto de norma de Malasia, que se publicará por separado,
ha sido preparado sobre la base de información adaptada de las normas BS 5268, Parte 2;
BS EN 338:  1995;  BS EN 384:  1995;  BS EN 386:  1995;  BS 5756:  1997;  BS 6399
y CP3:  1972.
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuando proceda, la índole de los problemas urgentes:
Utilización de madera de obra.
8. Documentos pertinentes:           
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción:
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor: } Por determinar
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones:  31 de marzo de 1999G/TBT/Notif.99.61
Página 2
11. Textos disponibles en:  Servicio nacional de información [X], o dirección, correo
electrónico y número de telefax de otra institución:
WTO Enquiry Point (Servicio de información de la OMC)
SIRIM Berhad
P.O. Box 703540911 Shah Alam
Selangor
Fax:  (603) 556 7114
WORLD TRADE G/TBT/Notif.98.63
6February 1998
ORGANIZATION
(98-0435)
Committee onTechnical Barriers toTrade
NOTIFICATION
Thefollowing notification isbeing circulated inaccordance withArticle 10.6.
1. Member toAgreement notifying: JAPAN
Ifapplicable, name oflocalgovernment involved (Articles 3.2and7.2):
2. Agency responsible: Ministry ofInternational Trade andIndustry
Agency orauthority designated tohandle comments regarding thenotification shallbe
indicated ifdifferent from above:
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X],2.10.1 [],5.6.2 [],5.7.1 [],other:
4. Products covered (HSorCCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading.
ICSnumbers maybeprovided inaddition, where applicable): Heat supply facilities
(HS: 73.04, 84.13)
5. Title, number ofpages andlanguage(s) ofthenotified document: Revision ofthe
Enforcement Ordinances forTechnical Standards forHeatSupply Facilities (available in
English, 2pages)
6. Description ofcontent: Outline ofplanned revisions asfollows:
- Torevise these standards tomake acceptable offoreign standards;
- toestablish standards solely interms ofperformance thatisnecessary toensure
safety. Specific means ormeasures realize suchstandards arenotprovided for;
- tosimplify these standards bydeleting requirements lessimportant forsafety.
7. Objective andrationale, including thenature ofurgent problems where applicable: For
thepurpose ofpromptly responding totheneeds anddevelopment ofnewtechnologies,
tosimplify standards andtointroduce performance based standards.
8. Relevant documents: Thebasic lawistheHeat Supply Business Law. Thisrevision
willbemade public in"KAMPO" (Official Government Gazette) when adopted
./.G/TBT/Notif.98.63
Page2
9. Proposed dateofadoption:
Proposed dateofentry intoforce:Notyetdetermined
10. Final dateforcomments: 15April 1998
11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [X]oraddress, e-mail andtelefax number
ofother body:
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
ORGANISATION MONDIALE DU COMMERCE
ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL DEL COMERCIOTN/DS/W/10
12 July 2002
(02-3899)
Special Session of the Dispute Settlement Body
15 and 16 July 2002
PROPOSED AGENDA
I. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY DELEGATIONS
II. OPEN-ENDED DISCUSSION
III. OTHER BUSINESS
                                                                                                                                                                     
Session extraordinaire
de l'Organe de règlement des différends15 et 16 juillet 2002
ORDRE DU JOUR PROPOSÉ
I. EXAMEN DES PROPOSITIONS PRÉSENTÉES PAR LES DÉLÉGATIONS
II. DISCUSSION GÉNÉRALE
III. AUTRES QUESTIONS
                                                                                                                                                                     
Órgano de Solución de Diferencias
en Sesión Extraordinaria15 y 16 de julio de 2002
ORDEN DEL DÍA PROPUESTO
I. EXAMEN DE LAS PROPUESTAS PRESENTADAS POR LAS DELEGACIONES
II. DEBATE ABIERTOIII. OTROS ASUNTOS
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WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/ADP/N/47/JPN
8 March 1999
(99-0914)
Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices Original:  English
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT UNDER ARTICLE 16.4
OF THE AGREEMENT
JAPAN
The following communication, dated 1 March1999, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of Japan:
_______________
I have the honour to inform you that Japan has not taken any actions requiring notification
under Article 16.4 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement within the preceding six months.
ANTI-DUMPING MEASURES IN FORCE
(As of 31 December 1998)
Country or customs territory Commodity Date of finding
Pakistan Cotton yarn 04.08.95
(Definitive duties)
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WORLD TRADE G/AG/N/NGA/2
3March 1998
ORGANIZATION(98-0822)
Original: English Committee onAgriculture
NOTIFICATION
Thefollowing notifications concerning domestic support commitments for1995, 1996and1997
(Table DS:1 andtherelevant supporting tables) werereceived fromthePermanent Mission ofNigeria
on17February 1998.
_______________
TheGovernment oftheFederal Republic ofNigeria wishes tonotify thatinaccordance with
Article18:2oftheAgreementonAgricultureondomesticsupport,Nigeriadidnothaveformallegislative
programme andpolicy fordomestic support inagriculture during 1995, 1996 and1997.
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ORGANIZACI ÓNMUNDIAL G/TBT/Notif.96.246
2deagosto de1996
DEL COMERCIO
(96-3084)
Comité deObstáculos Técnicos alComercio
NOTIFICACI ÓN
Sedatraslado delanotificación siguiente deconformidad conelartículo 10.6.
1. Miembro delAcuerdo quenotifica: COMUNIDAD EUROPEA
Siprocede, nombre delgobierno localdequesetrate(artículos 3.2y7.2):
2. Organismo responsable: Comisión Europea
Pueden indicarse elorganismo olaautoridad encargados dedartrámite alas
observaciones sobre lanotificación, sinocoinciden conloindicado supra :
3. Notificación hecha envirtud delartículo 2.9.2 [X],2.10.1 [],5.6.2 [],5.7.1 [],oen
virtud de:
4. Productos abarcados (partida delSAodelaNCCA cuando corresponda; enotrocaso
partida delarancel nacional. Podrá indicarse además, cuando proceda, elnúmero de
partida delaICS): Terminales DECT
5. Título, número depáginas eidioma(s) deldocumento notificado: Prescripciones en
materia deconexión deequipos terminales para lautilización delperfil deacceso
general (GAP) enlastelecomunicaciones digitales europeas sincordón (DECT) -
(TBR 22)(75páginas)
6. Descripción delcontenido: Esta base técnica dereglamento (TBR) contiene las
características técnicas propias delosservicios deacceso público y/odoméstico y/o
empresarial queutilicen elperfil deacceso general (GAP) paralasDECT, ETS300
444(10). Nosóloseaplica alasprescripciones enmateria deconexión alaredpública
apropiada, sinotambién alaTBR6(42) yalaTBR10(43).
7. Objetivo yrazón deser: Armonización delasprescripciones técnicas esenciales del
sector detelecomunicaciones.
8. Documentos pertinentes: Directiva 91/263/CEE delConsejo, de29deabrilde1991, y
TBR22(ETSI).
9. Fecha propuesta deadopción:
Fecha propuesta deentrada envigor: diciembre de1996
10. Fecha límite paralapresentación deobservaciones: 31deoctubre de1996
11. Textos disponibles en:Servicio nacional deinformación [X],odirección ynúmero de
telefax deotrainstitución: DGIII-A-1
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
ORGANISATION MONDIALE DU COMMERCE
ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL DEL COMERCIOG/MA/106
10 March 2000
(00-0956)
Committee on Market Access Original:  English/
anglais/
inglés
SCHEDULE LIX - SWITZERLAND/LIECHTENSTEIN
Invocation of Paragraph 5 of Article XXVIII
The following communication, dated 28 February 2000, has been received from the
Permanent Mission of Switzerland.
_______________
Upon the instructions of my authorities, I he reby inform you that Switzerland reserves the
right under Article XXVIII:5 of GATT 1994 to modify its Schedule LIX in accordance with the
provisions of that Article for the duration of the next three-year period beginning on 1 January 2000.
Comité de l'accès aux marchés
LISTE LIX - SUISSE/LIECHTENSTEIN
Recours aux dispositions du paragraphe 5 de l'article XXVIII
La Mission permanente de la Suisse a fait parvenir au Secrétariat la communication ci-après,
datée du 28 février 2000.
______________
D'ordre de mes autorités, j'ai l'honneur de porter à votre connaissance que la Suisse se réserve
le droit, conformément aux dispositions du paragraphe 5 de l'article XXVIII du GATT de 1994, de
modifier sa Liste LIX au cours de la prochaine période triennale commençant le 1er janvier 2000.
Comité de Acceso a los Mercados
LISTA LIX - SUIZA/LIECHTENSTEIN
Recurso al párrafo 5 del artículo XXVIII
Se ha recibido de la Misión Permanente de Suiza la siguiente comunicación, de fecha 28 de
febrero de 2000.
_______________
Siguiendo instrucciones de las autoridades de mi país, tengo el honor de informarles por la
presente de que, al amparo del párrafo 5 del artículo XXVIII del GATT de 1994, Suiza se reserva el
derecho de modificar su Lista LIX, de conformidad con lo dispuesto en ese artículo, durante el nuevo
período trienal que comenzó el 1º de enero de 2000.
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WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/MIN(03)/ST/12/Corr.1
27 November 2003
(03-6320)
MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE
Fifth Session
Cancún, 10 - 14 September 2003Original:  English
CHINA
Statement by H.E. Mr. Lu Fuyuan
Minister of Commerce
Corrigendum
Page 2, 5th paragraph
In the first line, "300 million" should read "30 million".
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. /.WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/DS83/2
IP/D/9/Add.1
13 June 2001
(01-2938)
Original:  English
DENMARK – MEASURES AFFECTING THE ENFORCEMENT OF
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Notification of Mutually Agreed Solution
The following communication, dated 7 June 2001, from the Permanent Mission of the
United States, the Permanent Mission of Denmark and the Permanent Delegation of the EuropeanCommission to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement  Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 3.6 of
the DSU.
_______________
The United States of America and the European Communities – Denmark wish to notify the
Dispute Settlement Body that they have reached a mutually satisfactory solution to the matter raisedby the Government of the United States in WT/DS83/1, dated 14 May 1997, concerning the obligation
of the European Communities and Denmark under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of
Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) to make available prompt and effective provisional
measures inaudita altera parte  in civil proceedings involving intellectual property rights.
On March 20, 2001 the Danish Parliament passed amendments to the Administration of
Justice Act granting the relevant judicial authorities in Denmark the authority to order provisionalmeasures in the context of civil proceedings involv ing the enforcement of intellectual property rights.
Specifically, the amendments provide that the judicial authorities may decide that an investigation at
the place of the defendant shall be carried out in order to secure evidence of an infringement of
intellectual property rights, and that such an investigation may be conducted without prior notification
of the defendant if it is assumed that the notification would cause a risk of removal, destruction ormodifications of objects, documents, information in computer systems or anything else which are
comprised by the petition for investigation.  These amendments were signed into law as Act No. 216 –
Act on Amendment of the Administration of Jus tice Act and the Act on Court Fees (Securing of
Evidence in Cases of Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights, etc.)  on March 28, 2001.
Based on developments, the European Communities – Denmark and the United States have
agreed to terminate consultations on this matter a nd the United States wishes formally to withdraw
this matter from further attention under the provisions of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes.  This agreement is without prejudice to the rights or
obligations of the Members under the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization and theWT/DS83/2
IP/D/9/Add.1
Page 2
TRIPS Agreement.  We would ask you to circulate this notification to the relevant Councils and
Committees, as well as to the DSB.
(s) Mr. Henrik Rée Iversen (s) Ms. Rita D. Hayes
Ambassador and Permanent Representative Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of Denmark Permanent Mission of the United States
(s) Mr. Carlo Trojan
Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Permanent Delegation of the European Commission
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ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL
DEL COMERCIOG/ADP/N/47/TTO
3 de agosto de 1999
(99-3265)
Comité de Prácticas Antidumping Original:  inglés
PRESENTACIÓN DE LOS INFORMES SEMESTRALES PREVISTOS
EN EL PÁRRAFO 4 DEL ARTÍCULO 16 DEL ACUERDO
TRINIDAD Y TABAGO
En este documento se reproduce el informe semestral presentado por Trinidad y Tabago,
correspondiente al período comprendido entre el 1º de julio y el 31 de diciembre de 1998.
_______________G/ADP/N/47/TTO
Página 2Parte informante:  Trinidad y Tabago
INFORME SEMESTRAL SOBRE LAS MEDIDAS ANTIDUMPING
Correspondiente al período comprendido entre el 1º de julio y el 31 de diciembre de 1998
MEDIDAS DEFINITIVAS NO SE APLICAN MEDIDAS DEFINITIVAS
País/Territorio
aduaneroProducto IniciaciónMedidas
provisionales/
determinaciónDerecho
definitivoCompromisos
relativos a los
preciosNo existe
dumpingNo existe
dañoDesisti-
mientoOtra
causaVolumen del
comercioImportaciones
objeto de
dumping
expresadas en
% del consumo
interno% del volumen
del comercio
(del país
exportador)
objeto de
investigaciónBase para
la determi-
nación
Fecha Fecha, margen
de dumpingFecha, margen
de dumpingFecha,
margen de
dumpingFecha Fecha Fecha Fecha
1 2 34 56 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 21 3 1 4
Costa Rica Macarrones y
espaguetis31.12.98
Venezuela Sal de mesa 4.9.98 24.12.98
260%CF CF CF FA
CF = No se facilita la información por ser confidencial.
FA = Hechos de que se tenga conocimiento.G/ADP/N/47/TTO
Página 3
MEDIDAS ANTIDUMPING EN VIGOR
Al 31 de diciembre de 1998
País/Territorio aduanero Producto Fecha de la imposición
Venezuela Sal de mesa 24 de diciembre de 1998
COMPROMISOS VIGENTES
Al 31 de diciembre de 1998
País/Territorio aduanero Producto Fecha del compromiso
Nueva Zelandia Queso Cheddar 18 de marzo de 1998
INVESTIGACIONES EN CURSO
Al 31 de diciembre de 1998
País/Territorio aduanero Producto Fecha de la iniciación
Costa Rica Macarrones y espaguetis 31 de diciembre de 1998
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WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
ORGANISATION MONDIALE DU COMMERCE
ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL DEL COMERCIOG/TBT/N/USA/4/Add.1
4 May 2001
(01-2288)
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade Original: English/
               anglais/
               inglés
NOTIFICATION
Addendum
The following communication by the United States is being circulated in accordance with
Article 10.6.
_______________
The final date for comments on this notification is extended to "17 July 2001".
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce
NOTIFICATION
Addendum
La communication des États-Unis reproduite ci-après est distribuée conformément aux
dispositions de l'article 10.6 de l'Accord.
_______________
La date limite pour la présentation des observations concernant cette notification est repoussée
jusqu'au 17 juillet 2001.
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio
NOTIFICACIÓN
Addendum
La siguiente comunicación de los Estados Unidos se distribuye de conformidad con el
párrafo 6 del artículo 10.
_______________
La fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones sobre esta notificación se ha prorrogado
al 17 de julio de 2001.
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WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/REG57/3
14 October 1998
(98-3959)
Committee on Regional Trade Agreements
FREE TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ISRAEL AND THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC
Terms of Reference of the Examination
Terms of Reference adopted on 21 April 1998
"to examine, in light of the relevant provisions of the GATT 1994, the Free Trade Agreement
between Israel and the Slovak Republic and to submit a report to the Council for Trade in
Goods".
Understanding read out by the Chairman of the Council for Trade in Goods
at its meeting of 21 April 1998
It is understood that the understanding read out by the Chairman of the Council for Trade in
Goods under item 7 of the Agenda of the meeting of the Council for Trade in G oods on
20 February 1995, as contained in document WT/REG3/1, will apply mutatis mutandis  to this
examination.  It is also understood that, during the examination, due account will be taken of the
intrinsic differences between customs unions and free-trade areas.
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. /.ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL
DEL COMERCIOG/TBT/N/VEN/3
7 de mayo de 2002
(02-2565)
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio Original:  Español
NOTIFICACIÓN
Se da traslado de la notificación siguiente de conformidad con el artículo 10.6.
1. Miembro del Acuerdo que notifica:  VENEZUELA
Si procede, nombre del gobierno local de que se trate (artículos 3.2 y 7.2):           
2. Organismo responsable:   Ministerio de Trabajo
Nombre y dirección (incluidos los números de  teléfono y de telefax, así como las
direcciones de correo electrónico y sitios Web, en su caso) del organismo o autoridadencargado de la tramitación de observaciones sobre la notificación, en caso de que se
trate de un organismo o autoridad diferente:   Servicio Autónomo Nacional de
Normalización, Calidad, Metrología y Regl amentos Técnicos (SENCAMER), Avenida
Libertador, Centro Comercial Los Cedros, PH
Apartado Postal 1050.
Teléfonos: + (58 212) 7618671 / 7614520
Telefax: + (58 212) 7616474
e-mail: npunto@cantv.net
3. Notificación hecha en virtud del artículo 2.9.2 [ X], 2.10.1 [     ], 5.6.2 [     ], 5.7.1 [     ], o
en virtud de:           
4. Productos abarcados (partida del SA o de la NCCA cuando corresponda;  en otro caso
partida del arancel nacional.  Podrá indicarse además, cuando proceda, el número de
partida de la ICS):   Equipos de izamiento
5. Título, número de páginas e idioma(s) del documento notificado:   Norma COVENIN
3132:2001 Equipos de izamiento. Sistemas de izamiento personal (1ra Revisión)
6. Descripción del contenido:   Criterios mínimos de diseño como requerimiento de los
equipos y accesorios además de los procedimientos operativos de los equipos utilizados
para izar personal
7. Objetivo y razón de ser, incluida, cuan do proceda, la índole de los problemas
urgentes: Seguridad y vida de las personas
8. Documentos pertinentes:   -Norma COVENIN 3132:2001
9. Fecha propuesta de adopción:
Fecha propuesta de entrada en vigor: }Dos (2) meses a partir del día depublicación en la Gaceta Oficial de la
República de Venezuela
10. Fecha límite para la presentación de observaciones:   15 de julio de 2002
11. Textos disponibles en:  Servicio nacional de información [    ], o dirección, números deG/TBT/N/VEN/3
Página 2
teléfono y de telefax, correo electrónico y dirección del sitio Web, en su caso, de otra
institución:
Ministerio de la Producción y el Comercio
Vice-ministerio de Industria
Servicio Autónomo Nacional  de Normalización, CalidadMetrología y Reglamentos Técnicos (SENCAMER)
Avenida Libertador, Centro Comercial Los cedros, PH.
Apartado Postal 1050.
Teléfonos: + (58 212) 7618671 / 7614520
Telefax: + (58 212) 7616474
e-mail: npunto@cantv.net
. /.WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SPS/N/CHN/P/551
4 April 2002
(02-1747)
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Original:  English
NOTIFICATION
1. Member to Agreement notifying:  THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
If applicable, name of local government involved:           
2. Agency responsible:  State General Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection
and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China
3. Products covered (provide tariff item number(s) as specified in national schedules
deposited with the WTO; ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where
applicable).  Cloven-hoofed animals and their products.  Regions or countries likely to be
affected, to the extent relevant or practicable:  Turkey
4. Title and number of pages of the notified document:  Public notice on prohibition of
import of cloven-hoofed animals and their products from Turkey, 2 pages.
5. Description of content: The import of cloven-hoofed animals and animal products from
Turkey into China are forbidden due to the outbreaks of the foot and mouth disease. All
designated products posted, carried or smuggled shall be returned or destroyed if found andpunishment be made to the violators. The above products transported in ships, airplanes
and trains engaged in international transportation by way of or stopover in China shall be
sealed without any exception.
6. Objective and rationale: [    ] food safety,  [  X ] animal health,  [     ] plant protection,
[    ] protect humans from animal/plant pest or disease, [     ] protect territory from
other damage from pests           
7. An international standard, guideline or recommendation does not exist [    ].
If an international standard, guideline or recommendation exists, give the appropriate
reference and briefly identify deviations:  The action taken by AQSIQ is in accordance
with standards set by the Office International des Epizooties (OIE).
8. Relevant documents and language(s) in which these are available:  Public notice of
State General Administration for Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine of the People's
Republic of China, No.25 of 1999, available in Chinese and English.
9. Proposed date of adoption:  Not applicable
10. Proposed date of entry into force:  Not applicable
                                                     
1 Notification submitted pursuant to Section 14 of the Protocol of Accession of the People's Republic of
China (document WT/L/432).G/SPS/N/CHN/P/55
Page 2
11. Final date for comments:  Not applicable
Agency or authority designated to handle comments:  State General Administration for
Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China
[    ] National notification authority, [    ] National enquiry point, or address, fax
number and E-mail address (if available) of other body:
12. Texts available from: [     ] National notification authority, [  X ] National enquiry point
or address, fax number and E-mail address (if available) of other body:
SPS Enquiry Point of China
SRRC, AQSIQ
No.15 Fang Cao Di West Street, Chao Yang District, Beijing 100020
Phone:  +86-10-65952460
Fax:  +86-10-65068143
E-mail:  srrc@aqsiq.gov.cn
WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/TBT/Notif.00/9
10 January 2000
(00-0072)
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade
NOTIFICATION
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6.
1. Member to Agreement notifying:   UNITED STATES
If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):           
2. Agency responsible:   Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (1)
Agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be
indicated if different from above:
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [ X], 2.10.1 [    ], 5.6.2 [    ], 5.7.1 [    ], other:           
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading.
ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):   Tobacco products
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:   Implementation of
Public Law 105-33, Section 9302, Relating to T obacco Importation Restrictions, Markings,
Minimum Manufacturing Requirements, and Penalty  Provision (98R-36P) (2 pages, English)
6. Description of content:   The Bureau is proposing a new law to place restrictions on the
importation of previously exported tobacco pr oducts, require markings on tobacco products or
cigarette papers and tubes removed or transfer red without payment of the federal excise tax,
provide penalties for selling, relanding, or r eceiving, within the jurisdiction of the
United States, tobacco products or cigarette papers and tubes which have been labelled andshipped for exportation and were removed after the effective date, and authorizes the
Secretary to prescribe minimum capacity or activ ity requirements as a criterion for issuance of
a manufacturer’s permit.
7. Objective and rationale, including the na ture of urgent problems where applicable:
To implement several tobacco product provisions.
8. Relevant documents:   64 FR 71927 and 71918, 22 December 1999; 27 CFR Parts 200, 270,
275 and 290.  Will appear in the Federal Register when adopted.
9. Proposed date of adoption:  To be determined
Proposed date of entry into force:  1 January 2000
10. Final date for comments:   22 February 2000
11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [ X] or address, e-mail and telefax
number of the other body:   The text is also available on the Internet at:
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html
. /.WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SG/40/Suppl.8
8 March 2002
(02-1174)
Committee on Safeguards Original:  English
REQUEST FOR CONSULTATIONS FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
UNDER ARTICLE 12.3 OF THE AGREEMENT ON SAFEGUARDS
Imposition of a Safeguard Measure by the United States
On Imports of Certain Steel Products
Supplement
The following communication, dated 7 March 2002, has been received from the Permanent
Delegation of the European Commission.
_______________
On 5 July 2001, the United States (“US”) notified the WTO under Article 12.1(a) of the
Agreement on Safeguards  on initiation of an investigation and the reasons for it (document
G/SG/N/6/USA/10).  On 11 Nove mber 2001, they notified the WTO under Article 12.1(b) of the
Agreement on Safeguards  on finding a serious injury or threat thereof caused by increased imports
(document G/SG/N/8/USA/8), and they offered to  hold consultations with countries having a
substantial interest as exporters.  On 18 January 2002, the European Communities (“EC”) accepted
the US offer for consultations, but noted that these consultations could not, alone, be considered to
relate to Article 12.3 of the Agreement on Safeguards .  These consultations were held on
13 February 2002 and the results thereof were notified by the US to the WTO under Article 12.5 of
the Agreement on Safeguards  on 21 February 2002 (document G/SG /40/Suppl.2 and G/L/509).  On
5 March 2002, the President of the US proclaimed the application of safeguard measures on imports
of certain steel products.  Under the Proclamation, the US provided the possibility to hold
consultations under Article 12.3 of the Agreement on Safeguards .
The EC is seriously concerned about the consistency of these measures with the GATT 1994
and the Agreement on Safeguards  and about the fact that the US measures for certain products has not
been taken as a result of an absolute increase of imports.
The EC formally requests the holding of consultations under Article 12.3 of the Agreement on
Safeguards  with a view to, inter alia , reviewing the information provided by the United States,
exchanging views on the announced measures and reaching an understanding on ways to achieve the
objective set out in Article 8.1 of the Agreement on Safeguards .  However, the EC reserves its
position as to whether the US Presidential Proclamation provides sufficient opportunity for adequateconsultations as required  by Article 12.3 of the Agreement on Safeguards .
The EC notes that the United States has not yet notified its decision to the WTO Committee
on Safeguards but trusts that it will do so in the co ming days in order to comply with the requirements
of Article 12.1(c) of the Agreement on Safeguards .
The EC proposes that consultations be held forthwith at a mutually agreed date and place.G/SG/40/Suppl.8
Page 2
The EC reserves all its rights regarding the pursuit of the remedies provided for under the
Agreement on Safeguards , and the Dispute Settlement Understanding.
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WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
ORGANISATION MONDIALE DU COMMERCE  
ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL DEL COMERCIO  G/TBT/N/THA/138/Corr.1 
10 November 2004 
 (04-4773) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade Original: English/ 
 anglais/ 
 inglés 
 
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
Corrigendum  
 
 
 The following communication, dated 29 October 2004, is being circulated at the request of 
the Delegation of Thailand . 
 
 Item 6  should read:  "This ministerial regula tion prescribes that upper-beam headlamp, 
lower-beam headlamp OR rear position lamp of motorcycles registered from 1 January 2005 onwards 
must be on simultaneously when started." 
 
 
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce 
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
Corrigendum  
 
 
 La communication ci-après, datée du 29 octobr e 2004, est distribuée à la demande de la 
délégation de la Thaïlande . 
 
 Le contenu du point 6  est remplacé par ce qui suit:  "Le texte notifié dispose que le feu de 
route, le feu de croisement OU le feu de position arrière des motocycles immatriculés à compter du 
1er janvier 2005 doit s'allumer automatiquement lors du démarrage." 
 
 
Comité de Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio  
 
NOTIFICACIÓN 
 
Corrigendum  
 
 
 La siguiente comunicación de fecha de 29 de oc tubre de 2004, se distribuye a petición de la 
delegación de Tailandia . 
 
 El punto 6  debe decir lo siguiente:  "El Reglamento Ministerial establece que las luces 
frontales altas, las luces frontales bajas O las luces de posición traseras de las motocicletas registradas 
a partir del 1º de enero de 2005 deberán encenderse simultáneamente al poner el motor en marcha." 
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ORGANISATION MONDIALE
DU COMMERCEG/TBT/N/KOR/11
26 juin 2001
(01-3182)
Comité des obstacles techniques au commerce Original:  anglais
NOTIFICATION
La notification suivante est communiquée conformément à l’article 10.6.
1. Membre de l’Accord adressant la notification:   RÉPUBLIQUE DE CORÉE
Le cas échéant, pouvoirs publics locaux concernés (articles 3.2 et 7.2):
2. Organisme responsable:   Office coréen de contrôle des médicaments et des produits
alimentaires (KFDA)
Les nom et adresse (y compris les numéros de téléphone et de téléfax et les adresses de
courrier électronique et de site Web, le cas échéant) de l'organisme ou de l'autorité
désigné pour s'occuper des observations concernant la notification doivent êtreindiqués si cet organisme ou cette autorité est différent de l'organisme susmentionné:
3. Notification au titre de l’article 2.9.2 [  X ], 2.10.1 [    ], 5.6.2 [    ], 5.7.1 [    ], autres:
4. Produits visés (le cas échéant, position du SH ou de la NCCD, sinon position du tarif
douanier national.  Les numéros de l'ICS peuvent aussi être indiqués, le cas échéant):
Médicaments à base de plantes.
5. Intitulé, nombre de pages et langue(s) du texte notifié:   Spécification et méthode de
dosage acceptables concernant un pesticide résiduel dans des médicaments à base de plantes
(1 page, en coréen)
6. Teneur:   Établissement d'une spécification et d'une méthode de dosage acceptables
concernant un pesticide résiduel dans des médicaments à base de plantes:
- Application:  médicaments à base de plantes autres que ceux renfermant
des matières d'origine animale;
- Spécification:  au plus 0,01 ppm de phosphure d'aluminium;
- Méthode:  méthode de dosage des pesticides résiduels tirée des méthodes
générales d'analyse du Code coréen des produits alimentaires.
7. Objectif et justification, y compris la nature des problèmes urgents, le cas échéant:
Garantir la sûreté des médicaments à base de plantes par la réglementation de leur teneur en
pesticides résiduels.
8. Documents pertinents:  Préavis n° 2001-47 du KFDA (disponible en coréen)
9. Date projetée pour l'adoption:
Date projetée pour l'entrée en vigueur: }À déterminer
10. Date limite pour la présentation des observations:   Juin 2001
11. Entité auprès de laquelle le texte peut être obtenu:  point national d'information [   ]
ou adresse, numéros de téléphone et de téléfax, et adresses de courrier électronique et
de site Web, le cas échéant, d'un autre organisme:  
International Trade and Information Office, Korea Food and Drug Administration
#5 Nokbun-Dong, Eunpyung-Ku, Séoul, 122-704, République de Corée
Téléphone:  +82-2-380-1647;  Téléfax:  +82-2-356-2893
Courrier électronique: wtokfda@kfda.go.kr
RESTRICTED
WORLD TRADE G/RO/W/30
7May1998
ORGANIZATION(98-1812)
Committee onRules ofOrigin Original: English
PREPARATION OFANANALYSIS PAPER BYTHE SECRETARIAT
WITH REGARD TOTHE MAJOR PROPOSALS ONRULES OFORIGIN
INTHE TEXTILE AND CLOTHING SECTOR
Proposal byIndia
Thefollowing communication, dated 29April 1998, hasbeenreceived from thePermanent
Mission ofIndia.
_____________
Iamforwarding herewith apaper clarifying India'sproposal forpreparation ofananalysis
paper bythesecretariat withregard tothemajor proposals onrulesoforigin intheTextile andClothing
sector. Itisrequested thatthispaper becirculated among theMembers oftheCommittee.
ORGANIZACI ÓNMUNDIAL WT/MIN(98)/ST/41
18demayo de1998
DEL COMERCIO(98-1993)
Original: inglés CONFERENCIA MINISTERIAL
Segundo período desesiones
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sobre Aranceles Aduaneros yComercio por23países proclamó elnacimiento delsistema decomercio
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comerciales multilaterales, cadaunadelascuales hacontribuido demanera importante areducir los
niveles deproteccionismo yadisminuir losobstáculos arancelarios ynoarancelarios quedificultaban
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promovereldesarrollodelatecnologíaylascomunicaciones.Amedidaquecrecíasuámbitogeográfico,
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hacia elestablecimiento decondiciones favorables paraeldesarrollo yladiversificación delcomercio
internacionalyelfortalecimientodelacooperacióncomercialyeconómicaentrelospaíses,fundamentada
enlaigualdad, elbeneficio mutuo ylosprincipios dederecho internacional generalmente aceptados.
Esto, asuvez,contribuirá afomentar relaciones másarmoniosas entrelospaíses, apotenciar laactividad
económica yamejorar lasoportunidades deempleo ylosniveles devidadehombres ymujeres en
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WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/L/646
14 October 2003
(03-5427)
Original:  English
INTRODUCTION OF HARMONIZED SYSTEM CHANGES INTO WTO
SCHEDULES OF TARIFF CONCESSIONS ON 1 JANUARY 1996
Israel – Schedule XLII
Request for a Waiver
The following communication, dated 10 October 2003, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of Israel.
_______________
Israel requests the granting of an extension on the waiver with respect to the introduction of
HS96 changes in its schedule of concessions. This need is due to the fact that there is still a
reservation pending on Israel’s documentation, presented by the EC.
The original waiver was granted to Israel on 13 May 2002 by Decision WT/L/455, and
expired on 31 October 2002. Subsequently, an extension was conceded to Israel by Decision
WT/L/487, dated 15 October 2002, which expired on 30 April 2003. Finally, a new extension was
granted by Decision WT/L/531, to expire on 30 October 2003.
Previously, Israel had been granted a waiver and extensions in a collective basis, as follows:
WT/L/124 + WT/L/173+ WT/L/216+ WT/L/243+ WT/L/268+ WT/L/281+ WT/L/303+ WT/L/338+
WT/L/351+ WT/L/379+ WT/L/400.
With respect to the 1996 changes on the Harmonized System-Schedule XLII, Israel has
submitted the following documents: G/SECRET/HS96/26 dated 08 October 1996;
G/SECRET/HS96/26/Add.1 dated 5 March 1999 and G/SECRET/HS96/26/Add.1/Corr.1 dated
6 July 2000.
In this regard, general reservations were presented by: US (dated 08.11.1996); EC (dated
06.12.1996, and specified concerns on 03.10.2000); Australia (dated 12.12.1996) and Canada (dated
06.01.1997, and specified concerns on 17.02.2000).
The reservations by Australia, Canada and US have been withdrawn or expired. The
reservation by the EC is, nevertheless, still pending.
On February 2002 Israel submitted its responses to the EC questions and concerns regarding
HS 96. On 4 September 2002, the EC specified two further conc erns with respect to the answers
provided, which Israel will respond as soon as possible.
Since it is not clear whether the EC will be able to remove its reservation before the
expiration date of the current waiver, notably 30 October 2003, Israel is in need of requesting a further
extension, and will do its best to provide the reques ted explanations in the shortest possible time, in
the hope that this will lead to the removal of the reservation in the near future.
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WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/REG158/N/1
S/C/N/233
1 October 2003
(03-5148)
Committee on Regional Trade Agreements
Council for Trade in ServicesOriginal:  English
SINGAPORE – AUSTRALIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
Notification from the Parties to the Agreement
The following joint communication, dated 25 September 2003, has been received from the
Permanent Delegations of Australia and Singapore with the request that it be distributed to WTO
Members.
_______________
Notification Pursuant to Article XXIV:7(a) of GATT 1994 and Article V:7(a) of the GATS
The Permanent Mission of Australia in Geneva and the Permanent Mission of Singapore to
the United Nations office in Geneva have the honour to notify to the Members of the WTO that theirrespective authorities have signed  the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA).
1
SAFTA contains provisions relating to trade in goods and trade in services that are of
relevance to the Members of the WTO.  SAFTA has established a free-trade area within the meaning
of Article XXIV of the GATT 1994.  SAFTA also provides for the liberalisation of trade in services
within the meaning of Article V of the GATS.
SAFTA was concluded on 17 February 2003, and entered into force on 28 July 2003.  The
duration of the agreement is indefinite.
This joint notification is presented:
(i) pursuant to part (a) of paragraph 7 of Article XXIV of GATT 1994 and the
Understanding on the Interpretation of Article XXIV of GATT 1994; and
(ii) in accordance with paragraph 7(a) of Article V of the GATS (Economic Integration).
In this regard we are pleased to advise that the agencies responsible for the implementation
and enforcement of SAFTA are the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia and the
Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore.
Australia and Singapore wish to express their willingness to contribute to the process of
examination in accordance with the procedures agreed upon in the Committee on Regional Trade
Agreements.
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1 The full text of SAFTA will be circulated in document WT/REG158/1 and is also available at:
http://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/negotiations/safta/index.html  and
http://www.mti.gov.sg/public/FTA/frm_FTA_Default.asp?sid=35