4066: 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 AnnexⅠof the EPA. Categories of concession such as tariff elimination, tariff reduction and 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 |
|---|---|---|
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)
- Schedule of Australia (Section 2 of Part 2 of Annex 1) (English)
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