2003年10月WTO对泰国贸易政策审议-中国政府的问题和评论(英文)
WTO Trade Policy Review of Thailand
Comments and Questions from China
2003
TRADE POLICIES AND PRACTICES BY MEASURE
p.35-39 (para19-45)
1. The average applied MFN tariff rate of Thailand has been reduced since last review. However, Thailand’s import tariffs on agricultural products and food still remain the highest among ASEAN countries. At present import of agricultural products, especially processed food, are subject to duties up to 25.4%, and the tariff rates on many fresh and processed food products are as high as 30% to 40%.
Does Thailand have any plan to reduce its tariff rates on agricultural products, especially food?
p. 51(para62)
2. The counter-trade decree issued by Thai Premier's Office in May 2000 stipulates that all procurement contracts by government agencies and state enterprises that involve imports above B 300 million must have a related counter-trade transaction of at least one half of the procurement value.
China would like to invite Thailand to clarify the operation of those practices.
p.60 (para90-94)
3. In 2000, a new standard of exhausted gas discharged by motorcycle was introduced, which combined standards and inspection procedures of other countries. It is one of most rigid standards in the world, compared with other countries. The implementation of the standard also lacks transparency.
China would like to invite Thailand to make explanations on enactment and implementation of this standard..
p.63 (para98-99)
4. In some cases, the SPS measures adopted by Thailand seem to be implemented arbitrarily. For instance, in March 2003, Ministry of Agriculture of Thailand issued a decree to strengthen fruit quarantine. As a result, fruits such as apple and pear as well as mushrooms imported from China were detained in Thailand's ports. In April 2003, Thailand prohibited imports of feather products from China on the grounds of suspected bird flu virus.
China would like to have Thailand’s justification and implementation of its sanitary and phytosanitary measures.
Comments and Questions from China
2003
TRADE POLICIES AND PRACTICES BY MEASURE
p.35-39 (para19-45)
1. The average applied MFN tariff rate of Thailand has been reduced since last review. However, Thailand’s import tariffs on agricultural products and food still remain the highest among ASEAN countries. At present import of agricultural products, especially processed food, are subject to duties up to 25.4%, and the tariff rates on many fresh and processed food products are as high as 30% to 40%.
Does Thailand have any plan to reduce its tariff rates on agricultural products, especially food?
p. 51(para62)
2. The counter-trade decree issued by Thai Premier's Office in May 2000 stipulates that all procurement contracts by government agencies and state enterprises that involve imports above B 300 million must have a related counter-trade transaction of at least one half of the procurement value.
China would like to invite Thailand to clarify the operation of those practices.
p.60 (para90-94)
3. In 2000, a new standard of exhausted gas discharged by motorcycle was introduced, which combined standards and inspection procedures of other countries. It is one of most rigid standards in the world, compared with other countries. The implementation of the standard also lacks transparency.
China would like to invite Thailand to make explanations on enactment and implementation of this standard..
p.63 (para98-99)
4. In some cases, the SPS measures adopted by Thailand seem to be implemented arbitrarily. For instance, in March 2003, Ministry of Agriculture of Thailand issued a decree to strengthen fruit quarantine. As a result, fruits such as apple and pear as well as mushrooms imported from China were detained in Thailand's ports. In April 2003, Thailand prohibited imports of feather products from China on the grounds of suspected bird flu virus.
China would like to have Thailand’s justification and implementation of its sanitary and phytosanitary measures.
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