Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/336 |
G-III§11 |
Honduras |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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In anticipation that its strategic geographical location and specifically its openness will achieve the desired purpose of facilitating investment, Honduras has compiled a portfolio of potential investments that includes projects in strategic areas for sustainable development such as urban road infrastructure, ports, airports, energy, services, agribusiness, mining and information technology.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/336 |
G-III§13 |
Honduras |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The Commission for the Promotion of Public Private Partnerships established under Legislative Decree No. 143 210 is the agency with responsibility for this new model for joint ventures in Honduras and will manage it as a sustainable development strategy to increase the country's competitiveness. The portfolio of projects rolled out by the Commission includes roads and urban infrastructure, ports, airports, energy, services and mining.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/336 |
G-IV§32 |
Honduras |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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It is important to note that the RTAs in force contain new generation disciplines including matters not currently subject to regulation under the WTO multilateral trade agreements, such as investment, government procurement, sustainable development and competition policy. (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/336 |
G-V§3 |
Honduras |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Similarly, trade policy will continue to be coordinated with the objectives and actions set out in the Country Vision, the National Plan and the "Everyone for a Better Life" plan. We will continue to promote action to (...) exploit natural resources in a socially sustainable and environmentally responsible manner; (...)
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Natural resources
Sustainable
Environment
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/336/REV.1 |
S-Summary§11 |
Honduras |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(...) Honduras maintains special regimes to promote both domestic and foreign investment. Most of these programmes apply across the board, though some of the incentives target specific sectors, especially the promotion and development of clean energy and tourism. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/336/REV.1 |
S-Summary§15 |
Honduras |
2016 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
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Honduras makes little use of non-tariff barriers. Certain imports are prohibited in order to protect public health, morals, animal and plant health, the environment and national security, and in order to comply with international commitments. For the same reasons, both automatic and non automatic import licensing have been maintained. The licensing regime, which applies to all imports regardless of their origin, has not changed substantially since 2010, and is not designed to restrict the volume or value of imports. The list of goods requiring import licences is the same as in 2010.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/336/REV.1 |
S-I§4 |
Honduras |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The Government's 2014 2018 Strategic Plan is targeted on improving welfare and social inclusion levels, modernizing and simplifying the State, and fostering competitiveness and sustainable use of the country's human and material resources. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/336/REV.1 |
S-I§5 |
Honduras |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The Plan contains a medium term economic programme that aims to consolidate the country's public finances, boost economic growth and invest in programmes to reduce and alleviate poverty. It also aims to strengthen the country's infrastructure and logistics development, through public and private investment in transport projects that facilitate more streamlined and lower cost connection at the regional and international levels, and the development of renewable energy and telecommunications projects that reduce business costs in Honduras. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/336/REV.1 |
S-I§11 |
Honduras |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(...) Despite the structural reform effort, the growth of the Honduran economy has been ponderous and unstable in recent years, largely owing to the effects of natural disasters. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/336/REV.1 |
S-Table-I.3 |
Honduras |
2016 |
Measures |
Internal taxes |
Manufacturing |
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Table 1.3 Main taxes applied in 2015
Description Tax base
Indirect taxes
Eco tax Fixed, single, and definitive amount depending on the c.i.f. value of each used vehicle.
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