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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