TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTS SERIES 18-1108

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TRADE AND INVESTMENT

Agricultural Products

Agreements Between the 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

and ISRAEL Extending Agreement of

July 27, 2004

Effected by Exchange of Letters at 

Jerusalem and Washington November 8, 2018

Effected by Exchange of Letters at 

Jerusalem and Washington December 5, 2017

Effected by Exchange of Letters at 

Jerusalem and Washington December 4, 2016

Effected by Exchange of Letters at 

Jerusalem and Washington November 26, 2013
 

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 ISRAEL

 Trade and Investment: 

 Agricultural Products

Agreements extending agreement of

 July 27, 2004.

Effected by exchange of letters at

 Jerusalem and Washington 

 November 8, 2018;

Entered into force November 8, 2018.

Effected by exchange of letters at

 Jerusalem and Washington December 5, 2017;

Entered into force December 5, 2017.

Effected by exchange of letters at

 Jerusalem and Washington December 4, 2016;

Entered into force December 4, 2016.

Effected by exchange of letters at

 Jerusalem and Washington November 26, 2013;

Entered into force November 26, 2013.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 

OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20508 

Ms. Rachel Hirshler 

Deputy Director 

Foreign Trade Administration 

Ministry of Economy and Industry 

5 Bank Israel Street 

Jerusalem, Israel 91036 

Dear Ms. Hirshler: 

November 8, 2018 

On July 27, 2004, the Government of the United States of America (United States) and the 

Government of Israel (Israel) entered into an agreement concerning certain aspects of trade in 

agricultural products (Agreement), effective from January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008. 

The United States and Israel have extended the Agreement through December 31, 2018. Pursuant 

to the Agreement, our Governments continue to review the operation of the Agreement and seek 

ways to make further improvements. 

In order to allow more time for this review, I have the honor to confirm the following understanding 

between our Governments that, effective as of this date: 

1. The Agreement, its annexes, and attachments, with modifications as noted in this letter, shall 

remain in force through December 31, 2019. 

2. For 2019, Israel shall maintain, for each product listed in Annex B of the Agreement, the 

quantities for duty-free import into Israel from the United States at the 2008 levels specified 

for each product in that Annex. 

3. For 2019, Israel shall maintain, for imports from the United States subject to Annex C of the 

Agreement, the 2008 preference levels specified for each product in that Annex. 

4. For 2019, the United States shall maintain, for each product listed in Annex D of the 

Agreement, the quantities for duty-free import into the United States from Israel at the 2008 

levels specified for each product in that Annex. 

5. The United States and Israel shall continue their review of the operation of the 

Agreement with a view to reaching a new agreement on trade in agricultural products to 

enter into force at the earliest practicable date. 

Sincerely, p. 

~~b~- Sharon Bomer Lauritsen 

Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs 
Sharon Bomer Lauritsen 

Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs 

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative 

600 17th Street, N.W. 

Washington, DC 20508 

Dear Ms. Bomer Lauritsen, 

I) 

Ministry of Economy and Industry 

Fo...itn Trade Administration 

November 8, 2018 

On July 27, 2004, the Government of the United States of America (United States) and the 

Government of Israel (Israel) entered into an agreement concerning certain aspects of.trade in 

agricultural products (Agreement), effective from January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008. 

The United States and Israel have extended the Agreement through December 31, 2017. Pursuant 

to the Agreement, our Governments continue to review the operation of the Agreement and seek 

ways to make further improvements. 

In order to allow more time for this review, I have the honor to confirm the following 

understanding between our Governments that, effective as of this date: 

1. The Agreement, its annexes; and attachments, with modifications as noted in this letter, 

will remain in force through December 31, 2019. 

2. For 2019, Israel will maintain, for each product listed in Annex B of the Agreement, the 

quantities for duty-free import into Israel from the United States at the 2008 levels 

specified for each product in that Annex. 

3. For 2019, Israel will maintain, for imports from the United States subject to Annex C of the 

Agreement, the 2008 preference levels specified for each product in that Annex. . 

4. For 2019, the United States will maintain, for each product listed in Annex D of the 

Agreement, the quantities for duty-free import into the United States from Israel at the 

2008 levels specified for each product in that Annex. 

5. The United States and Israel will continue their review of the operation of the Agreement 

with a view to reaching a new agreement on trade in agricultural products to enter into 

force at the earliest practicable date. 

Sincerely, 

Rachel Hirshler 

Senior Director for Trade Agreements & Trade Policy 
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 

OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20508 

December 5, 2017 

Ms. Rachel Hirshler 

Deputy Director 

Foreign Trade Administration 

Ministry of Economy and Industry 

5 Bank Israel Street 

Jerusalem, Israel 91036 

Dear Ms. Hirshler: 

On July 27, 2004, the Government of the United States of America (United States) and the 

Government of Israel (Israel) entered into an agreement concerning certain aspects of trade in 

agricultural products (Agreement), effective from January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008. 

The United States and Israel have extended the Agreement through December 31, 2017. Pursuant 

to the Agreement, our Governments continue to review the operation of the Agreement and seek 

ways to make further improvements. 

In order to allow more time for this review, I have the honor to confirm the following understanding 

between our Governments that, effective as of this date: 

1. The Agreement, its annexes, and attachments, with modifications as noted in this letter, shall 

remain in force through December 31, 2018. 

2. For 2018, Israel shall maintain, for each product listed in Annex B of the Agreement, the 

quantities for duty-free import into Israel from the United States at the 2008 levels specified 

for each product in that Annex. 

3. For 2018, Israel shall maintain, for imports from the United States subject to Annex C of the 

Agreement, the 2008 preference levels specified for each product in that Annex. 

4. For 2018, the United States shall maintain, for each product listed in Annex D of the 

Agreement, the quantities for duty-free import into the United States from Israel at the 2008 

levels specified for each product in that Annex. 

5. The United States and Israel shall continue their review of the operation of the 

Agreement with a view to reaching a new agreement on trade in agricultural products to 

enter into force at the earliest practicable date. 

~~.V\ 

Sharon Bomer Lauritsen 

Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs 
Sharon Bomer Lauritsen 

Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs 

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative 

60017th Street, N.W. 

Washington, DC 20508 

Dear Ms. Bomer Lauritsen, 

. C> 

Ministry of Economy and Industry 

Foreign Trade Administration 

December 5, 2017 

On July 27, 2004, the Government of the United States of America (United States) and the 

Government of Israel (Israel) entered into an agreement concerning certain aspects of trade in 

agricultural products (Agreement), effective from January l, 2004, through December 31, 2008. The 

United States and Israel have extended the Agreement through December 31, 2017. Pursuant to the 

Agreement, our Governments continue to review the operation of the Agreement and seek ways to 

make further improvements. 

In order to allow more time for this review, I have the honor to confirm the following understanding 

between our Governments that, effective as of this date: 

1. The Agreement, its annexes, and attachments, with modifications as noted in this letter, will 

remain in force through December 31, 2018. 

2. For 2018, Israel will maintain, for each product listed in Annex B of the Agreement, the 

quantities for duty-free import into Israel from the United States at the 2008 levels specified 

for each product in that Annex. 

3. For 2018, Israel will maintain, for imports from the United States subject to Annex C of the 

Agreement, the 2008 preference levels specified for each product in that Annex. 

4. For 2018, the United States will maintain, for each product listed in Annex D of the 

Agreement, the quantities for duty-free import into the United States from Israel at the 2008 

levels specified for each product in that Annex. 

5. The United States and Israel will continue their review of the operation of the Agreement 

with a view to reaching a new agreement on trade in agricultural products to enter into force 

at the earliest practicable date. 

Sincerely, 

!~ fl~/[_/ 

Rachel Hirshler 

Senior Director for Trade Agreements & Trade Policy 

5 Bank Israel St. Jerusalem, Israel, 91036 

Tel: 972-2-6662676 I Fax: 972-2-6662956 

rachel.hirshler@economy.gov.il 

www.trade.gov.il 
Sharon Bomer Lauritsen 

Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for 

Agricultural Affairs 

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative 

600 17th Street, N.W. 

Washington DC 20508 

Dear Ms. Bomer Lauritsen, 

C> 

Ministry of Economy and Industry 

Foreign Trade Administration 

Jerusalem, December 4, 2016 

On July 27, 2004, the Government of the United States of America (United States) and the 

Government of Israel (Israel) entered into an agreement concerning certain aspects of trade in 

agricultural products (Agreement), effective from January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008. The 

United States and Israel have extended the Agreement through December 31, 2016. Pursuant to the 

Agreement, our Governments continue to review the operation of the Agreement and seek ways to 

make further improvements. 

In order to allow more time for this review, I have the honor to confirm the following understanding 

between our Governments that, effective as of this date: 

1. The Agreement, its annexes, and attachments, with modifications as noted in this letter, will 

remain in force through December 31, 2017. 

2. For 2017, Israel will maintain, for each product listed in Annex B of the Agreement, the 

quantities for duty-free import into Israel from the United States at the 2008 levels specified 

for each product in that Annex. 

3. For 2017, Israel will maintain, for imports from the United States subject to Annex C of the 

Agreement, the 2008 preference levels specified for each product in that Annex. 

5 Bank Israel St. Jerusalem, Israel, 91036 

Tel: 972-2-6662676 I Fax: 972-2-6662956 
I) 

Ministry of Economy and Industry 

Foreign Trade Administration 

4. For 2017, the United States will maintain, for each product listed in Annex D of the 

Agreement, the quantities for duty-free import into the United States from Israel at the 2008 

levels specified for each product in that Annex. 

5. The United States and Israel will continue their review of the operation of the Agreement 

with a view to reaching a new agreement on trade in agricultural products to enter into force 

at the earliest practicable date. 

Sincerely, 

I~ f.i/)~ 

Rachel Hirshler 

Senior Director for Trade Agreements & Trade Policy 

5 Bank Israel St. Jerusalem, Israel, 91036 

Tel: 972-2-6662676 I Fax: 972-2-6662956 
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 

OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20508 

Ms. Rachel Hirshler 

Deputy Director 

Foreign Trade Administration 

Ministry of Industry Trade and Labor 

5 Bank Israel Street 

Jerusalem, Israel 91036 

Dear Ms. Hirshler: 

December 4, 2016 

On July 27, 2004, the Government of the United States of America (United States) and the 

Government oflsrael (Israel) entered into an agreement concerning certain aspects of trade in 

agricultural products (Agreement), effective from January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008. 

The United States and Israel have extended the Agreement through December 31, 2016. Pursuant 

to the Agreement, our Governments continue to review the operation of the Agreement and seek 

·· ways to finalize a permanent agreement. 

In order to allow more time for this review, I have the honor to confirm the following understanding 

between our Governments that, effective as of this date: 

1. The Agreement, its annexes, and attachments, with modifications as noted in this letter, shall 

remain in force through December 31, 201 7, unless a permanent agreement is reached. 

· 2. For 2017, Israel shall maintain, for each product listed in Annex B of the Agreement, the 

quantities for·duty-free import into Israel from the United States at the 2008 levels specified 

for each product in that Annex. 

3. For 2017, Israel shall maintain, for imports from the United States subject to Annex C of the 

Agreement, the 2008 preference levels specified for each product in that Annex. 

4. For 2017, the United States shall maintain, for each product listed in Annex D of the 

Agreement, the quantities for duty-free import into the United States from Israel at the 2008 

levels specified for each product in that Annex. 

5. The United States and Israel shall continue their review of the operation of the 

Agreement with a view to reaching a permanent agreemen,t on trade in agricultural products 

to enter into force at the earliest practicable date. 

~~=rtSharon Bomer Lauritsen 

Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs 
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 

THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE 

Ms. Rachel Hirshler 

Deputy Director 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20508 

Foreign Trade Administration 

Ministry of Industry Trade and Labor 

5 Bank Israel Street 

Jerusalem, Israel 91036 

Dear Ms. Hirshler: 

November 26, 2013 

On July 27, 2004, the Government of the United States of America (United States) and the 

Government of Israel (Israel) entered into an agreement concerning certain aspects of trade in 

agricultural products (Agreement), effective from January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008. 

The United States and Israel have extended the Agreement through December 31, 2013. Pursuant 

to the Agreement, our Governments continue to review the operation of the Agreement and seek 

ways to make further improvements. 

In order to allow more time for this review, I have the honor to confirm the following understanding 

between our Governments that, effective as of this date: 

1. The Agreement, its annexes, and attachments, with modifications as noted in this letter, shall 

remain in force through December 31, 2014. 

2. For 2014, Israel shall maintain, for each product listed in Annex B of the Agreement, the 

quantities for duty-free import into Israel from the United States at the 2008 levels specified 

for each product in that Annex. 

3. For 2014, Israel shall maintain, for imports from the United States subject to Annex C of the 

Agreement, the 2008 preference levels specified for each product in that Annex. 

4. For 2014, the United States shall maintain, for each product listed in Annex D of the 

Agreement, the quantities for duty-free import into the United States from Israel at the 2008 

levels specified for each product in that Annex. 

5. The United States and Israel shall continue their review of the operation of the 

Agreement with.a view to reaching a new agreement on trade in-agricultural products to 

enter into force at the earliest practicable date. 

Sincerely, 

S~m~~ -

Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs 
Sharon Bomer Lauritsen 

Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for 

Agricultural Affairs 

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative 

600 17th Street, N. W. 

Washington DC 20508 

Dear Ms. Bomer Lauritsen, 

C> 

Foreign Trade 

Administration 

MINISTRY OF ECONOMY 

Jerusalem, November 26, 2013 

On July 27, 2004, the Government of the United States of America (United States) and the 

Government of Israel (Israel) entered into an agreement concerning certain aspects of trade in 

agricultural products (Agreement), effective from January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008. The 

United States and Israel have extended the Agreement through December 31, 2013. Pursuant to the 

Agreement, our Governments continue to review the operation of the Agreement and seek ways to 

make further improvements. 

In order to allow more time for this review, I have the honor to confirm the following understanding 

between our Governments that, effective as of this date: 

1. The Agreement, its annexes, and attachments, with modifications as noted in this letter, will 

remain in force through December 31, 2014. 

2. For 2014, Israel will maintain, for each product listed in Annex B of the Agreement, the 

quantities for duty-free import into Israel from the United States at the 2008 levels specified 

for each product in that Annex. 

3. For 2014, Israel will maintain, for imports from the United States subject to Annex C of the 

Agreement, the 2008 preference levels specified for each product in that Annex. 

5 Bank Israel St. Jerusalem, Israel, 91036 

Tel: 972-2-6662676 I Fax: 972·2-6662958 

rachel.hlrshler@economy.gov.ll 

www.trade.gov.il 
I) 

Foreign Trade 

Administration 

MINISTRY OF l!CONOMY 

4. For 2014, the United States will maintain, for each product listed in Annex D of the 

Agreement, the quantities for duty-free import into the United States from Israel at the 2008 

levels specified for each product in that Annex. 

5. The United States and Israel will continue their review of the operation of the Agreement 

with a view to reaching a new agreement on trade in agricultural products to enter into force 

at the earliest practicable date. 

Sincerely, 

Rachel Hirshler 

Deputy Director of the Foreign Trade Administration 

5 Bank Israel St. Jerusalem, Israel, 91036 

Tel: 972-2-8882676 I Fax: 972-2-8862956 

rachel.hlrshler@economy.gov.ll 

www.trade.gov.ll