WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
 G/STR/N/10/TPKM  
4 August 2004  
 (04-3321 ) 
  Working Party on  
State Trading Enterprises  Original:   English  
 
 
 
STATE TRADING  
 
New and Full  Notification  Pursuant to Article XVII:4(a) of the  
GATT 1994  and Paragraph 1 of the Understanding on  
the Interpretation of Article XVII  
 
SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN,  
PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU  
 
 
 The following communication, dated 14 July 2004 , is being circulated at the reques t of the 
Delegation of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu . 
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
 
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I. SUGAR  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 2 
II. SALT  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  3 
III. TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL  ................................ ................................ ................................ . 5 
IV. BANANA S ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . 7 
V. RICE  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  8 
VI. BANKNOTE PAPER  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  10 
VII. TRADE  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 12 
 
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 I. SUGAR  
A. ENUMERATION  OF STATE  TRADING  ENTERPRISES  
1. Identification of state trading enterprises  
 Taiwan Sugar C ompany (hereinafter referred to as “TSC”).  
 
2. Description of products affected (including tariff item number(s) encompassed in 
product description)  
 Sugar (1701).  
 
B. REASON  AND  PURPOSE  
1. Reason or purpose for establishing and/or maintaining state trading enterpr ise 
 The TSC is charged with the responsibility to lower domestic sugar production while 
providing domestic support to stabilize the income of sugar cane farmers, and to promote the domestic 
sugar refining industry.   
 
2. Summary of legal basis for granting th e relevant exclusive or special rights or privileges, 
including legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers  
 According to Additional Note 2 of Chapter 98, Customs Import Tariff and Classification of 
Import & Export Commodities, a cer tain number  of tariff rate quotas is granted to the TSC.  
 
C. DESCRIPTION  OF THE  FUNCTIONING  OF THE  STATE  TRADING  ENTERPRISES  
1. Summary statement providing overview of operations of the state trading enterprise  
 In return for the cost of measures to lower domest ic sugar production while providing 
domestic support to stabilize income of cane farmers, and to promote the domestic sugar refining 
industry, the TSC is granted a certain number  of sugar tariff rate quotas.  
 
2. Specification of exclusive or special rights or  privileges enjoyed by the state trading 
enterprise  
 A certain number  of tariff rate quotas, in addition to the number  committed in Schedule 
CLIII -Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, which are shared by the 
private sector, has b een granted to TSC to compensate for its support to cane farmers.  The number  of 
tariff rate quotas granted to the TSC is announced by the government every 1 January.  For 200 4, the 
amount is 352,000 tons.  
 
3. Type of entities other than the state trading en terprise that are allowed to engage in 
importation/exportation and conditions for participation  
 The committed TRQ for sugar in Schedule CLIII -Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, 
Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu is shared by the private sector.  Companies engagi ng in import and export 
that are registered with the B ureau  of Foreign Trade can participate in the allocation of in -quota sugar 
and engage in its importation.  For 200 4, the amount of TRQ sugar is 205,000 tons.  In addition, such 
companies also can freely  import out -quota sugar subject to the out -quota tariff.   
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 4. How import/export levels are established by the state trading enterprise  
 TSC imports sugar according to the actual needs of the domestic market.  
 
5. How export prices are determined  
 TSC only exports  quota sugar to the United State s according to quota allocation.  The price is 
determined by open bids.  
 
6. How the resale prices of imported products are determined  
 The resale price of imported sugar is determined by the market mechanism.  
 
7. Whether long -term  contracts are negotiated by the state trading enterprise.  Whether 
the state trading enterprise is used to fulfil contractual obligations entered into by the 
government  
 No. 
 
8. Brief description of market structure  
 The TSC is the exclusive sugar refinery i n the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, 
Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu.  For statistical information on import/export and domestic activity, 
please see attached Tables I -III on sugar.  
 
D. STATISTICAL  INFORMATION  
 (See attached Tables I -III on Sugar).  
 
E. REASON  WHY NO FOREIGN  TRADE  HAS  TAKEN  PLACE  
 Not applicable.  
 
F. ADDITIONAL  INFORMATION  
 None.  
 
 
II. SALT  
A. ENUMERATION  OF STATE  TRADING  ENTERPRISES  
1. Identification of state trading enterprises  
 Taiyen Biotech Co., Ltd.  (Hereinafter  referred to as “Taiyen ”)  
 
2. Description of products affected (including tariff item number(s) encompassed in 
product description)  
 Salt (2501.00) . G/STR/N /10/TPKM  
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 B. REASON  AND  PURPOSE  
1. Reason or purpose for establishing and/or maintaining state trading enterprise  
 The purpose for maintaining this state trading enterp rise is to secure sufficient salt supply and 
ensure stable market conditions.   (Taiyen was privatised  on 14 November 2003 ). 
 
2. Summary of legal basis for granting the relevant exclusive or special rights or privileges, 
including legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers  
 Statute for Salt Administration.   (The  Statute  was abolished on 20 January 2004 ). 
 
C. DESCRIPTION  OF THE  FUNCTIONING  OF THE  STATE  TRADING  ENTERPRISES  
1. Summary statement providing overview of operations of the state trad ing enterprise  
 Taiyen  was engaged predominantly in the production, processing, sale, import & export , 
warehousing and distribution of salt for human consumption (about 10 per cent of total consumption);  
about 15 per cent of industrial use crude salt was imported by Taiyen  to supply small and medium 
industrial users.   
 
2. Specification of exclusive or special rights or privileges enjoyed by the state trading 
enterprise  
 Taiyen had exclusive right s for the production, processing, sale, import & export , 
warehou sing and distribution of salt for human consumption.   
 
3. Type of entities other than the state trading enterprise that are allowed to engage in 
importation/exportation and conditions for participation  
 Five leading local soda manufacturers are permitted to i mport industrial salt only for their 
own use as raw material.  
 
4. How import/export levels are established by the state trading enterprise  
 The quantity imported is determined based on the domestic production, demand, and supply 
situation and other market con ditions.  
 
5. How export prices are determined  
 Export prices are determined  on the basis of commercial consideration.  
 
6. How the resale prices of imported products are determined  
 The resale prices of imported s alt for industrial use are determined by the cost of importing 
plus unloading, customs clearance, banking charges, overhead, domestic transportation and other 
miscellaneous expenses.  
 
7. Whether long -term contracts are negotiated by the state trading enterprise.  Whether 
the state trading enterprise is used to fulfil contractual obligations entered into by the 
government  
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 8. Brief description of market structure  
 Taiyen had exclusive right s for the production, processing, import & export , sale and 
distribution of  domestic household salt, but leading soda man ufacturers are free to import industrial 
crude salt which accounts for about 80 per cent of the market in terms of quantity.  
 
D. STATISTICAL  INFORMATION  
 (See attached Tables I -III on Salt).  
 
E. REASON  WHY  NO FOREIGN  TRADE  HAS  TAKEN  PLACE  
 Not applicable.  
 
F. ADDIT IONAL  INFORMATION  
 None.  
 
 
III. TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL  
A. ENUMERATION  OF STATE  TRADING  ENTERPRISES  
1. Identification of state trading enterprises  
 Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor  Corporation  (hereinafter referred to as “TT L”)  
 
2. Description of products affected (including tari ff item number(s) encompassed in 
product description)  
 Spirits (2203 , 2204 , 2205 , 2206 , 2207 , 2208).  
 Cooking Wine (2103)  
 Tobacco (2401 , 2402 , 2403).  
 
B. REASON  AND  PURPOSE  
1. Reason or purpose for establishing and/or maintaining state trading enterprise  
  
 The TTL was established on 1 July 2002 to supersede  the Taiwan  Tobacco and Wine Board . 
Although the TTL is a state -owned enterprise, it will be  privatised .  
 
2. Summary of legal basis for granting the relevant exclusive or special rights or privileges, 
includin g legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers  
 No special rights or privileges are  granted to the TTL.  
 
C. DESCRIPTION  OF THE  FUNCTIONING  OF THE  STATE  TRADING  ENTERPRISES  
1. Summary statement providing overview of operations of the state trading enterprise  
 The TTL  manufacture s and s ells tobacco and alcohol products according to the Tobacco and 
Alcohol Administration Law and the Tobacco and Alcohol Tax Law.   G/STR/N /10/TPKM  
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2. Specification of exclusive or special rights or privileges enjoyed by the state 
trading enterprise  
 The TTL does not enjoy any special rights or privileges.  TTL operates on a commercial basis 
subject to the same laws, regulations, rules, decrees, directives, administrative guidance, policies and 
measures applicable to other firms with in the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen 
and Matsu, without any special rights or privileges.   
 
3. Type of entities other than the state trading enterprise that are allowed to engage 
in importation/exportation and conditions for participati on 
 Any entity approved by the Ministry of Finance can engage in importation/exportation.  
 
4. How import/export levels are established by the state trading enterprise  
The TTL imports and exports alcohol products according to the demand of the market.  
 
5. How ex port prices are determined  
 The export prices of tobacco and alcohol products , including those of the TTL  and private 
firms , are determined by the exporters according to the market mechanism .  
 
6. How the resale prices of imported products are determined  
 The resale prices of imported tobacco and alcohol products are determined by the market 
mechanism.  
 
7. Whether long -term contracts are negotiated by the state trading enterprise.  Whether 
the state trading enterprise is used to fulfil contractual obligations ent ered into by the 
government  
 The TTL does not negotiate long -term contracts, and is not required to fulfil  any contractual  
obligations entered into by the government.  
 
8. Brief description of market structure  
 The market structure governing  tobacco and alcoho l products of the Separate Customs 
Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu is that of  free competition.  
 
D. STATISTICAL  INFORMATION   
 (See attached Tables I -III on Tobacco and Alcohol).  
 
E. REASON  WHY  NO FOREIGN  TRADE  HAS  TAKEN  PLACE  
 Not applicable . 
 
F. ADDI TIONAL  INFORMATION  
 None.  
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IV. BANANA S 
A. ENUMERATION  OF STATE  TRADING  ENTERPRISES  
1. Identification of state trading enterprises  
 Taiwan Provincial Fruit Marketing Cooperative (hereinafter referred to as “TPFMC”).  
 
2. Description of products affected (including tarif f item number(s) encompassed in 
product description)  
 Bananas, including plantains, fresh or dried (0803).  
 
B. REASON  AND  PURPOSE  
1. Reason or purpose for establishing and/or maintaining state trading enterprise  
 The TPFMC handles  banana export s for the purposes  of stabilizing banana price s, improving 
banana growers’ incomes, strengthening the banana market, and setting up a steady manag ement  
system.  
 
2. Summary of legal basis for granting the relevant exclusive or special rights or privileges, 
including legal provi sions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers  
 The Council of Agriculture authorizes and designates the TPFMC to expor t bananas in 
accordance with the Agricultural Development Act.  
 
C. DESCRIPTION  OF THE  FUNCTIONING  OF THE  STATE  TRADING  ENTERPRISES  
1. Summary statement providing overview of operations of the state trading enterprise  
The TPFMC deals with export  of bananas to Japan .  
 
2. Specification of exclusive or special rights or privileges enjoyed by the state trading 
enterprise  
 The g overnment authori zes the TPFMC to export bananas with exclusive rights.  Other 
entities can also export bananas to Japan with the permission from the TPFMC.   
 
3. Type of entities other than the state trading enterprise that are allowed to engage in 
importation/exportation and  conditions for participation  
 Private traders may engage in banana exportation to Japan after they acquire permission from 
the TPFMC.   
 
4. How import/export levels are established by the state trading enterprise  
 The amount of bananas exported to Japan is decided by the actual demand in foreign markets.   
 
5. How export prices are determined  
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6. How the resale prices of imported products are determined  
 None.  
 
7. Whether long -term contracts are ne gotiated by the state trading enterprise.  Whether 
the state trading enterprise is used to fulfil contractual obligations entered into by the 
government  
 The contracts for b anana export  to Japan  are negotiated between  the TPFMC and purchasers 
on an annual basis.  The g overnment does not enter into contractual obligations regarding banana 
sales.  
 
8. Brief description of market structure  
 According to the relevant statistics from the Council of Agriculture (COA ), banana 
production in 200 1 and 200 2 was around 204,724 and 226,521 tons, respectively,  with a stable 
average production of 20 9,900 tons during the last three  years.  The local price of bananas has been 
increasing slightly over the past two years.   
 
D. STATISTICAL  INFORMATION   
 (See attached Tables I -II on B anana).  
 
E. REASON  WHY  NO FOREIGN  TRADE  HAS  TAKEN  PLACE  
 Import of bananas was restricted before  end of  2002.  
 
F. ADDITIONAL  INFORMATION  
 None.  
 
 
V. RICE  
A. ENUMERATION  OF STATE  TRADING  ENTERPRISES  
1. Identification of state trading enterprises  
Agriculture and Food Agen cy, Council of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as “A FA”). 
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 2. Description of products affected (including tariff item number(s) encompassed in 
product description)  
Rice  
 
Products  HS number  
Rice in the husk  1006.10.00.00  
Husked (brown ) rice 1006.20.00. 00 
Glutinous rice  1006.30.00.10  
Other semi -milled or wholly milled rice, whether 
polished or glazed  1006.30.00.90  
Broken Rice  1006.40.00.00  
 
B. REASON  AND  PURPOSE  
1. Reason or purpose for establishing and/or maintaining state trading enterprise  
 Rice is the staple food and the most important crop in the Separate Customs Territory of 
Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu.  The government regulates the production, purchasing, 
warehousing, export and import of rice to ensure food security, market stability and the security of   
the incomes  of farmers . 
 
2. Summary of legal basis for granting the relevant exclusive or special rights or privileges, 
including legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers  
 Food Management Law  
 
C. DESCRIPTION  OF THE  FUNCTIONIN G OF THE  STATE  TRADING  ENTERPRISES  
1. Summary statement providing overview of operations of the state trading enterprise  
 The rice production in the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu 
is to maintain self -sufficiency.  To ensur e a stable food supply and maint ain the income  of farmers , 
the A FA purchases a portion of the rice padd ies owned by farmers to serve as food security stock .  
Most of the rice produced ent ers the market freely . 
 
 The A FA imports rice to ensure the smooth operati on of the supply  and demand and price 
stabilization system.   The quota o n imported rice is set according to the minimum access opportunities 
in line of TRQ notification to the WTO of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, 
Kinmen and Matsu .  
 
 Rice import ation  is subject to global quota and is conducted through open bid ding. 
 
2. Specification of exclusive or special rights or privileges enjoyed by the state trading 
enterprise  
 The A FA is in charge of the agricultur al policy  and administration, food s ecurity and staple 
food price stabilization.  According to the commitments the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, 
Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu  made for its TRQ notification  to the WTO, in addition to importation by 
private sector traders, the A FA retains th e exclusive right to import certain amount s of rice.   G/STR/N /10/TPKM  
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3. Type of entities other than the state trading enterprise that are allowed to engage in 
importation/exportation and conditions for participation  
 Food dealers who are registered importers can participat e in the allocation of rice quota s for 
private imports.  
 
4. How import/export levels are established by the state trading enterprise  
 AFA will import 65% of the rice tariff quota.  Rice importation by the AFA is conducted 
according to the commitments  made dur ing the course of accession to the WTO .  
 
5. How export prices are determined  
 None.  
 
6. How the resale prices of imported products are determined  
 The price is determined on the basis of their import prices, management cost s, domestic 
consumer price s of competi ng products  and other economic factors . 
 
7. Whether long -term contracts are negotiated by the state trading enterprise.  Whether 
the state trading enterprise is used to fulfil contractual obligations entered into by the 
government  
 AFA makes no long -term cont racts for rice importation .  The opportunities are provided to all  
qualified importers . 
 
8. Brief description of market structure  
 Farmers and traders are free to sell their products in the market.  The price of rice is 
determined by market forces.  
 
D. STATISTIC AL INFORMATION  
 (See attached Tables I -III on Rice).  
 
E. REASON  WHY  NO FOREIGN  TRADE  HAS  TAKEN  PLACE  
 None.  
 
F. ADDITIONAL  INFORMATION  
 None. 
 
 
VI. BANKNOTE PAPER  
A. ENUMERATION  OF STATE  TRADING  ENTERPRISES  
1. Identification of state trading enterprises  
 Central  Engraving  and Printing Plant  (CEP P).  G/STR/N/10/TPKM  
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2. Description of products affected (including tariff item number(s) encompassed in 
product description)  
 Banknote paper (4802100020 -6  4802521000 -7  4802601100 -6). 
 
B. REASON  AND  PURPOSE  
1. Reason or purpose for establishing and/or mai ntaining state trading enterprise  
 The purpose for maintaining this state trading enterprise is to stabilize financial markets and 
to prevent counterfeiting through the use of banknote paper.  
 
2. Summary of legal basis for granting the relevant exclusive or s pecial rights or privileges, 
including legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers  
 The sole right of printing currency is stipulated in Article 13 of the Central Bank of China 
Act. 
 
 The sole importer of banknote paper is stipulated  in Code 343 of Tariff Code.  
 
C. DESCRIPTION  OF THE  FUNCTIONING  OF THE  STATE  TRADING  ENTERPRISES  
1. Summary statement providing overview of operations of the state trading enterprise  
 The CEPP was established by the Central Bank of China, and is solely responsib le for 
printing currency.   
 
2. Specification of exclusive or special rights or privileges enjoyed by the state trading 
enterprise  
The CEPP has exclusive rights to print currency and to import banknote paper.   
 
3. Type of entities other than the state trading ent erprise that are allowed to engage in 
importation/exportation and conditions for participation  
 No other entities are allowed to import banknote paper.  
 
4. How import/export levels are established by the state trading enterprise  
 The quantities imported are d etermined by the actual domestic need.  
 
5. How export prices are determined  
The CEPP does not produce banknote paper for export.   
 
6. How the resale prices of imported products are determined  
The CEPP does not resell imported banknote paper.   
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 7. Whether long -term contracts are negotiated by the state trading enterprise.  Whether 
the state trading enterprise is used to fulfil contractual obligations entered into by the 
government  
 No long -term contracts are negotiated by the CEP P.  
 
8. Brief description of market struc ture 
The CEPP is the sole importer of banknote paper.   
 
D. STATISTICAL  INFORMATION   
 (See attached Table I on Banknote Paper).  
 
E. REASON  WHY  NO FOREIGN  TRADE  HAS  TAKEN  PLACE  
 All imported banknote paper is used for printing domestic currency.  The CEPP does not  
produce banknote paper for export.   
 
F. ADDITIONAL  INFORMATION  
 None.  
 
 
VII. TRADE  
A. ENUMERATION  OF STATE  TRADING  ENTERPRISES  
1. Identification of state trading enterprises  
 Central Trust of China/Trading Department (hereinafter referred to as CTC/TD).  
 
2. Description of  products affected (including tariff item number(s) encompassed in 
product description)  
- 24 items of agricultural and fishery products which are subject to TRQ (hereinafter 
referred to TRQ products):  chicken meat, pork offal, poultry offal, deer velvet, fr esh 
pears (excluding European pears), bananas, pork bellies, red beans, liquid milk, peanuts, 
garlic bulbs, dried shiitake  mushrooms , dried day lil ies, young coconut, betel nuts, 
pineapples, mangoes, shaddocks, persimmons, dried longans and longan pulp, su gar 
(private sector trade), mackerel, carangid and sardines (herrings).  As for the tariff item 
numbers of specific products, see the attachment.  
- Rice and rice products , which are subject to TRQ from 2003   (HS 16601000, 10062000, 
10063000, 10064000, 11023 010, 11023090, 11031400, 11032910, 11041910, 11042920, 
11081910, 18069071, 19023020, 19041020, 19042011, 19042021, 19021110, 19021910, 
19022010, 18069061, 19049010, 18069092, 19019091, 21069098).   G/STR/N/10/TPKM  
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 B. REASON  AND  PURPOSE  
1. Reason or purpose for establishing and/o r maintaining state trading enterprise  
 The main purpose for establishing the CTC/TD is to conduct international trade and/or other 
related operations for the government.  
 
2. Summary of legal basis for granting the relevant exclusive or special rights or priv ileges, 
including legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers  
 Rules Governing the Implementation of Tariff Quotas  
 
C. DESCRIPTION  OF THE  FUNCTIONING  OF THE  STATE  TRADING  ENTERPRISES  
1. Summary statement providing overview of operations of  the state trading enterprise.  
 The CTC/TD, the only specialized trade institution owned by the government, carries out 
foreign trade operations entrusted by the government and provide trade services on a project -by-
project basis.   The CTC/TD is entrusted by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to administer the 
allocation of tariff rate quota (TRQ) for 24 items of agricultural and fishery products as enumerated in 
Section I -B of the Schedule of Concessions and Commitments on Goods.  
 
 Rice and rice products have b een subject to TRQ since  2003, when the CTC/TD was also 
entrusted by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to administer the allocation of rice quotas to the private 
sector trade .  
 
2. Specification of exclusive or special rights or privileges enjoyed by the state tr ading 
enterprise  
 The CTC/TD is entrusted by the MOF to administer the allocation of tariff rate quotas (TRQ) 
for 24 agricultural and fishery products, and rice and rice products .  This includes the allocation of 
tariff quotas, and the issuance of tariff q uota certificates.   The certificates serve as import licenses.  
All commercial terms of trade, including product specifications, origin, pricing, packaging, etc. , are at 
the sole determination of the parties engaged in the transaction.  Moreover, all produ cts imported 
under the tariff rate quota ( including rice quota)  should be distributed freely within the Separate 
Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu without further trade -based restrictions.   
 
3. Type of entities other than the state trading  enterprise that are allowed to engage in 
importation/exportation and conditions for participation  
- 24 items of TRQ products: Any enterprise registered as an importer/exporter in the 
Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu is eligible  to apply 
for a certificate under each the quota allocation system.  
- Rice and rice products: Any enterprise registered as an importer/exporter and food dealer 
in the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu is eligible to 
apply for a c ertificate under the quota allocation system.  
4. How import/export levels are established by the state trading enterprise  
 The quantity imported is determined by the demand  of domestic market . 
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 5. How export prices are determined  
 This item is not applicable to the  CTC/TD.  
 
6. How the resale prices of imported products are determined  
 The resale prices are determined by importers subject to market forces.  
 
7. Whether long -term contracts are negotiated by the state trading enterprise.  Whether 
the state tradi ng enterpr ise is used to fulfil  contractual obligations entered into by the 
government  
 There are no long -term contract s for TRQ products , including rice quotas .   
 
8. Brief description of market structure  
 Farmers and traders are free to sell their products in the mar ket.  The price is determined by 
market forces.  
 
D. STATISTICAL  INFORMATION   
 Not available.  
 
E. REASON  WHY  NO FOREIGN  TRADE  HAS  TAKEN  PLACE  
 Not applicable.  
 
F. ADDITIONAL  INFORMATION  
 None.   
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STATE TRADING:  Taiwan Sugar Company  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IM PORTS  
 
Description of product(s) 
(including HS number(s))  Total quantity 
imported  
(MT) Quantity imported by 
state trading enterprise  
(MT) Average import price  
(US$/MT)  Average representative 
domestic sales price  
(US$/MT)  Mark -up National production  
(MT) 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Sugar  
(1701)  2001  359,572  359,572  224.66  436.35   188,800  
2002  399,650  279,650  167.01  427.47   171,900  
2003  448,723  287,000  175.29  385.11   151,043  
 
 
TABLE II  
STATE TRADING: Taiwan Sugar Company  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, EXPORTS  
 
Description  of product(s) 
(including HS number(s))  Total quantity 
exported  
(MT) Quantity exported by 
state trading enterprise  
(MT) Average  
procurement price  
(US$/MT)  Average representative 
domestic sales price  
(US$/MT)  Averages  
export price  
(US$/MT ) National producti on 
(MT) 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Sugar  
(1701)  2001  12,071  12,071   436.35  400.14  188,800  
2002  12,209  12,209   427.47  363.76  171,900  
2003  12,209  12,209   385.11  431.11  151,043  
 
 
TABLE III  
STATE TRADING: Taiwan Sugar Company  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVI TIES  
 
Description of product(s)  
(including HS number(s))  Domestic purchases by  
state trading enterprise  
(MT) National production  
(MT) Domestic sales by  
state trading enterprise  
(MT) National consumption  
(MT) 
1 2 3 4 5 
Sugar  
1701  2001   188,800  553,868  553,868 
2002   171,900  498,872  548,770  
2003  Not Avialable  151,043  491,484  594,207  
  
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STATE TRADING: Taiyen Biotech Co., Ltd.  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS  
 
Description of product(s) 
(including HS number(s))  Total quantity 
exported  Quantity exported by 
state trading enterprise  Average  
import price  Average representative 
domestic sales price  Mark -up National production  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
 
Salt 
(2501)  2001  1,842,280MT  
 296,143MT  
 US$30.69  
 US$66 
 US$9.06/MT 
 66,148 MT 
 
2002  1,864,385 MT 
 406,908 MT 
 US$28.81  
 US$66 
 US$9.06/MT 
 0MT 
 
2003  2,065,151MT  
 330,390MT  
 US$20.96  
 US$66  
 US$9.06/MT  
 0MT  
 
 
TABLE II  
STATE TRADING:  Taiyen Biotech Co., Ltd.  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, EXPORTS  
 
Description of product(s) 
(including HS number(s))  Total quantity 
exported  Quant ity exported by 
state trading enterprise  Average procurement 
price  Average representative 
domestic sales price  Averages export 
price  National production  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Salt 
(2501)  2001  338MT 100MT  US$33 9/MT 
 US$3 41/MT 
 66,148MT 
 
2002 274MT 20MT   US$3 39/MT 
 US$3 41/MT 
 0MT 
 
2003  381MT  381MT   US$328/MT  
 US$328/MT  
 0MT  
 
 
TABLE III  
STATE TRADING:  Taiyen Biotech Co., Ltd.  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES  
Description of product(s) 
(including HS number(s))  Domestic purchases by  
state trading en terprise  National production  Domestic sales by  
state trading enterprise  National consumption  
1 2 3 4 5 
Salt 
(2501)  2001   66,148MT 
 abt 399,247MT 
 abt 2, 241,527MT 
 
2002   0MT 
 abt 40 6,908MT 
 abt 2,2 71,293MT 
 
2003   0mt 
 abt381,932MT  
 Abt.2,271,293MT  
  
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TABLE I  
STATE TRADING : Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS  
(1 cases = 10,000 sticks)  
Description of 
product(s)   Total quantity imported  Quantity imported by state 
trading enterprise  Average import  price  Average re presentative 
domestic sales price  Mark -up National  production  
1   2 3 4 5 6 7 
Cigarettes  2002  1,607,347cases  52,712 cases        1,862,874 cases  
  2003  2,051,413cases  38,325 cases        2,021,830cases  
Beer  2002  1,164,936HL          3,512,421 HL  
  2003  1,122,356HL          3,630,392HL  
Wine  2002  70,966HL  3,150HL        16,649HL  
  2003  79,428HL  2,934 HL        20,268HL  
Whisky  2002  90,022HL  2,416 HL        4,120HL  
  2003  106,760HL  2,403 HL        5,612HL  
Brandy  2002  24,818HL  1,205 HL        6,037HL  
  2003  20,720HL  769 HL        7,702HL  
Tobacco  2002  7,467 MT  7,467 MT        7,730 MT  
  2003  9,547 MT  9,547 MT        5,243 MT  
Alcohol  2002  287,402HL          186,230HL  
  2003  303,175HL          244,678HL  
 
 
  
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TABLE II  
STATE TRADING: Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corpo ration  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, EXPORTS  
(1 cases = 10,000 sticks)  
Description of 
product(s)  Total quantity 
exported  Quantity exported by 
state trading 
enterprise  Average procurement 
price  Average representative domestic 
sales price  Average export 
price  National  production  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Cigarettes  2002  30,394 cases  30,394 cases        1,862,874cases  
  2003  42,307 cases  42,307 cases        2,021,830cases  
Beer  2002  2,696HL  2,696HL        3,512,421 HL  
  2003  1,597HL  1,597HL        3,630,392HL  
Wine  2002  1.73 HL  1.73 HL        16,649HL  
  2003  0.43HL  0.43HL        20,268HL  
Whisky  2002  0 0       4,120HL  
  2003  0 0       5,612HL  
Brandy  2002  1.08 HL  1.08 HL        6,037HL  
  2003  0 0       7,702HL  
Tobacco  2002  0 0       7,730 MT  
  2003  3,203MT  3,203MT        5,243MT  
Alcohol  2002            186,230HL  
  2003            244,678HL   
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TABLE II I 
STATE TRADING: Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES  
(1 cases = 10,000 sticks)  
            
Description of 
product(s)  Domestic purchases by 
state trading enterprise  National production  Domestic sales by st ate 
trading enterprise  National consumption  
1 2 3 4 5 
Cigarettes  2002    1,862,874cases      
  2003    2,021,830cases      
Beer  2002    3,512,421 HL      
  2003    3,630,392HL      
Wine  2002    16,649HL      
  2003    20,268HL      
Whisky  2002    4,120HL      
  2003    5,612HL      
Brandy  2002    6,037HL      
  2003    7,702HL      
Tobacco  2002    7,730 MT      
  2003    5,243MT      
Alcohol  2002                            186,230HL      
  2003                           244,678HL      
  
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TABLE I  
STATE TRADING: Taiwan Pr ovincial Fruit Marketing Cooperative  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, EXPORTS  
 
Description of product(s) 
(including HS number(s))  Total quantity exported  
(MT)  Quantity exported by 
state trading enterprise  
(MT)  Average  
procurement price  
(US$)  Average representative  
domestic sales price  
(US$)  Averages export price  
(US$)  National production  
(MT)  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Banana s 
(0803)  2001  25,570  25,570  0.31 0.375  9.27 204,724  
2002  25,230  25,230  0.34 0.33 9.05 226,521  
2003   under calculation   under calculation   under calcu lation   under calculation   under calculation   under calculation  
 
 
TABLE II  
STATE TRADING: Taiwan Provincial Fruit Marketing Cooperative  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES  
 
Description of product(s) 
(including HS number(s))  Domestic purchases by  
state trading enterprise  
(MT)  National production  
(MT)  Domestic sales by  
state trading enterprise  
(MT)  National consumption  
(MT)  
1 2 3 4 5 
Banana s 
(0803)  2001  11,971  204,724  11,971  204,724  
2002  11,446  226,521  11,446  226,521  
2003  under calculation    under calculation   under calculation   under calculation  
  
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STATE TRADING: AFA, Council of Agriculture  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS  
 
Description of product(s) 
(including HS number(s))  Total quantity imported  
(1000Mt)  Quantity imported by 
state tr ading enterprise  
(1000Mt)  Average import price  Average representative 
domestic sales price  Mark -up National production  
(brown rice)  
(1000Mt)  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Rice 2000  6.1 0    1,540  
2001  5.5 0    1,396  
2002  103.6  94    1,461  
Note: The imported rice is  only for processing into rice products and re -export totally.  
 
TABLE II  
STATE TRADING: AFA, Council of Agriculture  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, EXPORTS  
 
Description of product(s) 
(including HS number(s))  Total quantity exported  
(1000Mt)  Quantity exported by 
state trading enterprise  
(1000Mt)  Average procurement 
price  Average representative 
domestic sales price  Averages export price  National production  
(brown rice)  
(1000Mt)  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Rice 2000  119 0    1,540  
2001  156 0    1,396  
2002  94 0    1,461  
 
TAB LE III  
STATE TRADING: AFA, Council of Agriculture  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES  
 
Description of product(s) 
(including HS number(s))  Domestic purchases by state 
trading enterprise  
( padd ies ) 
(1000Mt)  National production  
(brown rice)  
(1000Mt)  Domestic sales by state trading 
enterprise  
(brown rice)  
(1000Mt)  National supply  
(brown rice)  
(1000Mt)  
1 2 3 4 5 
Rice 2000  507 1,540  244 1,451  
2001  421 1,396  227 1,390  
2002  399 1,461  204 1,332  
  
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TABLE I  
STATE TRADING: Central  Engraving and Printi ng Plant  
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS  
                   unit: ream  
Description of product(s) 
(including HS number(s))  Total quantity imported  Quantity imported by 
state trading enterprise  Average import price  Average representative 
domestic sales pric e Mark -up National production  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Banknote  
Paper  
(4802)  2001  73,100  73,100     0 
2002  62,091  62,091     0 
2003  27,860  27,860     0  G/STR/N/10/TPKM  
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 TRQ Products  Tariff Item Number  
Chicken Meat  02071100, 02071200, 02071311, 02071411, 02109012, 02071319, 
02071419, 02109019, 16023210, 16023220  
Pork Offal  02063020, 02064930, 05040021, 16024930,  
Poultry Offal  05040022, 02071399, 02072690, 02093599, 02089030, 02071429, 
02072729, 02073699, 02089030,  02109029, 16023120, 16023290, 
16023920, 16029040  
Deer velvet  05079020  
Fresh pears (excluding 
European pears)  08082019  
Bananas  08030000  
Pork belly  02031911, 02031991, 02032911, 02032991  
Red beans  07102910, 07133200, 11061010, 20049010, 20060011, 20055 110, 
20060025, 20055910, 20060025, 21069097  
Liquid milk  04011010, 04012010, 04013010, 04011020, 04012020, 04013020, 
04029910, 04029920, 04029992, 04039059, 04039029, 04039090, 
04039040, 18069053, 19019025, 18069055, 19019027  
Peanuts  12021000, 20081111, 2 0081191, 12022000, 20081112, 20081192, 
20081942, 12089011, 12089021, 15081000, 15089000  
Garlic bulbs  07032010, 07032090, 07129040  
Dried shiitake 
mushrooms  07123030  
Dried day lilies  07129050  
Young coconut  08011900  
Betel nuts  08029030  
Pineapples  080430 00 
Mangoes  08045020  
Shaddocks  08059010  
Persimmons  08109030  
Dried longans and longan 
Pulp 08134010  
Sugar  17011100, 17011200, 17019110, 17019120, 17019910, 17019920, 
17019990  
Mackerel  03026400, 03026993, 03037400, 03037993, 03056940, 16041510, 
03042060 , 03053010  
Carangid  03026992, 03037992, 16041920, 03042050  
Sardine (Herrings)  03024000, 03035000, 03042042, 03055941, 03056100, 16041210, 
03026100, 03037100, 03042041, 03055950, 03054950, 16041310, 
03056300, 16041600, 16041320  
Rice and Rice Products  16601000, 10062000, 10063000, 10064000, 11023010, 11023090, 
11031400, 11032910, 11041910, 11042920, 11081910, 18069071, 
19023020, 19041020, 19042011, 19042021, 19021110, 19021910, 
19022010, 18069061, 19049010, 18069092, 19019091, 21069098  
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