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Appendix A (Tariff Rate Quota) to Schedule of Japan
1. For the purposes of paragraph 4.(jjj) of Notes for Schedule of Japan, customs duties on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines indicated with staging category TWQ-n or CSQ-n in Schedule of Japan shall be governed by the terms of the TRQ for that specific tariff line, as set out in this Appendix, beginning on the date of entry into force of this Agreement enters into force for Japan.
2. For the purposes of implementing annual instalments in this Appendix, the following shall apply:
(a) the reduction for Year 1 shall take place on the date of entry into force of this Agreement for Japan; and
(b) the subsequent annual reductions shall take place on April 1 of each following year.
3. For the purposes of this Appendix, year means, with respect to Year 1, the period from the date of entry into force of this Agreement for Japan until the following March 31 and, with respect to each subsequent year, the twelve-month period which starts on April 1 of that year.
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I. TPP-WIDE TARIFF RATE QUOTA (TWQ) 1. TWQ-1 (Wheat Products)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties that shall be duty-free, subject to import mark-up applied by Japan as provided in subparagraph (d), in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 7,500
2 8,000
3 8,500
4 9,000
5 9,500
6 10,000
For Year 7 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 10,000 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan..
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 190410.221, 190420.221, 190430.010, 190490.210 and 210690.214.
(d) TWQ-1 shall be established outside the tariff-rate quota in Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement and shall be administered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF), or its successor, as a State Trading Enterprise using a simultaneous buy-sell mechanism. Japan may collect the import mark-up for goods imported under the TRQ set out in this paragraph. The amount of the mark-up shall not exceed the amount permitted for the good under Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement.
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2. TWQ-2 (Food Preparations Made Primarily of Wheat)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 15,000
2 16,500
3 18,000
4 19,500
5 21,000
6 22,500
For Year 7 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity
shall remain at 22,500 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 190190.242, 190190.247, 190190.252 and 190190.267.
(d) TWQ-2 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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3. TWQ-3 (Wheat Flour, Pellets, Rolled and Food Preparations)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties that shall be duty-free, subject to import mark-up applied by Japan as provided in subparagraph (d), in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 5,000
2 5,500
3 6,000
4 6,500
5 7,000
6 7,500
For Year 7 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 7,500 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 110100.011, 110100.091, 110290.210, 110311.010, 110319.210, 110320.110, 110320.510, 110419.111, 110419.121, 110429.111, 110429.121, 110811.010, 190120.131, 190120.151, 190190.151 and 190190.171
(d) TWQ-3 shall be established outside the tariff-rate quota in Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement and shall be administered by MAFF, or its successor, as a State Trading Enterprise using a simultaneous buy-sell mechanism. Japan may collect the import mark- up for goods imported under the TRQ set out in this paragraph. The amount of the mark- up shall not exceed the amount permitted for the good under Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement.
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4. TWQ-4 (Uncooked Udon, Somen and Soba)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 100
For Year 2 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 100 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 190219.092.
(d) TWQ-4 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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5. TWQ-5 (Food Preparations of Barley)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties that shall be duty-free, subject to import mark-up applied by Japan as provided in subparagraph (d), in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 100
2 103
3 106
4 109
5 112
6 115
For Year 7 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 115 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraph (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 190120.141, 190190.161, 190420.231, 190490.310 and 210690.216.
(d) TWQ-5 shall be established outside the tariff-rate quota in Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement and shall be administered by MAFF, or its successor, as a State Trading Enterprise using a simultaneous buy-sell mechanism. Japan may collect the import mark- up for goods imported under the TRQ set out in this paragraph. The amount of the mark- up shall not exceed the amount permitted for the good under Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement.
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6. TWQ-6 (Barley Flour, Groats and Pellets)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties that shall be duty-free, subject to import mark-up applied by Japan as provided in subparagraph (d), in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 300
2 340
3 380
4 420
5 460
6 500
For Year 7 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 500 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraph (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 110290.110, 110319.110, 110320.410, 110419.410, 110429.410 and 190410.231.
(d) TWQ-6 shall be established outside the tariff-rate quota in Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement and shall be administered by MAFF, or its successor, as a State Trading Enterprise using a simultaneous buy-sell mechanism. Japan may collect the import mark- up for goods imported under the TRQ set out in this paragraph. The amount of the mark- up shall not exceed the amount permitted for the good under Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement.
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7. TWQ-7 (Barley)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties that shall be duty-free, subject to maximum import mark-up to set minimum selling price set out as follows, which is applied by Japan as provided in subparagraph (d), in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate Maximum quota Import quantity mark-up
Year (Metric Tonnes) (yen/kg)
1 25,000 7.6
2 30,000 7.2
3 35,000 6.8
4 40,000 6.4
5 45,000 6.0
6 50,000 5.6
7 55,000 5.2
8 60,000 4.8
9 65,000 4.4
For Year 10 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 65,000 metric tonnes. For Year 10 and for each subsequent year, the maximum import mark-up shall remain at 4.4 yen per kilogramme.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraph (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 100300.019.
(d) TWQ-7 shall be established outside the tariff-rate quota in Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement and shall be administered by MAFF, or its successor, as a State Trading Enterprise using a simultaneous buy-sell mechanism. Japan may collect the import mark- up for goods imported under the TRQ set out in this paragraph. The amount of the mark- up shall not exceed the amount permitted for the good under Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement. A longer shipping period based on a trading contract between an importer and a producer shall be allowed.
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8. TWQ-8 (Fresh Cheese for Use as Materials for Shredded Cheese)
(a) The in-quota rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties shall be free, when:
(i) the aggregate quota quantity for each year shall be stipulated by laws, regulations or ministerial ordinances of Japan in consideration of the quantity of prospective domestic production of natural cheese for use as materials for shredded cheese, and shall be set at a limit no less than the quantity of prospective domestic production of natural cheese for use as materials for shredded cheese multiplied by the ratio of 3.5; and
(ii) the quota quantity to be allocated for each application made by an importer shall not exceed the limit of the ratio in a a particular year listed in subparagraph (a)(i) multiplied by the quantity of natural cheese, specified in the application, produced from domestic milk and used by the importer for the production of shredded cheese in Japan.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties which do not meet the requirement set out in subparagraph (a) shall be treated in accordance with staging category B16 for cream cheese for containing fat content, by weight, not exceeding 45% , JPR7 for cream cheese for containing fat content, by weight, exceeding 45%, and MFN for others as set out in paragraph 4. (bb), (oo) and (kkk) respectively of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating good cla**ified under the tariff line 040610.090.
(d) TWQ-8 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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9. TWQ-9 (bu*ter)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d) from the other Parties , expressed in terms of whole milk equivalent metric tonnes calculated with a conversion factor listed in subparagraph (b) and the in-quota rate of customs duty for those originating goods in a particular year are specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity (Whole Milk, Equivalent
Year Metric Tonnes )
1 39,341
2 40,652
3 41,964
In-quota
rate of customs duty for bu*ter
a
35% + 290 yen/kg 35% + 261 yen/kg 35% + 232 yen/kg 35% + 203 yen/kg 35% + 174 yen/kg 35% + 145 yen/kg 35% + 116 yen/kg 35% + 87 yen/kg 35% + 58 yen/kg 35% + 29 yen/kg 35%
4 43,275
5 44,587
6 45,898
7 45,898
8 45,898
9 45,898
10 45,898
11 45,898
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 45,898 whole milk equivalent metric tonnes, and for Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the in-quota rate of customs duty shall remain at 35 per cent.
(b) For the purposes of TWQ-9, each conversion factor set out in the right column of the following schedule indicates the coefficient for a calculation to obtain the weight in whole milk equivalent of the respective originating goods, expressed as tariff cla**ification numbers listed in the left column in the following schedule:
Tarff cla**ification number
Conversion factor
040510.129
12.34
040510.229
15.05
040520.090
12.34
040590.190
12.34
040590.229
15.05
(c) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota
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quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(d) Subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 040510.129, 040510.229, 040520.090, 040590.190 and 040590.229.
(e) TWQ-9 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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10. TWQ-10 (Skimmed Milk Powder)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d) from the other Parties, expressed in terms of whole milk equivalent metric tonnes calculated with a conversion factor listed in subparagraph (b) and in-quota rate of customs duty for those originating goods in a particular year are specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity (Whole Milk, Equivalent
In-quota
rate of customs duty for SMP
(not containing
added sugar)
1 20,659
2 21,348
3 22,036
4 22,725
5 23,413
6 24,102
7 24,102
8 24,102
9 24,102
10 24,102
11 24,102
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 24,102 whole milk equivalent metric tonnes, and for Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the in-quota rate of customs duty shall remain at 25 per cent for skimmed milk powder (SMP) not containing added sugar, or 35 per cent for SMP containing added sugar.
(b) For the purposes of TWQ-10, the conversion factor set out in the right column of the following schedule indicates the coefficient for a calculation to obtain the weight in whole milk equivalent of the respective originating goods, expressed as tariff cla**ification numbers listed in the left column in the following schedule:
Year Metric Tonnes)
a
In-quota
rate of customs duty for SMP (containing
added sugar)
25% + 130 yen/kg 25% + 117 yen/kg 25% + 104 yen/kg 25% + 91 yen/kg 25% + 78 yen/kg 25% + 65 yen/kg 25% + 52 yen/kg 25% + 39 yen/kg 25% + 26 yen/kg 25% + 13yen/kg 25%
35% + 130 yen/kg 35% + 117 yen/kg 35% + 104 yen/kg 35% + 91 yen/kg 35% + 78 yen/kg 35% + 65 yen/kg 35% + 52 yen/kg 35% + 39 yen/kg 35% + 26 yen/kg 35% + 13yen/kg 35%
Tarff cla**ification number
Conversion factor
040210.129
6.48
040210.212
6.48
040210.229
6.48
040221.212
6.84
040221.229
6.84
040229.291
6.84
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(c) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(d) Subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 040210.129, 040210.212, 040210.229, 040221.212, 040221.229, and 040229.291.
(e) TWQ-10 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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11. TWQ-11 (Milk Powder and bu*ter Milk Powder)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff linesset out in subparagraph (d) from the other Parties , expressed in terms of whole milk equivalent metric tonnes calculated with a conversion factor listed in subparagraph (b) and the in-quota rate of customs duty for those originating goods in a particular year are specified below::
Aggregate quota quantity (Whole Milk, Equivalent
In-quota
rate of customs duty for bu*ter Milk Powder (not containing
added sugar)
In-quota
rate of customs duty for bu*ter Milk Powder
(containing added sugar)
In-quota
rate of customs duty
for Milk Powder
a
Year Metric Tonnes)
1 1,500
2 1,650
3 1,800
4 1,950
5 2,100
6 2,250
7 2,250
8 2,250
9 2,250
10 2,250
11 2,250
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 2,250 whole milk equivalent metric tonnes, and for Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the in-quota rate of customs duty shall remain at 25 per cent for bu*ter milk powder not containing added sugar, 35 per cent for bu*ter Milk Powder containing added sugar, or 30 per cent for Milk Power.
(b) For the purposes of TWQ-11, the conversion factor set out in the right column of the following schedule indicates the coefficient for a calculation to obtain the weight in whole milk equivalent of the respective originating goods, expressed as tariff cla**ification numbers set out in the left column in the following schedule:
25% + 200 yen/kg 25% + 180 yen/kg 25% + 160 yen/kg 25% + 140yen/kg 25% + 120 yen/kg 25% + 100 yen/kg 25% + 80 yen/kg 25% + 60 yen/kg 25% + 40 yen/kg 25% + 20yen/kg 25%
35% + 200 yen/kg 35% + 180 yen/kg 35% + 160 yen/kg 35% + 140 yen/kg
30% + 210 yen/kg 30% + 189 yen/kg 30% + 168 yen/kg
35% +120 yen/kg 35% +100 yen/kg
30% + 147 yen/kg 30% + 126 yen/kg 30% + 105 yen/kg 30% + 84 yen/kg 30% + 63 yen/kg 30% + 42 yen/kg 30% + 21 yen/kg 30%
35% + 35% + 35% + 35% + 35%
80 yen/kg 60 yen/kg 40 yen/kg 20 yen/kg
Tariff cla**ification number
Conversion factor
040221.119
8.9
040221.129
13.43
040229.119
8.9
040229.129
13.43
040390.113
6.48
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(c) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(d) Subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 040221.119, 040221.129, 040229.119, 040229.129, 040390.113, 040390.123 and 040390.133.
(e) TWQ-11 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
040390.123
8.57
040390.133
13.43
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12. TWQ-12 (Milk Powder)
(a)The in-quota rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d) from the other Parties shall be free, when:
(i) the aggregate volume of imports of the originating goods from the other Parties in any year does not exceed the aggregate quota quantity, expressed in terms of whole milk equivalent metric tonnes calculated with a conversion factor listed in subparagraph (b), specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Whole Milk Equivalent, Metric Tonnes)
1 20,000
2 24,000
3 28,000
4 32,000
5 36,000
6 40,000
7 44,000
8 48,000
9 52,000
10 56,000
11 60,000
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 60,000 metric tonnes; and
(ii) the quota quantity to be allocated for each application made by an importer shall not exceed the limit of three multiplied by the quantity of the milk powder, specified in application, produced from domestic milk and used by the importer for the production of chocolate in Japan.
(b) For the purposes of TWQ-12, the conversion factor set out in the right column of the following schedule indicates the coefficient for a calculation to obtain the weight in whole milk equivalent of the respective originating goods, expressed as tariff cla**ification numbers set out in the left column in the following schedule:
Tariff cla**ification number
Conversion factor
040221.119
8.9
040221.129
13.43
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(c) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(d) Subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 040221.119 and 040221.129.
(e) TRQ-12 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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13. TWQ-13 (Food Preparations Containing Cocoa)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties and the in-quota rate of customs duty in a particular year are specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 5,500
2 5,500
3 5,500
4 5,500
5 5,500
6 5,500
7 5,500
8 5,500
9 5,500
10 5,500
11 5,500
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 5,500 metric tonnes. For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the in-quota rate of customs duty shall remain at 10.6 per cent.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating good cla**ified under the tariff line 180620.290
(d) TWQ- 13 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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In-quota rate of customs duty (Per cent)
20.3
19.3 18.3 17.4 16.4 15.4 14.5 13.5 12.5 11.6 10.6
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14. TWQ-14 (Food Preparations Containing Cocoa)
(a) The in-quota rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties shall be free, when:
(i) the aggregate volume of imports of the originating goods from the other Parties in any year does not exceed the aggregate quota quantity specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 4,000
2 4,800
3 5,600
4 6,400
5 7,200
6 8,000
7 8,800
8 9,600
9 10,400
10 11,200
11 12,000
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 12,000 metric tonnes; and
(ii) the quota quantity to be allocated for each application made by an importer shall not exceed the limit of three multiplied by the quantity of the milk powder, specified in application, produced from domestic milk and used by the importer for the production of chocolate in Japan.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 180620.290.
(d) TWQ-14 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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15. TWQ-15 (Prepared Edible Fats and Oils)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties and the in-quota rate of customs duty in a particular year are specified below: :
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 1,500
2 1,580
3 1,660
4 1,740
5 1,820
6 1,900
7 1,980
8 2,060
9 2,140
10 2,220
11 2,300
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 2,300 metric tonnes. For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the in-quota rate of customs duty shall remain at 10.6 percent.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 210690.291.
(d) TWQ- 15 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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In-quota rate of customs duty (Per cent)
20.3
19.3 18.3 17.4 16.4 15.4 14.5 13.5 12.5 11.6 10.6
Tariff schedules and appendices are subject to legal review, transposition and verification by the Parties. The only authentic tariff commitments are those that are set out in the Tariff Elimination Annex that accompanies the final, signed Agreement.
16. TWQ-16 (Evaporated Milk)
(a) The in-quota rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties shall be free, when:
(i) the aggregate volume of imports of the originating goods from the other Parties in any year does not exceed the aggregate quota quantity specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 1,500
2 2,150
3 2,800
4 3,450
5 4,100
6 4,750
For Year 7 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 4,750 metric tonnes; and
(ii) the originating goods are liquid at ordinary temperature, approximately from 1 to 32 degrees Celsius.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 040291.129 and 040291.290.
(d) TWQ-16 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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17. TWQ-17 (Condensed Milk)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 750
For Year 2 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 750 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 040299.129 and 040299.290.
(d) TRQ-17 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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Tariff schedules and appendices are subject to legal review, transposition and verification by the Parties. The only authentic tariff commitments are those that are set out in the Tariff Elimination Annex that accompanies the final, signed Agreement.
. TWQ-18 (Chewing Gum and Other Sugar Confectionery, Containing Cocoa)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 180
2 198
3 216
4 234
5 252
6 270
7 288
8 306
9 324
10 342
11 360
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 360 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 180620.111 and 180620.119.
(d) TWQ-18 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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Tariff schedules and appendices are subject to legal review, transposition and verification by the Parties. The only authentic tariff commitments are those that are set out in the Tariff Elimination Annex that accompanies the final, signed Agreement.
TWQ-19 (Cocoa Preparations, Containing Added Sugar)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 2,700
2 2,930
3 3,160
4 3,390
5 3,620
6 3,850
7 4,080
8 4,310
9 4,540
10 4,770
11 5,000
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 5,000 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 180632.211, 180632.219, 180690.211 and 180690.219.
(d) TWQ-19 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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Tariff schedules and appendices are subject to legal review, transposition and verification by the Parties. The only authentic tariff commitments are those that are set out in the Tariff Elimination Annex that accompanies the final, signed Agreement.
20. TWQ-20 (Coffee, Tea Mixes, Food Preparations and Doughs)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 8,600
2 8,940
3 9,280
4 9,620
5 9,960
6 10,300
7 10,640
8 10,980
9 11,320
10 11,660
11 12,000
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 12,000 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 170290.219, 190120.239, 190190.217, 190190.248, 190190.253, 210112.110, 210112.246, 210120.246, 210690.251, 210690.271, 210690.272, 210690.279 and 210690.281.
(d) TWQ-20 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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21. TWQ-21 (Preparations of Peas, Beans and Leguminous Vegetables)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 380
2 464
3 548
4 632
5 716
6 800
For Year 7 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 800 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating good cla**ified under the tariff lines 200540.190, 200551.190 and 200599.119.
(d) TWQ-21 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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22. TWQ-22 (Candies, White Chocolate and Confectionary)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 3,000
2 3,300
3 3,600
4 3,900
5 4,200
6 4,500
7 4,800
8 5,100
9 5,400
10 5,700
11 6,000
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 6,000 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating good cla**ified under the tariff lines 170490.210, 170490.230 and 170490.290.
(d) TWQ-22 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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23. TWQ-23 (Chocolate)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 9,100
2 9,990
3 10,880
4 11,770
5 12,660
6 13,550
7 14,440
8 15,330
9 16,220
10 17,110
11 18,000
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 18,000 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 180631.000, 180632.100 and 180690.100.
(d) TWQ-23 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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24. TWQ-24 (Food Preparations)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 1,920
2 2,028
3 2,136
4 2,244
5 2,352
6 2,460
7 2,568
8 2,676
9 2,784
10 2,892
11 3,000
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 3,000 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 210690.590.
(d) TWQ-24 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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25. TWQ-25 (Cane Sugar under 98.5 Polarimetric)
(a) The in-quota rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties shall be free, when:
(i) the aggregate volume of imports of the originating goods from the other Parties in any year does not exceed the aggregate quota quantity specified below::
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 20.0
2 20.5
3 21.0
4 21.5
5 22.0
6 22.5
7 23.0
8 23.5
9 24.0
10 24.5
11 25.0
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 25 metric tonnes; and
(ii) the originating goods are in containers for retail sale and do not exceed a net weight of 1 kilogramme per container.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 170111.110.
(d) TWQ-25 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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26. TWQ-26 (Cocoa Powder)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties and the in-quota rate of customs duty in a particular year are specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 5,000
2 5,500
3 6,000
4 6,500
5 7,000
6 7,500
7 7,500
8 7,500
9 7,500
10 7,500
11 7,500
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 7,500 metric tonnes. For Year 12 and for each sequent year, the in-quota rate of customs duty shall remain at 14.9 per cent.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 180610.100.
(d) TWQ-26 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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In-quota rate of
customs duty (Per cent)
28.4 27.0 25.7 24.3 23.0 21.6 20.3 18.9 17.6 16.2 14.9
Tariff schedules and appendices are subject to legal review, transposition and verification by the Parties. The only authentic tariff commitments are those that are set out in the Tariff Elimination Annex that accompanies the final, signed Agreement.
27. TWQ-27 (Cocoa Powder)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties and the in-quota rate of customs duty in a particular year are specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
In-quota rate of
customs duty (Percent) 26.9
25.9
24.9
23.9
22.9
21.8
20.8
19.8
18.8
17.8
16.8
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 18,600 metric tonnes. For Year 12 and for each sequent
year, the in-quota rate of customs duty shall remain at 16.8 per cent.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 180620.190.
(d) TWQ-27 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 12,000
2 13,320
3 14,640
4 15,960
5 17,280
6 18,600
7 18,600
8 18,600
9 18,600
10 18,600
11 18,600
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28. TWQ-28 (Food Preparations)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties and the in-quota rate of customs duty in a particular year are specified below: .
Aggregate quota quantity
In-quota rate of
customs duty (Per cent) 26.7
25.4
24.1
22.9
21.6
20.3
19.0
17.8
16.5
15.2
14.0
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity
shall remain at 2,700 metric tonnes. For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the in-quota rate of customs duty shall remain at 14.0 per cent.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating good cla**ified under the tariff line 190190.211.
(d) TWQ-28 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 2,200
2 2,250
3 2,300
4 2,350
5 2,400
6 2,450
7 2,500
8 2,550
9 2,600
10 2,650
11 2,700
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Tariff schedules and appendices are subject to legal review, transposition and verification by the Parties. The only authentic tariff commitments are those that are set out in the Tariff Elimination Annex that accompanies the final, signed Agreement.
29. TWQ-29 (Food Preparations Containing More Than 50% of Sucrose)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties and the in-quota rate of customs duty in a particular year are specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
In-quota rate of
customs duty (Per cent) 28.7
27.6
26.5
25.4
24.3
23.3
22.2
21.1
20.0
18.9
17.9
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity
shall remain at 12,300 metric tonnes. For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the in-quota rate of customs duty shall remain at 17.9 per cent.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 190190.219.
(d) TWQ-29 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 10,500
2 10,680
3 10,860
4 11,040
5 11,220
6 11,400
7 11,580
8 11,760
9 11,940
10 12,120
11 12,300
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Tariff schedules and appendices are subject to legal review, transposition and verification by the Parties. The only authentic tariff commitments are those that are set out in the Tariff Elimination Annex that accompanies the final, signed Agreement.
30. TWQ-30 (Food Preparations (Base of Vitamins and Sugar is the Largest Ingredient))
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties that shall be free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 50
2 55
3 60
4 65
5 70
6 75
For Year 7 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 75 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 210690.282 and 210690.510.
(d) TWQ-30 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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Tariff schedules and appendices are subject to legal review, transposition and verification by the Parties. The only authentic tariff commitments are those that are set out in the Tariff Elimination Annex that accompanies the final, signed Agreement.
31. TWQ-31 (Food Preparations Containing Sugar and Dairy)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties that shall be reduced in a particular year is specified below.
Aggregate quota quantity
In-quota rate of
customs duty. (Per cent) 28.7
27.6
26.5
25.4
24.3
23.3
22.2
21.1
20.0
18.9
17.9
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity
shall remain at 8,200 metric tonnes. For Year 12 and for each sequent year, the in-quota rate of customs duty shall remain at 17.9 per cent.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 210690.284.
(d) TWQ-31 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 5,500
2 6,040
3 6,580
4 7,120
5 7,660
6 8,200
7 8,200
8 8,200
9 8,200
10 8,200
11 8,200
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32. TWQ-32 (Sugar)
(a) The in-quota rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties shall be free, subject to levies which shall be refunded in accordance with the laws and regulations of Japan, when:
(i) the aggregate volume of imports of the originating goods from the other Parties in any year does not exceed the aggregate quota quantity specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 500
For Year 2 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 500 metric tonnes; and
(ii) the originating goods are imported with certificate of product testing and development which certifies the goods meet criteria and conditions set out in the laws and regulations of Japan.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 170111.190, 170111.200, 170112.100, 170112.200, 170191.000, 170199.100, 170199.200, 170290.110, 170290.211, 170290.521 and 210690.221.
(d) TWQ-32 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate shall be issued by Japan.
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33. TWQ-33 (Starch)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d) in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 7,500
For Year 2 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 7,500 metric tonnes.
(b) (i) The in-quota rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 110812.090, 110813.090, 110814.090, 110819.019 and 110819.099 from the other Parties shall be free, subject to levy of up to 25 percent only if those originating goods are imported for manufacturing starch sugar, dextrin, dextrin glue, dissolve starch, roasted starch or starch glue.
(ii) The in-quota rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 110812.090 imported for the other purposes than those stipulated in subparagraph (b)(i) shall be 12.5 percent.
(iii) The in-quota rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 190120.159 (not containing added sugar) and 190190.179 (not containing added sugar) shall be 16 percent.
(iv) The in-quota rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under tariff lines 110813.090, 110814.090, 110819.019 and 110819.099 imported for the other purposes than those stipulated in subparagraph (b)(i) shall be 25 percent.
(v) The in-quota rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under tariff lines 110820.090, 190120.159 (containing added sugar) and 190190.179 (containing added sugar) shall be 25 percent.
(c) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d) from the other Parties imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(d) Subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 110812.090, 110813.090, 110814.090, 110819.019, 110819.099, 110820.090, 190120.159 and 190190.179.
(e) TWQ-33 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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II. COUNTRY-SPECIFIC TARIFF RATE QUOTA (CSQ) 1. CSQ-1 (Rice for the United States)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the United States that shall be duty-free, subject to a mark- up applied by Japan as provided in subparagraph (e), in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 50,000
2 50,000
3 50,000
4 52,000
5 54,000
6 56,000
7 58,000
8 60,000
9 62,000
10 64,000
11 66,000
12 68,000
13 70,000
For Year 14 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 70,000 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the United States imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraph (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 100610.010, 100620.010, 100630.010, 100640.010, 110290.310, 110319.510, 110320.350, 110419.250, 110429.250, 190120.122, 190120.162, 190190.142, 190190.587, 190410.211, 190420.211, 190490.120 and 210690.517.
(d) For the purposes of CSQ-1, a good is from the United States if the good is harvested in the United States or produced in the United States from rice harvested in the United States.
(e) CSQ-1 shall be established outside the tariff-rate quota in Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement and shall be administered by MAFF, or its successor, as a State Trading
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Enterprise using a simultaneous buy-sell mechanism. Japan may collect the import mark- up for goods imported under the TRQ set out in this paragraph. The amount of the mark- up shall not exceed the amount permitted for the good under Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement.
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2. CSQ-2 (Rice for Australia)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from Australia that shall be duty-free, subject to a mark-up applied by Japan as provided in subparagraph (e), in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 6,000
2 6,000
3 6,000
4 6,240
5 6,480
6 6,720
7 6,960
8 7,200
9 7,440
10 7,680
11 7,920
12 8,160
13 8,400
For Year 14 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 8,400 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from Australia imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraph (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 100610.010, 100620.010, 100630.010, 100640.010, 110290.310, 110319.510, 110320.350, 110419.250, 110429.250, 190120.122, 190120.162, 190190.142, 190190.587, 190410.211, 190420.211, 190490.120 and 210690.517.
(d) For the purposes of CSQ-2, a good is from Australia if the good is harvested in Australia or produced in Australia from rice harvested in Australia.
(e) CSQ-2 shall be established outside the tariff-rate quota in Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement and shall be administered by MAFF, or its successor, as a State Trading Enterprise using a simultaneous buy-sell mechanism. Japan may collect the import mark- up for goods imported under the TRQ set out in this paragraph. The amount of the mark- up shall not exceed the amount permitted for the good under Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement.
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3. CSQ-3 (Mixes and Doughs and Cake Mixes for the United States)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the United States that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 10,500
2 10,800
3 11,100
4 11,400
5 11,700
6 12,000
For Year 7 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 12,000 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the United States imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 190120.222, 190120.232, 190120.235 and 190120.243.
(d) For the purposes of CSQ-3, a good is from the United States if the good is produced in the United States exclusively from materials produced in the United States or from any materials not produced in the United States cla**ified in a different HS Chapter than the one for the good.
(e) CSQ-3 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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4. CSQ-4 (Mixes and Doughs and Cake Mixes for other than the United States)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from other parties other than the United States that shall be duty- free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 6,800
2 7,040
3 7,280
4 7,520
5 7,760
6 8,000
For Year 7 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 8,000 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the other Parties except the United States imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 190120.222, 190120.232, 190120.235 and 190120.243.
(d) For the purposes of CSQ-4, a good is from a Party other than the United States if the good is produced in one or more Parties other than the United States from:
(i) materials produced in one or more Parties other than the United States;
(ii) other materials of a different HS Chapter than the HS Chapter of the good; or (iii) a combination of materials set out in subparagraphs (i) and (ii).
(e) CSQ-4 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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5. CSQ-5 (Wheat for the United States)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d) from the United States that shall be duty-free, subject to maximum import mark-up to set minimum selling price, set out as follows, which is applied by Japan as provided in subparagraph (f), in a particular year is specified below:
Maximum Import mark-up
(Group 2) (yen/kg)
1 114,000
2 120,000
3 126,000
4 132,000
5 138,000
6 144,000
7 150,000
8 150,000
9 150,000
For Year 10 and for each subsequent
shall remain at 150,000 metric tonnes. For Year 10 and for each subsequent year, the maximum import mark-up shall remain at 9.4 yen per kilogramme for the originating goods cla**ified under Group 1 and 8.5 yen per kilogramme for the originating goods cla**ified under Group 2.
(b) For the purposes of CSQ-5:
(i) Group 1 means Dark Northern Spring, Hard Red Winter, Western White, Canadian Western Red Spring and Australia Standard White (Japan Blend) wheat cla**es; and
(ii) Group 2 means all wheat cla**es other than those set out in subparagraph (i).
(c) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d) from the United States imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(d) Subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 100110.010, 100190.011, 100190.019 and 100890.021.
(e) For the purposes of CSQ-5, a good is from the United States if the good is harvested in the United States.
Aggregate quota quantity
(Group 1) Year (Metric Tonnes) (yen/kg)
Maximum Import mark-up
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9.4
8.5
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(f) CSQ-5 shall be established outside the tariff-rate quota in Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement and shall be administered by MAFF, or its successor, as a State Trading Enterprise using a simultaneous buy-sell mechanism. Japan may collect the import mark- up for goods imported under the TRQ set out in this paragraph. The amount of the mark- up shall not exceed the amount permitted for the good under Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement.
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6. CSQ-6 (Wheat for Australia)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d) from Australia that shall be duty-free, subject to maximum import mark-up to set minimum selling price, set out as follows, which is applied by Japan as provided in subparagraph (f), in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 38,000
2 40,000
3 42,000
Maximum Import mark-up
Maximum Import mark-up
(Group 2) (yen/kg)
9.4 8.5
(Group 1) (yen/kg) 16.2 15.3 14.5 13.6 12.8 11.9 11.1 10.2
16.1 15.1 14.2 13.2 12.3 11.3 10.4
4 44,000
5 46,000
6 48,000
7 50,000
8 50,000
9 50,000
For Year 10 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 50,000 metric tonnes. For Year 10 and for each subsequent year, the maximum import mark-up shall remain at 9.4 yen per kilogramme for the originating goods cla**ified under Group 1 and 8.5 yen per kilogramme for the originating goods cla**ified under Group 2.
(b) For the purposes of CSQ-6:
9.4
(i) Group 1 means Dark Northern Spring, Hard Red Winter, Western White, Canadian Western Red Spring and Australia Standard White (Japan Blend) wheat cla**es; and
(ii) Group 2 means all wheat cla**es other than those set out in subparagraph (i).
(c) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d) from Australia imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(d) Subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 100110.010, 100190.011, 100190.019 and 100890.021.
(e) For the purposes of CSQ-6, a good is from Australia if the good is harvested in Australia.
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(f) CSQ-6 shall be established outside the tariff-rate quota in Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement and shall be administered by MAFF, or its successor, as a State Trading Enterprise using a simultaneous buy-sell mechanism. Japan may collect the import mark- up for goods imported under the TRQ set out in this paragraph. The amount of the mark- up shall not exceed the amount permitted for the good under Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement.
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7. CSQ-7 (Wheat for Canada)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d) from Canada that shall be duty-free, subject to maximum import mark-up to set minimum selling price, set out as follows, which is applied by Japan as provided in subparagraph (f), in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Maximum Maximum Import Import mark-up mark-up
(Group 1)
Year (Metric Tonnes) (yen/kg) (yen/kg)
1 40,000
2 42,167
3 44,333
4 46,500
5 48,667
6 50,833
7 53,000
8 53,000
9 53,000
For Year 10 and for each subsequent
shall remain at 53,000 metric tonnes. For Year 10 and for each subsequent year, the maximum import mark-up shall remain at 9.4 yen per kilogramme for the originating goods cla**ified under Group 1 and 8.5 yen per kilogramme for the originating goods cla**ified under Group 2.
(b) For the purposes of CSQ-7:
(i) Group 1 means Dark Northern Spring, Hard Red Winter, Western White, Canadian Western Red Spring and Australia Standard White (Japan Blend) wheat cla**es; and
(ii) Group 2 means all wheat cla**es other than those set out in subparagraph (i).
(c) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d) from Canada imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(d) Subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 100110.010, 100190.011, 100190.019 and 100890.021.
(e) For the purposes of CSQ-7, a good is from Canada if the good is harvested in Canada.
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9.4
8.5
aggregate quota quantity
year, the
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(f) CSQ-7 shall be established outside the tariff-rate quota in Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement and shall be administered by MAFF, or its successor, as a State Trading Enterprise using a simultaneous buy-sell mechanism. Japan may collect the import mark- up for goods imported under the TRQ set out in this paragraph. The amount of the mark- up shall not exceed the amount permitted for the good under Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement.
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8. CSQ-8 (Malt, Not Roasted for the United States)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the United States that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 20,000
2 22,400
3 24,800
4 27,200
5 29,600
6 32,000
For Year 7 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 32,000 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the United States imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 110710.029.
(d) For the purposes of CSQ-8, a good is from the United States if the good is produced in the United States from barley harvested in the United States.
(e) CSQ-8 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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9. CSQ-9 (Malt, Not Roasted for Australia)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from Australia that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
(i) 72,000 metric tonnes for Year 1; and
(ii) 72,000 metric tonnes for Year 2 and for each subsequent year.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from Australia imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 110710.029.
(d) For the purposes of CSQ-9, a good is from Australia if the good is produced in Australia from barley harvested in Australia.
(e) CSQ-9 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
(f) (i) from the date of entry into force of this Agreement for Japan and Australia until the following March 31, notwithstanding subparagraph (a)(i), the aggregate quota quantity of the originating goods from Australia under this Agreement shall be:
(A) where the quota quantity of the originating goods from Australia under this Agreement at the time of entry into force of this Agreement for Japan and Australia calculated in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 2.34 (Allocation) exceeds the aggregate quota quantity of the originating goods from Australia under the Agreement between Japan and Australia for an Economic Partnership (JAEPA), as defined in subparagraph (o) of Article 1.2 of the JAEPA, which are cla**ified under tariff line 1107.10 for the year concerned, the aggregate quota quantity of the originating goods from Australia under the JAEPA shall be counted toward the aggregate quota quantity of the originating goods from Australia under this Agreement; and
(B) where the quota quantity of the originating goods from Australia under this Agreement at the time of entry into force of this Agreement for Japan and Australia calculated in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 2.34 (Allocation) does not exceed the quota quantity of the originating goods from Australia under the JAEPA, as defined in subparagraph (o) of Article 1.2 of the
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JAEPA, which are cla**ified under tariff line 1107.10 for the year concerned, the aggregate quota quantity under this Agreement shall be zero, and the in- quota rate of customs duty set out in subparagraph (a) shall not apply.
(ii) From April 1 of Year 2 until March 31 of 2023, the aggregate quota quantity of the originating goods from Australia under the JAEPA shall be counted toward the aggregate quota quantity of the originating goods from Australia under this Agreement.
(iii) From April 1 of 2023, notwithstanding subparagraph (a)(ii), the aggregate quota quantity under this Agreement shall be zero, and the in-quota rate set out in subparagraph (a) shall not apply.
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10. CSQ-10 (Malt, Not Roasted for Canada)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from Canada that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 89,000
For Year 2 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 89,000 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from Canada imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 110710.029.
(d) For the purposes of CSQ-10, a good is from Canada if the good is produced in Canada from barley harvested in Canada.
(e) CSQ-10 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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11. CSQ-11 (Malt, Roasted for the United States)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the United States that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 700
2 735
3 770
4 805
5 840
6 875
7 910
8 945
9 980
10 1,015
11 1,050
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 1,050 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the United States imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 110720.020.
(d) For the purposes of CSQ-11, a good is from the United States if the good is produced in the United States from barley harvested in the United States.
(e) CSQ-11 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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12. CSQ-12 (Malt, Roasted for Australia)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from Australia that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 3,000
For Year 2 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 3,000 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from Australia imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 110720.020.
(d) For the purposes of CSQ-12, a good is from Australia if the good is produced in Australia from barley harvested in Australia.
(e) CSQ-12 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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13. CSQ-13 (Malt, Roasted for Canada)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from Canada that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 4,000
For Year 2 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 4,000 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from Canada imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 110720.020.
(d) For the purposes of CSQ-13, a good is from Canada if the good is produced in Canada from barley harvested in Canada.
(e) CSQ-13 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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14. CSQ-14 (Processed Cheese for the United States)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lineset out in subparagraph (c) from the United States and the in-quota rate of customs duty in a particular year are specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 100
2 105
3 110
In-quota rate of
customs duty (Per cent) 36.3
32.7
7.2 3.6 0.0
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the United States imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 040630.000.
(d) (i) For the purposes of CSQ-14, a good is from the United States if the good is produced in the United States and any materials cla**ified in HS Chapter 4 used in the production of the good are produced exclusively in the United States.
(ii) Notwithstanding subparagraph (i), a good that contains materials cla**ified in HS Chapter 4 from a non-Party or a Party other than Japan and the United States shall be treated nonetheless as a good from the United States if the value of these materials does not exceed 10 per cent of the value of the good.
(e) CSQ-14 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
29.0 25.4 21.8 18.1 14.5 10.9
4 115
5 120
6 125
7 130
8 135
9 140
10 145
11 150
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 150 metric tonnes. For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the in-quota rate of customs duty shall remain at zero.
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15. CSQ-15 (Processed Cheese for Australia)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lineset out in subparagraph (c) from Australia and the in-quota rate of customs duty in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 100
2 105
3 110
In-quota rate of
customs duty (Percent) 36.3
32.7
7.2 3.6 0.0
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from Australia imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 040630.000.
(d) (i) For the purposes of CSQ-15, a good is from Australia if the good is produced in Australia and any materials cla**ified in HS Chapter 4 used in the production of the good are produced exclusively in Australia.
(ii) Notwithstanding subparagraph (i), a good that contains materials cla**ified in HS Chapter 4 from a non-Party or a Party other than Japan and Australia shall be treated nonetheless as a good from Australia if the value of these materials does not exceed 10 per cent of the value of the good.
(e) CSQ-15 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
29.0 25.4 21.8 18.1 14.5 10.9
4 115
5 120
6 125
7 130
8 135
9 140
10 145
11 150
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 150 metric tonnes. For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the in-quota rate of customs duty shall remain at zero.
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16. CSQ-16 (Processed Cheese for New Zealand)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from New Zealand and the in-quota rate of customs duty in a particular year are specified below: .
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 100
2 105
3 110
In-quota rate of
customs duty (Per cent) 36.3
32.7
7.2 3.6 0.0
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from New Zealand imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 040630.000.
(d) (i) For the purposes of CSQ-16, a good is from New Zealand if the good is produced in New Zealand and any materials cla**ified in HS Chapter 4 used in the production of the good are produced exclusively in New Zealand.
(ii) Notwithstanding subparagraph (i), a good that contains materials cla**ified in HS Chapter 4 from a non-Party or a Party other than Japan and New Zealand shall be treated nonetheless as a good from New Zealand if the value of these materials does not exceed 10 per cent of the value of the good.
(e) CSQ-16 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
29.0 25.4 21.8 18.1 14.5 10.9
4 115
5 120
6 125
7 130
8 135
9 140
10 145
11 150
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 150 metric tonnes. For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the in-quota rate of customs duty shall remain at zero.
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17. CSQ-17 (Whey: Mineral Concentrate for the United States)
(a) The in-quota rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the United States shall be reduced as follows, when:
(i) the aggregate volume of imports of the originating goods from the United States in any year does not exceed the aggregate quota quantity specified below:
Aggregate
quota In-quota rate of customs duty In-quota rate of customs duty
quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
(containing added sugar)
(Per
(not containing added sugar) (Percent)
cent) 31.8 28.6 25.4 22.2 19.0
1 1,000
2 1,300
3 1,600
4 1,900
5 2,200
6 2,500
7 2,800
8 3,100
9 3,400
10 3,700
11 4,000
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 4,000 metric tonnes. For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, in-quota rate of customs duty shall remain at zero; and
(ii) the ash content of the originating goods are more than or equal to 11 per cent.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the United States imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category JPB16** and JPB16*** for the originating goods containing a milk protein content of less than 25 per cent, JPB21* and JPB21** for the originating goods containing a milk protein content equal to or greater than 25 per cent but less than 45 per cent, or JPB6**** and JPB6***** for the originating goods containing a milk protein content equal to or greater than 45 per cent as set out in paragraphs 4. (dd), (ee), (gg), (hh), (h) and (i) respectively of the Notes for the Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 040410.129 and 040410.169.
(d) For the purposes of CSQ-17, a good is from the United States if the good is produced in the United States and any materials cla**ified in HS Chapter 4 used in the production of the good are produce exclusively in the United States.
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
22.7 20.4 18.1 15.9 13.6
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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(e) CSQ-17 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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18. CSQ-18 (Whey: Mineral Concentrate for Australia)
(a) The in-quota rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from Australia shall be eliminated as follows, when:
(i) the aggregate volume of imports of the originating goods from Australia in any year does not exceed the aggregate quota quantity specified below:
Aggregate
quota In-quota rate of customs duty In-quota rate of customs duty
quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
(containing added sugar)
(Per
(not containing added sugar) (Per cent)
cent) 31.8 28.6 25.4 22.2 19.0
1 4,000
2 4,100
3 4,200
4 4,300
5 4,400
6 4,500
7 4,600
8 4,700
9 4,800
10 4,900
11 5,000
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 5,000 metric tonnes. For Year 12 and for each subsequent year in-quota rate of customs duty shall remain at zero; and
(ii) the ash content of the originating goods are more than or equal to 11 per cent.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from Australia imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category JPB16** and JPB16*** for the originating goods containing a milk protein content of less than 25 per cent, JPB21* and JPB21** for the originating goods containing a milk protein content equal to or greater than 25 per cent but less than 45 per cent, or JPB6**** and JPB6***** for the originating goods containing a milk protein content equal to or greater than 45 per cent as set out in paragraphs 4. (dd), (ee), (gg), (hh), (h) and (i) respectively of the Notes for the Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 040410.129 and 040410.169.
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
22.7 20.4 18.1 15.9 13.6
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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(d) For the purposes of CSQ-18, a good is from Australia if the good is produced in Australia and any materials cla**ified in HS Chapter 4 used in the production of the good are exclusively produced in Australia.
(e) CSQ-18 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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19. CSQ-19 (Whey: Prepared Whey for Infant Formula for the United States)
(a) The in-quota rate of customs duty for originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the United States shall be free, when:
(i) the aggregate volume of imports of the originating goods from the United States in any year does not exceed the aggregate quota quantity specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 3,000
For Year 2 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 3,000 metric tonnes; and
(ii) the originating goods are whey and products consisting of natural milk constitutions, used for the manufacture of prepared milk powder for babies and infants.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 040410.149 and 040410.189 from the United States imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category JPB16** and JPB16*** for the originating goods containing a milk protein content of less than 25 per cent, JPB21* and JPB21** for the originating goods containing a milk protein content equal to or greater than 25 per cent but less than 45 per cent, or JPB6**** and JPB6***** for the originating goods containing a milk protein content equal to or greater than 45 per cent or EIF for manufacturing mixed feeds containing added coloring matter, as set out in paragraphs 4. (dd), (ee), (gg), (hh), (h), (i) and (a) respectively of the Notes for Schedule of Japan. The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 040490.118, 040490.128 and 040490.138 from the United States imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 040410.149, 040410.189, 040490.118, 040490.128 and 040490.138.
(d) For the purposes of CSQ-19, a good is from the United States if the good is produced in the United States and any materials cla**ified in HS Chapter 4 used in the production of the good are produce exclusively in the United States.
(e) CSQ-19 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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20. CSQ-20 (Whey Permeate for the United States)
(a) The in-quota rate of customs duty for originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the United States shall be free, when:
(i) the aggregate volume of imports of the originating goods from the United States in any year does not exceed the aggregate quota quantity specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 1,000
2 1,100
3 1,200
4 1,300
5 1,400
6 1,500
7 1,600
8 1,700
9 1,800
10 1,900
11 2,000
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 2,000 metric tonnes; and
(ii) the originating goods are for whey permeate with protein content less than 5 per cent.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the United States imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category JPB16** and JPB16*** for the originating goods containing a milk protein content of less than 25 per cent, JPB21* and JPB21** for the originating goods containing a milk protein content equal to or greater than 25 per cent but less than 45 per cent, or JPB6**** and JPB6***** for the originating goods containing a milk protein equal to or greater than 45 per cent or EIF for manufacturing mixed feeds containing added coloring matter, as set out in paragraphs 4. (dd), (ee), (gg), (hh), (h), (i) and (a) respectively of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 040410.149 and 040410.139.
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(d) For the purposes of CSQ-20, a good is from the United States if the good is produced in the United States and any materials cla**ified in HS Chapter 4 used in the production of the good are produce exclusively in the United States.
(e) CSQ-20 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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21. CSQ-21 (Whey for New Zealand)
(a) The in-quota rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 040410.139, 040410.149, 040410.189, 040490.118, 040490.128 and 040490.138 from New Zealand shall be free. The in-quota rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under tariff lines 040410.129 and 040410.169 from New Zealand shall be reduced as follows:
In-quota rate of customs duty (containing added sugar)
Year (Per cent)
1 31.8
2 28.6
3 25.4
4 22.2
5 19.0
6 0.0
7 0.0
8 0.0
9 0.0
10 0.0
11 0.0
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the in-quota rate of customs duty shall remain at zero.
(b) The in-quota rate of customs duty set out in paragraph (a) shall be applied when: (i) the aggregate quota quantity in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 1,300
2 1,340
3 1,380
4 1,420
5 1,460
6 1,500
7 1,540
8 1,580
9 1,620
10 1,660
11 1,700
In-quota rate of customs duty (not containing added sugar)
(Percent) 22.7
20.4 18.1 15.9 13.6
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 1,700 metric tonnes; and
(ii) the following condition is met:
(A) the ash content of the originating goods cla**ified under the
tariff lines 040410.129 and 040410.169 are more than or equal
to 11 per cent;
(B) the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines
040410.149, 040410.189, 040490.118, 040490.128 and 040490.138 are whey and products consisting of natural milk constitutions, used for the manufacture of prepared milk powder for babies and infants; or
(C) the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 040410.139 and 040410.149 are whey permeate with protein content less than five per cent.
(c) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 040410.129, 040410.139, 040410.149, 040410.169 and 040410.189 from New Zealand imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (b) shall be determined in accordance with staging categoryJPB16** and JPB16*** for the originating goods containing a milk protein content of less than 25 per cent, JPB21* and JPB21** for the originating goods containing a milk protein content equal to or greater than 25 per cent but less than 45 per cent, or JPB6**** and JPB6***** for the originating goods containing a milk protein content equal to or greater than 45 per cent or EIF for manufacturing mixed feeds containing added coloring matter, as set out in paragraphs 4. (dd), (ee), (gg), (hh), (h), (i) and (a) respectively of the Notes for Schedule of Japan. The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 040490.118, 040490.128 and 040490.138 from New Zealand imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(d) Subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 040410.129, 040410.139, 040410.149, 040410.169, 040410.189, 040490.118, 040490.128 and 040490.138.
(e) For the purposes of CSQ-21, a good is from New Zealand if the good is produced in New Zealand and any materials cla**ified in HS Chapter 4 used in the production of the good are exclusively produced in New Zealand.
(f) CSQ-21 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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22. CSQ-22 (Glucose and Fructose for the United States)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d) from the United States in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 450
2 540
3 630
4 720
5 810
6 900
7 990
8 1,080
9 1,170
10 1,260
11 1,350
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 1,350 metric tonnes.
(b) (i) The in-quota rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d)(i) from the United States shall be free.
(ii) The in-quota rate of customs duty other than the levy on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d)(ii) from the United States shall be 21.5 yen per each kilogram of the sugar portion of those originating goods, on which Japan may charge a levy . The rate of that levy shall be no greater than that of a levy applicable at the time of importation on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 170199.200. The sugar portion of those originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d)(ii) from the United States shall be determined by the weight of sucrose (dry matter basis), contained in those originating goods.
(c) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (d) from the United States imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(d) (i) Subparagraphs (a), (b) (i) and (c) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 170230.221, 170230.229, 170240.220, 170260.220 and 170290.529.
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(ii) subparagraphs (a), (b) (ii) and (c) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 170230.210, 170240.210 and 170260.210.
(e) For the purposes of CSQ-22, a good is from the United States if the good is produced in the United States and any materials cla**ified in HS Chapter 17 used in the production of the good are produced exclusively in the United States.
(f) CSQ-22 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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23. CSQ-23 (Corn and Potato Starch for the United States)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the United States that shall be duty-free, subject to levy of up to 25 per cent if the originating goods are starch for manufacturing starch sugar, dextrin, dextrin glue, dissolve starch, roasted starch or starch glue, and free from levy if the originating goods are starch for the other purposes than manufacturing starch sugar, dextrin, dextrin glue, dissolve starch, roasted starch or starch glue, in a particular year is specified below.
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 2,500
2 2,650
3 2,800
4 2,950
5 3,100
6 3,250
For Year 7 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 3,250 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines set out in subparagraph (c) from the United States imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff lines 110812.090 and 110813.090.
(d) For the purposes of CSQ-23, a good is from the United States if the good is produced in the United States from corn or potatoes harvested in the United States.
(e) CSQ-23 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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24. CSQ-24 (Inulin for the United States)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the United States that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 200
2 205
3 210
4 215
5 220
6 225
7 230
8 235
9 240
10 245
11 250
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 250 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from the United States imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 110820.090.
(d) For the purposes of CSQ-24, a good is from the United States if the good is produced in the United States exclusively from materials produced in the United States or from any materials not produced in the United States cla**ified in a different HS Chapter than the one for the good.
(e) CSQ-24 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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25. CSQ-25 (Inulin for Chile)
(a) The aggregate quota quantity of originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from Chile that shall be duty-free in a particular year is specified below:
Aggregate quota quantity
Year (Metric Tonnes)
1 40
2 41
3 42
4 43
5 44
6 45
7 46
8 47
9 48
10 49
11 50
For Year 12 and for each subsequent year, the aggregate quota quantity shall remain at 50 metric tonnes.
(b) The rate of customs duty on originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line set out in subparagraph (c) from Chile imported in excess of the aggregate quota quantity set out in subparagraph (a) shall be determined in accordance with staging category MFN as set out in paragraph 4. (kkk) of the Notes for Schedule of Japan.
(c) Subparagraphs (a) and (b) shall apply to the originating goods cla**ified under the tariff line 110820.090.
(d) For the purposes of CSQ-25, a good is from Chile if the good is produced in Chile exclusively from materials produced in Chile or from any materials not produced in Chile cla**ified in a different HS Chapter than the good.
(e) CSQ-25 shall be administered by Japan through a first-come, first-served import licensing procedure pursuant to which a certificate of tariff rate quota shall be issued by Japan.
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