4041: Elimination of Tariff on Imported Goods under Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement(FAQ)
Japan is to either eliminate or reduce tariffs (concessions) in line with the schedule described in Annex 1 of the EPA. Categories of concession such as immediate tariff elimination, gradual tariff elimination or reduction, tariff rate quota, etc. are prescribed in the “Notes for Schedule of Japan” of Section 1 of Part 3 of Annex 1 (Reference).
(Reference: Main notes for Schedule of Japan)
Column 4 | Description | Examples of products |
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A | Tariff elimination as from the date of entry into force of the EPA | Egg white, Lactose, Casein, Albumins |
Bn | Tariff elimination by gradual and uniform tariff reduction on a yearly basis in “n+1” phase from the base rate n = 3,4, 5,7,10,15 (First reduction: Date of entry into force) (Subsequent reduction: April 1 of each year) | Birds’ eggs (not in shell) and egg yolks, Bottled wine |
P | Tariff reduction under conditions specified in the Notes in the column 5 | Whipped cream in pressurised containers (not containing added sugar) |
PS | Tariff reduction under conditions specified in the Notes in the column 5 (subject to review in the 5th year or a year on which the countries agree) | Beef (frozen, chilled), Blue-veined cheese |
Q | Tariff rate quota | Pork, Chicken, Natural honey, Cocoa preparations (not containing added sugar) |
QS | Tariff rate quota (subject to review in the 5th year or a year on which the countries agree) | Cheese intended for use as materials for processed cheese and shredded cheese, Processed cheese, Grate or powered cheese, Frozen yogurt, Ice cream |
R | Subject to negotiation in the 5th year | Edible offal of swine (chilled) |
S | Subject to review in the 5th year or a year on which the countries agree | Wheat (not for feeding purposes), Butter |
X | Excluded from any commitment | Rice |
※For Schedule of Japan, refer to Section 1 of Part 3 of Annex 1
※For Schedule of Australia, refer to Section 1 of Part 2 of Annex 1.
- Schedule of Japan (Section 2 of Part 3 of Annex 1) (Japanese)
http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/files/000044305.pdf - Schedule of Australia (Section 2 of Part 2 of Annex 1) (English)
http://www.mofa.go.jp/files/000044323.pdf
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