Mexico Japan FTA Economic Partnership Agreement

Master International Business for Japanese students

Course summary Mexico Japan FTA Economic Partnership Agreement :

The Agreement between Japan and the United Mexican States for the Strengthening of the Economic Partnership entered into force on 01 April 2005.

The objectives of the Agreement between Japan and the United Mexican States for the Strengthening of the Economic Partnership are to:
(a) liberalize and facilitate trade in goods and services between the Parties;
(b) increase investment opportunities and strengthen protection for investments and investment activities in the Parties;
(c) enhance opportunities for suppliers to participate in government procurement in the Parties;
(d) promote cooperation and coordination for the effective enforcement of competition laws in each Party;
(e) create effective procedures for the implementation and operation of this Agreement and for the resolution of disputes; and
(f) establish a framework for further bilateral cooperation and improvement of business environment.

In 2011, Mexico exports to Japan are on track to post a new record, surpassing the amount of US$ 3.8 billion registered in 2008. In October, data showed an increase of 10.4% in the bilateral trade over the same period of last year. Mexico’s sales to Japan reached US$ 3.3 billion or an 18.9 % growth during the period.

Japanese exports to Mexico were US$ 13.4 billion, accumulated for the 10 month period, or 8.5% above from 2010.

During the period of January, 2005 to August, 2011, investments in Mexico by Japanese companies reached US$ 5.9 billion dollars. Main sectors attracting Japanese company investments include sectors such as automotive and auto parts, electronics, metallurgic, machinery, agribusiness, and IT services.

Free Trade Agreements (FTA) of Mexico - Japan Free Trade Agreements and EPAs

Example of the course Mexico Japan Economic Partnership Agreement :

Chapters of theMexico Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
Preamble
Chapter 1 Objectives
- Article 1 Objectives
Chapter 2 General Definitions
- Article 2 General Definitions
Chapter 3 Trade in Goods
- Section 1 General Rules
- Article 3 National Treatment
- Article 4 Classification of Goods
- Article 5 Elimination of Customs Duties
- Article 6 Export Duties
- Article 7 Import and Export Restrictions
- Article 8 Protection of Geographical Indications for Spirits
- Article 9 Sub-Committee on Trade in Goods
- Article 10 Uniform Regulations
- Article 11 Definition
- Section 2 Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
- Article 12 Reaffirmation of Rights and Obligations
- Article 13 Enquiry Points
- Article 14 Sub-Committee on SPS Measures
- Article 15 Non-Application of Chapter 15
- Section 3 Technical Regulations, Standards and Conformity Assessment Procedures
- Article 16 Reaffirmation of Rights and Obligations
- Article 17 Cooperation in the Field of Technical Regulations, Standards and Conformity Assessment Procedures
- Article 18 Enquiry Points
- Article 19 Sub-Committee on Technical Regulations, Standards and Conformity Assessment Procedures
- Article 20 Non-Application of Chapter 15
- Article 21 Relation to Section 2
Chapter 4 Rules of Origin
- Article 22 Originating Goods
- Article 23 Regional Value Content
- Article 24 Value of Materials
- Article 25 De Minimis
- Article 26 Intermediate Materials
- Article 27 Accumulation
- Article 28 Fungible Goods and Materials
- Article 29 Sets, Kits or Composite Goods
- Article 30 Indirect Materials
- Article 31 Accessories, Spare Parts and Tools
- Article 32 Packaging Materials and Containers for Retail Sale
- Article 33 Packing Materials and Containers for Shipment
- Article 34 Non-Qualifying Operations
- Article 35 Transshipment
- Article 36 Application and Interpretation
- Article 37 Sub-Committee, Consultation and Modifications
- Article 38 Definitions
Chapter 5 Certificate of Origin and Customs Procedures
- Section 1 Certification of Origin
- Article 39 Certificate of Origin
- Article 40 Obligations Regarding Importations
- Article 41 Obligations Regarding Exportations
- Article 42 Exceptions
- Section 2 Administration and Enforcement
- Article 43 Records
- Article 44 Origin Verifications
- Article 45 Confidentiality
- Article 46 Penalties
- Article 47 Review and Appeal
- Article 48 Goods in Transit or Storage
- Article 49 Definitions
- Section 3 Customs Cooperation for Trade Facilitation
- Article 50 Customs Cooperation for Trade Facilitation
Chapter 6 Bilateral Safeguard Measures
- Article 51 General Provision
- Article 52 Consistency
- Article 53 Conditions
- Article 54 Provisional Bilateral Safeguard Measures
- Article 55 Bilateral Safeguard Measures Proceedings
- Article 56 Definitions
Chapter 7 Investment
- Section 1 Investment
- Article 57 Scope and Coverage
- Article 58 National Treatment
- Article 59 Most-Favored-Nation Treatment
- Article 60 General Treatment
- Article 61 Expropriation and Compensation
- Article 62 Protection from Strife
- Article 63 Transfers
- Article 64 Senior Management and Boards of Directors
- Article 65 Performance Requirements
- Article 66 Reservations and Exceptions
- Article 67 Notification
- Article 68 Special Formalities and Information Requirements
- Article 69 Relation to Other Chapters
- Article 70 Denial of Benefits
- Article 71 Investment Support
- Article 72 Temporary Safeguard Measures
- Article 73 Intellectual Property Rights
- Article 74 Environmental Measures
- Section 2 Settlement of Investment Disputes between a Party and an Investor of the Other Party
- Article 75 Purpose
- Article 76 Claim by an Investor
- Article 77 Consultation and Negotiation
- Article 78 Written Request
- Article 79 Submission of a Claim to Arbitration
- Article 80 Consent to Arbitration
- Article 81 Conditions and Limitations on Consent of Each Party
- Article 82 Constitution of a Tribunal
- Article 83 Consolidation of Multiple Claims
- Article 84 Governing Law
- Article 85 Notice
- Article 86 Participation by a Party
- Article 87 Documents
- Article 88 Place of Arbitration
- Article 89 Interpretation of Annexes
- Article 90 Expert Reports
- Article 91 Interim Measures of Protection
- Article 92 Final Award
- Article 93 Finality and Enforcement of an Award
- Article 94 General
- Article 95 Exceptions from Dispute Settlement Procedure
- Section 3 Definitions
- Article 96 Definitions
Chapter 8 Cross-Border Trade in Services
- Article 97 Scope and Coverage
- Article 98 National Treatment
- Article 99 Most-Favored-Nation Treatment
- Article 100 Local Presence
- Article 101 Reservations
- Article 102 Notification
- Article 103 Sub-Committee on Cross-Border Trade in Services
- Article 104 Licensing and Certification
- Article 105 Denial of Benefits
- Article 106 Definitions
Chapter 9 Financial Services
- Article 107 Scope and Coverage
- Article 108 Commitments under International Agreements
- Article 109 Non-Application of Chapter 15
- Article 110 Exceptions
- Article 111 Relation to Other Chapters
- Article 112 Definitions
Chapter 10 Entry and Temporary Stay of Nationals for Business Purposes
- Article 113 General Principles
- Article 114 Scope and Coverage
- Article 115 Grant of Entry and Temporary Stay
- Article 116 Provision of Information
- Article 117 Sub-Committee on Entry and Temporary Stay
- Article 118 Dispute Settlement
Chapter 11 Government Procurement
- Article 119 Scope and Coverage
- Article 120 National Treatment
- Article 121 Rules of Origin
- Article 122 Procurement Procedures and Other Provisions
- Article 123 Offsets
- Article 124 Provision of Information
- Article 125 Challenge Procedures
- Article 126 Exceptions
- Article 127 Sub-Committee on Government Procurement
- Article 128 Rectifications or Modifications
- Article 129 Privatization of Entities
- Article 130 Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter 12 Competition
- Article 131 Anticompetitive Activities
- Article 132 Cooperation on Controlling Anticompetitive Activities
- Article 133 Non-Discrimination
- Article 134 Procedural Fairness
- Article 135 Non-Application of Article 164 and Chapter 15
Chapter 13 Improvement of the Business Environment
- Article 136 Consultations for the Improvement of the Business Environment
- Article 137 Committee for the Improvement of the Business Environment
- Article 138 Non-Application of Chapter 15
Chapter 14 Bilateral Cooperation
- Article 139 Cooperation in the Field of Trade and Investment Promotion
- Article 140 Cooperation in the Field of Supporting Industries
- Article 141 Cooperation in the Field of Small and Medium Enterprises
- Article 142 Cooperation in the Field of Science and Technology
- Article 143 Cooperation in the Field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training
- Article 144 Cooperation in the Field of Intellectual Property
- Article 145 Cooperation in the Field of Agriculture
- Article 146 Cooperation in the Field of Tourism
- Article 147 Cooperation in the Field of Environment
- Article 148 Non-Application of Chapter 15
- Article 149 Relation to Other Agreements
Chapter 15 Dispute Settlement
- Article 150 Scope and Coverage
- Article 151 Choice of Dispute Settlement Procedure
- Article 152 Consultations
- Article 153 Establishment of Arbitral Tribunals
- Article 154 Award of Arbitral Tribunals
- Article 155 Termination of Proceedings of the Arbitral Tribunal
- Article 156 Implementation of Award
- Article 157 Modification of Time Periods
- Article 158 Expenses
- Article 159 Rules of Procedure

Chapter 16 Implementation and Operation of the Agreement
- Article 160 Transparency
- Article 161 Public Comment Procedures
- Article 162 Administrative Proceedings
- Article 163 Review and Appeal
- Article 164 Confidential Information
- Article 165 Joint Committee
- Article 166 Communications
- Article 167 Relation to Other Agreements
Chapter 17 Exceptions
- Article 168 General Exceptions
- Article 169 National Security
- Article 170 Taxation
- Article 171 Payments and Transfers and Restrictions to Safeguard the Balance of Payments
- Chapter 18 Final Provisions
- Article 172 Table of Contents and Headings
- Article 173 Annexes and Notes
- Article 174 Amendment
- Article 175 Entry into Force
- Article 176 Termination
- Article 177 Authentic Texts

ANNEX
- Annex 1 referred to in Chapter 3 Schedules in relation to Article 5
- Annex 2 referred to in Chapter 3 Measures of Mexico in relation to Article 7
- Annex 3 referred to in Chapter 3 Geographical Indications for Spirits
- Annex 4 referred to in Chapter 4 Specific Rules of Origin
- Annex 5 referred to in Chapter 5 Origin Verifications
- Annex 6 referred to in Chapters 7 and 8 Reservations for Existing Measures
- Annex 7 referred to in Chapters 7 and 8 Reservations for Future Measures
- Annex 8 referred to in Chapter 7 Activities Reserved to the State
- Annex 9 referred to in Chapter 7 Exemptions from Most-Favored-Nation Treatment
- Annex 10 referred to in Chapter 10 Categories of Entry and Temporary Stay of Nationals for Business Purposes
- Annex 11 referred to in Chapter 11 Entities
- Annex 12 referred to in Chapter 11 Goods
- Annex 13 referred to in Chapter 11 Services
- Annex 14 referred to in Chapter 11 Construction Services
- Annex 15 referred to in Chapter 11 Thresholds
- Annex 16 referred to in Chapter 11 General Notes of Mexico
- Annex 17 referred to in Chapter 11 Publications
- Annex 18 referred to in Chapter 11 Procurement Procedures

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