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WTA /WTO and GATT Uruguay 1994
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| World Trade Agreement 1994 (establishing the WTO and including GATT Uruguay 1994) |
| The World Trade Organization |
| Preface |
| I. Final Act |
| I. Final Act Embodying the Results of the Uraguay Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations [GATT, Final Act, (MTN/FA I) |
| II. Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization |
| II. Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization [GATT, WTO (MTN/FA II)] |
| Article I - Establishment of the Organization |
| Article II - Scope of the WTO |
| Article III - Functions of the WTO |
| Article IV - Structure of the WTO |
| Article V - Relations with other Organizations |
| Article VI - The Secretariat |
| Article VII - Budget and Contributions |
| Article VIII - Status of the WTO |
| Article IX - Decision-Making |
| Article X - Amendments |
| Article XI - Original Membership |
| Article XII - Accession |
| Article XIII - Non-Application of Multilateral Trade Agreements between Particular Members |
| Article XIV - Acceptance, Entry into Force and Deposit |
| Article XV - Withdrawal |
| Article XVI - Miscellaneous Provisions |
| ANNEX 1A: Agreement on Trade In Goods |
| 1. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 |
| (a) Understanding on the Interpretation of Article II:1(b) of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 |
| (b) Understanding on the Interpretation of Article XVII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 |
| (c) Understanding on the Balance of Payments Provisions of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 |
| (d) Understanding on the Interpretation of Article XXIV of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 |
| Article XXIV:5 |
| Article XXIV:6 |
| Article XXIV:12 |
| (e) Understanding in Respect of Waivers of Obligations under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (Article XXV) |
| (f) Understanding on the Interpretation of Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 |
| (g) Understanding on the Interpretation of Article XXXV of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1947 |
| 2. Uruguay Round Protocol GATT 1994 |
| 2. Uruguay Round Protocol to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 |
| 3. Agreement on Agriculture |
| 3. Agreement on Agriculture |
| Part I |
| Article 1 - Definition of Terms |
| Article 2 - Product Coverage |
| Part II |
| Article 3 - Incorporation of Concessions and Commitments |
| Part III |
| Article 4 - Market Access |
| Article 5 - Special Safeguard Provisions |
| Part IV |
| Article 6 - Domestic Support Commitments |
| Article 7 - General Disciplines on Domestic Support |
| Part V |
| Article 8 - Export Competition Commitments |
| Article 9 - Export Subsidy Commitments |
| Article 10 - Prevention of Circumvention of Export Subsidy Commitments |
| Article 11 - Incorporated Products |
| Part VI |
| Article 12 - Disciplines on Export Prohibitions and Restrictions |
| Part VII |
| Article 13 - Due Restraint |
| Part VIII |
| Article 14 - Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures |
| Part IX |
| Article 15 - Special and Differential Treatment |
| Part X |
| Article 16 - Least-developed and Net Food-Importing Developing Countries |
| Part XI |
| Article 17 - Committee on Agriculture |
| Article 18 - Review of the Implementation of Commitments |
| Article 19 - Consultation and Dispute Settlement |
| Part XII |
| Article 20 - Continuation of the Reform Process |
| Part XIII |
| Article 21 - Final Provisions |
| ANNEX 1 - PRODUCT COVERAGE |
| ANNEX 2 - DOMESTIC SUPPORT: THE BASIS FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE REDUCTION COMMITMENTS |
| ANNEX 3 - DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CALCULATION OF AGGREGATE MEASUREMENT OF SUPPORT |
| ANNEX 4 - DOMESTIC SUPPORT: CALCULATION OF EQUIVALENT MEASUREMENT OF SUPPORT |
| ANNEX 5 - SPECIAL TREATMENT UNDER ARTICLE 4:2 |
| Attachment to Annex 5: Guidelines for the Calculation of Tariff Equivalents for the Specific Purpose Specified in Paragraphs 6 and 10 of this Annex |
| 4. Agreement on Sanitary and Photosanitary Measures |
| 4. Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures |
| Agree as follows: |
| Basic Rights and Obligations |
| Harmonization |
| Equivalence |
| Assessment of Risk and Determination of the Appropriate Level of Sanitary or Phytosanitary Protection |
| Adaptation to Regional Conditions, including Pest- or Disease-Free Areas and Areas of Low Pest or Disease Prevalence |
| Transparency |
| Control, Inspection and Approval Procedures |
| Technical Assistance |
| Special and Differential Treatment |
| Consultations and Dispute Settlement |
| Administration |
| Implementation |
| Final Provisions |
| ANNEX A - DEFINITIONS |
| ANNEX B - TANSPARENCY OF SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY REGULATIONS |
| 1. Publication of regulations |
| 2. Enquiry points |
| 3. Notification procedures |
| 4. General reservations |
| ANNEX C - CONTROL, INSPECTION AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES |
| 5. Agreement onn Textiles and Clothing |
| 5. Agreement on Textiles and Clothing |
| Article 1 |
| Article 2 |
| Article 3 |
| Article 4 |
| Article 5 |
| Article 6 |
| Article 7 |
| Article 8 |
| Article 9 |
| ANNEX - LIST OF PRODUCTS COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENT |
| 6. Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade |
| 6. Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade |
| Members hereby agree as follows: |
| Article 1 - General Provisions |
| TECHNICAL REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS |
| Article 2 - Preparation, Adoption and Application of Technical Regulations by Central Government Bodies |
| Article 3 - Preparation, Adoption and Application of Technical Regulations by Local Government Bodies and Non-Governmental Bodies |
| Article 4 - Preparation, Adoption and Application of Standards |
| CONFORMITY WITH TECHNICAL REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS |
| Article 5 - Procedures for Assessment of Conformity by Central Government Bodies |
| Article 6 - Recognition of Conformity Assessment by Central Government Bodies |
| Article 7 - Procedures for Assessment of Conformity by Local Government Bodies |
| Article 8 - Procedures for Assessment of Conformity by Non-Governmental Bodies |
| Article 9 - International and Regional Systems |
| INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE: |
| Article 10 - Information About Technical Regulations, Standards and Conformity Assessment Procedures |
| Article 11 - Technical Assistance to Other Members |
| Article 12 - Special and Differential Treatment of Developing Country Members |
| INSTITUTIONS, CONSULTATION AND DISPUTE SETTLEMENT |
| Article 13 - The Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade |
| Article 14 - Consultation and Dispute Settlement |
| FINAL PROVISIONS |
| Article 15 - Final Provisions |
| Review |
| Annexes |
| ANNEX 1 - TERMS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT |
| ANNEX 2 - TECHNICAL EXPERT GROUPS |
| ANNEX 3 - CODE OF GOOD PRACTICE FOR THE PREPARATION, ADOPTION AND APPLICATION OF STANDARDS |
| General Provisions |
| Substantive Provisions |
| 7. Agreement on Trade-Related Investment |
| 7. Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures |
| Hereby agree as follows: |
| Article 1 - Coverage |
| Article 2 - National Treatment and Quantitative Restrictions |
| Article 3 - Exceptions |
| Article 6 - Transparency |
| Article 7 - Committee on TRIMs |
| Article 8 - Consultation and Dispute Settlement |
| Article 9 - Review by the Council for Trade in Goods |
| ANNEX |
| Illustrative List |
| 8. Agreement on the Implementation of Article VI |
| 8. Agreement on the Implementation of Article VI of GATT 1994 |
| PART I |
| Article 1 - Principles |
| Article 2 - Determination of Dumping |
| Article 3 - Determination of Injury |
| Article 4 - Definition of Domestic Industry |
| Article 5 - Initiation and Subsequent Investigation |
| Article 6 - Evidence |
| Article 7 - Provisional Measures |
| Article 8 - Price Undertakings |
| Article 9 - Imposition and Collection of Anti-Dumping Duties |
| Article 10 - Retroactivity |
| Article 11 - Duration and Review of Anti-Dumping Duties and Price Undertakings |
| Article 12 - Public Notice and Explanation of Determinations |
| Article 13 - Judicial Review |
| Article 14 - Anti-dumping action on behalf of a third country |
| Article 15 - Developing country Members |
| PART II |
| Article 16 - Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices |
| Article 17 - Consultation and Dispute Settlement |
| PART III |
| Article 18 - Final Provisions |
| ANNEX I |
| Procedures for On-The-Spot Investigations Pursuant to paragraph 7 of Article 6 |
| ANNEX II |
| Best Information Available in Terms of paragraph 8 of Article 6 |
| 9. Agreement on Implementaiton of Article VII |
| 9. Agreement on Implementation of Article VII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 |
| General Introductory Commentary |
| Members, |
| PART I - RULES ON CUSTOMS VALUATION |
| Article 1 |
| Article 2 |
| Article 3 |
| Article 4 |
| Article 5 |
| Article 6 |
| Article 7 |
| Article 8 |
| Article 9 |
| Article 10 |
| Article 11 |
| Article 12 |
| Article 13 |
| Article 14 |
| Article 15 |
| Article 16 |
| Article 17 |
| PART II - ADMINISTRATION, CONSULTATIONS AND DISPUTE SETTLEMENT |
| Article 18 - Institutions |
| Article 19 - Consultations and Dispute Settlement |
| PART III - SPECIAL AND DIFFERENTIAL TREATMENT |
| Article 20 |
| PART IV - FINAL PROVISIONS |
| Article 21 - Reservations |
| Article 22 - National Legislation |
| Article 23 - Review |
| Article 24 - Secretariat |
| ANNEX I: INTERPRETATIVE NOTES |
| ANNEX II: TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON CUSTOMS VALUATION |
| ANNEX III |
| 10. Agreement on Preshipment Inspection |
| 10. Agreement on Preshipment Inspection |
| Members, |
| Article 1 - Coverage - Definitions |
| Article 2 - Obligations of User Members |
| Non-discrimination |
| Governmental Requirements |
| Site of Inspection |
| Standards |
| Transparency |
| Protection of Confidential Business Information |
| Conflicts of Interest |
| Delays |
| Price Verification |
| Appeals Procedures |
| Derogation |
| Article 3 - Obligations of Exporter Members |
| Non-discrimination |
| Transparency |
| Technical Assistance |
| Article 4 - Independent Review Procedures |
| Article 5 - Notification |
| Article 6 - Review |
| Article 7 - Consultation |
| Article 8 - Dispute Settlement |
| Article 9 - Final Provisions |
| 11. Agreement on Rules of Origin |
| 11. Agreement on Rules of Origin |
| PART I - DEFINITIONS AND COVERAGE |
| Article 1 - Rules of Origin |
| PART II - DISCIPLINES TO GOVERN THE APPLICATION OF RULES OF ORIGIN |
| Article 2 - Disciplines During the Transition Period |
| Article 3 - Disciplines after the Transition Period |
| PART III - PROCEDURAL ARRANGEMENTS ON NOTIFICATION, REVIEW, CONSULTATION AND DISPUTE SETTLEMENT |
| Article 4 - Institutions |
| Article 5 - Information and Procedures for Modification and Introduction of New Rules of Origin |
| Article 6 - Review |
| Article 7 - Consultation |
| Article 8 - Dispute Settlement |
| PART IV - HARMONIZATION OF RULES OF ORIGIN |
| Article 9 - Objectives and Principles |
| Work Programme |
| Role of the Committee |
| ANNEX I - TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORIGIN |
| Responsibilities |
| Representation |
| Meetings |
| Procedures |
| ANNEX II - COMMON DECLARATION WITH REGARD TO PREFERENTIAL RULES OF ORIGIN |
| 12. Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures |
| 12. Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures |
| Article 1 - General Provisions |
| Article 2 - Automatic Import Licensing |
| Article 3 - Non-automatic Import Licensing |
| Article 4 - Institutions |
| Article 5 - Notification |
| Article 6 - Consultation and Dispute Settlement |
| Article 7 - Review |
| Article 8 - Final Provisions Reservations |
| 13. Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
| 13. Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
| PART I - GENERAL |
| Article 1 - Definition of a Subsidy |
| Article 2 - Specificity |
| PART II - PROHIBITED SUBSIDIES |
| Article 3 - Prohibition |
| Article 4 - Remedies |
| PART III - ACTIONABLE SUBSIDIES |
| Article 5 - Trade Effects |
| Article 6 - Serious Prejudice |
| Article 7 - Remedies |
| PART IV - NON-ACTIONABLE SUBSIDIES |
| Article 8 - Identification of Non-Actionable Subsidies |
| Article 9 - Consultations and Authorized Remedies |
| PART V - COUNTERVAILING MEASURES |
| Article 10 - Application of Article VI of the GATT 1994 |
| Article 11 - Initiation and Subsequent Investigation |
| Article 12 - Evidence |
| Article 13 - Consultations |
| Article 14 - Calculation of the Amount of a Subsidy in Terms of the Benefit to the Recipient |
| Article 15 - Determination of Injury |
| Article 16 - Definition of Domestic Industry |
| Article 17 - Provisional Measures |
| Article 18 - Undertakings |
| Article 19 - Imposition and Collection of Countervailing Duties |
| Article 20 - Retroactivity |
| Article 21 - Duration and Review of Countervailing Duties and Undertakings |
| Article 22 - Public Notice and Explanation of Determinations |
| Article 23 - Judicial Review |
| PART VI - INSTITUTIONS |
| Article 24 - Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures and other Subsidiary Bodies |
| PART VII - NOTIFICATION AND SURVEILLANCE |
| Article 25 - Notifications |
| Article 26 - Surveillance |
| PART VIII - DEVELOPING COUNTRY MEMBERS |
| Article 27 - Special and Differential Treatment for Developing Country Members |
| PART IX - TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS |
| Article 28 - Existing Programmes |
| Article 29 - Transformation into a Market Economy |
| PART X - DISPUTE SETTLEMENT |
| Article 30 |
| PART XI - FINAL PROVISIONS |
| Article 31 - Provisional Application |
| Article 32 - Other Final Provisions |
| ANNEX I - ILLUSTRATIVE LIST OF EXPORT SUBSIDIES |
| ANNEX II - GUIDELINES ON CONSUMPTION OF INPUTS IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS |
| I |
| II |
| ANNEX III |
| I |
| II |
| ANNEX IV |
| ANNEX V |
| ANNEX VI |
| ANNEX VII |
| 14. Agreement on Safeguards |
| 14. Agreement on Safeguards |
| SECTION I - General |
| SECTION II - Conditions |
| SECTION III - Level of concessions and other obligations |
| SECTION IV - Developing country members |
| SECTION V - Pre-existing Article XIX measures |
| SECTION VI - Prohibition and elimination of certain measures |
| SECTION VII - Notification and consultation |
| SECTION VIII - Surveillance |
| SECTION IX - Dispute settlement |
| ANNEX 1B: |
| Annex 1B: General Agreement on Trade in Services and Annexes |
| PREAMBLE |
| GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TRADE IN SERVICES |
| PART I - SCOPE AND DEFINITION |
| Article I - Scope and Definition |
| PART II - GENERAL OBLIGATIONS AND DISCIPLINES |
| Article II - Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment |
| Article III - Transparency |
| Article III bis - Disclosure of Confidential Information |
| Article IV - Increasing Participation of Developing Countries |
| Article V - Economic Integration |
| Article V bis - Labour Markets Integration Agreements |
| Article VI - Domestic Regulation |
| Article VII - Recognition |
| Article VIII - Monopolies and Exclusive Service Suppliers |