Trade Agreements
Japan - Mexico Economic Partnership Agreement
MexicoArea of Cooperation
Goods, Services (Core air transport services, maritime transport and financial services carved out.), Government Procurement, Investment, Competition Policy, Intellectual Property, Dispute Settlement, Trade Facilitation, Labor Mobility
Sign Date
January 1, 2004
In Force Date
December 31, 1969
Summary
The Agreement between Japan and the United Mexican States for the Strengthening of the Economic Partnership attempts to strengthen the bilateral economic relations between the two countries. It promotes the liberalization of investments and trade. In addition, it attempts to offer people a freer flow for business purpose. Japan will obtain access to the Mexican market, a consumer base will nearly 100 million. Japan will also gain a bridge to the North and South American markets through Mexico, as it has numerous agreements with countries in the region, allowing Japan treatment equal to that of the EU, Canada and US in services, customs, investment and government procurement.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/region/latin/mexico/agreement/index.html
| Scope |
i.
Cross-Continental
Bilateral |
| Rules of Origin |
i.
Heading
change necessary
ii.
Value
added minimum 50%
iii.
No
specific manufacturing process required |
| Contingency |
i.
Anti - Dumping : WTO commitments
ii.
Countervailing Duties : WTO commitments
iii.
Safeguards: Allowed, maximum 3 years. |
| News/Studies |
i.
“JETRO
Report Examines Effects of Japan-Mexico EPA One Year After its Entry into
Force” http://www.jetro.go.jp/en/news/releases/20060407850-news |
| Additional Links |
i.
http://www.worldtradelaw.net/fta/agreements/japmexepa.pdf
ii.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/region/latin/mexico/agreement/joint0503.html |