Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/352/REV.1 |
S-III§92 |
Mexico |
2017 |
Measures |
Conformity assessment procedures |
Forestry, Other |
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(...) Wildlife species and their products and forest products must undergo physical inspection when entering Mexican territory. The physical inspection of forest products is conducted in accordance with the procedure laid down in the corresponding NOM. Shipments of other products are checked in accordance with the risk that each product or shipment represents or on the basis of the physical inspection requirements established as a result of a pest risk analysis. Goods subject to plant or animal health requirements must also come from authorized countries that have sanitary services recognized by SAGARPA.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/352/REV.1 |
S-III§93 |
Mexico |
2017 |
Measures |
Technical regulation or specifications |
Agriculture |
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The procedure for the preparation of NOMs for plant and animal health, fisheries, biosafety and food safety matters is the same as for other NOMs. Each sub committee prepares the preliminary drafts, drafts and replies to comments on the NOMs in its area of competence and submits them for consideration by the CCNNA. Interested parties may also present proposals for preliminary drafts of NOMs in these fields. The CCNNA carries out the corresponding evaluation and as appropriate submits the draft project for consideration by the appropriate sub committee. The CCNNA reviews NOMs every five years or earlier, in order to update them in line with scientific and technological progress and animal health campaigns. In emergency cases, the Ministry concerned may directly prepare, with the participation of the other competent bodies, an emergency NOM without the need for a preliminary draft or a draft. Emergency NOMs are valid for six months and may be renewed for a further six months.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/352/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.14 |
Mexico |
2017 |
Measures |
Import licences |
Agriculture, Forestry, Other |
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Table 3.14 Import certificates, 2016
Product Body Document Legislation
Wildlife species and their products, and forest products SEMARNAT PROFEPA Verification record Decision amending the decision establishing the classification and coding of goods whose import and export is subject to regulation by the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources
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Genetically modified organisms SAGARPA or SEMARNAT Authorization certificate Law on Biosafety of Genetically Modified Organisms
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Wildlife
Forest
Genetic
Bio
Environment
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/352/REV.1 |
S-III§101 |
Mexico |
2017 |
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Agriculture |
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The Interministerial Commission on Biosafety and Genetically Modified Organisms (CIBIOGEM) is responsible for establishing policies on biotechnology safety and the safe use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). These activities are governed by the Law on Biosafety of Genetically Modified Organisms of 2005 and its implementing Regulations. After evaluating the studies submitted by the interested parties concerning an activity involving the use of GMOs, CIBIOGEM determines whether the activity may take place. The import of GMOs for experimental release into the environment requires a permit issued by SAGARPA or SEMARNAT, after a risk analysis has been conducted. Subsequent imports do not require new permits, provided they concern the same GMO and the same area of release into the environment. The marketing or import of GMOs intended for human use or consumption or for processing of foods for human consumption also requires authorization by the Ministry of Health. After evaluating the technical studies presented by the interested parties, the Ministry of Health decides whether the activity may be carried out. In 2014, Mexico established general labelling requirements for GMOs, specifically seeds or plant material, for use in agricultural production.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/352/REV.1 |
S-III§109 |
Mexico |
2017 |
Measures |
Export licences |
Other |
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Compliance with non tariff export regulations or restrictions is required for some goods, for example: (...) CITES certificates for NOM compliant exports; (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/352/REV.1 |
S-III§110 |
Mexico |
2017 |
Measures |
Export tariffs |
Other |
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Mexico imposes export duties in order to guarantee supplies to the domestic market or to protect human health, the environment, fauna, flora and the cultural heritage. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/352/REV.1 |
S-III§112 |
Mexico |
2017 |
Measures |
General environmental reference |
Other |
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Mexico regulates exports in order to protect morals, security and public order, as well as public health, and to conserve natural resources, flora and fauna. (...)
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Natural resources
Conservation
Wildlife
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/352/REV.1 |
S-III§115 |
Mexico |
2017 |
Measures |
Export licences |
Chemicals, Other |
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Non automatic licensing (prior permits) for exports is used for the purpose of regulating trade in products in accordance with international treaties or agreements to which Mexico is party, for example, the Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual Use Goods and Technologies; CITES; the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade; and the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. This type of licence may also be used to protect morals, security and public order, public health, the exploitation of natural resources and to conserve flora and fauna, but may not be used to restrict exports. The licensing requirement applies to products originating in any country on the basis of most favoured nation treatment. In 2016, non automatic export licensing applied to 571 tariff lines, mostly chemical products (Chart 3.7).
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Hazardous
Natural resources
Conservation
MEAs
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/352/REV.1 |
S-III§117 |
Mexico |
2017 |
Measures |
Export licences |
Chemicals |
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Non automatic licences are processed using the Digital Window and are issued by different bodies depending on the product concerned and according to specific criteria: for example, COFEPRIS and SEMARNAT grant non automatic licences for the export of pesticides and toxic or hazardous substances (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/352/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.19 |
Mexico |
2017 |
Measures |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Table 3.19 Some tax incentives, 2016
Incentive Description Legal instrument
Tax incentives for generating energy from renewable sources Taxpayers may deduct from the ISR 100% of the cost of machinery and equipment used to generate renewable energy or the cost of systems for the efficient generation of electric power. Article 34 (section XII) of the Income Tax Law
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