Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff (Costa Rica): SOR/2019-290
Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 153, Number 17
Registration
SOR/2019-290 August 8, 2019
CUSTOMS TARIFF
P.C. 2019-1135 August 7, 2019
Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance, pursuant to subsection 14(2) footnote a of the Customs Tariff footnote b, makes the annexed Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff (Costa Rica).
Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff (Costa Rica)
Amendments
1 The List of Tariff Provisions set out in the schedule to the Customs Tariff footnote 1 is amended as set out in Part 1 of the schedule to this Order.
2 The List of Intermediate and Final Rates for Tariff Items of the “F” Staging Category set out in the schedule to the Act is amended by adding, in numerical order, the tariff items set out in Part 2 of the schedule to this Order.
Coming into Force
3 This Order comes into force on the day on which it is registered.
SCHEDULE
PART 1
(Section 1)
Amendments to the List of Tariff Provisions
1 Tariff item No. 3825.30.20 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
2 Tariff item No. 4007.00.20 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
3 Tariff item No. 4011.10.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
4 Tariff item No. 4011.20.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
5 Tariff item No. 4011.70.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
6 Tariff item No. 4011.80.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
7 Tariff item No. 4011.90.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
8 Tariff item No. 4012.20.20 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
9 Tariff item No. 4012.20.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
10 Tariff item No. 4012.90.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
11 Tariff item No. 4013.10.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
12 Tariff item No. 4013.90.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
13 Tariff item No. 4014.10.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
14 Tariff item No. 4014.90.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
15 Tariff item No. 4015.11.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
16 Tariff item No. 4015.19.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
17 Tariff item No. 4015.90.20 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
18 Tariff item No. 4015.90.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
19 Tariff item No. 4016.10.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
20 Tariff item No. 4016.91.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
21 Tariff item No. 4016.92.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
22 Tariff item No. 4016.93.19 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
23 Tariff item No. 4016.94.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
24 Tariff item No. 4016.95.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
25 Tariff item No. 4016.95.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
26 Tariff item No. 4016.99.30 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
27 Tariff item No. 4016.99.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
28 Tariff item No. 4017.00.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
29 Tariff item No. 4201.00.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
30 Tariff item No. 4201.00.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
31 Tariff item No. 4202.11.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
32 Tariff item No. 4202.12.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
33 Tariff item No. 4202.12.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
34 Tariff item No. 4202.19.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
35 Tariff item No. 4202.21.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
36 Tariff item No. 4202.22.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
37 Tariff item No. 4202.22.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
38 Tariff item No. 4202.29.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
39 Tariff item No. 4202.31.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
40 Tariff item No. 4202.32.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
41 Tariff item No. 4202.32.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
42 Tariff item No. 4202.39.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
43 Tariff item No. 4202.91.20 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
44 Tariff item No. 4202.91.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
45 Tariff item No. 4202.92.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
46 Tariff item No. 4202.99.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
47 Tariff item No. 4203.10.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
48 Tariff item No. 4203.29.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
49 Tariff item No. 4203.29.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
50 Tariff item No. 4203.30.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
51 Tariff item No. 4203.40.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
52 Tariff item No. 4206.00.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
53 Tariff item No. 6504.00.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
54 Tariff item No. 6505.00.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
55 Tariff item No. 6505.00.39 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
56 Tariff item No. 6505.00.40 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
57 Tariff item No. 6505.00.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
58 Tariff item No. 6506.10.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
59 Tariff item No. 6506.91.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
60 Tariff item No. 6506.99.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
61 Tariff item No. 6506.99.20 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
62 Tariff item No. 6506.99.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
63 Tariff item No. 6904.10.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
64 Tariff item No. 6904.90.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
65 Tariff item No. 6904.90.20 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
66 Tariff item No. 6905.10.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
67 Tariff item No. 6905.90.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
68 Tariff item No. 6907.21.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
69 Tariff item No. 6907.21.21 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
70 Tariff item No. 6907.21.29 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
71 Tariff item No. 6907.22.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
72 Tariff item No. 6907.22.21 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
73 Tariff item No. 6907.22.29 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
74 Tariff item No. 6907.23.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
75 Tariff item No. 6907.23.21 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
76 Tariff item No. 6907.23.29 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
77 Tariff item No. 6907.30.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
78 Tariff item No. 6907.30.21 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
79 Tariff item No. 6907.30.29 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
80 Tariff item No. 6907.40.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
81 Tariff item No. 6907.40.21 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
82 Tariff item No. 6907.40.29 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
83 Tariff item No. 6909.11.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
84 Tariff item No. 6909.12.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
85 Tariff item No. 6909.19.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
86 Tariff item No. 6909.90.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
87 Tariff item No. 6910.10.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
88 Tariff item No. 6910.10.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
89 Tariff item No. 6910.90.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
90 Tariff item No. 6911.10.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
91 Tariff item No. 6911.90.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
92 Tariff item No. 6912.00.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
93 Tariff item No. 6913.10.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
94 Tariff item No. 6913.90.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
95 Tariff item No. 6914.10.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
96 Tariff item No. 6914.90.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
97 Tariff item No. 9401.20.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
98 Tariff item No. 9401.30.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
99 Tariff item No. 9401.40.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
100 Tariff item No. 9401.52.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
101 Tariff item No. 9401.53.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
102 Tariff item No. 9401.59.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
103 Tariff item No. 9401.61.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
104 Tariff item No. 9401.69.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
105 Tariff item No. 9401.71.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
106 Tariff item No. 9401.79.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
107 Tariff item No. 9401.80.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
108 Tariff item No. 9403.20.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
109 Tariff item No. 9403.40.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
110 Tariff item No. 9403.50.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
111 Tariff item No. 9403.60.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
112 Tariff item No. 9403.70.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
113 Tariff item No. 9403.82.19 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
114 Tariff item No. 9403.83.19 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
115 Tariff item No. 9403.89.19 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
116 Tariff item No. 9404.10.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
117 Tariff item No. 9404.21.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
118 Tariff item No. 9404.29.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
119 Tariff item No. 9404.30.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
120 Tariff item No. 9405.10.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
121 Tariff item No. 9405.20.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
122 Tariff item No. 9405.30.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
123 Tariff item No. 9405.40.20 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
124 Tariff item No. 9405.40.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
125 Tariff item No. 9405.50.10 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
126 Tariff item No. 9405.50.90 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
127 Tariff item No. 9405.60.00 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
128 Tariff item No. 9619.00.99 is amended by replacing, in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, the reference to “Free (M)” after the abbreviation “CRT” with a reference to “Free (F)”.
PART 2
(Section 2)
Addition of Tariff Items
| Tariff Item |
Most-Favoured-Nation Tariff |
Preferential Tariff |
|
|---|---|---|---|
3825.30.20 |
Effective on the coming into force of the Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff (Costa Rica)....................... |
CRT: Free |
|
4007.00.20 |
Effective on the coming into force of the Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff (Costa Rica)....................... |
CRT: Free |
|
4011.10.00 |
Effective on the coming into force of the Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff (Costa Rica)....................... |
CRT: Free |
|
4011.20.00 |
Effective on the coming into force of the Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff (Costa Rica)....................... |
CRT: Free |
|
4011.70.90 |
Effective on the coming into force of the Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff (Costa Rica)....................... |
CRT: Free |
|
4011.80.90 |
Effective on the coming into force of the Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff (Costa Rica)....................... |
CRT: Free |
|
4011.90.90 |
Effective on the coming into force of the Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff (Costa Rica)....................... |
CRT: Free |
|
4012.20.20 |
Effective on the coming into force of the Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff (Costa Rica)....................... |
CRT: Free |
|
4012.20.90 |
Effective on the coming into force of the Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff (Costa Rica)....................... |
CRT: Free |
|
4012.90.90 |
Effective on the coming into force of the Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff (Costa Rica)....................... |
CRT: Free |
|
4013.10.00 |
Effective on the coming into force of the Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff (Costa Rica)....................... |
CRT: Free |
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4013.90.90 |
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REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS STATEMENT
(This statement is not part of the Order or the Regulations.)
Issues
Certain tariff elimination commitments made by Canada in the Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement (CCRFTA) were contingent on Costa Rica eliminating all business income tax exemptions and other export subsidies for goods produced in its free trade zones. Costa Rica informed Canada in April 2018 that it had eliminated these tax exemptions and export subsidies. After review by Canadian officials, Canada is satisfied that Costa Rica now meets the conditions set out in the free trade agreement for entitlement to preferential tariffs.
The repeal of the CCRFTA Non-entitlement to Preference Regulations and consequential amendments to the Schedule to the Customs Tariff are required to extend preferential tariff treatment to imports from Costa Rica of originating goods that were subject to these conditional tariff elimination commitments.
Background
The Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (the Act) received royal assent on December 18, 2001, and came into force on November 1, 2002.
The obligation for Canada to eliminate tariffs on certain goods under the CCRFTA was contingent on Costa Rica eliminating all business tax exemptions and other export subsidies for goods produced wholly or partially in its free trade zones. Companies operating in these zones were receiving preferential tax treatment from the Costa Rican government to support exports, which provided them with an advantage in the Canadian market.
This restriction was set out in the CCRFTA Non-entitlement to Preference Regulations (SOR/2002-398) [the Regulations] which were enacted by the Governor in Council on October 31, 2002, pursuant to the Customs Tariff. It precluded goods that originated in Costa Rica’s free trade zones from benefits of the preferential tariff treatment until such time as Costa Rica had eliminated all business income tax exemptions and other export subsidies which applied within these zones. Until that time, goods coming from these zones were deemed not to have originated in Costa Rica and were therefore not entitled to the tariff benefits of the CCRFTA.
Canada is now satisfied that Costa Rica has eliminated all business tax exemptions and other export subsidies for goods produced wholly or partially in its free trade zones, meeting the conditions set out in the CCRFTA and the Regulations. As such, those originating goods previously exempt are now entitled to benefit from preferential tariff treatment under the CCRFTA. This pertains to goods in staging categories A1, B, C and D, under the CCRFTA, which includes apparel, textiles, and tire products. The rate of duty under the Customs Tariff is now “Free” for all of these goods.
Objective
The objective of this Order and the repeal of the Regulations is to implement Canada’s tariff commitments under the CCRFTA on goods originating from Costa Rica that were previously not entitled to preferential tariff rates.
Description
The Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff (Costa Rica) [the Order] amends the Customs Tariff to extend entitlement to the CCRFTA preferential tariff treatment to goods originating from Costa Rica that were previously not entitled to the tariff preference.
The Regulations Repealing the CCRFTA Non-entitlement to Preference Regulations repeal the Regulations that set out that goods originating from Costa Rica’s free trade zones did not count as originating goods for the purposes of the CCRFTA.
Regulatory development
Consultation
The Order and the repeal of the Regulations fulfill Canada’s obligations under the CCRFTA. Therefore, there have been no public consultations conducted specifically on this Order and the repeal of these Regulations, and they were not prepublished for comment for the same reason. The Government consulted extensively with businesses, citizen-based organizations and Canadian citizens, as well as the provinces and territories, prior to launching free trade negotiations with Costa Rica in June 2000. Stakeholders were kept informed of developments throughout the negotiations, including on issues concerning tariff elimination. The parliamentary process provided an additional opportunity for stakeholders and the general public to be informed of, and comment on, the CCRFTA, including these conditional tariff commitments, which were implemented in law under the Act.
Modern treaty obligations and Indigenous engagement and consultation
The Order and the repeal of the Regulations do not impact Indigenous peoples’ rights and interests.
Instrument choice
The only viable mechanism to repeal the CCRFTA Non-entitlement to Preference Regulations and to extend the preferential tariffs is through an order and regulations made under the Customs Tariff.
Regulatory analysis
Costs and benefits
By extending entitlement to CCRFTA preferential tariff treatment to originating goods that were previously not entitled to tariff preferences, the Order and the repeal of the Regulations allow Canadian importers of these goods to claim the preferential tariffs as established in the CCRFTA. It is estimated that annual duties foregone by the Government of Canada would be approximately $2.7 million, based on recent trade patterns. These duties represent a benefit, in the form of lower customs duties to be paid by Canadian importers of certain products originating from Costa Rica, such as automotive tires.
Small business lens
The small business lens does not apply to this Order and the repeal of the Regulations, as no costs are imposed on businesses, including small businesses.
“One-for-One” Rule
The “One-for-One” Rule applies since a regulatory title is removed.
Regulatory cooperation and alignment
The Order and the repeal of the Regulations are not related to a work plan or commitment under a regulatory cooperation forum.
Strategic environmental assessment
In accordance with The Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals, a preliminary scan concluded that a strategic environmental assessment is not required.
Gender-based analysis plus
No gender-based analysis plus (GBA+) impacts have been identified for this Order of the repeal of the Regulations.
Implementation, compliance and enforcement, and service standards
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will monitor compliance with the terms and conditions of this Order and the repeal of the Regulations in the normal course of its administration of customs- and tariff-related legislation and regulations. The CBSA will update its systems to account for these changes and will inform importers of all relevant CCRFTA-related issues pertaining to this Order and the repeal of the Regulations.
Contact
Kimberly McIntyre
International Trade Policy Division
Department of Finance Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0G5
Telephone: 613‑369‑4075