| CHINA-PAKISTAN |
| China-Pakistan FTA&EIA |
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| GOODS |
| Tariffs |
Postive List: Progressive elimination according to Annex 1. Tariff reduction modality and the lists reviewed and modified every five years based on consulatations.
Annexes can be found at http://www.commerce.gov.pk/PCFTA.php
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| Rules of Origin |
http://www.tdap.gov.pk/pdf/Annex-II_PK-CN_FTA.pdf
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| Contingency Measures |
| Anti - Dumping : Article 25 in line with the WTO disciplines |
| Countervailing Duties : n.a. |
| Safeguards : Article 26 - in lone with the WTO disciplines, but Article 27 stipulates bilateral safeguard measures |
Standards : Chapter VI covers SPS; Chapter VII TBT |
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Notes:
Early harvest programme has been operational since 1 January 2006. See more on http://www.commerce.gov.pk/PCEHP.asp
No provisions for coverage of agricultural goods. |
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| SERVICES |
WTO Notification (GATS Art. V) : Notified
Date of notification 20/05/2010
Consideration Process : Factual Presentation issued
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Liberalization Approach : Positive Lists
Modes Covered
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  Cross-border supply (Mode1)
Consumption abroad (Mode2)
Commercial presence (Mode3)
Presence of natural persons (Mode4)
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Specific Chapters on
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Specific Sectors Excluded
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Public Sectors carve-out :
Most Favoured Nation : Binding
National Treatment : Binding
Market Access : Binding
Domestic Regulation :
Subsidies covered by services disciplines :
Denial of benefits for commercial presence :
Notes :
Link to schedules :http://fta.mofcom.gov.cn/pakistan/xieyi/chinachengruo_en.pdf http://fta.mofcom.gov.cn/pakistan/xieyi/pakchengruo_en.pdf
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| INVESTMENT |
Scheduling Approach :
Definition of investment : Covers portfolio investment
Most Favoured Nation : Binding
Economic integration exception to MFN
National Treatment : Binding
Fair and Equitable Treatment : Binding
Expropriation : Binding
Board of Directors and executive personnel :
Invester - State arbitration :
Denial of Benefits :
Additional BIT exists between the parties :
BIT list I : China - Pakistan BIT
Status: In force
BIT list II :
Status:
Notes :
No lists of reservations or specific commitments attached to investment disciplines.
Link to schedules :
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| TRADE FACILITATION |
| Customs procedures : No |
| Customs valuation : No |
| Trade regulations publication and administration (transparency) : No |
| E-Commerce / Paperless trade : No |
| Cooperation in trade facilitation : No |
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| OTHER AREAS |
| Government Procurement : No |
| Investment : Yes Chapter IX on promotion and protection of investment and separate Article 53 and 54 on settlement of disputes between parties |
| Competition Policy : No |
| Intellectual Property : Yes Only Article 10 on special border measures |
| Dispute Settlement : Yes Chapter X - based on consultation, panelists appointed by the WTO DG if parties fail to appoint
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| Labor Mobility : No |
| Labor and Environmental Standards : No
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| Technical cooperation : No |
| Institutional mechanism : No |
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Notes:
Chapter VIII on Transparency. Chapter XI establishes Free Trade Commission with a mandate to supervise implementation, give interpretation of the agreement and oversee further elaboration, facilitate avoidance and settlement of diputes.
Entry into force 30 days after the date on which the parties exchnage written notification ob completion of inetrnal procedures. |
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| RULES OF ORIGIN |
Cumulation
bilateral, aggregate originating content on the final product is not less than 40% |
Specific Process
product specific rules annexed to the rules of origin |
Heading Change
not necessary |
De Minimis
not mentioned |
Minimum Content
Not less than 40% of its content originates from a party based on FOB price |
Drawback
not mentioned |
Http Link
http://www.tdap.gov.pk/pdf/Annex-II_PK-CN_FTA.pdf
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