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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/VNM ; G/SCM/N/315/VNM Viet Nam 2020 General environmental protection Other support measures, Tax concessions Manufacturing
Support and Preferential Policies for Development…
Support and Preferential Policies for Development of Supporting Industries:
Provides the following preferential policies-
Preference in corporate income tax;
Preference in import duties;
Preference in crediting;
Preference in VAT;
Preference in environmental protection;
Preference for SMEs, including:
• In investment credits;
• In land rents and water surface rents.
- Preference in investment by geographical areas.
Environment related objective
To support individuals and organizations to improve their capacity through activities to develop supporting industries by providing preferences in environmental protection.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Support and Preferential Policies for Development of Supporting Industries:
Provides the following preferential policies-
Preference in corporate income tax;
Preference in import duties;
Preference in crediting;
Preference in VAT;
Preference in environmental protection;
Preference for SMEs, including:
• In investment credits;
• In land rents and water surface rents.
- Preference in investment by geographical areas.
Individuals and organizations that carry out activities for development of supporting industries in Viet Nam.
Type of measure
Preferential tax, credit and non-monetary policies
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1st January 2016- Present
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/COL ; G/SCM/N/343/COL Colombia 2020 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Updating and Implementation of Domestic Measures…
Updating and Implementation of Domestic Measures for Fisheries and Aquaculture Management and Development: The aim is the efficient management of the country's fisheries and aquaculture sector, taking account of sectoral and domestic needs and legal frameworks, and the promotion of activities geared towards the productive, competitive and sustainable development of aquaculture and artisanal fisheries.
It is funded through national general budget resources allocated to the National Fishing and Aquaculture Authority for the development of general benefit programmes
Environment related objective
To provide support:
i) To establish, update and implement management and promotion measures that lead to the sustainable domestic use of fisheries and aquaculture resources, taking account of sectoral and domestic needs and legal frameworks; and
ii) For the promotion of activities geared towards the productive, competitive and sustainable development of aquaculture and artisanal fisheries.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Updating and Implementation of Domestic Measures for Fisheries and Aquaculture Management and Development: The aim is the efficient management of the country's fisheries and aquaculture sector, taking account of sectoral and domestic needs and legal frameworks, and the promotion of activities geared towards the productive, competitive and sustainable development of aquaculture and artisanal fisheries.
It is funded through national general budget resources allocated to the National Fishing and Aquaculture Authority for the development of general benefit programmes
Colombian fisheries and aquaculture sector
Type of measure
Direct payment from allocated national general budget resources
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
January- December 2016;
January- December 2017;
January- December 2018
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/COL ; G/SCM/N/343/COL Colombia 2020 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments, Other support measures Fisheries
Development of Domestic Inspection and…
Development of Domestic Inspection and Surveillance Activities for Fisheries and Aquaculture Resources:
The aim is to provide training to persons who rely on fishing as an economic activity, on the current regulations and management measures established for the country’s fisheries and aquaculture resources. It is funded through the national general budget resources allocated to the National Fishing and Aquaculture Authority for the development of general benefit programmes.
This programme seeks to increase sectors stakeholders' knowledge of fishery activity regulations that foster a well-managed, sustainable use of fisheries and aquaculture resources. This involves:
i) Establishing efficient monitoring and control mechanisms within Colombia to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing;
ii) the imposition of sanctions for failure to comply with domestic and international standards promoting sustainable use of resources.
Environment related objective
To increase sectors stakeholders' knowledge of fishery activity regulations that foster a well-managed, sustainable use of fisheries and aquaculture resources.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Development of Domestic Inspection and Surveillance Activities for Fisheries and Aquaculture Resources:
The aim is to provide training to persons who rely on fishing as an economic activity, on the current regulations and management measures established for the country’s fisheries and aquaculture resources. It is funded through the national general budget resources allocated to the National Fishing and Aquaculture Authority for the development of general benefit programmes.
This programme seeks to increase sectors stakeholders' knowledge of fishery activity regulations that foster a well-managed, sustainable use of fisheries and aquaculture resources. This involves:
i) Establishing efficient monitoring and control mechanisms within Colombia to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing;
ii) the imposition of sanctions for failure to comply with domestic and international standards promoting sustainable use of resources.
Colombian fisheries and aquaculture sector
Type of measure
Direct payment through allocated national budget resources.
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
January- December 2016;
January- December 2017;
January- December 2018
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/COL ; G/SCM/N/343/COL Colombia 2020 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments, Other support measures Fisheries
Knowledge development to ensure the efficient and…
Knowledge development to ensure the efficient and sustainable domestic use of fisheries and aquaculture resources. These include development of general benefit programmes aimed at:
Developing technologies to optimize aquaculture and fishery yields in a sustainable manner nationwide;
Assessing and updating the state, fishing effort and dynamics of domestic fishery resources and/or fisheries to ensure sustainable management and administration;
Developing and implementing information and communication technology tools for knowledge and monitoring of fisheries and aquaculture resources;
Establishing the potential use of fisheries and aquaculture resources, irrespective of the type of activity, in order to seek alternative uses and ensure the development of the subsector.
Environment related objective
The programme is designed as a strategic tool to fill the existing information gaps on the population and ecosystem dynamics of the fisheries resources that are currently being exploited in marine and inland areas by emphasising knowledge development for the efficient and sustainable use of fisheries resources and the development of aquaculture in Colombia.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Knowledge development to ensure the efficient and sustainable domestic use of fisheries and aquaculture resources. These include development of general benefit programmes aimed at:
Developing technologies to optimize aquaculture and fishery yields in a sustainable manner nationwide;
Assessing and updating the state, fishing effort and dynamics of domestic fishery resources and/or fisheries to ensure sustainable management and administration;
Developing and implementing information and communication technology tools for knowledge and monitoring of fisheries and aquaculture resources;
Establishing the potential use of fisheries and aquaculture resources, irrespective of the type of activity, in order to seek alternative uses and ensure the development of the subsector.
Colombian fisheries and aquaculture sector
Type of measure
Direct payments and various non-monetary support policies
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
January- December 2016;
January- December 2017;
January- December 2018
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/ARG/SUPPL.2 Argentina 2020 Sustainable mining management Tax concessions Mining
Mining: Law No. 10.273 - Tax exemptions. Law…
Mining:
Law No. 10.273 - Tax exemptions.
Law No. 24.196 - Mining investment.
Law No. 24.228 - Federal Mining Agreement.
Law No. 24.402 - Value added tax (VAT) payment financing scheme.
Environment related objective
To encourage mining activities in order to contribute to the country's development, ensure the rational exploitation of mining resources, generate employment and diversify regional economies
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Mining:
Law No. 10.273 - Tax exemptions.
Law No. 24.196 - Mining investment.
Law No. 24.228 - Federal Mining Agreement.
Law No. 24.402 - Value added tax (VAT) payment financing scheme.
Mining
Type of measure
Tax exemptions

 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1 July 2018- 30 June 2019
Keywords
Environment
Natural resources
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/ARG/SUPPL.2 Argentina 2020
Afforestation/reforestation, Sustainable forestry…
Afforestation/reforestation, Sustainable forestry management
 Grants and direct payments, Tax concessions Forestry
Forestry Activity: Law No. 25.080 - Investment…
Forestry Activity:
Law No. 25.080 - Investment in Cultivated Woodland.
Benefits in the form of:
i) Non-repayable economic support: money amount that is calculated per hectare and varies according to zone, species and forestry activity, as determined by the implementing authority;
ii) Fiscal Benefits: tax stability and exemptions.
Environment related objective
The purpose of the legislation in this area is therefore to promote forestry activity throughout the country, in the interests of fostering medium- and long-term investment and generating employment. To exploit the environmental potential of Argentina's forestry sector.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Forestry Activity:
Law No. 25.080 - Investment in Cultivated Woodland.
Benefits in the form of:
i) Non-repayable economic support: money amount that is calculated per hectare and varies according to zone, species and forestry activity, as determined by the implementing authority;
ii) Fiscal Benefits: tax stability and exemptions.
Beneficiaries are natural or legal persons making actual investments in the activities covered by the Law.
Type of measure
Non-repayable economic support and fiscal benefits.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Fiscal benefits such as "tax stability" are granted for a period of up to 30 years from the date of approval of the corresponding project. The implementing authority may, according to the species planted, extend the period to up to 50 years.
Keywords
Environment
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/CHL/SUPPL.1 Chile 2020 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Small-Scale Fishing Promotion Fund: The mission…
Small-Scale Fishing Promotion Fund:
The mission is to foster the sustainable development of the Chilean small-scale fisheries sector and support the efforts of small-scale fishers' organizations legally established in Chile to improve the living and working conditions of their members, in a resource- and environment-friendly manner, through the co-financing of projects managed by the organizations themselves.
Environment related objective
To foster the sustainable development of the Chilean small-scale fisheries sector and support small scale fishers' organizations legally established in Chile
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Small-Scale Fishing Promotion Fund:
The mission is to foster the sustainable development of the Chilean small-scale fisheries sector and support the efforts of small-scale fishers' organizations legally established in Chile to improve the living and working conditions of their members, in a resource- and environment-friendly manner, through the co-financing of projects managed by the organizations themselves.
Small-scale fishers' organizations legally established in Chile that submit projects seeking to improve the living and working conditions of their members in a sustainable and resource- and environment-friendly manner.
Type of measure
Full or partial funding of projects managed by small-scale fishers' organizations through a national public tender system.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
January- July 2019
Keywords
Endangered
Environment
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/CHL/SUPPL.1 Chile 2020 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Fisheries Administration Fund. As a general…
Fisheries Administration Fund.
As a general rule, it finances:
(a) fisheries and aquaculture research projects; (...)
(h) projects for research into and restoration of the habitat of hydrobiological species of significance to recreational fishing (...)
(i) programmes and projects promoting the consumption of hydrobiological resources; and
(j) fisheries recovery programmes for small-scale fishers, crews of special vessels and factory workers.
Environment related objective
To promote and sustainably develop fisheries activities through social development and intervention instruments that strengthen and improve the socio-economic and productive situation of the small scale fisheries sector through a regional approach to economic development.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fisheries Administration Fund.
As a general rule, it finances:
(a) fisheries and aquaculture research projects; (...)
(h) projects for research into and restoration of the habitat of hydrobiological species of significance to recreational fishing (...)
(i) programmes and projects promoting the consumption of hydrobiological resources; and
(j) fisheries recovery programmes for small-scale fishers, crews of special vessels and factory workers.
Small-scale fishers' organizations legally established in Chile that submit projects
Type of measure
Full or partial funding of projects, on the basis of competitive bidding aimed at small-scale fishers' organizations and allocated directly to the beneficiaries
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
January- July 2019
Keywords
Environment
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/CHL/SUPPL.1 Chile 2020 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Funding Areas of the National Institute for the…
Funding Areas of the National Institute for the Sustainable Development of Small-Scale Fishing and Aquaculture.
The National Institute for the Sustainable Development of Small-Scale Fishing and Aquaculture finances initiatives to promote, develop and diversify sustainable productive activity in small-scale fisheries through a public tender system.

Since August 2019, the National Institute for the Sustainable Development of Small-Scale Fishing and Aquaculture has been responsible for administering the funds previously disbursed through the Small-Scale Fishing Promotion Fund and the Fisheries Administration Fund.
Environment related objective
To encourage and promote the development of the small-scale fishing and aquaculture sector by coordinating forms of inter-agency cooperation and by providing technical support to the sector and to those who benefit from the sector in order to strengthen productive capacities in a way that helps small-scale fishing ports and related sectors to develop their natural, cultural and economic heritage in a harmonious and comprehensive manner.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Funding Areas of the National Institute for the Sustainable Development of Small-Scale Fishing and Aquaculture.
The National Institute for the Sustainable Development of Small-Scale Fishing and Aquaculture finances initiatives to promote, develop and diversify sustainable productive activity in small-scale fisheries through a public tender system.

Since August 2019, the National Institute for the Sustainable Development of Small-Scale Fishing and Aquaculture has been responsible for administering the funds previously disbursed through the Small-Scale Fishing Promotion Fund and the Fisheries Administration Fund.
Small-scale fishers and fish farmers and organizations that represent them that are legally established in Chile and submit proposals
Type of measure
Direct payments
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
August- December 2019
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/CRI Costa Rica 2020
Waste management and recycling, Water management…
Waste management and recycling, Water management and conservation
 Tax concessions Manufacturing, Other, Services
Duty-Free Zone Regime: Set of incentives and…
Duty-Free Zone Regime:
Set of incentives and benefits offered by the State to enterprises making new investments in Costa Rica
Environment related objective
To foster the socioeconomic development of Costa Rica by attracting foreign direct investment, encouraging domestic investment and promoting exports, by providing exemption from all import or internal taxes on packing and packaging materials and containers, as well as on computer equipment and electronic waste and any other waste resulting from the enterprise's activities in the duty-free zone provided that these packing and packaging materials, containers and waste are to be recycled or reused.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Duty-Free Zone Regime:
Set of incentives and benefits offered by the State to enterprises making new investments in Costa Rica
Enterprises within specified categories that qualify for the Duty-Free Zone Regime
Type of measure
Exemption from payment of taxes and consular fees for enterprises situated in duty-free zones
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Calendar year 2019
Keywords
Recycle
Waste
Water