Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/366 |
S-III§154 |
Malaysia |
2017 |
Measures |
Public procurement |
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The GGP (Green Government Procurement) Long-Term Action Plan is being finalized to replace the Short-Term Action Plan. In 2017, GGP implementation was expanded to all government agencies with the requirement for each ministry to incorporate green specification into the procurement of GGP product groups.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/352/REV.1 |
G-II§30 |
Mexico |
2017 |
Measures |
Internal taxes |
Energy |
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By introducing various special taxes, the reform also combined the use of new tax bases with the achievement of non tax goals. Thus, the reform included new environmental and health taxes that place Mexico at the international forefront in the design of tax tools for environmental and health purposes. A tax was introduced on fossil fuel consumption in line with the carbon content of the fuel. On health, a 1 peso/L tax was placed on flavoured drinks that contain calorific sweeteners and an 8% tax on calorie dense foods.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/352/REV.1 |
G-II§35 |
Mexico |
2017 |
Measures |
Internal taxes |
Energy |
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The environmental measures contained in the tax reform have helped to reduce emissions of some of the main pollutants. It is estimated that in 2014 and 2015 taxes on polluting fuels led to a 11.8 Mt (6.5%) fall in emissions of carbon dioxide, the main cause of the greenhouse effect. That drop is equivalent to 20.4% of that agreed by Mexico for 2014 and 2015 as part of the international agreements promoted by the UN Climate Change Convention.
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Emissions
Environment
Climate
Pollution
Green
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/352/REV.1 |
S-Box-I.1 |
Mexico |
2017 |
Measures |
Internal taxes |
Chemicals, Energy |
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Box 1.1 Key measures of the 2014 Tax Reform
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Green taxes
• A flat rate tax on fossil fuels was established, based on carbon content. In 2015, the rates charged on different types of fuel were as follows: propane: Mex$5.91 cents per litre; butane: Mex$7.66 cents per litre; gasoline (petrol) and aviation fuel: Mex$10.38 cents per litre; jet fuel and other kerosenes: Mex$12.40 cents per litre; diesel: Mex$12.59 cents per litre; fuel oil: Mex$13.45 cents per litre; petroleum coke: Mex$15.60 per tonne; coking coal: Mex$36.57 per tonne; coal: Mex$27.54 per tonne; other fossil fuels: Mex$39.80 per tonne of carbon contained in the fuel. The amount of the tax will be adjusted annually according to the variation in the national consumer price index, so as to remain constant in real terms.
• The reform also introduced an ad valorem tax on pesticides, herbicides and fungicides, based on the product's toxicity category, with rates of between 0% and 9% as from 2015 (in 2014 the rates were between 0% and 4.5%). In the case of imports, the tax base is the value used for tariff purposes, plus other levies payable, except for VAT.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/352/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.5 |
Mexico |
2017 |
Measures |
Internal taxes |
Chemicals, Energy |
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Table 3.5 Other import charges, 2016
Taxable goods Rate in 2016 Changes since2012
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IEPSa
Fossil fuels (carbon emissions)
Propane Mex$0.629/litre
Butane Mex$0.815/litre
Gasoline (petrol) and aviation fuel Mex$0.1105/litre
Jet fuel and other kerosenes Mex$0.1320/litre
Diesel Mex$0.1340/litre
Fuel oil Mex$0.1431/litre
Petroleum coke Mex$16.60/tonne
Mineral coke Mex$29.31/tonne
Coking coal Mex$38.93/tonne
Other fossil fuels Mex$42.37/tonne of carbon in the fuel
Fossil fuels were included in 2014.
The specific rate is updated each year by a SHCP Decision published in the Official Journal. Decision No. 26/2015, published in the Official Journal of 24 December 2015, includes the specific rates for 2016.
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Pesticides 0%, 6%, 7% or 9%, according to the toxicity category In 2014 pesticides were included with rates between 0% and 4.5%; these rates were changed in 2015.
As of 2015, the Law set rates of 6%, 7% or 9% according to the toxicity category.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/352/REV.1 |
S-III§40 |
Mexico |
2017 |
Measures |
General environmental reference |
Other |
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Under the LCE (Foreign Trade Law) (Article 16), non tariff measures may be adopted: to remedy temporarily balance of payments imbalances; to regulate the entry of used goods, waste or goods with no substantial market in their country of origin or provenance; to administer the provisions of international treaties or conventions to which Mexico is a party; in retaliation against other countries that have restricted Mexican imports; to prevent unfair international trade practices; and to protect national security, public health and the environment, or for animal or plant health reasons.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/352/REV.1 |
S-III§45 |
Mexico |
2017 |
Measures |
General environmental reference |
Chemicals |
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The SE (Ministry of the Economy) is responsible for issuing most non automatic licences (prior permits), although some of these are regulated and issued by other Ministries (Table 3.6). The lists of goods subject to non automatic licensing (prior permits) is reviewed on the basis of technical criteria at least once a year with a view to proposing to the Foreign Trade Commission that those considered unnecessary be abolished or others considered desirable be added. There is also an Interministerial Commission for the control of certain products such as pesticides, fertilizers and toxic substances. [30]
[30] Decision establishing the classification and coding of goods whose import and export are subject to regulation by the bodies comprising the Interministerial Commission for the Control of the Processing and Use of Pesticides, Fertilizers and Toxic Substances (published in the Official Journal of 12 April 2013; latest amendment published in the Official Journal of 5 February 2016).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/352/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.6 |
Mexico |
2017 |
Measures |
Import licences |
Chemicals, Forestry, Energy, Other |
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Table 3.6 Ministries issuing import permits, 2016
Ministry Product Decision establishing the classification and coding of the products/goods:
SEMARNAT Species listed in the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) appendices; forestry products and by products; toxic or hazardous substances or materials Goods whose import and export are subject to regulation by SEMARNAT (Official Journal of 19 December 2012, latest amendment published in the Official Journal of 24 March 2016).
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Nuclear materials and fuels, radioactive materials, and equipment that generates ionizing radiation Goods whose import and export are subject to regulation by the SENER (Official Journal of 2 March 2012, latest amendment published in the Official Journal of 2 March 2016).
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Note: SEMARNAT: Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources; SENER: Ministry of Energy; SAGARPA: Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food.
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Endangered
Forest
Hazardous
MEAs
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/352/REV.1 |
S-III§71 |
Mexico |
2017 |
Measures |
Technical regulation or specifications |
Not specified |
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Technical regulations (NOMs) are compiled in the Decisions; in addition, the DGN keeps a catalogue of NOMs. In cases of emergency, the competent agency may draw up a NOM directly, without the need for a preliminary draft or a draft. [51] Emergency NOMs remain valid for a maximum of six months and may be renewed for a further six months (Article 48 of the LFMN).
[51] Unexpected events that affect or threaten the objectives laid down by the LFMN (the safety of persons, human, animal or plant health, the environment and working conditions, or the conservation of natural resources, inter alia) are deemed to be emergencies (Articles 40 and 48 of the LFMN).
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Environment
Conservation
Natural resources
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/352/REV.1 |
S-III§74 |
Mexico |
2017 |
Measures |
Technical regulation or specifications |
Energy, Manufacturing |
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Between the start of 2012 and 31 July 2016, Mexico notified to the WTO 108 technical regulations or draft technical regulations, of which 12 concerned conformity assessment procedures and eight were emergency NOMs. The emergency measures concerned: (...) pollution emission levels for motor vehicles; and test methods and parameters for the operation, maintenance and efficiency of gasoline (petrol) vapour recovery systems at service stations selling petrol to the public.
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