SICE - NAFTA

Preamble

Part One	General Part

Chapter One	Objectives
Article 101	Establishment of the Free Trade Area
Article 102	Objectives
Article 103	Relation to Other Agreements
Article 104	Relation to Environmental and Conservation Agreements
Article 105	Extent of Obligations
	Annex 104.1: Bilateral and Other Environmental and Conservation Agreements

Chapter Two	General Definitions
Article 201	Definitions of General Application
	Annex 201.1: Country-Specific Definitions

Part Two:	Trade in Goods

Chapter Three	National Treatment and Market Access for Goods
Article 300	Scope and Coverage
Section A	National Treatment
Article 301	National Treatment
Section B	Tariffs
Article 302	Tariff Elimination
Article 303	Restriction on Drawback and Duty Referral Programs
Article 304	Waiver of Customs Duties
Article 305	Temporary Admission of Goods
Article 306	Duty-Free Entry of Certain Commercial Samples and Printed Advertising Materials
Article 307	Goods Re-Entered after Repair or Alteration
Article 308	Most-Favored-Nation Rates of Duty on Certain Goods
Section C	Non-Tariff Measures
Article 309	Import and Export Restrictions
Article 310	Customs User Fees
Article 311	Country of Origin Marking
Article 312	Wine and Distilled Spirits
Article 313	Distinctive Products
Article 314	Export Taxes
Article 315	Other Export Measures
Section D	Consultations
Article 316	Consultations and Committee on Trade in Goods
Article 317	Third-Country Dumping
Section E	Definitions
Article 318	Definitions
Annexes	Annex 301.3: Exceptions to Articles 301 and 309
	Annex 302.2: Tariff Elimination
	Annex 303.6: Goods Not Subject to Article 303
	Annex 303.7: Effective Dates for the Application of Article 303
	Annex 303.8: Exception to Article 303(8) for Certain Color Cathode-Ray Television Picture Tubes
	Annex 304.1: Exceptions for Existing Waiver Measures
	Annex 304.2: Continuation of Existing Waivers of Customs Duties
	Annex 307.1: Goods Re-Entered after Repair or Alteration
	Annex 307.3: Repair and Rebuilding of Vessels
	Annex 308.1: Most-Favored-Nation Rates of Duty on Certain Automatic Data Processing Goods and Their Parts
	Annex 308.2: Most-Favored-Nation Rates of Duty on Certain Color Cathode-Ray Television Picture Tubes
	Annex 308.3: Most-Favored-Nation Duty-Free Treatment of Local Area Network Apparatus
	Annex 310.1: Existing Customs User Fees
	Annex 311: Country of Origin Marking
	Annex 312.2: Wine and Distilled Spirits
	Annex 313: Distinctive Products
	Annex 314: Export Taxes
	Annex 315: Other Export Measures

	Annex 300-A: Trade and Investment in the Automotive Sector
	Appendix 300-A.1: Canada
	Appendix 300-A.2: Mexico
	Appendix 300-A.3: United States - Corporate Average Fuel Economy

	Annex 300-B: Textile and Apparel Goods
	Section 1: Scope and Coverage
	Section 2: Tariff Elimination
	Section 3: Import and Export Prohibitions, Restrictions and Consultation Levels
	Section 4: Bilateral Emergency Actions (Tariff Actions)
	Section 5: Bilateral Emergency Actions (Quantitative Restrictions)
	Section 6: Special Provisions
	Section 7: Review and Revision of Rules of Origin 1
	Section 8: Labelling Requirements
	Section 9: Trade in Worn Clothing and Other Worn Articles
	Section 10: Definitions
	Appendix 1: List of Goods Covered by Annex 300-B
	Appendix 2.1: Tariff Elimination
	Schedule 2.1.B: Exceptions to Tariff Phaseout Formula Specified in Appendix 2.1
	Appendix 2.4: Tariff Elimination on Certain Textile and Apparel Goods
	Appendix 3.1: Administration of Import and Export Prohibitions, Restrictions and Consultation Levels
	Schedule 3.1.1: Schedule for the Elimination of Restrictions and Consultation Levels on Exports from Mexico to the United States
	Schedule 3.1.2: Restrictions and Consultation Levels on Exports from Mexico to the United States
	Schedule 3.1.3: Conversion Factors
	Appendix 5.1: Bilateral Emergency Actions (Quantitative Restrictions)
	Appendix 6: Special Provisions
	Schedule 6.B.1: Preferential Tariff Treatment for Non-Originating Apparel and Made-Up Goods
	Schedule 6.B.2: Preferential Tariff Treatment for Non-Originating Cotton or Man-made Fiber Fabrics and Made-Up Goods
	Schedule 6.B.3: Preferential Tariff Treatment for Non-Originating Cotton or Man-made Fiber Spun Yarn
	Appendix 10.1: Country-Specific Definitions

Chapter Four	Rules of Origin
Article 401	Originating Goods
Article 402	Regional Value Content
Article 403	Automotive Goods
Article 404	Accumulation
Article 405	De Minimis
Article 406	Fungible Goods and Materials
Article 407	Accessories, Spare Parts and Tools
Article 408	Indirect Materials
Article 409	Packaging Materials and Containers for Retail Sale
Article 410	Packing Materials and Containers for Shipment
Article 411	Transshipment
Article 412	Non-Qualifying Operations
Article 413	Interpretation and Application
Article 414	Consultation and Modifications
Article 415	Definitions
	Annex 403.1: List of Tariff Provisions for Article 403(1)
	Annex 403.2: List of Components and Materials
	Annex 403.3: Regional Value-Content Calculation for CAMI

Chapter Five	Customs Procedures
Section A	Certification of Origin
Article 501	Certificate of Origin
Article 502	Obligations Regarding Importations
Article 503	Exceptions
Article 504	Obligations Regarding Exportations
Section B	Administration and Enforcement
Article 505	Records
Article 506	Origin Verifications
Article 507	Confidentiality
Article 508	Penalties
Section C	Advance Rulings
Article 509	Advance Rulings
Section D	Review and Appeal of Origin Determinations and Advance Rulings
Article 510	Review and Appeal
Section E	Uniform Regulations
Article 511	Uniform Regulations
Section F	Cooperation
Article 512	Cooperation
Article 513	Working Group and Customs Subgroup
Article 514	Definitions

Chapter Six	Energy and Basic Petrochemicals
Article 601	Principles
Article 602	Scope and Coverage
Article 603	Import and Export Restrictions
Article 604	Export Taxes
Article 605	Other Export Measures
Article 606	Energy Regulatory Measures
Article 607	National Security Measures
Article 608	Miscellaneous Provisions
Article 609	Definitions
	Annex 602.3: Reservations and Special Provisions
	Annex 603.6: Exception to Article 603
	Annex 605: Exception to Article 605
	Annex 607: National Security
	Annex 608.2: Other Agreements

Chapter Seven	Agriculture and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
Section A	Agriculture
Article 701	Scope and Coverage
Article 702	International Obligations
Article 703	Market Access
Article 704	Domestic Support
Article 705	Export Subsidies
Article 706	Committee on Agricultural Trade
Article 707	Advisory Committee on Private Commercial Disputes Regarding Agricultural Goods
Article 708	Definitions
	Annex 702.1: Incorporation of Trade Provisions
	Annex 702.3: Intergovernmental Coffee Agreement
	Annex 703.2: Market Access - Section A
	Annex 703.2: Market Access - Section B
	Annex 703.2: Market Access - Section C
	Annex 703.2: Appendices
Section B	Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
Article 709	Scope and Coverage
Article 710	Relation to Other Chapters
Article 711	Reliance on Non-Governmental Entities
Article 712	Basic Rights and Obligations
Article 713	International Standards and Standardizing Organizations
Article 714	Equivalence
Article 715	Risk Assessment and Appropriate Level of Protection
Article 716	Adaptation to Regional Conditions
Article 717	Control, Inspection and Approval Procedures
Article 718	Notification, Publication and Provision of Information
Article 719	Inquiry Points
Article 720	Technical Cooperation
Article 721	Limitations on the Provisions of Information
Article 722	Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
Article 723	Technical Consultations
Article 724	Definitions

Chapter Eight	Emergency Action
Article 801	Bilateral Actions
Article 802	Global Actions
Article 803	Administration of Emergency Action Proceedings
Article 804	Dispute Settlement in Emergency Action Matters
Article 805	Definitions
	Annex 801.1: Bilateral Actions
	Annex 803.3: Administration of Emergency Action Proceedings
	Annex 805: Country-Specific Definitions

Part Three	Technical Barriers to Trade

Chapter Nine	Standards-Related Measures
Article 901	Scope and Coverage
Article 902	Extent of Obligations
Article 903	Affirmation of Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade and Other Agreements
Article 904	Basic Rights and Obligations
Article 905	Use of International Standards
Article 906	Compatibility and Equivalence
Article 907	Assessment of Risk
Article 908	Conformity Assessment
Article 909	Notification, Publication, and Provision of Information
Article 910	Inquiry Points
Article 911	Technical Cooperation
Article 912	Limitations on the Provision of Information
Article 913	Committee on Standards-Related Measures
Article 914	Technical Consultations
Article 915	Definitions
	Annex 908.2: Transitional Rules for Conformity Assessment Procedures
	Annex 913.5.a-1: Land Transportation Standards Subcommittee
	Annex 913.5.a-2: Telecommunications Standards Subcommittee
	Annex 913.5.a-3:L Automotive Standards Council
	Annex 913.5.a-4: Subcommittee on Labelling of Textile and Apparel Goods

Part Four	Government Procurement

Chapter Ten	Government Procurement
Section A	Scope and Coverage and National Treatment
Article 1001	Scope and Coverage
Article 1002	Valuation of Contracts
Article 1003	National Treatment and Non-Discrimination
Article 1004	Rules of Origin
Article 1005	Denial of Benefits
Article 1006	Prohibition of Offsets
Article 1007	Technical Specifications
Section B	Tendering Procedures
Article 1008	Tendering Procedures
Article 1009	Qualification of Suppliers
Article 1010	Invitation to Participate
Article 1011	Selective Tendering Procedures
Article 1012	Time Limits for Tendering and Delivery
Article 1013	Tender Documentation
Article 1014	Negotiation Disciplines
Article 1015	Submission, Receipt and Opening of Tenders and Awarding of Contracts
Article 1016	Limited Tendering Procedures
Section C	Bid Challenge
Article 1017	Bid Challenge
Section D	General Provisions
Article 1018	Exceptions
Article 1019	Provision of Information
Article 1020	Technical Cooperation
Article 1021	Joint Programs for Small Business
Article 1022	Rectifications or Modifications
Article 1023	Divestiture of Entities
Article 1024	Further Negotiations
Article 1025	Definitions
	Annex 1001.1a-1: Federal Government Entities
	Annex 1001.1a-2: Government Enterprises
	Annex 1001.1a-3: State and Provincial Government Entities
	Annex 1001.1b-1: Goods
	Annex 1001.1b-2: Services
	Appendix 1001.1b-2-A: Temporary Schedule of Services for Mexico
	Appendix 1001.1b-2-B: Common Classification System
	Annex 1001.1b-3: Construction Services
	Appendix 1001.1b-3-A: Common Classification System
	Annex 1001.1c: Indexation and Conversion of Thresholds
	Annex 1001.2a: Transitional Provisions for Mexico
	Annex 1001.2b: General Notes
	Annex 1001.2c: Country-Specific Thresholds
	Annex 1010.1: Publications

Part Five	Investment, Services and Related Matters

Chapter Eleven	Investment
Section A	Investment
Article 1101	Scope and Coverage
Article 1102	National Treatment
Article 1103	Most-Favored-Nation Treatment
Article 1104	Standard of Treatment
Article 1105	Minimum Standard of Treatment
Article 1106	Performance Requirements
Article 1107	Senior Management and Boards of Directors
Article 1108	Reservations and Exceptions
Article 1109	Transfers
Article 1110	Expropriation and Compensation
Article 1111	Special Formalities and Information Requirements
Article 1112	Relation to Other Chapters
Article 1113	Denial of Benefits
Article 1114	Environmental Measures
Section B	Settlement of Disputes between a Party and an Investor of Another Party
Article 1115	Purpose
Article 1116	Claim by an Investor of a Party on Its Own Behalf
Article 1117	Claim by an Investor of a Party on Behalf of an Enterprise
Article 1118	Settlement of a Claim through Consultation and Negotiation
Article 1119	Notice of Intent to Submit a Claim to Arbitration
Article 1120	Submission of a Claim to Arbitration
Article 1121	Conditions Precedent to Submission of a Claim to Arbitration
Article 1122	Consent to Arbitration
Article 1123	Number of Arbitrators and Method of Appointment
Article 1124	Constitution of a Tribunal When a Party Fails to Appoint an Arbitrator or the Disputing Parties are Unable to Agree on a Presiding Arbitrator
Article 1125	Agreement to Appointment of Arbitrators
Article 1126	Consolidation
Article 1127	Notice
Article 1128	Participation by a Party
Article 1129	Documents
Article 1130	Place of Arbitration
Article 1131	Governing Law

About the Agreement	North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Signature: 1992-December-17 Entry into Force: 1994-January-01	Index