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Differences in treatment are thus a reflection of the fact that the EEA provides for deeper integration between EEA countries. 
Differences in treatment are thus a reflection of the fact that the EEA provides for deeper integration between EEA countries.
While such differences in treatment exist, they do not necessarily represent any major impediments to economic actors. 
While such differences in treatment exist, they do not necessarily represent any major impediments to economic actors.
Companies originating in a non-EEA country may in most cases get access at the same level as companies from an EEA-country simply by establishing a subsidiary or having a local citizen act as their legal representative. 
Companies originating in a non-EEA country may in most cases get access at the same level as companies from an EEA-country simply by establishing a subsidiary or having a local citizen act as their legal representative.
It should be noted that the level of integration within EEA actually provides obvious benefits for non-EEA companies: Once a company is established within the EEA, it will have access to all 30 countries of the European Economic Area on the same level as any other EEA-based company. 
It should be noted that the level of integration within EEA actually provides obvious benefits for non-EEA companies: Once a company is established within the EEA, it will have access to all 30 countries of the European Economic Area on the same level as any other EEA-based company.
The EEA is not an impediment for economic integration, but an important vehicle to promote cross-border trade and investment. 
The EEA is not an impediment for economic integration, but an important vehicle to promote cross-border trade and investment.
The Government fully acknowledges this challenge, and has implemented an Action Plan for the integration and social inclusion of the immigrant population. 
The Government fully acknowledges this challenge, and has implemented an Action Plan for the integration and social inclusion of the immigrant population.
The purpose of the Action Plan is to promote a tolerant and multicultural society where rights, obligations and opportunities are the same for all, regardless of ethnic background, gender, religion, sexual orientation or degree of functioning. 
The purpose of the Action Plan is to promote a tolerant and multicultural society where rights, obligations and opportunities are the same for all, regardless of ethnic background, gender, religion, sexual orientation or degree of functioning.
The government will combat discrimination, prejudice and racism in order to give everyone the same opportunities for social participation. 
The government will combat discrimination, prejudice and racism in order to give everyone the same opportunities for social participation.
WTO participation. 
WTO participation.
Related to the issue of WTO participation, several Members, as well as the discussant, encouraged Norway to submit outstanding notifications. 
Related to the issue of WTO participation, several Members, as well as the discussant, encouraged Norway to submit outstanding notifications.
I can assure you that Norway takes the issue of timely notifications very seriously and regards this as an essential element in providing transparency about trade related measures. 
I can assure you that Norway takes the issue of timely notifications very seriously and regards this as an essential element in providing transparency about trade related measures.
Our outstanding notifications, in particular in the area of agriculture, from the year 2005 and onwards are currently being prepared, and will be submitted when finalized. 
Our outstanding notifications, in particular in the area of agriculture, from the year 2005 and onwards are currently being prepared, and will be submitted when finalized.
The issue of the difference between Norway’s bound and applied rates are noted in the Secretariat’s report, and were mentioned both by the discussant and several Members who urged Norway to close this gap in order to increase predictability. 
The issue of the difference between Norway’s bound and applied rates are noted in the Secretariat’s report, and were mentioned both by the discussant and several Members who urged Norway to close this gap in order to increase predictability.
Such increased predictability is important not just in Norway, but in all Members, and will be a key result from the ongoing DDA negotiations. 
Such increased predictability is important not just in Norway, but in all Members, and will be a key result from the ongoing DDA negotiations.
The ambitious NAMA coefficient for developed countries outlined in the draft modalities text would bring our bound NAMA tariffs down to very low levels, and would result in a considerable reduction of the gap between bound and applied rates. 
The ambitious NAMA coefficient for developed countries outlined in the draft modalities text would bring our bound NAMA tariffs down to very low levels, and would result in a considerable reduction of the gap between bound and applied rates.
It would also significantly lower both the bound and applied rates in the few areas where NAMA tariffs remain, most notably in areas of major interest to developing countries such as textiles and clothing. 
It would also significantly lower both the bound and applied rates in the few areas where NAMA tariffs remain, most notably in areas of major interest to developing countries such as textiles and clothing.
As for agriculture, the cuts envisaged by the formula in the Chair’s text would cut over 90% of our agricultural tariff lines by an average of over 60%. 
As for agriculture, the cuts envisaged by the formula in the Chair’s text would cut over 90% of our agricultural tariff lines by an average of over 60%.
Additional cuts for tropical and diversification products and products where tariff escalation exists would increase this figure even further. 
Additional cuts for tropical and diversification products and products where tariff escalation exists would increase this figure even further.
We look forward to continue working with other Members towards a timely conclusion of the DDA that will yield improved predictability both in the Norwegian and other markets. 
We look forward to continue working with other Members towards a timely conclusion of the DDA that will yield improved predictability both in the Norwegian and other markets.
Other international relations Several Members commented on our changes in our GSP. 
Other international relations Several Members commented on our changes in our GSP.
Most of the attention has been directed towards the inclusion of 14 low income countries in our scheme for Duty Free and Quota Free market access. 
Most of the attention has been directed towards the inclusion of 14 low income countries in our scheme for Duty Free and Quota Free market access.
This means that 64 low-income countries are now given DFQF-MA into Norway for all their goods. 
This means that 64 low-income countries are now given DFQF-MA into Norway for all their goods.
Let me, however, point out that we have also implemented other changes in our GSP scheme. 
Let me, however, point out that we have also implemented other changes in our GSP scheme.
The preference margin for ordinary GSP countries has been increased by 20 percentage points within the WTO minimum access quotas for agricultural products, thus improving the preference margin for all developing countries outside the group of countries receiving DFQF-MA. 
The preference margin for ordinary GSP countries has been increased by 20 percentage points within the WTO minimum access quotas for agricultural products, thus improving the preference margin for all developing countries outside the group of countries receiving DFQF-MA.
In addition, some adjustments were made in order to simplify the system. 
In addition, some adjustments were made in order to simplify the system.
Efforts are also being undertaken to improve information about the system, in particular in least developed and low income countries, and to assist countries in meeting the requirements for GSP treatment. 
Efforts are also being undertaken to improve information about the system, in particular in least developed and low income countries, and to assist countries in meeting the requirements for GSP treatment.
Finally, our Action Plan on Aid for Trade is also geared towards stimulating the use of the possibilities created by the GSP. 
Finally, our Action Plan on Aid for Trade is also geared towards stimulating the use of the possibilities created by the GSP.
FTAs We were pleased to note that several of our trading partners acknowledged the positive effects and increased trade resulting from our free trade agreements. 
FTAs We were pleased to note that several of our trading partners acknowledged the positive effects and increased trade resulting from our free trade agreements.
We would like to commend both our existing free trade partners, and the countries which we are currently negotiating with, for their cooperation. 
We would like to commend both our existing free trade partners, and the countries which we are currently negotiating with, for their cooperation.
Free trade agreements are important also in order to develop trade with developing countries, and the majority of Norway’s free trade agreements are with developing countries. 
Free trade agreements are important also in order to develop trade with developing countries, and the majority of Norway’s free trade agreements are with developing countries.
Through EFTA, Norway has free trade agreements with Chile, Croatia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon, Macedonia, Mexico, Morocco, The Palestinian Authority, SACU, Singapore, Tunisia and Turkey. 
Through EFTA, Norway has free trade agreements with Chile, Croatia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon, Macedonia, Mexico, Morocco, The Palestinian Authority, SACU, Singapore, Tunisia and Turkey.
Furthermore, negotiations have been concluded with Canada, Colombia and the Gulf Cooperation Council. 
Furthermore, negotiations have been concluded with Canada, Colombia and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Negotiations with Algeria and Peru are ongoing. 
Negotiations with Algeria and Peru are ongoing.
Negotiations between EFTA and India were launched recently, and Norway and China started bilateral negotiations in September this year. 
Negotiations between EFTA and India were launched recently, and Norway and China started bilateral negotiations in September this year.
The discussant pointed to the bilateral agricultural agreements each of the EFTA states concludes in parallel with the FTAs. 
The discussant pointed to the bilateral agricultural agreements each of the EFTA states concludes in parallel with the FTAs.
The reason for this is that the EFTA states do not have a common agricultural policy, and by negotiating bilateral agricultural agreements it is possible to give tailor-made concessions to the free trade partner without taking into account the sensitivities of all the EFTA States. 
The reason for this is that the EFTA states do not have a common agricultural policy, and by negotiating bilateral agricultural agreements it is possible to give tailor-made concessions to the free trade partner without taking into account the sensitivities of all the EFTA States.
As a consequence the concessions and the liberalisation are more extensive than it would otherwise have been. 
As a consequence the concessions and the liberalisation are more extensive than it would otherwise have been.
TRADE POLICIES BY MEASURE 
TRADE POLICIES BY MEASURE
Turning to issues related to “Trade policies by measure”, let me first address an issue raised by the discussant on customs valuation. 
Turning to issues related to “Trade policies by measure”, let me first address an issue raised by the discussant on customs valuation.
While taking note of the fact that 97 per cent of all declared values are accepted as the transaction value for purposes of customs valuation, the discussant asked whether customs valuation is related to the use of “average prices” and requested information on the situation vis-à-vis the remaining 3 per cent of cases where declared values are not accepted. 
While taking note of the fact that 97 per cent of all declared values are accepted as the transaction value for purposes of customs valuation, the discussant asked whether customs valuation is related to the use of “average prices” and requested information on the situation vis-à-vis the remaining 3 per cent of cases where declared values are not accepted.
I would like to make it clear that customs valuation takes place on the basis of the declared transaction value, not any average values. 
I would like to make it clear that customs valuation takes place on the basis of the declared transaction value, not any average values.
As stated in the Report from the Secretariat, 97 per cent of all imports are declared by the importer as using the transaction value as the basis for the customs valuation. 
As stated in the Report from the Secretariat, 97 per cent of all imports are declared by the importer as using the transaction value as the basis for the customs valuation.
The remaining 3 per cent are mainly gifts, products returned for repair and samples of merchandise without any transaction involved. 
The remaining 3 per cent are mainly gifts, products returned for repair and samples of merchandise without any transaction involved.
It is correct that the TVINN electronic declaration system uses a system of average transaction values, but the purpose of this system is not customs valuation, but rather to detect and select out declarations that may contain errors or that may require closer examination by customs officials. 
It is correct that the TVINN electronic declaration system uses a system of average transaction values, but the purpose of this system is not customs valuation, but rather to detect and select out declarations that may contain errors or that may require closer examination by customs officials.
SPS measures In response to a question on notifications of SPS measures, Norway only notifies emergency measures and SPS measures that differ from what is covered by the EEA-Agreement. 
SPS measures In response to a question on notifications of SPS measures, Norway only notifies emergency measures and SPS measures that differ from what is covered by the EEA-Agreement.
Since the last trade policy review in 2004 Norway has submitted 15 notifications to the WTO, five of which were emergency notifications. 
Since the last trade policy review in 2004 Norway has submitted 15 notifications to the WTO, five of which were emergency notifications.
This demonstrates that the number of regulations which are purely national or differs substantially from the EEA-Agreement are limited. 
This demonstrates that the number of regulations which are purely national or differs substantially from the EEA-Agreement are limited.
TBT A couple of TBT-related questions were raised. 
TBT A couple of TBT-related questions were raised.
The first related to decaBDE. 
The first related to decaBDE.
Norway would like to recall that the draft regulation to prohibit decaBDE was duly notified to the WTO (G/TBT/N/NOR/6). 
Norway would like to recall that the draft regulation to prohibit decaBDE was duly notified to the WTO (G/TBT/N/NOR/6).
Norway informed member countries in the TBT committee about the rationale of the regulation of decaBDE, and provided background information to interested parties. 
Norway informed member countries in the TBT committee about the rationale of the regulation of decaBDE, and provided background information to interested parties.
After extensive public hearings and consultations, the regulation prohibiting decaBDE was adopted 9 December 2007 and entered into force 1st of April this year. 
After extensive public hearings and consultations, the regulation prohibiting decaBDE was adopted 9 December 2007 and entered into force 1st of April this year.
The second issue raised relates to a proposal to regulate 18 hazardous substances in consumer products. 
The second issue raised relates to a proposal to regulate 18 hazardous substances in consumer products.
The proposal was submitted to a public hearing and has been notified to the WTO (G/TBT/N/NOR/17). 
The proposal was submitted to a public hearing and has been notified to the WTO (G/TBT/N/NOR/17).
The regulation did not enter into force on 1st of January 2008 as envisaged, and Norwegian authorities are currently examining the comments received in the public hearing and meeting with different stakeholders. 
The regulation did not enter into force on 1st of January 2008 as envisaged, and Norwegian authorities are currently examining the comments received in the public hearing and meeting with different stakeholders.
In the upcoming meeting in the TBT committee 5-6 November, Norway will provide further information regarding the process and considerations regarding the proposed regulation on hazardous substances in consumer products. 
In the upcoming meeting in the TBT committee 5-6 November, Norway will provide further information regarding the process and considerations regarding the proposed regulation on hazardous substances in consumer products.
GPA The discussant commented that while Norway's government procurement is open and subject to the disciplines of the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement, it would seem that only a small portion of contracts are granted to foreign suppliers, and that the Secretariat Report noted that, in 2006, 96% of contracts bidded went to domestic suppliers. 
GPA The discussant commented that while Norway's government procurement is open and subject to the disciplines of the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement, it would seem that only a small portion of contracts are granted to foreign suppliers, and that the Secretariat Report noted that, in 2006, 96% of contracts bidded went to domestic suppliers.
Unfortunately, these figures are based on a report that suffers from a number of statistical errors, greatly underestimating the number and value of contracts awarded to foreign suppliers. 
Unfortunately, these figures are based on a report that suffers from a number of statistical errors, greatly underestimating the number and value of contracts awarded to foreign suppliers.
It is unfortunately not possible to give a precise estimate of the percentage actually awarded to foreigners based on the current available data. 
It is unfortunately not possible to give a precise estimate of the percentage actually awarded to foreigners based on the current available data.
Norway is currently taking steps to improve future reporting. 
Norway is currently taking steps to improve future reporting.
SECTORAL POLICIES 
SECTORAL POLICIES
Agriculture On sectoral policies, we have taken note of the many comments and concerns expressed related to our agricultural policies. 
Agriculture On sectoral policies, we have taken note of the many comments and concerns expressed related to our agricultural policies.
We have already commented on this in our statement two days ago, and I think you are all well aware of our positions on this matter. 
We have already commented on this in our statement two days ago, and I think you are all well aware of our positions on this matter.
Let me in this context, however, recall that Norway is by no means a closed market for agricultural products. 
Let me in this context, however, recall that Norway is by no means a closed market for agricultural products.
Outside domestically produced agricultural goods, Norwegian tariff protection is zero or only marginal. 
Outside domestically produced agricultural goods, Norwegian tariff protection is zero or only marginal.
Norway is a net importer of agricultural products. 
Norway is a net importer of agricultural products.
The value of imported agricultural products far exceeds the value of agricultural production. 
The value of imported agricultural products far exceeds the value of agricultural production.
Agricultural imports have increased by 37 per cent 2004 to 2007. 
Agricultural imports have increased by 37 per cent 2004 to 2007.
In the same period, imports from developing countries increased by 50 per cent, and imports from LDCs increased by 70%. 
In the same period, imports from developing countries increased by 50 per cent, and imports from LDCs increased by 70%.
Norway remains within its bound commitment levels for domestic support and export competition for all commodities. 
Norway remains within its bound commitment levels for domestic support and export competition for all commodities.
Furthermore, Norway is fully committed to the mandate of the Doha Development Agenda. 
Furthermore, Norway is fully committed to the mandate of the Doha Development Agenda.
Norway is prepared to undertake substantial reductions in support levels and tariff barriers as mandated by the Doha declaration. 
Norway is prepared to undertake substantial reductions in support levels and tariff barriers as mandated by the Doha declaration.
We urge all members to contribute to bringing about a swift and positive conclusion to the Doha Development Agenda. 
We urge all members to contribute to bringing about a swift and positive conclusion to the Doha Development Agenda.
Maritime sector We have also noted concerns that Norway’s revised offer in the services negotiations related to maritime transportation may imply introduction of new restrictions and even indicate a “roll back”. 
Maritime sector We have also noted concerns that Norway’s revised offer in the services negotiations related to maritime transportation may imply introduction of new restrictions and even indicate a “roll back”.
Norway has made some revisions of a more technical nature in its revised offer, mainly to streamline the terminology and make the wording consistent for equal cases and content, but we do not consider this to alter the substance of existing commitments. 
Norway has made some revisions of a more technical nature in its revised offer, mainly to streamline the terminology and make the wording consistent for equal cases and content, but we do not consider this to alter the substance of existing commitments.
Norway will be happy to engage with other members within the context of the services negotiations in order to explain and discuss the content of our – as well as other countries’ – revised offers. 
Norway will be happy to engage with other members within the context of the services negotiations in order to explain and discuss the content of our – as well as other countries’ – revised offers.
One Member asked some very specific questions about our new tonnage tax system which was introduced on January 1st of this year. 
One Member asked some very specific questions about our new tonnage tax system which was introduced on January 1st of this year.
The main reason for the change of tax systems was to ensure a level playing field within the EEA for the shipping sector. 
The main reason for the change of tax systems was to ensure a level playing field within the EEA for the shipping sector.
This may not be the natural context to go through this system in great detail. 
This may not be the natural context to go through this system in great detail.
This is why we have taken the liberty to provide some information in writing which has been submitted to the delegation who expressed interest in the matter. 
This is why we have taken the liberty to provide some information in writing which has been submitted to the delegation who expressed interest in the matter.
More copies of the same information are available to other interested members at the back of the room. 
More copies of the same information are available to other interested members at the back of the room.
Work permits One last issue which has been touched upon by several Members is the issue of work permits. 
Work permits One last issue which has been touched upon by several Members is the issue of work permits.
Work permits are required for most foreign citizens wishing to work in Norway. 
Work permits are required for most foreign citizens wishing to work in Norway.