According to press release of METI and MOFA, EPA between Japan and India will enter into force on August 1, 2011.
See http://www.meti.go.jp/english/press/2011/0630_01.html
2011年6月30日木曜日
2011年6月23日木曜日
India wary of NSG move to restrict ENR exports
One of my good export control friends in India sent interesting news topic. Here it is. Thanks!
(source : Times of India local news paper)
As the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) meets for a plenary session in The Hague next week, India said it was opposed to any move to restrict enrichment and reprocessing technology (ENR) by the 45-nation body. This would have the effect of negating the nuclear exemption given to India in September 2008, government sources said.
"We have expressed deep reservations with the move to withhold transfer of ENR technology (to India) which would dilute the whole message of exemption given to us in September 2008," they said. This came even after foreign secretary Nirupama Rao reportedly had a positive meeting with the NSG troika recently, as well as the US' Ellen Tauscher, in charge of non-proliferation and arms control.
However, India is continuing to work on countries to build its case for membership to the NSG. "Our outreach programme is going on. We don't believe the next NSG meeting will decide on India's membership but would like timelines so that a positive decision is there for the four processes," a source said. India wants a "package deal" for membership to all four international non-proliferation bodies -- Wassenaar Arrangement, Australia Group, NSG and MTCR.
(source : Times of India local news paper)
As the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) meets for a plenary session in The Hague next week, India said it was opposed to any move to restrict enrichment and reprocessing technology (ENR) by the 45-nation body. This would have the effect of negating the nuclear exemption given to India in September 2008, government sources said.
"We have expressed deep reservations with the move to withhold transfer of ENR technology (to India) which would dilute the whole message of exemption given to us in September 2008," they said. This came even after foreign secretary Nirupama Rao reportedly had a positive meeting with the NSG troika recently, as well as the US' Ellen Tauscher, in charge of non-proliferation and arms control.
However, India is continuing to work on countries to build its case for membership to the NSG. "Our outreach programme is going on. We don't believe the next NSG meeting will decide on India's membership but would like timelines so that a positive decision is there for the four processes," a source said. India wants a "package deal" for membership to all four international non-proliferation bodies -- Wassenaar Arrangement, Australia Group, NSG and MTCR.
2011年6月18日土曜日
New License Exception STA is now announced
Long awaited new license exception Strategic Trade Authorization ("STA") was announced on June 16, 2011 from BIS, and implemented immediately.
http://www.bis.doc.gov/news/2011/bis_press06162011.htm
This rule is part of the Administration's Export Control Reform Initiative, undertaken as a result of the fundamental review of the U.S. export control system that the President announced in August 2009.
http://www.bis.doc.gov/news/2011/bis_press06162011.htm
This rule is part of the Administration's Export Control Reform Initiative, undertaken as a result of the fundamental review of the U.S. export control system that the President announced in August 2009.
2011年6月1日水曜日
Japan sign EPA with Peru
After 7 negotiating rounds, starting in May 2009, Japan and Peru governments reached mutual agreement to conclude the Economic Partnership Agreement (“EPA”) in November 2010. On May 31, 2011, the Japanese government signed the EPA with Peru to enhance trade ties with the South America economy. The Japan-Peru EPA is expected to be implemented sometime in 2011. For Japan, the EPA with Peru is the 13th EPA that Japan has concluded, and the third with the Latin America economies following Mexico and Chile. In fiscal 2010, Japan exported US$ 1 billion worth of goods to Peru, while importing US$ 2.4 billion worth of items from Peru.
Tariffs on about 99% of total trade will be abolished between the two countries within 10 years after implementation of the EPA. Peru’s import duty on certain industrial items, currently 9% for most of items such as cars, automotive parts, steel products, machinery, and electrical items will be reduced either progressively or immediately to 0% in the 10th year. On the other hand, Japan’s import duties on almost all industrial items will immediately be duty free upon implementation of the EPA. Import duties on some agricultural products will be reduced with tariff quota system or progressively reduced in 10 years, such as pork, chicken, asparagus, and corn. Some of Japan’s sensitive agricultural products are excluded in the duty reduction schedule, such as rice, wheat, and beef.
Compared with most of other EPAs Japan have concluded, the EPA with Peru has practical facilitation measure for traders with regard to origin certification. A Certificate of Origin can be issued by approved exporter’s self-declaration. (Article 58 in Chapter 3 Rules of Origin of the main text of the Agreement) The ordinary certificate of origin issued by designated authority is also available as used to be as other EPAs. Among the EPAs Japan have concluded, this self-declaration method by approved exporter has been adopted first in Japan – Swiss EPA since September 2009. Peru is the second country Japan will introduce self-certification by approved exporter. In addition, among existing EPA, Japan-Mexico EPA will also adopt self-declaration method by amending the Agreement. This self-declaration system helps exporters to minimize administrative cost and lead time in export transaction.
Peru has recently enacted FTAs with the United States, China, Singapore and Canada, and in March 2011, signed an FTA with South Korea, which will reduce tariffs for TVs and certain automobiles once it is implemented. Considering the competition with Korean rivals in electronics and cars industries, the EPA with Peru gives competitive edge to Japanese industries. As for Peru side, they can expect investments from Japan in manufacturing and technological products. Peru have FTAs with the rest of South America and is located in middle of pacific coast of South America. As being in the process of building more ports, airports and highways, Peru may become a hub for Japanese, Korean or Chinese business in South America in future.
MOFA announcement: http://www.mofa.go.jp/announce/announce/2011/5/0530_01.html
Overview of EPA: http://www.meti.go.jp/press/2011/05/20110531002/20110531002-2.pdf
Tariffs on about 99% of total trade will be abolished between the two countries within 10 years after implementation of the EPA. Peru’s import duty on certain industrial items, currently 9% for most of items such as cars, automotive parts, steel products, machinery, and electrical items will be reduced either progressively or immediately to 0% in the 10th year. On the other hand, Japan’s import duties on almost all industrial items will immediately be duty free upon implementation of the EPA. Import duties on some agricultural products will be reduced with tariff quota system or progressively reduced in 10 years, such as pork, chicken, asparagus, and corn. Some of Japan’s sensitive agricultural products are excluded in the duty reduction schedule, such as rice, wheat, and beef.
Compared with most of other EPAs Japan have concluded, the EPA with Peru has practical facilitation measure for traders with regard to origin certification. A Certificate of Origin can be issued by approved exporter’s self-declaration. (Article 58 in Chapter 3 Rules of Origin of the main text of the Agreement) The ordinary certificate of origin issued by designated authority is also available as used to be as other EPAs. Among the EPAs Japan have concluded, this self-declaration method by approved exporter has been adopted first in Japan – Swiss EPA since September 2009. Peru is the second country Japan will introduce self-certification by approved exporter. In addition, among existing EPA, Japan-Mexico EPA will also adopt self-declaration method by amending the Agreement. This self-declaration system helps exporters to minimize administrative cost and lead time in export transaction.
Peru has recently enacted FTAs with the United States, China, Singapore and Canada, and in March 2011, signed an FTA with South Korea, which will reduce tariffs for TVs and certain automobiles once it is implemented. Considering the competition with Korean rivals in electronics and cars industries, the EPA with Peru gives competitive edge to Japanese industries. As for Peru side, they can expect investments from Japan in manufacturing and technological products. Peru have FTAs with the rest of South America and is located in middle of pacific coast of South America. As being in the process of building more ports, airports and highways, Peru may become a hub for Japanese, Korean or Chinese business in South America in future.
MOFA announcement: http://www.mofa.go.jp/announce/announce/2011/5/0530_01.html
Overview of EPA: http://www.meti.go.jp/press/2011/05/20110531002/20110531002-2.pdf
2011年5月25日水曜日
BIS amend CCL to reflect Wassenaar 2010 dual-use list
On May 20th, BIS published amendments to the CCL corresponding to the changes multilaterally agreed by the Wassenaar Arrangement December 2010.
We can already see the amended CCL in web site.
As posted in blog, Japan also updated the control items list to accomodate Wassenaar 2010 list and will implement it on July 02, 2011. This quick change of the list both US and Japan will positively affect both US and Japan exporters. Operational concern for traders are the disparities with other EU list following countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Taiwan.
We can already see the amended CCL in web site.
As posted in blog, Japan also updated the control items list to accomodate Wassenaar 2010 list and will implement it on July 02, 2011. This quick change of the list both US and Japan will positively affect both US and Japan exporters. Operational concern for traders are the disparities with other EU list following countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Taiwan.
2011年5月19日木曜日
AEO mutual recognition between Japan - Korea
According to Nikkei Newspaper on May 19, 2011, government of Japan and Korea is likely to announce mutual recognition of AEO shortly. At this point of time, I find no official announcement on Japan Customs web site, but perhaps will be available soon.
As for AEO operators, 370 companies are registered in Japan such as Toyota or Nippon Express, while Korea has 141 companies. Ministry of Finance expect the trade between Japan and Korea increase in area of steel industry or semiconductor industry.
Japan have had AEO mutual recognition with New Zealand, US. Signed with EU and Canada. On progress with Singapore, China and Malaysia.
(Additional Update)
This news was officially annoucned on May 20 by MOF press release.
http://www.mof.go.jp/customs_tariff/trade/facilitation/ka230520.htm
As for AEO operators, 370 companies are registered in Japan such as Toyota or Nippon Express, while Korea has 141 companies. Ministry of Finance expect the trade between Japan and Korea increase in area of steel industry or semiconductor industry.
Japan have had AEO mutual recognition with New Zealand, US. Signed with EU and Canada. On progress with Singapore, China and Malaysia.
(Additional Update)
This news was officially annoucned on May 20 by MOF press release.
http://www.mof.go.jp/customs_tariff/trade/facilitation/ka230520.htm
2011年5月14日土曜日
Japan reflect WA Dec 2010 list update on July 1st, 2011
As of March 05, 2011, Japanese METI published new export control list update in its public comment web site. The list update is to reflect the list change of international regimes, such as Wassenaar Arrangement ("WA") December 2010 list update.
On May 13, 2011, METI announced the list update will be officially issued on May 18, and be forced in place on July 1, 2011. I will analyze the list change after May 18.
(Reference: http://www.meti.go.jp/press/2011/05/20110513001/20110513001.html )
On May 13, 2011, METI announced the list update will be officially issued on May 18, and be forced in place on July 1, 2011. I will analyze the list change after May 18.
(Reference: http://www.meti.go.jp/press/2011/05/20110513001/20110513001.html )
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