APPENDIX TABLESThailand WT/TPR/S/123
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Table AIII.1
Applied tariff escalation and tariff ranges, 1999 and 2003
(Per cent)
Tariff 2003
ISIC Product and processingNumber of
linesaTariff 1999
averageAverage RangeStandard
deviationCoefficient
of variation
Total 5,507 17.0 14.7 0-140.3 13.2 0.9
- 1st stage of processing 690 20.0 14.1 0-60 15.8 1.1
- semi-processed 1,809 12.2 9.5 0-65 8.8 0.9
- fully processed 3,008 19.0 18.1 0-140.3 13.7 0.8
1 Agriculture
- raw materials 330 28.7 20.9 0-60 17.1 0.8
2 Mining and quarrying
- raw materials 100 5.1 2.5 0-20 4.3 1.7
311 Food products
- 1st stage of processing 74 17.3 15.2 0-42 15.5 1.0
- semi-processed 55 34.6 25.2 1-65 15.8 0.6
- fully processed 297 33.9 27.6 0.9-140.3 14.0 0.5
312 Food manufacturing
- 1st stage of processing 20 44.1 25.6 0-45 15.8 0.6
- semi-processed 9 21.1 21.1 20-30 3.3 0.2
- fully processed 31 25.3 25.5 1-60 13.6 0.5
313 Beverages
- fully processed 25 46.5 46.7 0-81 22.4 0.5
314 Tobacco manufactures
- fully processed 6 60.0 60.0 60-60 0.0 -
321 Textiles
- 1st stage of processing 37 12.1 3.9 0-30 5.3 1.4
- semi-processed 413 17.0 16.4 5-30 5.0 0.3
- fully processed 269 25.9 26.3 1-30 6.6 0.3
322 Clothing
- fully processed 135 46.5 33.6 10-60 6.6 0.2
323 Leather products
- 1st stage of processing 1 1.0 1.0 1-1 0.0 -
- semi-processed 33 6.4 5.9 5-10 1.9 0.3
- fully processed 20 26.7 27.5 5-33.5 7 0.3
324 Footwear
- fully processed 16 25.6 25.8 10-33.5 8.3 0.3
331 Wood products
- 1st stage of processing 4 1.0 1.0 1-1 0.0 -
- semi-processed 45 9.5 10.3 1-20 8.4 0.8
- fully processed 33 20.5 21.1 8.7-30 5.8 0.3
332 Furniture except metal
- fully processed 22 20.0 20.0 20-20 0.0 -
341 Paper products
- 1st stage of processing 19 4.2 1.0 1-1 0.0 -
- semi-processed 75 12.6 11.8 2-20 4.8 0.4
- fully processed 37 26.1 24.7 0-30 9.4 0.4
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Tariff 2003
ISIC Product and processingNumber of
linesaTariff 1999
averageAverage RangeStandard
deviationCoefficient
of variation
342 Printing
- fully processed 32 15.9 15.9 0-30 10.7 0.7
351 Industrial chemicals
- 1st stage of processing 52 12.5 9.0 0-20 5.2 0.6
- semi-processed 643 9.6 4.3 0-30 6.4 1.5
- fully processed 18 6.5 7.8 0-20 5.1 0.7
352 Other chemicals
- 1st stage of processing 4 17.7 19.3 10-27.3 7.1 0.4
- semi-processed 62 4.6 3.7 1-5 1.9 0.5
- fully processed 196 11.8 10.8 0-30 9.4 0.9
353 Petroleum refineries
- 1st stage of processing 3 0.0 0.0 0-0 0.0 -
- semi-processed 5 7.1 4.6 0.1-20 8.6 1.9
- fully processed 14 4.9 6.9 0-20 7.1 1.0
354 Petroleum and coal products
- 1st stage of processing 5 1.8 1.0 1-1 0.0 -
- semi-processed 6 7.8 4.5 0.1-20 7.8 1.7
- fully processed 4 15.0 12.5 5-20 8.7 0.7
355 Rubber products
- 1st stage of processing 2 20.0 20.0 20-20 0.0 -
- semi-processed 26 23.8 26.0 15-30 5.8 0.2
- fully processed 67 25.7 26.9 0-30 5.8 0.2
356 Plastic products
- semi-processed 1 30.0 30.0 30-30 0.0 -
- fully processed 22 23.7 25.4 5-30 7.5 0.3
361 Pottery and china
- fully processed 15 22.5 22.1 5-30 11.6 0.5
362 Glass and products
- semi-processed 22 20.3 20.3 1-30 11.1 0.5
- fully processed 45 17.2 17.2 1-30 10.7 0.6
369 Non-metallic mineral products
- 1st stage of processing 6 2.8 2.8 0-10 4.0 1.4
- semi-processed 14 6.8 5.9 1-10 3.5 0.6
- fully processed 65 17.1 18.8 1-30 8.9 0.5
371 Iron and steel products
- 1st stage of processing 9 1.4 1.0 1-1 0.0 -
- semi-processed 206 10.3 7.5 1-20 6.1 0.8
- fully processed 9 20.0 20.0 20-20 0.0 -
372 Non-ferrous metal
- 1st stage of processing 9 1.0 1.0 1-1 0.0 -
- semi-processed 185 7.9 7.0 0-20 5.7 0.8
- fully processed 2 20.0 20.0 20-20 0.0 -
381 Metal products
- semi-processed 5 12.8 12.8 10-17 3.8 -
- fully processed 215 18.8 19.1 1-60 5.4 0.3
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Tariff 2003
ISIC Product and processingNumber of
linesaTariff 1999
averageAverage RangeStandard
deviationCoefficient
of variation
382 Non-electrical machinery
- fully processed 514 8.4 7.9 0-40 7.9 1.0
383 Electrical machinery
- fully processed 310 12.7 12.8 0-30 9.4 0.7
384 Transport equipment
- fully processed 168 25.2 26.4 0-80 25.0 0.9
385 Professional and scientific equipment
- fully processed 222 10.2 7.3 0-30 6.8 0.9
390 Other manufactured products
- 1st stage of processing 15 21.1 10.2 0-54.6 16.3 1.6
- semi-processed 4 17.5 17.5 10-20 5.0 0.3
- fully processed 198 17.0 16.6 0-30 7.7 0.5
410 Electrical energy
- fully processed 1 0.0 0.0 0-0 0.0 -
a The number of lines corresponds to the 2003 tariff.
Note: Excluding in-quota rates.  Including AVEs provided by the authorities for specific rates, as available.  The  ad valorem  part of
alternate rates are taken into account for the calculations.  The 1999 tariff is based on HS96 and the 2003 tariff is based on HS02
nomenclature.
Source: WTO Secretariat calculations, based on data provided by the Thai authorities.WT/TPR/S/123 Trade Policy Review
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Table AIII.2
Thailand's technical regulations (mandatory standards), 2001
Thai Industrial Standard
reference numberProduct description
TIS 20-2543 (2000) Steel bars for reinforced concrete:  round bars
TIS 27-2543 (2000) Liquefied petroleum gas containers
TIS 30-2542 (1999) Nitrous oxide for medical use
TIS 78-2541 (1998) Laundry detergent powder
TIS 293-2541 (1998) PVC-insulated aluminium cables
TIS 341-2543 (2000) Motorcycle exhaust muffler
TIS 528-2540 (1997) Hot-rolled carbon steel coil, strip, plate and sheet of commercial and drawing qualities
TIS 685 Part 1-2540 (1997) Toys Part 1 General requirements
TIS 685 Part 2-2540 (1997) Toys Part 2 Packages and labelling
TIS 685 Part 3-2540 (1997) Toys Part 3 Methods of test and analysis
TIS 879-2542 (1999) Gas lighters
TIS 1136-2536 (1993) Cling film
TIS 1195-2536 (1993) Mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use:  safety
requirements
TIS 1295-2541 (1998) Heavy duty diesel engined vehicles:  safety requirements;  emission from engine, level 3
TIS 1344-2441 (1998) Tinted float glass
TIS 1389-2539 (1996) Tumbler dryers:  safety requirements
TIS 1463-2540 (1997) Washing machines:  safety requirements
TIS 1479-2541 (1998) Hot-rolled carbon steel coil, strip, plate and sheet for general structure
TIS 1499-2541 (1998) Hot-rolled carbon steel coil, strip, plate and sheet for welded structure
TIS 1501-2541 (1998) Hot-rolled carbon steel coil, strip, plate and sheet for machine structure
TIS 1650-2541 (1998) Motorcycles:  safety requirements;  emission from engines, level 4
TIS 1735-2542 (1999) Hot rolled carbon steel coil and strip for pipes and tubes
TIS 1746-2542 (1999) Ammonium nitrate for anfo explosive
TIS 1870-2542 (1999) Gasoline engined vehicles:  safety requirements;  emission from engine, level 6
TIS 1875-2542 (1999) Light duty diesel engined vehicles:  safety requirements;  emission from engine, level 5
TIS 1884-2542 (1999) Hot-rolled high strength steel coil strip plate and sheet with improved formability for automobile
structural uses
TIS 1955-2542 (1999) Lighting and similar equipment:  radio disturbance limits
TIS 1999-2543 (2000) Hot-rolled steel coil plate and sheet for automobile structural use
TIS 2011-2543 (2000) Superior atmospheric corrosion resisting hot-rolled steel coil strip plate and sheet
TIS 2012-2543 (2000) Cold reduced carbon steel coil, strip and sheet of commercial and drawing qualities
TIS 2060-2543 (2000) Hot- rolled carbon steel coil strip plate and sheet for gas cylinders
TIS 2066-2544 (2001) Showers:  environment requirements;  water-savings
TIS 2067-2544 (2001) Faucets for sanitary wares:  environment requirements;  water- savings
Source: Information provided by the Thai authorities.Thailand WT/TPR/S/123
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Table AIV.1
Thailand's textile and clothing quota utilization:  Canada, European Union, and United States
Category Details Unit Quota in 2002 UtilizationPercent of quota
utilized
CANADA
Clothing
1A Coats and jackets pcs. 2,029,114.0 758,767.0 37.4
1B Of which coats pcs. 229,706.0 28,382.0 12.4
2 Winter outerwear pcs. 250,117.0 90,812.0 36.3
3A Ensembles, MBS pcs. 491,918.0 292,152.0 59.4
4 Female casual wear pcs. 2,150,096.0 1,445,376.0 67.2
5 Trousers pcs. 3,559,665.0 3,147,832.0 88.4
7/8 Of which shirts, blouses pcs. 4,782,222.0 2,257,753.0 47.2
7/8B Woven shirts, blouses pcs. 257,649.0 23,148.0 9.0
9 Underwear pcs. 2,799,613.0 2,484,473.0 88.7
10 Sleepwear pcs. 1,224,073.0 759,100.0 62.0
11 Sweaters pcs. 2,516,152.0 1,590,909.0 63.2
43 Hosiery prs. 7,066,736.0 4,699,262.0 66.5
Textiles
34 Nylon fabrics kg. 155,415.0 0.0 0.0
34A Finished nylon fabrics kg. 155,415.0 89,258.5 57.4
42A Toilet and kitchen linen kg. 824,919.0 107,394.9 13.0
EUROPEANUNION
Clothing
4 Knit shirts pcs. 45,795,000.0 28,887,514.0 63.1
5 Sweaters pcs. 32,306,000.0 32,150,688.0 99.5
6 Trousers pcs. 11,643,000.0 13,096,356.0 112.5
7 Blouses pcs. 10,899,000.0 5,027,691.0 46.1
8 Men's shirts pcs. 5,936,000.0 4,021,428.0 67.8
12 Socks prs. 39,587,000.0 19,952,011.0 50.4
26 Dresses pcs. 9,228,000.0 2,036,379.0 22.1
Textiles
1 Cotton yarn kg. 22,562,000.0 5,049,294.7 22.4
2 Cotton fabrics kg. 12,276,000.0 9,150,630.0 74.5
2A Other than unbleach or bleached kg. 4,335,000.0 3,082,607.6 71.1
3 Synthetic fabrics kg. 9,629,000.0 11,561,428.1 120.1
3A Other than unbleach or bleached kg. 3,806,000.0 2,276,621.6 59.8
20 Bed linen kg. 12,508,000.0 433,327.2 3.5
22 Fibers kg. 5,944,000.0 2,657,250.2 44.7
97 Nets kg. 2,757,000.0 797,663.8 28.9
97A Fine nets kg. 2,339,000.0 50,609.3 2.2
UNITED STATES
Clothing
239 Babies' diapers kg. 2,596,494.0 0.0 0.0
331/631 Gloves dpr. 742,838.0 688.0 0.1
334/634 Men's cotton coats doz. 881,210.0 649,372.0 73.7
335/635 Women's cotton coats doz. 683,151.0 644,267.0 94.3
336/636 Dresses doz. 451,902.0 414,493.0 91.7
338/339 Cotton knit shirts doz. 2,427,341.0 3,054,971.0 125.9
340 Men's shirts doz. 406,713.0 381,606.0 93.8
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Category Details Unit Quota in 2002 UtilizationPercent of quota
utilized
341/641 Women's shirts doz. 960,293.0 857,972.0 89.3
342/642 Skirts doz. 836,020.0 722,510.0 86.4
345 Sweaters doz. 429,308.0 427,755.0 99.6
347/348 Cotton trousers doz. 1,153,345.0 1,468,851.0 127.4
351/651 Nightwear doz. 338,926.0 397,944.0 117.4
359-H/659-H Headwear kg. 1,807,218.0 31,973.0 1.8
433 Men wool coats doz. 10,253.0 12.0 0.1
434 Men wool coats doz. 12,657.0 11,343.0 89.6
435 Women wool coats doz. 57,512.0 49,259.0 85.7
438 Wool shirts doz. 18,984.0 11,672.0 61.5
442 Skirts doz. 22,046.0 16,903.0 76.7
638/639 MMF knit shirts doz. 2,860,795.0 2,881,804.0 100.7
640 MMF woven shirt doz. 745,637.0 481,442.0 64.6
645/646 MMF sweaters doz. 451,902.0 341,068.0 75.5
647/648 MMF trousers doz. 1,608,772.0 1,626,419.0 101.1
SME m2387,228,301.0 362,380,876.0 93.6
Textiles
200 Sewing thread kg. 1,694,632.0 1,401,619.0 82.7
218 Yarn m225,667,876.0 4,195,037.0 16.3
219 Duck m29,038,048.0 8,574,022.0 94.9
300 Carded kg. 6,778,536.0 519,171.0 7.7
301-O Combed cotton yarn kg. 1,355,710.0 1,454,912.0 107.3
301-P Combed polyester yarn kg. 6,778,536.0 620,018.0 9.2
313-O Sheeting m231,633,167.0 3,715,741.0 11.8
314-O Poplin and broadcloth m272,304,377.0 30,468,302.0 42.1
315-O Printcloth m245,190,235.0 23,099,819.0 51.1
317-O/326-O Twills sateens m218,971,298.0 8,021,841.0 42.3
363 Cotton towels pcs. 29,373,653.0 25,587,614.0 87.1
369-S Cotton shop towels kg. 451,902.0 77,170.0 17.1
604-A Spun yarn kg. 677,853.0 14,855.0 2.2
604-O MMF yarn kg. 1,057,298.0 209,483.0 19.8
611-O Fabric of artificial staple m213,807,176.0 1,212,044.0 8.8
613/615 MMF fabric m228,529,261.0 1,931,071.0 6.8
614 Poplin and broadcloth, staple m239,767,408.0 22,235,033.0 55.9
617 Twills sateens, staple m224,662,685.0 8,829,203.0 35.8
619 Polyester filament m210,167,802.0 10,124,769.0 99.6
620 Other synthetic filament m210,167,802.0 9,844,989.0 96.8
625 Poplin and broadcloth m213,607,817.0 13,980,163.0 102.7
626/7/8/9 MMF fabric of staple m26,312,044.0 7,873,030.0 124.7
Note: Primary data of visa issuance.  Flexibility provisions are applied in some categories, allowing quota utilization exceedin g 100%.
Source: Department of Foreign Trade.
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