Overview of ASEAN Trade Agreements and Tariff Commitments under ATIGA
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This document provides a comprehensive overview of the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) and its key features for member countries. It highlights the consolidation and streamlining of CEPT-AFTA provisions, the full tariff reduction schedules, and the commitment to facilitate the free flow of goods by eliminating non-tariff barriers (NTBs). Key characteristics of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) include establishing a single market, promoting equitable economic development, and ensuring integration into the global economy. It also outlines necessary steps for the Philippines to fulfill its trade commitments.
Overview of ASEAN Trade Agreements and Tariff Commitments under ATIGA
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TARIFFS ANDTHEAEC 2015 OVERVIEW OF REGIONAL TRADE AGREEMENTS 1
KEY ELEMENTS OF ATIGA • Consolidates, streamlines all CEPT-AFTA provisions • Provides the full tariff reduction schedule of each Member State; making it transparent and predictable for business community • Free Flow of Goods • Elimination of NTBs • Trade Facilitation Measures
ASEAN Economic Community 2015 KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AEC • a single market and production base • a highly competitive economic region • a region of equitable economic development • a region fully integrated into the global economy
ASEAN Economic Community 2015 On Free Flow of Goods: • Elimination of all import duties by the 10 ASEAN Member-Countries ASEAN 6 2003 – 60% 2007 – 80% 2010 – 100% Viet Nam 2006 – 60% 2010 – 80% 2015 – 100% with flexibility up to 2018 Laos and Myanmar 2008 – 60% 2012 – 80% 2015 – 100% with flexibility up to 2018 Cambodia 2010 – 60% 2015 – 100% with flexibility up to 2018
WAY FORWARD • Government Sector • Complete the tariff reduction schedule to 0‐5% for IL products CLMV countries • Elimination of Non‐Tariff Barriers • Continuous reform, enhance and simplify CEPT ROO and its operational procedures • Customs integration ‐ ensure customs development; operationalize ASEAN Single Window
WAY FORWARD • SMEs • Ensure that Trade Officials are fully aware of the sectoral interests and concerns • Provide inputs in the consultations conducted by various government agencies • Take advantage of all the institutional and informal channels to pro-actively participate in decision-making process
WAY FORWARD • SMEs • Have a good understanding of the opportunities offered, as well as the changes brought about by the FTAs • Familiarity with the FTA provisions of relevance to your sector
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