| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/NOR |
Norway |
2015 |
Sustainable forestry management |
Tax concessions |
Forestry |
The Forest Trust Fund Scheme |
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Environment related objective
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To provide the forest land owners with a basis for financing measures aimed at sustainable management of forest resources
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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The Forest Trust Fund Scheme
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Eligible forest owners
In addition to the tax relief granted through the Forest Trust Fund, economic support is given for a similar range of activities that support sustainable forest management.
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Type of measure
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Tax concessions
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: The Forest Fund Scheme was initiated in 1932, but mainly established in its present form in 1965.
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Keywords
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Forest
Sustainable
Natural resources
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/NOR |
Norway |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Forestry |
Subsidies for Forest Management Planning |
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Environment related objective
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To stimulate forest management planning as a basic measure to promote sustainable forest management including:
• Active short and long term utilisation of the forest resources.
• Preservation and enhancement of forest functions related to biological diversity, landscape, and cultural and recreational values.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Subsidies for Forest Management Planning
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The subsidy is available to all categories of forest owner and all types of operationally productive forestland. Provided a given area coverage of pre-ordered individual forest management plans, the grant covers resource registration surveys of larger designated areas and preparation of forest management plans on individual properties. Area registrations provide data for forest inventory and resource overviews. The programme also supports capacity building on application of the forest management plan.
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Starting date: 1971. Duration is not specified.
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Keywords
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Forest
Sustainable
Natural resources
Bio
Conservation
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/NOR |
Norway |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Forestry |
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Environment related objective
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To stimulate value-adding forestry activities and long-term investments, as well as to enhance environmental values related to biological diversity, landscape, cultural inheritance and recreational activities
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Subsidies for industrial and environmental purposes in forestry
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All categories of forest owners and all properties exceeding 1.0 hectare of productive forestland
Granted measures can be silviculture, pre-commercial thinning, construction and reconstruction of forest roads, conservation and enhancement of environmental values in forest and harvesting of round wood in difficult terrain.
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
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Keywords
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Forest
Environment
Bio
Conservation
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/NOR |
Norway |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture, Energy, Forestry |
Subsidies for the production of energy wood |
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Environment related objective
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To improve the conditions for producing wood energy, thus increasing domestic production of wood energy; To achieve an increase in bioenergy production of 14 TWh by 2020 to reduce the emissions from fossil fuel
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Subsidies for the production of energy wood
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Forest owners and owners of agricultural property
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013
Duration of the subsidy: The scheme was finalized by the end of 2013, and is no longer in effect.
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Keywords
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Energy
Bio
Emissions
Forest
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/NOR |
Norway |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture |
National environmental program |
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Environment related objective
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To ensure that various types of agricultural landscapes are maintained and that valuable biotopes and cultural heritage are attended to and taken care of; To safeguard environmental goods, which are dependent upon the agricultural landscape; To contribute to an agricultural production that leads to the least possible pollution and loss of nutrients
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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National environmental program
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The additional costs linked to the participation in the program through the maintenance of the agricultural landscape and other environmental requirements, and represent payments for the production of environmental goods
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Type of measure
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Payments per hectare and payments for grazing animals
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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1 January 2012 - 31 December 2013
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Keywords
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Bio
Environment
Pollution
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/NOR |
Norway |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture |
Support to organic production |
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Environment related objective
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To support organic production
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Support to organic production
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Organic production
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Type of measure
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Direct payments
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2012 - 2013
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/NZL |
New Zealand |
2015 |
Sustainable fisheries management |
Grants and direct payments |
Fisheries |
Environmental Certification Fund |
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Environment related objective
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To assist the seafood industry with the costs of seeking an independent environmental certification or assessment for their fisheries or aquaculture activities
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Environmental Certification Fund
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Any individual, organisation or group of organisations who are seeking independent environmental certification or assessment of a New Zealand aquaculture activity or fishery within the EEZ or high seas
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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FY 2012/2013 and 2013/2014
Duration of the subsidy: Fund open for applications 2008/09 - 2010/11. No longer available. Last year for new applications was 2010/11. Final year of contract payments 2014/15.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/PER |
Peru |
2015 |
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Tax concessions |
Fisheries |
Promotion and development of aquaculture |
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Environment related objective
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Promotion of aquaculture activities in marine, continental and brackish waters as a source of food, employment and revenue, maximizing the economic benefits while ensuring environmental and biodiversity conservation
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Promotion and development of aquaculture
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Natural or legal persons engaged in aquaculture activities, which include the farming of hydrobiological species in an organized and technology-oriented manner in selected, controlled, natural, conditioned or artificial environments, during all or part of their life cycle, in marine, continental or brackish waters. Likewise, persons engaged in research or the primary processing of aquaculture products, including those who undertake, either directly or through third parties, the subsequent primary processing, freezing, processing or packaging of the hydrobiological products of their aquaculture activities with a view to their marketing in Peru or abroad.
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Type of measure
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Tax benefits
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: Until 31 December 2021 with regard to income tax depreciation and the suspension of payments for aquaculture rights
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Keywords
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Environment
Bio
Conservation
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/THA |
Thailand |
2015 |
General environmental protection |
Tax concessions |
All products/economic activities |
Investment Promotion Incentives |
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Environment related objective
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To enhance the country's competitiveness and achieve sustainable development in the long run
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Investment Promotion Incentives
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A wide range of activities covering all sectors
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Type of measure
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Tax concessions (e.g. exemption/reduction of corporate income tax, exemption/reduction of import duties on machinery, reduction of import duties on raw materials, and special deduction of certain expenditures)
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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1 January 2013 - 31 December 2014
The duration of the Investment Promotion Incentives programme is indeterminate. However, the incentives granted to each investment are subject to certain time limits.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/THA |
Thailand |
2015 |
General environmental protection |
Tax concessions |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the establishment of industrial plants and industrial related activities in privilege areas in industrial estates in Thailand to accelerate industrialization process of the country and create more value products;
The growth of industries is made in a harmony with environmental management and quality of life in order to guarantee balanced development of economy, environment, and society.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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INDUSTRIAL ESTATE AUTHORITY OF THAILAND (I-EA-T) - I-EA-T Investment Privileges
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Industrial operators who are permitted to engage in industrial operation in privilege areas in industrial estates
I-EA-T Investment Privileges cover the exemption of payment of surcharge under the law on promotion of investment, import duty, value added tax on machinery, equipment, tools and supplies, including the component there of which are essential for the production of goods, as the case may be, and on materials to be used for the construction, assembly or installation of factory or building and goods imported and taken into privilege areas by industrial operators and traders for used in the production of goods.
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Type of measure
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Exemption of payments, taxes and duties
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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1 January 2013 - 31 December 2014
Duration of the subsidy: Upon operation period
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Keywords
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