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WT/TPR/G/360 |
G-IV§62 |
Paraguay |
2017 |
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The Investment and Export Network (REDIEX) operates through the creation of sectoral committees that link and promote export competitiveness and diversification while enhancing attractiveness to investment and the business climate. Public private sectoral committees cover the following production sectors: (...) biofuels; (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/360 |
G-V§1 |
Paraguay |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The three main planks of the National Development Plan Paraguay 2030 focus the Government's efforts on designing and implementing an economic policy that aims to achieve inclusive, environmentally friendly growth featuring innovation and technological development.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/360/REV.1 |
S-Summary§15 |
Paraguay |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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There are bans or restrictions on the exportation of certain products, generally for environmental or public health reasons, or to comply with international agreements. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/360/REV.1 |
S-Summary§19 |
Paraguay |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The period under review saw the adoption of a number of laws and standards relating, inter alia, to sanitary and phytosanitary activities, plant health, dairy products, biodiversity, and traceability. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/360/REV.1 |
S-Summary§23 |
Paraguay |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Paraguay is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of hydro electric energy, generated chiefly by the Itaipú and Yacyreta hydro electric power stations, which Paraguay co owns with Brazil and Argentina. In 2015, 74% of Paraguay's total energy production was exported, largely to Argentina and Brazil under the bilateral agreements. The State continues to play a preponderant role in the management of the energy sector through two State owned enterprises, the National Electricity Authority (ANDE) and Petróleos Paraguayos (PETROPAR).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/360/REV.1 |
S-Table-II.1 |
Paraguay |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Table 2.1 Main trade related laws and decrees
Topic Main laws
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Energy (...)
• Law No. 2.748/05 on the promotion of biofuel
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/360/REV.1 |
S-II§10 |
Paraguay |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Paraguay's trade strategy is framed by the guidelines of its National Development Plan (PND) 2014 2030, and is influenced by the country's participation in MERCOSUR. Historically, Paraguay's economic model and pattern of integration in the global environment has been based on three key pillars: the traditional export of agricultural, livestock and forestry products; the export of hydroelectric power to neighbouring countries; and commercial intermediation. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/360/REV.1 |
S-III§4 |
Paraguay |
2017 |
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Conformity assessment procedures |
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Moreover, those who import products subject to special rules must be registered with authorities other than the National Customs Directorate (DNA), for example, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare (MSPBS), the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIC) or the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) (Table 3.1). Such registration mostly concerns products such as foodstuffs and beverages, products of animal or plant origin and medicines. Since the previous review, new registration requirements have been introduced for (...) plastic and biodegradable bags; and incandescent lamps. The purpose of such registration is usually to enforce specific regulations, although in some instances they have been introduced to prevent the entry of under invoiced or smuggled goods.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/360/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.1 |
Paraguay |
2017 |
Measures |
Conformity assessment procedures |
Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other |
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Table 3.1 Registration requirements for importers and their products, 2017
Product Authority Period/duration Legal basis
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Plastic bags and biodegradable bags MIC Annual Resolution No. 353 of 27 March 2017
Incandescent and fluorescent lamps MIC Annual Decree No. 7.103/17 of 27 April 2017
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Products for recycling and non hazardous waste SEAM Once Resolution No. 374/07 of 13 April 2007
Ozone depleting substances (ODS) SEAM Annual Decree No. 12.685/08 of 11 August 2008; Resolution SEAM No. 255/15 of 1 July 2015
Tyres SEAM Once Resolution No. 627/16 of 21 October 2016
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Note: DINAPI – National Intellectual Property Directorate; DIMABEL – Armaments Directorate; INAN – National Food and Nutrition Institute; MAG – Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock; MIC – Ministry of Industry and Trade; MSPBS – Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare; SEAM – Environment Secretariat; SENACSA – National Animal Quality and Health Service; SENAVE – National Plant and Seed Quality and Health Service; SENAD – National Anti Drug Secretariat.
Source: WTO Secretariat, on the basis of information provided by the Paraguayan authorities.
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Bio
Recycle
Hazardous
Waste
Soil
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/360/REV.1 |
S-III§54 |
Paraguay |
2017 |
Measures |
Internal taxes |
Energy |
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The selective consumption tax (ISC) is imposed on the first sale of domestic products and on the import of goods not deemed to be essential, such as tobacco, alcoholic beverages, perfume, jewellery, etc., and environmentally harmful products such as petroleum based fuels. (...)
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