Statistical information Explanation if no trade Frequency of notifications Counter-notifications . . . . . . . . . . . The following points describe the contents of the revised questionnaire.
Products are to be identified by their HS tariff numbers, at an appropriate level of specificity.
This must be done even if the STE in question has not effected any imports or exports during the reporting period. Reason and purpose The reason and purpose for introducing and maintaining the STE must be stated, i.e. the policy objectives for which the STE was established and continues to operate. It should be indicated, for example, whether the purpose or the effect of the enterprise is to prevent prices to consumers from exceeding certain limits, or to protect domestic producers by controlling imports or by purchasing domestic production at above world-price levels, or to facilitate export sales, or to enable the implementation of a stabilization arrangement. In addition, all exclusive or special rights or privileges granted to the STE, as well as any other support or assistance provided by the government, are to be specified. The descriptions should include, where possible, references to the illustrative list of relationships between governments and STEs.