CELEX: 21997A0612(01)
Language: da
Date: 1996-12-13 00:00:00
Title: Overenskomst om handel med informationsteknologiprodukter - Gennemførelse af ministerererklæring om handel med informationsteknologiprodukter (WTO)

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21997A0612(01)

Overenskomst om handel med informationsteknologiprodukter - Gennemførelse af ministerererklæring om handel med informationsteknologiprodukter (WTO)  

EF-Tidende nr. L 155 af 12/06/1997 s. 0003 - 0059

OVERENSKOMST om handel med informationsteknologiprodukter VERDENSHANDELSORGANISATIONEN 13. december 1996MINISTERKONFERENCESingapore, den 9.-13. december 1996MINISTERERKLÆRING OM HANDEL MED INFORMATIONSTEKNOLOGIPRODUKTERSingapore, den 13. december 1996MINISTRENE,SOM REPRÆSENTERER følgende medlemmer af Verdenshandelsorganisationen (WTO), og stater eller særskilte toldområder, der er i færd med at tiltræde WTO, og som i Singapore enedes om en udvidelse af verdenshandelen med informationsteknologiprodukter, og som tegner sig for vel over 80 % af verdenshandelen med disse produkter (i det følgende benævnt »parterne«):AustralienCanadaDe Europæiske FællesskaberHongkongIslandIndonesienJapanKoreaNorgeDe særskilte toldområder Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen og MatsuSingaporeSchweiz (1)TyrkietDe Forenede StaterSOM TAGER HENSYN TIL den nøglerolle, som informationsteknologiprodukter spiller i udviklingen af informationsindustrierne og i den dynamiske udvidelse af verdensøkonomien,SOM ERKENDER målene for højnelse af levestandarderne og en udvidelse af vareproduktionen og -handelen,SOM ØNSKER den største frihed i verdenshandelen med informationsteknologiprodukter,SOM ØNSKER at anspore til den vedvarende teknologiske udvikling af informationsteknologiindustrien på verdensplan,SOM ER KLAR OVER det positive bidrag, som informationsteknologi yder til den globale økonomiske vækst og velfærd,SOM ER ENEDES OM at omsætte resultaterne af disse forhandlinger i praksis, som indebærer tillægsindrømmelser til dem, der er anført i de lister, der er knyttet til Marrakesh-protokollen til den almindelige overenskomst om told og udenrigshandel 1994, ogSOM ERKENDER, at resultaterne af disse forhandlinger også indebærer nogle indrømmelser, som blev tilbudt under forhandlingerne, og som medfører lister, der knyttes til Marrakesh-protokollen,ERKLÆRER følgende:1. Hver parts handelsordning bør udvikle sig på en måde, der bidrager til at forbedre mulighederne for markedsadgang for informationsteknologiprodukter.2. Efter retningslinjerne i bilaget til denne erklæring binder og afskaffer hver af parterne tolden og andre afgifter af enhver art som omhandlet i artikel II, stk. 1, litra b), i den almindelige overenskomst om told og udenrigshandel 1994 med hensyn til følgende:a) alle produkter, der er tariferet (eller kan tariferes) i det harmoniserede system (1996) (HS) under de positioner, der er angivet i tillæg A til bilaget til denne erklæring, ogb) alle produkter, der er angivet i tillæg B til bilaget til denne erklæring, uanset om de er medtaget i tillæg Aved nedsættelse i lige store rater af tolden, som begyndes i 1997 og afsluttes i 2000, idet det erkendes, at i begrænsede tilfælde kan det blive nødvendigt med en yderligere spredning af nedsættelserne og en udvidelse af produktdækningen før gennemførelsen.3. Ministrene udtrykker tilfredshed med den brede produktdækning i tillæggene til bilaget til denne erklæring. De pålægger deres respektive embedsmænd at udvise velvilje med henblik på at bringe de tekniske drøftelser i Genève til en afslutning på basis af disse retningslinjer og at pålægge disse embedsmænd at færdiggøre deres arbejde inden den 31. januar 1997, således at denne erklæring kan vinde tilslutning fra det størst mulige antal deltagere.4. Ministrene opfordrer ministrene for andre WTO-medlemmer og stater eller særskilte toldunioner, som er i færd med at tiltræde WTO, til at give lignende instrukser til deres respektive embedsmænd, således at disse kan deltage i de i stk. 3 omhandlede tekniske drøftelser og fuldt blive inddraget i udvidelsen af verdenshandelen med informationsteknologiprodukter.>TABELPOSITION>(1) På vegne af toldunionen mellem Schweiz og Liechtenstein.BILAG RETNINGSLINJER OG PRODUKTDÆKNING Ethvert medlem af Verdenshandelsorganisationen eller stat eller særskilt toldområde, der er i færd med at tiltræde WTO, kan deltage i udvidelsen af verdenshandelen med informationsteknologiprodukter efter følgende retningslinjer.1. Hver deltager indarbejder de i stk. 2 i erklæringen beskrevne foranstaltninger i sin liste til den almindelige overenskomst om told og udenrigshandel 1994 og tillige i enten sin egen toldposition eller sekscifrede position i det harmoniserede system (1996) (HS) eller enhver anden offentliggjort udgave af toldlisten, afhængigt af hvilken sædvanligvis anvendes af importører og eksportører. Deltagere, som ikke er medlemmer af WTO, gennemfører disse foranstaltninger på et autonomt grundlag i afventning af deres tiltrædelse af WTO og indarbejder disse foranstaltninger i deres WTO-markedsadgangsliste for varer.2. Med henblik herpå forelægger hver deltager så snart som muligt og senest den 1. marts 1997 alle de andre deltagere et dokument indeholdende a) de nærmere enkeltheder om, hvordan den relevante toldbehandling vil blive ydet i dens WTO-liste over indrømmelser, og b) en liste over de detaljerede HS-positioner for de varer, der er angivet i tillæg B. Disse dokumenter undersøges og godkendes ved konsensus, og undersøgelsen skal være afsluttet senest den 1. april 1997. Så snart undersøgelsen af sådanne dokumenter er afsluttet, forelægges disse som en ændring af den pågældende deltagers liste i overensstemmelse med afgørelse den 26. marts 1980 om procedurerne for ændring og berigtigelse af lister over toldindrømmelser (BISD 27S/25).a) Med de indrømmelser, der foreslås af hver deltager som ændringer af deres liste, bindes og afskaffes al told og andre afgifter af enhver art på informationsteknologiprodukter på følgende måde:i) afskaffelsen af tolden og afgifterne sker ved en satsnedsættelse i lige store rater, medmindre andet vedtages af deltagerne. Medmindre andet vedtages af deltagerne, skal hver deltager senest den 1. juli 1997 binde alle toldsatser for de produkter, der er angivet i tillæggene, og iværksætte en sådan satsnedsættelse senest den 1. juli 1997, den anden satsnedsættelse senest den 1. januar 1998 og den tredje satsnedsættelse senest den 1. januar 1999, idet toldafskaffelsen skal være gennemført senest den 1. januar 2000. Deltagerne er enige om at tilskynde til autonom afskaffelse af tolden inden disse datoer. Den nedsatte sats i hvert stadium afrundes til den første decimalii) afskaffelsen af andre afgifter af enhver art som omhandlet i artikel II, stk. 1, litra b), i den almindelige overenskomst skal være gennemført den 1. juli 1997, medmindre andet angives i deltagerens dokument, der forelægges de andre deltagere til undersøgelseb) De ændringer, som en deltager foreslår af sin liste med sigte på at gennemføre sin binding og afskaffelse af told på informationsteknologiprodukter, skal resultere i følgende:i) skabelse - i tilfældet med de HS-positioner, der er angivet i tillæg A - hvor det er muligt af underopdelinger af listen på nationalt toldpositionsplan, ogii) vedlæggelse - i tilfældet med de varer, der er angivet i tillæg B - af et bilag til listen indeholdende alle varer i tillæg B, som skal angive de detaljerede HS-positioner for disse varer på enten nationalt toldpositionsplan eller sekscifret HS-positionsplan.Hver deltager skal straks ændre sin nationale tarif, således at den afspejler de ændringer, den har foreslået, så snart de er trådt i kraft.3. Deltagerne mødes med mellemrum under Rådet for Varehandels auspicier for at undersøge den i tillæggene angivne produktdækning med henblik på ved konsensus at vedtage, om tillæggene i lyset af den teknologiske udvikling, erfaringer med anvendelsen af toldindrømmelserne eller ændringer af HS-nomenklaturen bør ændres med sigte på indarbejdelse af nye varer, og for at føre konsultationer om ikke-toldmæssige hindringer vedrørende informationsteknologiprodukter. Sådanne konsultationer berører ikke rettigheder og forpligtelser i henhold til WTO-overenskomsten.4. Deltagerne mødes, så snart det er praktisk muligt og under alle omstændigheder senest den 1. april 1997 for at undersøge, hvilke accepter der er indgået, og for at vurdere, hvilke konklusioner der kan drages deraf. Deltagerne gennemfører de foranstaltninger, der er omhandlet i erklæringen, forudsat at deltagere, der repræsenterer ca. 90 % af verdenshandelen (1) med informationsteknologiprodukter, inden da har notificeret deres accept, og forudsat at der til deltagernes tilfredshed er nået til enighed om faseringen. I en vurdering af, hvorvidt de foranstaltninger, der er omhandlet i erklæringen, i tilfælde af at den procentdel af verdenshandelen, som deltagerne repræsenterer, ligger under 90 % af verdenshandelen med informationsteknologiprodukter, bør gennemføres, kan deltagerne tage hensyn til omfanget af deltagelsen af stater eller særskilte toldområder, der for dem repræsenterer den væsentlige del af deres egen handel med sådanne produkter. På dette møde fastslår deltagerne, hvorvidt disse kriterier er opfyldt.5. Deltagerne mødes så hyppigt, som det er nødvendigt, og senest den 30. september 1997 for at vurdere, om der er uoverensstemmelser mellem dem med hensyn til tarifering af informationsteknologiprodukter, idet man begynder med de varer, der er angivet i tillæg B. Deltagerne er enige om det fælles mål, som er om fornødent at nå til en fælles tarifering for disse varer i den bestående HS-nomenklatur under hensyntagen til fortolkningerne og afgørelserne fra Toldsamarbejdsrådet (også kendt som Verdenstoldorganisationen eller WCO). I alle tilfælde, hvor der fortsat består uoverensstemmelse med hensyn til tarifering, overvejer deltagerne, hvorvidt der bør rettes et fælles forslag til WCO om ajourføring af den bestående HS-nomenklatur eller om løsning af problemet ved en fortolkning af HS-nomenklaturen.6. Deltagerne er enige om, at artikel XXIII i den almindelige overenskomst kan anvendes i forbindelse med annullering eller begrænsning af de fordele, der følger direkte for et deltagende WTO-medlem af implementeringen af denne erklæring, som følge af et andet deltagende WTO-medlems anvendelse af enhver foranstaltning, uanset om denne foranstaltning er i strid med den almindelige overenskomst.7. Hver deltager skal velvilligt overveje enhver anmodning om konsultationer fra en anden deltager om de ovenfor omhandlede tilsagn. Sådanne konsultationer berører ikke rettigheder og forpligtelser i henhold til WTO-overenskomsten.8. Deltagerne underretter under Rådet for Varehandels auspicier de andre medlemmer af WTO og stater eller særskilte toldområder, der er i færd med at tiltræde WTO, om disse retningslinjer og indleder konsultationer med sigte på at lette deres deltagelse i udvidelsen af handelen med informationsteknologiprodukter på basis af erklæringen.9. I disse retningslinjer forstås der ved udtrykket »deltager« de medlemmer af WTO eller stater eller særskilte toldområder, der er i færd med at tiltræde WTO, som forelægger det i stk. 2 beskrevne dokument senest den 1. marts 1997.10. Dette bilag er åbent for accept af alle medlemmer af WTO eller stater eller særskilte toldområder, der er i færd med at tiltræde WTO. Accepten meddeles skriftligt til generaldirektøren, som fremsender dem til alle deltagerne.There are two Attachments to the Annex.Attachment A lists the HS headings or parts thereof to be covered.Attachment B lists specific products to be covered by an ITA wherever they are classified in the HS.(1) Denne procentdel beregnes af WTO-sekretariatet på basis af de seneste disponible data på tidspunktet for mødet.Attachment A, Section 1 >TABELPOSITION>Attachment A, Section 2 Semiconductor manufacturing and testing equipment and parts thereof >TABELPOSITION>Attachment B Positive list of specific products to be covered by this agreement wherever they are classified in the HS.Where parts are specified, they are to be covered in accordance with HS Notes 2 (b) to Section XVI and Chapter 90, respectively.- Computers: automatic data processing machines capable of (1) storing the processing program or programs and at least the data immediately necessary for the execution of the program; (2) being freely programmed in accordance with the requirements of the user; (3) performing arithmetical computations specified by the user; and (4) executing, without human intervention, a processing program which requires them to modify their execution, by logical decision during the processing run.The agreement covers such automatic data processing machines whether or not they are able to receive and process with the assistance of central processing unit telephony signals, television signals, or other analogue or digitally processed audio or video signals. Machines performing a specific function other than data processing, or incorporating or working in conjunction with an automatic data processing machine, and not otherwise specified under Attachment A or B, are not covered by this agreement,- Electric amplifiers when used as repeaters in line telephony products falling within this agreement, and parts thereof,- Flat panel displays (including LCD, electro luminescence, plasma and other technologies) for products falling within this agreement, and parts thereof,- Network equipment: local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) apparatus, including those products dedicated for use solely or principally to permit the interconnection of automatic data processing machines and units thereof for a network that is used primarily for the sharing of resources such as central processor units, data storage devices and input or output - including adapters, hubs, in-line repeaters, converters, concentrators, bridges and routers and printed circuit assemblies for physical incorporation into automatic data processing machines and units thereof,- Monitors: display units of automatic data processing machines with a cathode ray tube with a dot screen pitch smaller than 0,4 mm not capable of receiving and processing television signals or other analogue or digitally processed audio or video signals without assistance of a central processing unit of a computer as defined in this agreement. The agreement does not, therefore, cover televisions, including high definition televisions (1),- Optical disc storage units, for automatic data processing machines (including CD drives and DVD-drives), whether or not having the capability of writing/recording as well as reading, whether or not in their own housings,- Paging alert devices, and parts thereof,- Plotters whether input or output units of HS heading No 8471 or drawing or drafting machines of HS heading No 9017,- Printed circuit assemblies for products falling within this agreement, including such assemblies for external connections such as cards that conform to the PCMCIA standard.Such printed circuit assemblies consist of one or more printed circuits of heading 8534 with one or more active elements assembled thereon, with or without passive elements 'Active elements` means diodes, transistors, and similar semiconductor devices, whether or not photosensitive, of heading 8541, and integrated circuits and micro assemblies of heading 8542,- Projection type flat panel display units used with automatic data processing machines which can display digital information generated by the central processing unit,- Proprietary format storage devices including media therefore for automatic data processing machines, with or without removable media and whether magnetic, optical or other technology, including Bernouilli Box, Syquest, or Zipdrive cartridge storage units,- Multimedia upgrade kits for automatic data processing machines, and units thereof, put up for retail sale, consisting of, at least, speakers and/or microphones as well as a printed circuit assembly that enables the ADP machines and units thereof to process audio signals (sound cards),- Set top boxes which have a communication function: a microprocessor-based device incorporating a modem for gaining access to the Internet, and having a function of interactive information exchange.(1) Participants will conduct a review of this product description in January 1999 under the consultation provisions of paragraph 3 of the Declaration.EC - ITA - Schedule CXL >TABELPOSITION>EC-ITA - Schedule CXL - Attachment A, Section 2 >TABELPOSITION>EC-ITA - Schedule CXL - Attachment B >TABELPOSITION>WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 2 April 1997Council for Trade in Goods IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MINISTERIAL DECLARATION ON TRADE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS The following communication was sent on 26 March 1997 to the Chairman of the Council for Trade in Goods with a request that it be circulated to all Members.The following Members of the World Trade Organization ('WTO`) and States or separate customs territories in the process of acceding to the WTO:AustraliaCanadaCzech RepublicCosta RicaEstoniaEuropean CommunitiesHong KongIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIsraelJapanKoreaMacauMalaysiaNew ZealandNorwayRomaniaSeparate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and MatsuSingaporeSlovak RepublicSwitzerland (1)ThailandTurkeyUnited States(hereinafter referred to as 'participants`) (2), having been parties to the Ministerial Declaration on Trade in Information Technology Products (3) (hereinafter referred to as 'Declaration`), or having agreed, in the period since the Declaration was circulated, to participate in the expansion of world trade in information technology products according to the modalities set forth in the Declaration, met on 26 March 1997 (4), took the decisions described below, as provided for in the Annex to the Declaration, and established the elements described below, concerning the further implementation of the Declaration, as reflected below.Agreement on actions foreseen in the Declaration 1. The participants accepted (5) the results of the review process described in paragraph 2 of the Annex to the Declaration, as reflected in the documents attached hereto, which were submitted by participants and have been reviewed and approved on a consensus basis.2. The participants agreed that the criteria established in paragraph 4 of the Annex to the Declaration have been met, and therefore, that participants shall implement (6) the actions foreseen in the Declaration.Establishment of the Committee of Participants 3. In order to carry out the provisions of paragraphs 3, 5, 6 and 7 of the Annex to the Declaration, the participants established a Committee of Participants on the Expansion of Trade in Information Technology Products (hereinafter referred to as 'Committee`). The Committee shall oversee the functioning of these elements and shall serve as the forum for meetings required under its procedures and collective consultations among the participants. All decisions of the Committee shall be taken by consensus.4. Membership in the Committee shall be open to representatives of all participants. The Committee shall elect a chairperson from among the representatives of the participants or as otherwise decided. The Committee may decide to invite, as appropriate, representatives of WTO Members and of observers to the Council for Trade in Goods that are not participants as of 26 March 1997 to attend meetings of the Committee as observers.5. The participants agreed that any WTO Member, or State or separate customs territory in the process of acceding to the WTO, that is not a participant as of 26 March 1997, and that notifies the Committee of its interest in binding and eliminating customs duties, and other duties and charges, on the importation of information technology products into its territory pursuant to these elements, may become a participant on terms to be agreed between it and the participants at that time. Unless otherwise agreed, such WTO Member, or separate customs territory in the process of acceding to the WTO, shall, on the date that it becomes a participant, make effective all rate reductions it would have undertaken had it been a participant as of 26 March 1997.6. The participants agreed that the Committee shall hold regular meetings to review developments related to the implementation of the Declaration, and shall hold special meetings at the request of any participant or as otherwise necessary by invitation of the chairperson. The first regular meeting of the Committee shall be held no later than 30 September 1997. The Committee shall consider at that meeting the schedule of future regular meetings, taking account of the meetings provided for in paragraph 7 below.Process for monitoring implementation and consultations on and review of product coverage 7. The participants agreed that, in conducting the consultations and review described in paragraph 3 of the Annex to the Declaration (7), the Committee may also take into account changes in patterns in trade in information technology products. The participants expressed their intent to conduct the initial review and any consultations pursuant to paragraph 3 of the Annex to the Declaration according to the procedures attached hereto.8. The participants also agreed that, in conducting the consultations described in paragraph 5 of the Annex to the Declaration (8), the Committee may consider product classification divergences with a view to ensuring that the actions foreseen in the Declaration are implemented in a coherent fashion by all participants.GATT 1994 Article XXVIII 9. The participants agreed that any participant that is a WTO Member having recourse to the provisions of Article XXVIII of the GATT 1994 with respect to the possible modification or withdrawal of a concession included in its WTO schedule of tariff concessions, as modified pursuant to these procedures, shall so notify the other participants at the time that it notifies the Director-General of the WTO. Upon the request of any participant, the Committee shall convene a meeting within 30 days of the circulation of the notification to consider the potential impact of the proposed modification or withdrawal of the concession on the trade of other participants in information technology products. Such deliberations shall be without prejudice to rights and obligations under the WTO Agreement.10. The participants agreed that, in light of the technical specificity of information technology products, participants may wish to consider, in the course of the review provided for in paragraph 3 of the Annex to the Declaration, additional procedures to address the concerns of small- and medium-sized exporting participants regarding their rights under Article XXVIII, bearing in mind that a review will be conducted by the Council for Trade in Goods five years from the date of entry into force of the WTO Agreement pursuant to paragraph 1 of the Understanding on the Interpretation of Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994.Incorporation of the Annex to the Declaration 11. The participants agreed that the modalities set forth in the Annex to the Declaration, including the Attachments to that Annex, are an integral part of these elements.Attachments:A. Ministerial Declaration on Trade in Information Technology Products, WT/MIN(96)/16, 13 December 1996.B. Approved Schedules of Participants (9).(1) On behalf of the customs union Switzerland and Liechtenstein.(2) Participants took note that Panama and Poland submitted documents after 1 March 1997 that could not be reviewed by 26 March 1997 and that others may submit documents on or before 1 April 1997. Participants agreed to meet again during the week of 14 April 1997 to complete the review process with respect to these documents. It was understood that, upon approval of these documents, the procedures set forth in the Annex to the Declaration would apply as if the documents had been approved at the meeting of 26 March 1997, and the States or separate customs territories referred to above would thenceforth be considered to be 'participants` for purposes of the further implementation of the Declaration.(3) WT/MIN(96)/16, 13 December 1996 (attached).(4) The WTO Secretariat shall maintain a set of the informal documents exchanged by participants in consultations that led to the decisions taken at that meeting. These documents shall be made available to participants for consultation upon request.(5) Subject to the completion of domestic procedural requirements.(6) The text of paragraph 3 is as follows: 'Participants shall meet periodically under the auspices of the Council on Trade in Goods to review the product coverage specified in the Attachments, with a view to agreeing, by consensus, whether in the light of technological developments, experience in applying the tariff concessions, or changes to the HS nomenclature, the Attachments should be modified to incorporate additional products, and to consult on non-tariff barriers to trade in information technology products. Such consultations shall be without prejudice to rights and obligations under the WTO Agreement.`(7) The text of paragraph 5 is as follows: 'Participants shall meet as often as necessary and no later than 30 September 1997 to consider any divergence among them in classifying information technology products, beginning with the products specified in Attachment B. Participants agree on the common objective of achieving, where appropriate, a common classification for these products within existing HS nomenclature, giving consideration to interpretations and rulings of the Customs Cooperation Council (also known as the World Customs Organization or 'WCO`). In any instance in which a divergence in classification remains, participants will consider whether a joint suggestion could be made to the WCO with regard to updating existing HS nomenclature or resolving divergence in interpretation of the HS nomenclature.`(8) Available for consultation by participants and WTO Members in the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division).PROCEDURES FOR CONSULTATIONS ON AND REVIEW OF PRODUCT COVERAGE Pursuant to paragraph 7 above, it is the intention of the participants to conduct the initial review and any consultations pursuant to paragraph 3 of the Annex to the Declaration according to the following schedule:(a) Beginning 1 October 1997 and no later than 31 December 1997, participants may submit to the Committee lists of additional information technology products for possible additional tariff concessions, including supporting technical documentation to facilitate consideration by the Committee, taking into account paragraph 5 of the Annex to the Declaration regarding classification issues. Such lists shall be circulated to all participants.(b) Beginning 1 January 1998 and no later than 31 March 1998, participants that have submitted the documentation described in paragraph (a) above shall consult upon request with interested participants to clarify information and exchange views on the documentation submitted, including technical specifications of the products covered in such documentation.(c) No later than 30 June 1998, the Committee shall meet to decide whether to revise Attachment A or B to the Annex to the Declaration, and if so, to establish a revised list of products with respect to which participants would bind and eliminate customs duties and other duties and charges. Such list would replace Attachment A or B.(d) If the Committee decides to establish a revised list pursuant to paragraph (c), then each participant shall submit no later than 1 September 1998 a document similar to that required under paragraph 2 of the Annex to the Declaration.(e) The Committee shall meet no later than 15 September 1998 to conduct a review of these documents in a manner similar to that conducted pursuant to paragraph 2 of the Annex to the Declaration, and shall conclude its review no later than 30 September 1998. At that meeting participants shall also consider the possibility and procedures for further reviews.(f) Upon successful completion of the Committee review, the participants shall submit to the Secretariat the documents incorporating the results of the review as proposed modifications to their WTO schedules of tariff concessions, pursuant to the Decision of 26 March 1980 on Procedures for Modification and Rectification of Schedules of Tariff Concessions (BISD, 27S/25), with a view to the entry into force of the revised schedules, and incorporation in their domestic tariff schedules, no later than 1 January 1999 bearing in mind the need of each participant to fulfil its domestic procedural requirements. Each participant that is not a Member of the WTO shall implement these measures on an autonomous basis, pending completion of its WTO accession, and shall incorporate these measures into its WTO schedule on goods.