G/SCM/N/284/MEX  
9 July 2015  
(15-3521)  Page: 1/12  
Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: Spanish  
 
  SUBSIDIES 
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1 OF 
THE GATT 1994 AND ARTICLE 25 OF THE AGREEMENT ON 
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES 
MEXICO 
The following communication, dated 30 June 2015, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Mexico. 
 
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The attached notification from the United Mexican States contains information on programmes granted or maintained in Mexico during 2013 and 2014. 
In accordance with Article 25.7 of the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures 
(SCM), this notification does not prejudge , under the GATT 1994 and the SCM Agreement: 
(i) the legal status of the notified programmes; (ii) their effects: (iii) the nature of the 
programmes themselves. 
Data may reflect approximations, estimates or preliminary information. In the event of any 
discrepancy between this notification and the legal instruments on which the programmes are based, the information contained in the latter shall prevail. For the purpose of information and in 
the interests of transparency, Mexico has also decided to include in this notification information 
relating to certain programmes that are not notifiable within the meaning of the SCM Agreement. This has been done without prejudice to Mexico's rights and obligations under this Agreement. G/SCM/N/284/MEX 
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  Contents 
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I. FISHERIES AND AQUACU LTURE SECTOR .................................................................... 2  
A. Voluntary decommissioning of shrimp boats ................................................................... 2  
B. Substitution of outboard mo tors for smal l vessels ............................................................ 3  
C. Modernization of the fishing fleet and rationalization of fishing effort .................................. 4  
D. Marine diesel ............................................................................................................. 5  
E. "Coastal" ga soline ....................................................................................................... 6  
F. Coastal fisheries planning ............................................................................................. 6  
G. National programme for aquaculture planning ................................................................. 7  
H. Programme for strategic resource pl anning .................................................................... 8  
I. Fisheries and aquaculture insp ection and surv eillance ....................................................... 9  
II. HIGH-TECHNOLOGY SECTOR ................................................................................... 10  
A. Programme for the Technological Development of Industries (PRODIAT) ............................ 10 
III. FORESTRY SECTOR ................................................................................................ 11  
A. National Forestry Pr ogramme (PRO NAFOR) ................................................................... 11 
I. FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SECTOR 
A. Voluntary decommissioning of shrimp boats 
1. Title 
Reduction of Fishing Effort. 2. Period covered by the notification 
From 2013 to 2014. 3. Policy objective and/or purpose 
To reduce fishing effort through the voluntary de commissioning of large vessels (withdrawing the 
corresponding permits or commercial fishing licences in force), so as to make fishing a secure and 
viable activity in economic and technical terms and ensure its sustainability. 
4. Background and authority 
General Law on Sustainable Fisheries and Aqua culture, 24 July 2007. Agreement notifying the 
Rules on the Operation of SAGARPA Programmes, 11 February 2013 and 18 December 2013. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Direct support. 
6. To whom and how assistance is provided 
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants this support to natural and/or legal 
persons who, either individually or collectively, carry out commercial fishing activities on the high 
seas with large vessels under a valid fishing concession or permit. It is granted as a fixed amount 
and on condition that the recipient is in possession of a valid permit or concession for high seas G/SCM/N/284/MEX 
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  fishing and can show that the vessel has operated for two of the last three fishing seasons and has 
had an output of at least 9 tonnes in the period in question. 
7. Amount 
From 2013 to June 2014, grants amounted to 35.5 million pesos. 
2013: 14.3 million pesos. 
2014: 21.2 million pesos. 
8. Duration 
The programme started in 2005. In 2008 it did not operate because of a budget shortfall. 
9. Trade effects 
It is not possible to estimate what, if any, trade effects may result from the use of these 
provisions. The objective of the measure is to reduce fishing effort and sustain fisheries resources. 
B. Substitution of outboard motors for small vessels 
1. Title 
Substitution of Environmentally Friendly Marine Motors. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
From 2013 to 2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose 
To help to provide the coastal sector with technological equipment by replacing obsolete and used 
motors on vessels fishing under a valid concession and/or permit, with new motors possessing technology that allows energy efficiency by optimizing fuel consumption and minimizing pollution levels. 
4. Background and authority 
General Law on Sustainable Fisheries and Aqua culture, 24 July 2007. Agreement notifying the 
Rules on the Operation of SAGARPA Programmes, 11 February 2013 and 18 December 2013. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Direct support. 
6. To whom and how assistance is provided 
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants this support to natural and/or legal 
persons who, either individually or collectively, carry out coastal commercial fishing activities with small vessels under a valid fishing concession or permit. The amount granted is up to 40% of the total cost of the motor to be acquired, with a maximum ceiling of $90,000.00 (90 thousand 
Mexican pesos). 
7. Amount 
2013: 253.2 million pesos (budgeted). 
2014: 191.8 million pesos (granted). G/SCM/N/284/MEX 
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  8. Duration 
The programme started in 2008. 
9. Trade effects 
It is not possible to estimate what, if any, trade effects may result from the use of these 
provisions. The purpose of the measure is to prom ote the use of more energy-efficient motors in 
order to reduce pollution levels. 
C. Modernization of the fishing fleet and rationalization of fishing effort 
1. Title 
Modernization of the Fishing Fleet and Rationalization of Fishing Effort. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
From 2013 to 2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose 
The purpose if the measure is to promote the use of improved fishing technologies and equipment 
for the sustainable exploitation of resources and the rationalization of fishing effort, particularly in 
the commercial fleet engaged in the long-line fishing of shrimp, squid, scaled fish, sardines, 
octopus, shark and tuna. 
4. Background and authority 
General Law on Sustainable Fisheries and Aqua culture, 24 July 2007. Agreement notifying the 
Rules on the Operation of SAGARPA Programmes, 11 February 2013 and 18 December 2013. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Direct support. 
6. To whom and how assistance is provided 
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants this support to natural and/or legal 
persons who, either individually or collectively, carry out commercial fishing activities with large 
vessels under a valid fishing concession or permit . The grants consist of a fixed amount based on 
an evaluation that takes into account: years of official operations, number of beneficiaries, level of assets, cost-benefit ratio, impact on job creation and level of contribution from beneficiary. 
The amount granted is up to 50% of the co st without exceeding $1,000,000.00 (one million 
Mexican pesos) per vessel. 
7. Amount 
From 2013 to July 2014, grants amounted to 679.5 million pesos. 
2013: 250.0 million pesos. 
At July 2014: 429.5 million pesos. 
8. Duration 
The programme started in 2010. G/SCM/N/284/MEX 
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  9. Trade effects 
It is not possible to estimate what, if any, trade effects may result from the use of 
these provisions. 
D. Marine diesel 
1. Title 
Marine Diesel. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
From 2013 to 2014. 3. Policy objective and/or purpose 
To help producers in aquaculture and fisheries to maintain competitiveness by providing temporary 
support to offset the costs of energy inputs, the ai m being to create fair market conditions in view 
of the unequal situation prevailing in the world market linked to the grant of support by other 
countries. The above is contingent on conservation and fisheries management measures. 
4. Background and authority 
General Law on Sustainable Fisheries and Aqua culture, 24 July 2007. Agreement notifying the 
Rules on the Operation of SAGARPA Programmes, 11 February 2013 and 18 December 2013. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Compensatory support. 6. To whom and how assistance is provided 
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants this support to natural and/or legal 
persons who, either individually or collectively, carry out aquaculture and/or commercial fishing 
activities with large vessels under a valid aquaculture or fishing concession or permit. The amount 
granted varies; the litres to receive support are determined according to the horsepower of the vessel's main engine. There is a fixed amount per litre of up to 2 pesos. Eligibility: operating 
aquaculture units and vessels with diesel internal combustion engines registered in Mexico. 
The above is contingent on conservation and fisheries management measures. 
7. Amount 
From 2013 to 2014, grants amounted to 1,568.9 million pesos. 
2013: 574.4 million pesos. 
2014: 994.5 million pesos. 
8. Duration 
The programme began in 2002. 9. Trade effects 
It is not possible to estimate what, if any, trade effects may result from the use of 
these provisions. G/SCM/N/284/MEX 
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  E. "Coastal" gasoline 
1. Title 
Coastal Gasoline. 2. Period covered by the notification 
From 2013 to 2014. 3. Policy objective and/or purpose 
To help fisheries producers to maintain competitiveness by providing temporary support to offset 
their expenditure and energy input costs, the aim bein g to create fair market conditions in view of 
the unequal situation prevailing in the world ma rket linked to the grant of support by other 
countries. The above is contingent on conservation and fisheries management measures. 
4. Background and authority 
General Law on Sustainable Fisheries and Aqua culture, 24 July 2007. Agreement notifying the 
Rules on the Operation of SAGARPA Programmes, 11 February 2013 and 18 December 2013. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Compensatory support. 6. To whom and how assistance is provided 
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants this support to natural and/or legal 
persons who, either individually or collectively, carry out coastal fishing activities under a valid 
fishing concession or permit. The amount granted varies; it is determined according to the horsepower of the vessel's main engine. A fixed amount of up to 2 pesos is granted per litre. 
It should be mentioned that this support is su pplemented by the Programme for Substitution of 
Environmentally Friendly Marine Motors, through the application of an automatic decrease in the 
volume of fuel assigned, once the engine has been substituted. 
7. Amount 
From 2013 to 2014, grants amounted to 538.3 million pesos. 
2013: 182.0 million pesos. 
2014: 356.3 million pesos. 
8. Duration 
The programme began in 2003. 
9. Trade effects 
It is not possible to estimate what, if any, trade effects may result from the use of 
these provisions. 
F. Coastal fisheries planning 
1. Title 
Coastal Fisheries Planning. G/SCM/N/284/MEX 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
From 2013 to 2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose 
To support the regulation and administration of coastal fishing activity, as an incentive to 
sustainable use of fisheries resources. 
4. Background and authority 
General Law on Sustainable Fisheries and Aqua culture, 24 July 2007. Agreement notifying the 
Rules on the Operation of SAGARPA Programmes, 11 February 2013 and 18 December 2013. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Direct support. 6. To whom and how assistance is provided 
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants a fixed amount to natural and/or legal 
persons who, either individually or collectively, carry out coastal commercial fishing activities with small vessels under a valid fishing concession or permit. 
7. Amount 
From 2013 to 2014, grants amounted to 15.32 million pesos. 
2013: 6.55 million pesos. 
2014: 8.77 million pesos. 
8. Duration 
The programme started in 2008. 9. Trade effects 
It is not possible to estimate what, if any, trade effects may result from the use of these 
provisions. These are administrative measures and are intended to promote the sustainability of resources, not as a direct benefit for the recipient. 
G. National programme for aquaculture planning 
1. Title 
National Programme for Aquaculture Planning. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
From 2013 to 2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose 
To prepare state aquaculture plans for the purpose of locating, regulating and administering 
aquaculture activities, and to promote sustainable use of aquaculture resources, 
environmental and sanitary quality, and the availab ility and sustainability of natural populations of 
species that are of current and potential interest for aquaculture. G/SCM/N/284/MEX 
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  4. Background and authority 
General Law on Sustainable Fisheries and Aqua culture, 24 July 2007. Agreement notifying the 
Rules on the Operation of SAGARPA Programmes, 11 February 2013 and 18 December 2013. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Direct support. 6. To whom and how assistance is provided 
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants a fixed amount to natural and/or legal 
persons who, either individually or colle ctively, carry out or seek to carry out 
aquaculture activities. 
7. Amount 
From 2013 to June 2014, grants amounted to 14.8 million pesos. 
2013: 12.2 million pesos. 
June 2014: 2.6 million pesos. 
8. Duration 
The programme started in 2008. 9. Trade effects 
It is not possible to estimate what, if any, trade effects may result from the use of these 
provisions. These are administrative measures and are intended to promote the sustainability of 
resources, not as a direct benefit. 
H. Programme for strategic resource planning 
1. Title 
Programme for Strategic Resource Planning. 2. Period covered by the notification 
From 2013 to 2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose 
To provide a fisheries policy instrument for the re gulation and administration of fisheries, as an 
incentive to sustainable use, based on scientific information, levels of extraction, uses and 
potential, and capacity of fisheries; including planning strategies, guidelines and measures for 
decision-making at local, state and regional level. 
4. Background and authority 
General Law on Sustainable Fisheries and Aqua culture, 24 July 2007. Agreement notifying the 
Rules on the Operation of SAGARPA Programmes, 11 February 2013 and 18 December 2013. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Direct support. G/SCM/N/284/MEX 
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  6. To whom and how assistance is provided 
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants a fixed amount to the recipient 
production sector for the implementation of measures deriving from the policies for each of the resources or fisheries programmes. Government authorities are also covered as regards specific 
guidelines for administration and supervision systems. 
7. Amount 
2013: information not available. 
2014: 16.69 million pesos budgeted. 
8. Duration 
The programme started in 2010. 9. Trade effects 
It is not possible to estimate what, if any, trade effects may result from the use of these 
provisions. The measure is aimed at the sustainable use of fisheries. The measures are administrative and are intended to promote the sustai nability of resources, not as a direct benefit. 
I. Fisheries and aquaculture inspection and surveillance 
1. Title 
Fisheries and Aquaculture Inspection and Surveillance. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
From 2013 to 2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose 
To implement and carry out, in the states of the Federation, preventive measures and operations 
for inspection and surveillance, mainly in sandba r estuaries, estuary systems, bays and inland 
waters with the participation of the beneficiary or beneficiaries, in order to assist with the performance of duties, with a view to promoting integrated and sustainable use of 
fisheries resources. 
4. Background and authority 
General Law on Sustainable Fisheries and Aqua culture, 24 July 2007. Agreement notifying the 
Rules on the Operation of SAGARPA Programmes, 11 February 2013 and 18 December 2013. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Direct support. 6. To whom and how assistance is provided 
The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Committee grants a fixed amount to natural and/or legal 
persons who, individually or collectively, engage in commercial fishing and/or aquaculture under a fisheries concession or permit. G/SCM/N/284/MEX 
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  7. Amount 
From 2013 to 2014, an total amount of 231.93 million pesos was approved. 
2013: 105.89 million pesos. 
2014: 126.04 million pesos. 
8. Duration 
The programme started in 2008. 
9. Trade effects 
It is not possible to estimate what, if any, trade effects may result from the use of these 
provisions. Their effect is to eliminate illegal practices in fisheries and in goods trade in the interest of promoting the sustainable use of resources. Th e measures are administrative and are intended 
to promote the sustainable use of resources, not as a direct benefit. 
II. HIGH-TECHNOLOGY SECTOR 
A. Programme for the Technological Deve lopment of Industries (PRODIAT) 
1. Title 
Programme for the Technological Development of Industries (PRODIAT). This programme was 
previously called the Programme for the Developm ent of High-Technology Industries, but changed 
name in 2014. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
From 2013 to 2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose 
To stimulate the growth of sales, production , employment, value added, productivity and 
competitiveness in high-technology industries by granting temporary support for the 
implementation of projects to respond to market failures. 
4. Background and authority 
Agreement notifying the Rules for the Operation of the Programme for the Development of 
High-Technology Industries (PRODIAT), 27 February 2013, and Rules for the Operation of the Programme for the Technological Development of Industries, 20 December 2013. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Non-repayable temporary cash support. 
6. To whom and how assistance is provided 
The Directorate-General of Heavy Industry and High Technology, attached to the Undersecretariat 
of Industry and Trade of the Ministry of the Economy grants this subsidy to natural persons 
engaged in business activities and legal entities established under Mexican law engaged in the manufacture of machinery and equipment; computer, communication, measurement and other 
equipment, electronic components and accessories; electricity-generating equipment and electrical 
devices and accessories; transport equipment and parts of automotive vehicles; to business entities comprising such manufacturers, to their fi rst-tier suppliers and to academic and research 
and development institutions, non-profit-making pub lic, private or mixed bodies provided that they 
develop projects for such manufacturers, through agreements or other legal instruments. G/SCM/N/284/MEX 
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  Federal funding support is granted for the develo pment and execution of projects conforming to 
the following provisions: the amount of support per project shall not exceed 50% of the total 
project cost; for strategic projects, the PRODIA T Governing Board may authorize support of up 
to 70% of the total project cost; specific expe nditure items and maximum amounts per item shall 
be those indicated in Annex I. Support may not be granted to the same project for more than 
three years, other than to projects which, by their nature and in the opinion of the PRODIAT 
Governing Board, require more time. 
7. Amount 
From 2013 to 2014, grants amounted to 270.1 million pesos. 
2013: 55.6 million pesos. 
2014: 214.5 million pesos. 
8. Duration 
The programme started in 2011. 
9. Trade effects 
It is not possible to estimate what, if any, trade effects may result from the use of 
these provisions. 
III. FORESTRY SECTOR 
A. National Forestry Programme (PRONAFOR) 
1. Title 
The programme was launched in 2010 as the National Forestry Development and Production 
Programme (PROÁRBOL) and was replaced by the National Forestry Programme (PRONAFOR) 
in 2013. 
2. Period covered by the notification 
From 2013 to 2014. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose 
To promote the establishment of commercial forest ry plantations to yield timber and non-timber 
forestry raw materials, through the granting of support for the establishment and initial 
maintenance of plantations, and for contracting technical assistance for that purpose. 
4. Background and authority 
National Forestry Programme 2014-2018, 28 April 2014. Operating Rules of the National Forestry 
Programme, 8 March 2013 and 31 December 2013. 
5. Form of the subsidy 
Direct financial support granted to natural and legal persons whose applications for support have 
been approved by the National Technical Commi ttee. The resources granted are non-repayable but 
the plantation must be established in order for the support to be paid. G/SCM/N/284/MEX 
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  6. To whom and how assistance is provided 
The programme is intended mainly for owners and holders of forest land and/or forest vocation 
land, whether natural or legal persons. Natural and legal persons other than such owners and holders may apply for support provided that they meet the legal requirements set forth in the 
Operating Rules or in the guidelines, as appropriate. The programme only covers environmental 
services. 
7. Amount 
From 2013 to 2014, grants amounted to 1,844.9 million pesos. 
2013: 1,006.2 million pesos. 
2014: 838.7 million pesos. 
8. Duration 
The programme started in 2010. 9. Trade effects 
It is not possible to estimate what, if any, trade effects may result from the use of 
these provisions. 
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