Memorandum on the Foreign Trade Regime (MFTR) |
29/10/1992 |
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Initial cycle(s) of Questions and Replies, following the circulation of the MFTR |
26/03/1993 |
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27/04/1994 |
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Factual Summary of Points Raised |
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Additional Questions & Replies |
09/02/1999 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/14
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16/05/1994 |
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16/05/1994 |
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16/05/1994 |
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16/05/1994 |
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Elements of a Draft Report of the Working Party |
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Draft Report of the Working Party |
13/03/1998 |
WT/ACC/SPEC/TPKM/2
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Agriculture (WT/ACC/22/Add.1), including Questions and Replies |
01/06/1999 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/16; WT/ACC/SPEC/TPKM/7
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03/07/1998 |
WT/ACC/SPEC/TPKM/4
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SPS Checklist (WT/ACC/22/Add.2) |
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TBT Checklist (WT/ACC/22/Add.2) |
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TRIPS Questionnaire (WT/ACC/22/Add.2) |
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Import Licensing Procedures Questionnaire (WT/ACC/22 + revisions) |
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Customs Valuation Checklist (WT/ACC/22 + revisions) |
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State-Trading Questionnaire (WT/ACC/22 + revisions) |
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Draft Subsidies Notification (WT/ACC/22/Add.2) |
29/06/1998 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/8
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29/06/1998 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/9
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Comprehensive Legislative Action Plan (LAP) |
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23/03/1993 |
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Statue for Upgrading Industries
Regulations of the Industrial Development Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs for Controlled Substances Pursuant to the Montreal Protocol
Statue for Development of Medium and Small Businesses
The Patent Law
The Trademark Law
The Commodity Inspection Law
The Enforcement Rules for the Commodity Inspection Law
Commodity Labelling Law
Statue for Establishment and Management of Export Processing Zones
Statue for Technical cooperation
Statute for Investment by Foreign Nationals
Rules Governing the Approval and Administration of Foreign Specialist and Technical Personnel Employed by Public or Private Enterprises and Ranking Executives Employed by Overseas Chinese or Foreign National Invested Enterprises
Statue for Prevention and Control of Infectious Livestock Diseases
Enforcement Rules of Statue for Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
Regulations Governing Relief and Aid for Major Agricultural Products Damages by Importation
Statue for Agricultural Development
Customs Law
Rules Governing the Implementation of the Customs Law
Rules for Collection of Customs Fees
Implementing Regulation on the Imposition of Countervailing Duty and Anti-dumping Duty
Income Tax Law
Business Tax Law
Statue for Commodity Tax
The Securities and Exchange Law
Foreign Futures Trading Law
Banking Law
Statue for Foreign Exchange Regulation
Rules Governing Procuring Goods of Foreign Origin
Insurance Law
The Central Reinsurance Corporation Act
Fair Trade Law
The Motion Picture Law
Bylaws Governing the Execution of the Motion Picture law
Employment Service Act
Regulations Governing the Quarantine at International Ports
Foreign Trade Act
Regulations Governing registration and Administration of Exporters and Importers
Rules Governing Examination of Import of Commodities
Rules Governing Examination of Export of Commodities
Regulations Governing Import of Commodities by Firms
Regulations Governing Application for Export of Commodities by Firms
Regulations Governing Import of Commodities
Regulations Governing Export of Commodities
Regulations Governing Examination and Administration of Classification of Import/Export Commodities
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22/06/1993 |
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The Copyright Law
Law Governing Food Sanitation
Enforcement Rules of the Law Governing Food Sanitation
Law for the Control of Cosmetic Hygiene
The Law of Audit
Ordinance Concerning Inspection Procedure Governing Construction Work, Procurement and Disposal of Properties by Government Agencies
The Quarantine Regulations on Imported Fishery Products
Bylaws Governing the Execution of the Motion Picture Law
Agreement for the Protection of Copyright between the Coordination Council for North American Affairs and the American Institute in Taiwan
Agreement Concerning the Protection and Enforcement of Rights in Audiovisual Works between the Coordination Council for North American Affairs and the American Institute in Taiwan
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28/09/1993 |
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Copyright Law and Regulations
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14/07/1994 |
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List of Newly Promulgated/Revised Laws and Regulations:
- Enforcement Rules of the Foreign Trade Act (N)
- Regulations Governing the Process of Objections against Punishment on Violations of Foreign Trade Act (N)
- Regulations Governing Import of Commodities (N)
- Regulations Governing Export of Commodities (N)
- Regulations Governing Export and Import of High-Tech Commodities (N)
- Regulations Governing Registration and Administration of Exporters and Importers (N)
- Regulations Governing Revenue, Expenditure, Custody and Use of Trade Promotion Fund (N)
- Commodity Inspection Act (T)
- Implementation Rules of the Commodity Inspection Act (T)
- Quarantine Restrictions on the Importation of Plants and Plant Products
- Quarantine Regulations on Imported Fishery Products
- Provisions Standard for Hi-Fi and Stereo Equipment
- Copyright Law
- Agreement for the Protection of Copyright between the Coordination Council for North American Affairs and the American Institute in Taiwan (R)
- Income Tax Law
- Supplement to Customs Import Tariff and Classification of Import and Export commodities
List of abolished laws and regulations:
- Rules Governing Examination of Import of Commodities
- Rules Governing Examination of Export of Commodities
- Regulations Governing Import of Commodities by Firms
- Regulations Governing Application for Export of Commodities by Firms
- Regulations Governing Examination and Administration of classification of Import and Export Commodities
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22/08/1994 |
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Draft Special Exchange Agreement between the Government of Chinese Taipei and the CONTRACTING PARTIES to the GATT/°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø×ÊÁÏ
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04/10/1994 |
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Draft Special Exchange Agreement between Chinese Taipei and the CONTRACTING PARTIES and the World Trade Organization
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19/05/1995 |
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Draft Special Exchange Agreement between the Government of Chinese Taipei and the CONTRACTING PARTIES to the GATT/°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø×ÊÁÏ
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01/08/1995 |
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Agro-Pesticide Act
Operating Rules for Screening Applications to Import Fishing Vessels Using New Fishing Methods
Feeds Control Act
Veterinary Drugs Control Act
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24/06/1996 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/3 |
Wildlife Conservation Law
Implementing Regulations of the Wildlife Conservation Law
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17/06/1997 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/7 |
Foreign Trade Act (Articles 6, 18, 20-1)
Commodity Inspection Law (Articles 1, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 27, 28)
Trademark Law (Articles 4, 5, 23, 25, 34, 37, 61)
Patent Law (Articles 21, 51, 56, 57, 78, 79, 80, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 117, 122)
Company Law (Articles 373, 383)
Customs Law (Articles 3-1, 4-3, 4-4, 11-1, 12, 12-4 to 12-6, 27, 27-1, 46-1 to 46-2, 47-2, 51)
Statute for Commodity Tax (Articles 3, 5, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 32)
Business Tax Law (Articles 16, 20)
Securities and Exchange Law (Articles 54, 95, 198)
Certified Public Accountants' Law (Article 47)
Commercial Port Law (Article 7)
Highway Law (Article 35)
Lawyers' Law (Articles 20-1, 42, 45, 46, 47-1 to 47-14, 48, 49, 50 50-1)
Architects' Law (Article 54)
Statute Governing Privileges and Immunities of the Foreign Mission and their Personnel in Chinese Taipei (Article 7-1)
Law of Pharmaceutical Affairs (Article 53)
Law Governing Food Sanitation (Article 17)
Publication Law (Article 8)
Central Bank Act (Article 23)
Banking Law (Article 42)
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24/06/1998 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/7/Add.1 |
Tobacco Hazard Prevention Act
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20/07/1998 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/11 |
Copyright Law
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21/05/1999 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/15 |
The Motion Picture Law
The Enforcement Rules of the Motion Picture Law
Broadcasting and Television Law
Law for the Control of Cosmetic Hygiene
Quarantine Regulations on Imported Fishery Products of Cholera
Regulations Governing the Quarantine at International Port
Law Governing Food Sanitation
Enforcement Rules of the Law Governing Food Sanitation
Customs Law
Insurance Law
Admission Standards and Administrative Rules Governing Foreign Insurers
Banking Law
Business Tax Law
Commodity Inspection Act
Revised Articles 1, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 27, 28 and 38 of the Commodity Inspection Act
Implementation Rules of the Commodity Inspection Act
Revised Articles 27 and 52 of the Implementation Rule of the Commodity Inspection Act
Statute for Upgrading Industries
Regulation of Controlled Chemical Substances Pursuant to the Montreal Protocol
Trademark Law
Patent Law
Rules for Handling Import Relief Cases
Regulations Governing Export of Commodities
Enforcement Rules of the Foreign Trade
Foreign Trade Act
Statute governing privileges and immunities of the Foreign Missions and their personnel
Law of Pharmaceutical Affairs
Copyright Intermediary Organization Act
Statute for Establishment and Management of Export Processing Zones
Law for the Administration of National Enterprises
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20/06/2000 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/17 |
Rules for Handling Import Relief Cases (1 June 1994, amended 30 December 1998)
Rules for Handling Import Relief Cases Regarding Textiles and Clothing (2 June 1999)
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22/09/2000 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/17/Rev.1 |
Rules for Handling Import Relief Cases (1 June 1994, amended 21 June 2000) |
Consultation documents |
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25/01/1993 |
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Chinese Taipei's import statistics for January 1989 up to June 1992
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23/03/1993 |
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Aeronautics and Space Industries Development Program
Quarantine Restrictions on the Importation of Plants and Plant Products
Provisional Standard for Hi-Fi and stereo Equipment
Negative List for Investment by Overseas Chinese and Foreign Nationals
Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Animals and Animal Products
Guideline for the Screening and Approval of the Establishment of Branches and Representative Offices by Foreign Banks
Insurance Company Establishment Criteria
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22/06/1993 |
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Automotive Industry Development Policy
Requirements for Imported Drug Registration
Negative List for Investment by Overseas Chinese and Foreign Nationals
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14/07/1994 |
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Quarantine Restrictions on the Importation of Plants and Plant Products
Provisions Standard for Hi-Fi and Stereo Equipment
Supplement to Customs Import Tariff and Classification of Import and Export commodities
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22/07/1994 |
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Checklist of Accession Issues |
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05/08/1994 |
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Description of Service Sectors (Including Telecommunications, Insurance, Banking, Securities, Air Transport and Road Transport)
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11/08/1994 |
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Checklist of Accession Issues (responses by Chinese Taipei) |
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22/08/1994 |
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Draft Special Exchange Agreement between the Government of Chinese Taipei and the CONTRACTING PARTIES to the GATT/°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø×ÊÁÏ |
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04/10/1994 |
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Draft Special Exchange Agreement between Chinese Taipei and the CONTRACTING PARTIES and the World Trade Organization |
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14/10/1994 |
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Status Repor of Bilateral Negotiations Held by the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu in Conjunction with its GATT/°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø×ÊÁÏ Accession |
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31/01/1995 |
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Checklist of Accession Issues (responses by Chinese Taipei) |
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01/08/1995 |
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Operating Procedures Governing Applications to Import Wheat and Operation of the Stabilization Fund
Operating Procedures Governing Applications to Import Wheat Flour and Operation of the Stabilization Fund
Guidelines Governing Food Companies Applying to Import Raw Glutinous Rice/Powder for Processing for Export
Guidelines Governing Applications to Import Adzuki Beans
Guidelines Governing the Application for and Issuance of Fertilizer Registration Certificate
Guidelines for Screening Applications for Letter of Approval for the Importation of Livestock and Poultry
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13/02/1996 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/2 |
HS numbers and descriptions of the products concerned as well as the tariff rates before and such reduction
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24/06/1996 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/3 |
Guidelines for Screening Applications for Written Import/Export Approvals Regarding Wild Fauna and Flora Deserving Conservation
Guidelines for the Issuance of Written Approvals Regarding the Importation of Aquatic Animals
Screening Procedures and Criteria Governing the Issuance of Written Approvals for the Importation of Dried Betel Nuts (Ta Fu Tzu)
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11/12/1996 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/4 |
Customs Import Tariff and Classification of Import and Export Commodites (August 1995 revised edition)
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26/03/1997 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/5 |
Check List of Documents |
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26/03/1997 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/5/Rev.1 |
Check List of Documents |
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03/07/1998 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/10 |
Communication concerning the adoption of Codex standards |
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03/07/1998 |
WT/ACC/SPEC/TPKM/5
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Proposed Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Regime |
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28/10/1998 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/12 |
Standards for Agricultural and Processed Agricultural Products (Volume 1 and 2).
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25/11/1998 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/13 |
List of Commodities Subject to Export Restriction and List of Commodities Entrusted to Customs for Export Examination (revised June 1997)
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07/12/1998 |
WT/ACC/SPEC/TPKM/6
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CODEX Standards |
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09/02/1999 |
WT/ACC/SPEC/TPKM/8
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Responses to questions concerning Proposed Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Regime |
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04/05/1999 |
WT/ACC/TPKM/5/Rev.2 |
Check List of Documents |
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06/05/1999 |
WT/ACC/SPEC/TPKM/8/Add.1 |
Responses to questions concerning Proposed Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Regime |
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07/05/1999 |
WT/ACC/SPEC/TPKM/9 |
Information concerning the draft proposals of Chinese Taipei's TRQ system and SSG scheme |
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21/05/1999 |
WT/ACC/SPEC/TPKM/15 |
Guidelines for the Reviewing of Foreign Banks' Applications for the Establishment of Branch and Representative Offices
Aeronautics and Space Industries Development Program
Establishment Criteria of Securities Firm
Customs Import Tariff and Classification of Import and Export Commodities (June 1998 Revised Edition)
Customs Import Tariff and Classification of Import and Export Commodities
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08/06/1999 |
WT/ACC/SPEC/TPKM/10 |
Information Concerning Domestic Support and Export Subsidies |
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23/06/1999 |
WT/ACC/SPEC/TPKM/11 |
Preliminary List of Concessions in Goods |
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22/07/1999 |
WT/ACC/SPEC/TPKM/5/Rev.1 |
Proposed Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Regime |
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22/07/1999 |
WT/ACC/SPEC/TPKM/10/Rev.1 |
Information Concerning Domestic Support and Export Subsidies |
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29/07/1999 |
WT/ACC/SPEC/TPKM/9/Rev.1 |
Information concerning the draft proposals of Chinese Taipei's TRQ system and SSG scheme |