Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/350 |
S-Table-III.15 |
United States of America |
2016 |
Measures |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Table 3.15 Federal subsidy programmes (non-agriculture), 2013-14
(US$ million)
Programmes Type of subsidy Expenditure
FY2013 FY2014
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Alternative Fuel Mixture Credit Excise tax concession 350.0 370.0
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/350 |
S-Table-III.15 |
United States of America |
2016 |
Measures |
Tax concessions |
Forestry |
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Table 3.15 Federal subsidy programmes (non-agriculture), 2013-14
(US$ million)
Programmes Type of subsidy Expenditure
FY2013 FY2014
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Expensing and Seven-Year Amortization for Reforestation Expenditures Income tax concession 70.0 70.0
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/350 |
S-Table-III.18 |
United States of America |
2016 |
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Other measures |
Energy |
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Table 3.18 Government corporations, 2015
Government corporation Legal reference Area of operation
International Clean Energy Foundation 42 U.S.C. 17352 Foreign assistance for greenhouse gas reduction
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/350 |
S-Table-A3.2 |
United States of America |
2016 |
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Technical regulation or specifications |
Chemicals, Manufacturing |
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Table A3. 2 Prohibitions, restrictions or other special requirements
Product Prohibition, restriction, or requirement
Commercial and industrial equipment Energy performance standards to be met
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Hazardous substances Substances must be shipped to the United States in packages suitable for household use
Household appliances Energy standards to be met, and labelled to indicate expected energy consumption or efficiency
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Refrigerants The EPA regulates the importation of ozone-depleting substances
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Toxic substances Imports will not be released from CBP custody unless proper certification is presented to CBP indicating that the import "complies with" or "is not subject to" TSCA requirements
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/350 |
S-Table-A3.4 |
United States of America |
2016 |
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Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Table A3. 4 Selected sub-federal subsidy schemes for "greener" energy
- State: MI
- Authority: Michigan Economic Development Corporation
- Form of subsidy: Renewable energy renaissance zones (tax exemption)
- Objective: Assist in the development of a strong renewable energy industry
- Recipients: Zones located anywhere in Michigan
- Description : Companies must maintain a renewable energy facility. Companies located in a renaissance zone do not pay Michigan business tax, state education tax, personal and real property taxes and local income tax
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Source: WTO document G/SCM/N/284/USA, 18 November 2015.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/350 |
S-Table-A3.4 |
United States of America |
2016 |
Measures |
Tax concessions |
Energy, Manufacturing |
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Table A3. 4 Selected sub-federal subsidy schemes for "greener" energy
- State: MI
- Authority: Michigan Compiled Laws 207.552 and 207.803
- Form of subsidy: Alternative fuel development property tax exemption (tax exemption)
- Objective: Certain property tax exemptions apply to industrial property used for, inter alia, high-technology activities or creation or synthesis of biodiesel fuel
- Recipients: High-technology activities include those related to advanced vehicle technologies
- Description : Advanced vehicle technologies include electric, hybrid, or alternative fuel vehicles and their components. The amount varies. Industrial facility exemption certificate for the property to be obtained from the State Tax Commission
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Source: WTO document G/SCM/N/284/USA, 18 November 2015.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/350 |
S-Table-A3.4 |
United States of America |
2016 |
Measures |
Tax concessions |
Energy, Manufacturing |
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Table A3. 4 Selected sub-federal subsidy schemes for "greener" energy
- State: MS
- Authority: Mississippi Development Authority/ Dept. of Revenue
- Form of subsidy: Clean Energy Initiative Incentive Program (tax exemption)
- Objective: Encourage clean energy component manufacturers to locate or expand in Mississippi
- Recipients: Companies manufacturing systems or components used in generation of renewable or alternative energy
- Description : Companies must invest at least US$50 million, and create at least 250 jobs in the state. 10‑year exemption from income and franchise tax and a sales and use tax exemption from the beginning of the project until three months after the start of commercial production
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Source: WTO document G/SCM/N/284/USA, 18 November 2015.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/350 |
S-Table-A3.4 |
United States of America |
2016 |
Measures |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
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Table A3. 4 Selected sub-federal subsidy schemes for "greener" energy
- State: MO
- Authority: Dept. of Agriculture/Dept. of Revenue
- Form of subsidy: Missouri Qualified Fuel Ethanol Producer Fund (grant)
- Objective: Promote in-state, cooperatively owned biofuels production to increase home-grown production of ethanol and biofuels
- Recipients: Producers at least 51% owned by agricultural producers
- Description : The agricultural producers must be actively engaged in agricultural production for commercial purposes in the state. Ethanol incentives include a payment of US$0.20/gallon for the first 12.5 million and US$0.05/gallon for the next 12.5 million gallons
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Source: WTO document G/SCM/N/284/USA, 18 November 2015.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/350 |
S-Table-A3.4 |
United States of America |
2016 |
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Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Table A3. 4 Selected sub-federal subsidy schemes for "greener" energy
- State: MT
- Authority: Montana Code Annotated 15-6-138
- Form of subsidy: Ethanol facility tax exemption
- Objective: Support ethanol production
- Recipients: Manufacturers of ethanol
- Description : All manufacturing machinery, fixtures, equipment, and tools used for the production of ethanol from grain during the construction on an ethanol manufacturing facility and for 10 years after initial production of ethanol from the facility are exempt from taxation
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Source: WTO document G/SCM/N/284/USA, 18 November 2015.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/350 |
S-Table-A3.4 |
United States of America |
2016 |
Measures |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Relevant information
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Table A3. 4 Selected sub-federal subsidy schemes for "greener" energy
- State: NE
- Authority: Dept. of Revenue
- Form of subsidy: Ethanol tax credit
- Objective: Support ethanol producers
- Recipients: Ethanol producers
- Description : Credit is $0.18/gallon
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Source: WTO document G/SCM/N/284/USA, 18 November 2015.
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