Mexico - Northern Triangle FTA (2000)
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Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Transportation

Subsector: Land transportation

Industrial Classification: CMAP 711201 Service from motor transportation of materials from construction CMAP 711202 Self-transportation service of removals CMAP 711203 Other specialized motor freight services CMAP 711204 Freight motor transport service in general CMAP 711311 Foreign passenger transportation service in bus CMAP 711312 Urban and suburban passenger transportation service by bus CMAP 711315 Automobile routing transportation service CMAP 711316 Fixed route automobile transportation service CMAP 711317 On-site automobile transportation service CMAP 711319 Automobile rental service CMAP 711319 Car rental service

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Local presence (Article 10-05).

Level of Government: State (State of Sinaloa)

Measures: General Regulations of the Transit and Transportation Law, Official Gazette, August 21, 1970, Title VI, Chapter Il, Article 70.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment

A concession or permit is required to provide public transportation services. To obtain the concession and permit, Mexican nationality is required.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Transportation

Subsector: Land transportation

Industrial Classification: CMAP 973101 Bus station management service, passenger and ancillary services (truck terminals and bus and truck stations)

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Local presence (Article 10-05).

Level of Government: State (State of Sonora)

Measures: Law Number 120 on Transportation for the State of Sonora, Official Gazette, July 20, 1992, Chapter IV, Articles 22, 23 and 54.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment

A concession is required for the establishment of passenger and cargo stations and terminals to operate public transportation services. Concessions are granted to Mexican citizens by birth. The companies must be formed by partners who are Mexican by birth.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Transportation

Subsector: Land transportation

Industrial Classification: CMAP 711201 Service from motor transportation of materials from construction CMAP 711202 Self-transportation service of removals CMAP 711203 Other specialized motor freight transportation services CMAP 711204 Freight motor transport service in general CMAP 711311 Foreign passenger transportation service in bus CMAP 711312 Urban and suburban passenger transportation service by bus CMAP 711318 School transportation service CMAP 711319 Car rental service CMAP 711319 Car rental service

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Local presence (Article 10-05).

Level of Government: State (State of Sonora)

Measures: Law number 120 of Transportation for the State of Sonora, Official Gazette, July 20, 1992, Title Il, Chapter Ill, Articles 22 and 23.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment

A concession is required to provide public transportation services. The concession is granted to Mexicans by birth. Partnerships must be formed by partners who are Mexicans by birth.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Transportation

Subsector: Land transportation

Industrial Classification: CMAP 711201 Service from motor transportation of materials from construction CMAP 711202 Self-transportation service of removals CMAP 711203 Other specialized motor freight transportation services CMAP 711204 Freight motor transport service in general CMAP 711311 Foreign passenger transportation service in bus CMAP 711312 Urban and suburban passenger transportation service by bus CMAP 711315 Automobile routing service CMAP 711316 Fixed- route automobile transportation service CMAP 711317 On-site automobile transportation service CMAP 711318 School transportation service CMAP 711318 School transportation service CMAP 711319 School transportation service CMAP 711320 School transportation service CMAP 711321 School transportation service CMAP 711319 Car rental service CMAP 973105 Vehicle towing service CMAP 973105 Vehicle towing service

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Local presence (Article 10-05).

Level of Government: State (State of Tabasco)

Measures: Ley de Vilas de Comunicación y Transporte del Estado, Periddico Oficial, August 1, 1984, Title II, Chapter II, Articles 26 and 28.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment

A concession is required for the operation of the public transportation service. The concession is granted to Mexicans by birth, in the case of individuals, and in the case of corporations, the partners must be Mexicans by birth.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Transportation

Subsector: Land transportation

Industrial Classification: CMAP 973101 Bus station management service. passenger and ancillary services (truck terminals and bus and truck stations)

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Local presence (Article 10-05).

Level of Government: State (State of Tabasco)

Measures: Ley de Vilas de Comunicación y Transporte del Estado, Periódico Oficial, August 1, 1984, Title II, Chapter III, Article 49.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment

A concession is required for the construction and operation of terminal stations in the use of transportation systems under state jurisdiction. These concessions will be granted to Mexican corporations. All other things being equal, preference will be given to companies formed by public transportation service concessionaires that operate at least 51 percent of the vehicles to be served in such terminals.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Transportation

Subsector: Land transportation

Industrial Classification: CMAP 711201 Service from motor transportation of materials from construction CMAP 711202 Self-transportation service of removals CMAP 711203 Other specialized motor freight transportation services CMAP 711204 Freight motor transport service in general CMAP 711311 Foreign passenger transportation service in bus CMAP 711312 Urban and suburban passenger transportation service by bus CMAP 711315 Automobile routing service CMAP 711316 Fixed- route automobile transportation service CMAP 711317 On-site automobile transportation service CMAP 711318 School transportation service CMAP 711318 School transportation service CMAP 711317 School transportation service CMAP 711317 School transportation service CMAP 711317 School transportation service CMAP 711317 School transportation service CMAP 711319 Automobile rental service

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Local presence (Article 10-05).

Level of Government: State (State of Tamaulipas).

Measures: Transit and Transportation Law, Official Gazette, November 30, 1987, Chapter VI, Articles 28 and 33.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment

Concessions or permits are required for public transportation services. Concessions or permits will be granted in favor of Mexican individuals or corporations.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Transportation

Subsector: Land transportation

Industrial Classification: CMAP 711201 Service from motor transportation of materials from construction CMAP 711202 Self-transportation service of removals CMAP 711203 Other specialized motor freight transportation services CMAP 711204 Freight motor transport service in general CMAP 711311 Foreign passenger transportation service in bus CMAP 711312 Urban and suburban passenger transportation service by bus CMAP 711315 Automobile routing transportation service CMAP 711316 Fixed route automobile transportation service CMAP 711317 On-site automobile transportation service CMAP 711319 Automobile rental service CMAP 711319 Car rental service

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Local presence (Article 10-05).

Level of Government: State (State of Tlaxcala). Communications and Transportation Law in the State of Tlaxcala, Official Gazette, June 22, 1983, Chapter I, Article 2 and Chapter Ill, Article 14.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment

A concession Is required to provide public transportation services. All things being equal, Tlaxcalans by birth, Mexicans with more than one year's residence in the state and Mexican companies registered in Tlaxcala will have preference to obtain the concessions.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Transportation

Subsector: Land transportation

Industrial Classification: CMAP 711201 Service from motor transportation of materials from construction CMAP 711202 Self-transportation service of removals CMAP 711203 Other specialized motor freight transportation services CMAP 711204 Freight motor transport service in general CMAP 711311 Foreign passenger transportation service in bus CMAP 711312 Urban and suburban passenger transportation service by bus CMAP 711315 Automobile routing service CMAP 711316 Fixed- route automobile transportation service CMAP 711317 On-site automobile transportation service CMAP 711318 School transportation service CMAP 711318 School transportation service CMAP 711317 School transportation service CMAP 711317 School transportation service CMAP 711317 School transportation service CMAP 711317 School transportation service

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Local presence (Article 10-05).

Level of Government: State (State of Veracruz)

Measures: Law number 100 of Transit and Transportation for the State of Veracruz, Official Gazette, January 19, 1988, Chapter VI, Articles 20 and 25 Regulation of the Transit and Transportation Law for the State of Veracruz, Official Gazette, November 24, 1988, Chapter Ill, Article 161, fraction I.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment

A concession is required to provide public transportation services. Concessions are granted to Mexican citizens and to corporations incorporated by them.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Transportation

Subsector: Land transportation

Industrial Classification: CMAP 711201 Service from motor transportation of materials from construction CMAP 711202 Self-transportation service of removals CMAP 711203 Other specialized motor freight transportation services CMAP 711204 Freight motor transport service in general CMAP 711311 Foreign passenger transportation service in bus CMAP 711312 Urban and suburban passenger transportation service by bus CMAP 711315 Automobile routing service CMAP 711316 Fixed-route automobile transportation service CMAP 711317 On-site automobile transportation service CMAP 711318 School transportation service CMAP 711318 School transportation service CMAP 711319 School transportation service CMAP 711320 School transportation service CMAP 711321 School transportation service CMAP 711319 Car rental service CMAP 711320 Other passenger transportation, including animal- drawn vehicles CMAP 973105 Towing service for vehicle

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Local presence (Article 10-05).

Measures: Regulations for Freight Transportation Service in the State of Yucatan, Official Gazette, September 20, 1983, Chapter Il, Articles 7 and 10. Reglamento de Transito en las Carreteras del Estado de Yucatan, Diario Oficial, April 29, 1959, Chapter IV, Article 55, section Il.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment

Concessions or permits are required to provide public transportation services.

In order to grant a concession for public freight transportation, a natural person must be Mexican by birth and domiciled in the State. In the case of a corporation, it must prove by means of its articles of incorporation that it is composed entirely of Mexicans by birth and constituted in accordance with the laws of the country. It is a cause of revocation to lose the Mexican nationality when the concessionaire is an individual; in the case of a corporation, when it ceases to be constituted as indicated above.

Individuals or legal entities requesting a route permit for the operation of public transportation services must be of Mexican nationality.

Reduction Schedule: None

Sector: Transportation

Subsector: Land transportation

Industry Classification: CMAP 711201 Service from motor transportation of materials from construction CMAP 711202 Self-transportation service of removals CMAP 711203 Other specialized motor freight transportation services CMAP 711204 Freight motor transport service in general CMAP 711311 Foreign passenger transportation service in bus CMAP 711312 Urban and suburban passenger transportation service by bus CMAP 711315 Automobile routing service CMAP 711317 On-site automobile transportation service CMAP 711318 School transportation service CMAP 711318 School bus service CMAP 711319 Car rental service CMAP 973105 Vehicle towing service CMAP 973105 Vehicle towing service

Type of Reservation: National treatment (Articles 10-04 and 14-04) Local presence (Article 10-05).

Level of Government: State (State of Zacatecas)

Measures: Transit Law of the State of Zacatecas, Official Gazette, January 18, 1989, Chapter Vil, Articles 17 and 20.

Description: Cross Border Services and Investment

The concession of the public transportation service is a discretionary, temporary and revocable act of the Executive of the State, by means of which individuals or legal entities are authorized to provide such service. The concessions will be granted to Mexican individuals by birth, preferably, native and residents of the state and to legal entities that are incorporated and operating in the state.

Reduction Schedule: None

Annex II

1. For the purposes of this Annex, the following definitions shall apply:

CMAP the digits of the Mexican Classification of Activities and Products (CMAP), established in the Mexican Classification of Activities and Products, 1988, of the National Institute of Statistics, Geography and Informatics (Instituto Nacional de Estadistica, Geograffa e Informatica); and

CPC the digits of the Central Product Classification (CPC), as established by the United Nations Statistical Office, Statistical Documents, Series M, No. 77, Provisional Central Product Classification, 1991.

2. Each Party's Schedule indicates the reservations taken by that Party, in accordance with Article 10- 06 (3) with respect to specific sectors, sub-sectors or activities for which it may maintain or adopt new or more restrictive measures that are inconsistent with the obligations imposed by:

a) Article 10-03 "Most favored nation treatment";

b) Article 10-04 "National Treatment"; or

c) Article 10-05 "Local Presence".

3. Each reserve contains the following elements:

a) Sector refers to the general sector in which the reserve has been taken;

b) Sub-sector refers to the specific sector in which the reserve has been taken;

c) Industrial Classification refers, where applicable, to the activity covered by the reserve, in accordance with the industrial classification codes;

d) Type of Reserve specifies the obligation from among those mentioned in paragraph 2 on which the reserve has been taken;

e) Description describes the coverage of the sector, sub-sector or activities covered by the reserve; and

f) Measures in Force identifies, for transparency purposes, the measures in force that apply to the sector, subsector or activities covered by the reserve.

4. In the interpretation of a reservation all its elements will be considered. The element Description will prevail over the other elements.

Annex II. Schedule of El Salvador

Sector: Business services

Subsector: Professional services

Industrial Classification: CPC 861, CPC 862, CPC 863, CPC 8671, CPC 8672, CPC 8673, CPC 8674, CPC 9312, CPC 932, CPC 93191, CPC 842 (limited to professionals in computer science), CPC 8790 (limited to customs agents and limited to kindergarten, elementary and high school teachers).

Type of Reservation: Most favored nation treatment (Article 10-03) National treatment (Article 10-04). Local presence (Article 10-05)

Description: Cross-border services

El Salvador reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure on cross-border trade in services in the professional services subsector.

Measures in force:

Sector: Communications services

Subsector: Audiovisual services

Industrial Classification: CPC 75241. Television broadcasting services (includes satellite services provided directly to the customer when the provider sells television programs in bulk and directly to private households located in remote areas) CPC 75242. Radio program transmission services

Type of Reservation: Most favored nation treatment (Article 10-03) National treatment (Article 10-04). Local presence (Article 10-05)

Level of Govemment: National

Description: Cross-border services

El Salvador reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure restricting the cross-border supply of audiovisual services, specifically network services necessary for the transmission of television signals regardless of the type of technology (network) used, including satellite services provided directly to the customer when the supplier sells television programs in bulk and directly to private dwellings located in remote areas; and network services necessary for the transmission of audio signals, such as radio broadcasts, cable transmissions and public address services, during the two years following the entry into force of this treaty.

After the period indicated in the preceding paragraph, the measures in force on that date shall be subject to the provisions set forth in article 10-06(1).

Measures in force:

Sector: Construction services

Subsector: Construction work

Industrial Classification: CPC 511. pre-construction work on building sites and construction CPC 512. Construction of buildings CPC 513. General construction work on civil engineering works CPC 514. Assembly and installation of prefabricated buildings CPC 515. Specialized construction work CPC 516. Installation work CPC 517. Finishing work on buildings

Type of Reservation: Most favored nation treatment (Article 10-03) National treatment (Article 10-04). Local presence (Article 10-05)

Level of Government: National

Description: Cross-border services

El Salvador reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure restricting the cross-border supply of services related to the construction works listed in the industrial classification element during the two years following the entry into force of this agreement.

After the period indicated in the preceding paragraph, the measures in force on that date shall be subject to the provisions set forth in article 10-06(1).

Measures in force:

Sector: Transportation services

Subsector: Road transport services

Industrial Classification: CPC 7121. Other regular passenger transportation. CPC 7122. Other non-scheduled passenger transportation CPC 7123. Freight transportation CPC 7124. Commercial vehicle rental with driver CPC 7441. Bus station services

Type of Reservation: Most favored nation treatment (Article 10-03) National treatment (Article 10-04). Local presence (Article 10-05)

  • Chapter   I INITIAL PROVISIONS 1
  • Article   1-01 Establishment of the Free Trade Zone. 1
  • Article   1-02 Objectives 1
  • Article   1-03 Relationship with other Treaties and International Agreements 1
  • Article   1-04 Scope of Application 1
  • Article   1-05 Compliance with the Treaty. 1
  • Article   1-06 Succession of Treaties. 1
  • Article   1-07 Annexes. 1
  • Chapter   II GENERAL DEFINITIONS 1
  • Article   2-01 Definitions of General Application 1
  • Annex 2-01  Country- Specific Definitions 1
  • Chapter   III NATIONAL TREATMENT AND MARKET ACCESS FOR GOODS 1
  • Article   3-01 Definitions 1
  • Article   3-02 Scope of Application. 1
  • Article   3-03 National Treatment 1
  • Article   3-04 Tariff Relief 1
  • Article   3-05 Duty Drawback Programs on Exported Goods, Duty Deferral Programs and Duty Exemption Programs Applied to Exported Goods. 1
  • Article   3-06 Temporary Importation of Goods. 1
  • Article   3-07 Importation Free of Customs Duty for Samples of No Commercial Value 2
  • Article   3-08 Customs Valuation 2
  • Article   3-09 Import and Export Restrictions. 2
  • Article   3-10 Registration of Importers 2
  • Article   3-11 Customs Measures. 2
  • Article   3-12 Establishment of Specific Customs. 2
  • Article   3-13 Customs Processing Fees 2
  • Article   3-14 Export Taxes 2
  • Article   3-15 Country of Origin Marking 2
  • Article   3-16 Distinctive Products 2
  • Article   3-17 Publication and Notification 2
  • Article   3-18 Committee on Trade In Goods 2
  • Article   3-19 Temporary Flexibility Levels 2
  • Chapter   IV AGRICULTURAL SECTOR 2
  • Article   4-01 Definitions 2
  • Article   4-02 Scope of Application 2
  • Article   4-03 International Obligations 2
  • Article   4-04 Access to Markets 2
  • Article   4-05 Non-Tariff Measures 2
  • Article   4-06 Internal Aid 2
  • Article   4-07 Domestic Food Aid 2
  • Article   4-08 Export Subsidies 2
  • Article   4-09 Special Agricultural Safeguard 2
  • Article   4-10 Agricultural Trade Committee 2
  • Article   4-11 Sugar Trade. 2
  • Chapter   V SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES 2
  • Article   5-01 Definitions 3
  • Article   5-02 Scope of Application 3
  • Article   5-03 Rights and Obligations 3
  • Article   5-04 International Standards and Harmonization. 3
  • Article   5-05 Equivalence 3
  • Article   5-06 Risk Assessment and Adequate Level of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Protection. 3
  • Article   5-07 Recognition of Pest or Disease Free Areas and Areas of Low Pest or Disease Prevalence 3
  • Article   5-08 Control, Inspection and Approval Procedures. 3
  • Article   5-09 Transparency. 3
  • Article   5-10 Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. 3
  • Article   5-11 Technical Working Groups. 3
  • Article   5-12 Technical Cooperation. 3
  • Article   5-13 Technical Consultations. 3
  • Article   5-14 Settlement of Disputes. 3
  • Chapter   Vi RULES OF ORIGIN 3
  • Article   6-01 Definitions. 3
  • Article   6-02 Instruments of Application and Interpretation 4
  • Article   6-03 Originating Goods. 4
  • Article   6 Value of Regional Content. 4
  • Article   6-05 Value of Materials 4
  • Article   6-06 De Minimis. 4
  • Article   6-07 Intermediate Materials. 4
  • Article   6-08 Accumulation. 4
  • Article   6-09 Expendable Property and Materials. 4
  • Article   6-10 Sets or Assortment 4
  • Article   6-11 Indirect Materials. 4
  • Article   6-12 Accessories, Spare or Replacement Parts and Tools. 4
  • Article   6-13 Packaging and Packaging Materials for Retail Sale. 4
  • Article   6-14 Containers and Packing Materials for Shipment. 4
  • Article   6-15 Automotive Industry Goods. 4
  • Article   6-16 Non-origin Conferring Transactions and Practices. 4
  • Article   6-17 Transshipment and Direct Shipment. 5
  • Article   6-18 Determination of the Origin of Goods 5
  • Article   6-19 Regional Input Integration Committee. 5
  • Article   6-20 Functions of the CIRI 5
  • Article   6-21 Procedure 5
  • Article   6-22 Deadlines, Opinion and Notification of CIRI. 5
  • Article   6-23 Resolution of the Commission. 5
  • Article   6-24 Referral to the Commission 5
  • Article   6-25 Operating Regulations. 5
  • Article   6-26 Rules of Origin Applicable to Flexibility Levels Temporary. 5
  • Chapter   VII CUSTOMS PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING THE ORIGIN OF GOODS 5
  • Article   7-01 Definitions 5
  • Article   7-02 Declaration and Certification of Origin. 5
  • Article   7-03 Bligations with Respect to Imports. 5
  • Article   7-04 Obligations with Respect to Exports. 5
  • Article   7-05 Exceptions 5
  • Article   7-06 Accounting Records. 5
  • Article   7-07 Procedures to Verify Origin. 5
  • Article   7.08 Confidentiality 6
  • Article   7-09 Sanctions 6
  • Article   7-10 Anticipated Criteria. 6
  • Article   7-11 Review and Challenge. 6
  • Article   7-12 Committee of Origin 6
  • Chapter   VIII SAFEGUARD MEASURES 6
  • Article   8-01 Definitions. 6
  • Article   8-02 General Provisions. 6
  • Article   8-03 Bilateral Safeguard Measures. 6
  • Article   8-04 Global Safeguard Measures. 6
  • Article   8-05 Procedure. 6
  • Chapter   IX UNFAIR INTERNATIONAL TRADE PRACTICES 6
  • Article   9-01 Definitions. 6
  • Article   9-02 General Principle. 7
  • Article   9-03 Grants. 7
  • Article   9-04 Principles for the Application of National Legislation. 7
  • Article   9-05 Publication of Resolutions. 7
  • Article   9-06 Withdrawal of the Investigation. 7
  • Article   9-07 Notifications. 7
  • Article   9-08 Minimum Content of Resolutions. 7
  • Article   9-09 Notification to the Exporting Govemment. 7
  • Article   9-10 Conciliation Hearing. 7
  • Article   9 Preliminary Resolution. 7
  • Article   9-12 Guarantees. 7
  • Article   9-13 Clarifications. 7
  • Article   9-14 Sending Copies. 7
  • Article   9-15 Technical Information Meetings. 7
  • Article   9-16 Public Hearing. 7
  • Article   9-17 Access to Confidential Information. 7
  • Article   9-18 Access to Information Contained In other Files. 7
  • Article   9-19 Rights and Obligations of Interested Parties. 7
  • Article   9-20 Reforms to National Legislation. 7
  • Chapter   X CROSS-BORDER TRADE IN SERVICES 7
  • Article   10-01 Definitions. 7
  • Article   10-02 Scope of Application and Extent of Obligations. 7
  • Article   10-03 Most- Favored-Nation Treatment. 7
  • Article   10-04 National Treatment. 7
  • Article   10-05 Local Presence. 7
  • Article   10-06 Reservations and Exceptions. 7
  • Article   10-07 Transparency. 7
  • Article   10-08 Non-discriminatory Quantitative Restrictions. 7
  • Article   10-09 Future Liberalization. 7
  • Article   10-10 Committee on Cross-Border Trade In Services and Investment. 7
  • Article   10-11 Procedures. 7
  • Article   10-12 Granting of Permits, Authorizations and Licenses. 8
  • Article   10-13 Denial of Benefits. 8
  • Article   10-14 Technical Cooperation. 8
  • Article   10-15 Other Disciplines. 8
  • Article   10-16 Relationship with Multilateral Agreements on Services. 8
  • Annex 10-10  Cross-Border Trade in Services and Investment Committee 8
  • Chapter   XI FINANCIAL SERVICES 8
  • Article   11-01 Definitions. 8
  • Article   11-02 Scope of Application and Extent of Obligations. 8
  • Article   11-03 Self-regulated Organizations. 8
  • Article   11-04 Right of Establishment. 8
  • Article   11-05 Cross Border Trade. 8
  • Article   11-06 National Treatment. 8
  • Article   11-07 Most Favored Nation Treatment. 8
  • Article   11-08 Recognition and Harmonization. 8
  • Article   11-09 Exceptions. 8
  • Article   11-10 Transparency. 8
  • Article   11-11 Financial Services Committee. 8
  • Article   11-12 Consultations. 8
  • Article   11-13 New Financial Services and Data Processing. 8
  • Article   11-14 Senior Management and Boards of Directors. 8
  • Article   11-15 Reservations and Specific Commitments. 8
  • Article   11-16 Denial of Benefits. 8
  • Article   11-17 Transfers. 8
  • Article   11-19 Dispute Settlement between a Party and an Investor of Another Party. 9
  • Annex 11-01  Competent Authority 9
  • Chapter   XII TELECOMMUNICATIONS 9
  • Article   12-01 Definitions. 9
  • Article   12-02 Scope of Application and Extent of Obligations. 9
  • Article   12-03 Access to and Use of Public Telecommunications Networks and Services. 9
  • Article   12-04 Conditions for the Provision of Enhanced or Value-added Services. 9
  • Article   12-05 Measures Relating to Standardization. 9
  • Article   12-06 Anti-competitive Practices. 9
  • Article   12-07 Relationship with International Organizations and Agreements. 9
  • Article   12-08 Technical Cooperation and other Consultations. 9
  • Article   12-09 Transparency. 9
  • Article   12-10 Relationship with other Chapters. 9
  • Chapter   XIII TEMPORARY ENTRY OF BUSINESS PEOPLE 9
  • Article   13-01 Definitions. 9
  • Article   13-02 General Principles. 9
  • Article   13-03 General Obligations. 9
  • Article   13-04 Temporary Entry Authorization. 9
  • Article   13-05 Availability of Information. 9
  • Article   13-06 Committee on Temporary Entry of Business Persons. 9
  • Appendix 2 to Annex 13-04  Migratory Measures in Force 10
  • Chapter   XIV INVESTMENT 10
  • Section   A Investment 10
  • Article   14-01 Definitions. 10
  • Article   14-02 Scope of Application and Extent of Obligations. 10
  • Article   14-03 Minimum Standard of Treatment. 10
  • Article   14-04 National Treatment. 10
  • Article   14-05 Most Favored Nation Treatment. 10
  • Article   14-06 Treatment In Case of Loss. 10
  • Article   14-07 Performance Requirements. 10
  • Article   14-08 Senior Corporate Management and Boards of Directors. 10
  • Article   14-09 Reservations and Exceptions. 10
  • Article   14-10 Transfers. 10
  • Article   14-11 Expropriation and Compensation. 10
  • Article   14-12 Special Formalities and Information Requirements. 11
  • Article   14-13 Relationship with other Chapters. 11
  • Article   14-14 Denial of Benefits. 11
  • Article   14-15 Extraterritorial Application of a Party's Law. 11
  • Article   14.16 Measures Relating to the Environment. 11
  • Article   14-17 Investment Promotion and Exchange of Information. 11
  • Section   B Dispute Settlement between a Party and an Investor of Another Party. 11
  • Article   14-18 Objective. 11
  • Article   14-19 Claim by Investor of a Party, on Its Own Account or on Behalf of an Enterprise. 11
  • Article   14-20 Settlement of Disputes Through Consultations and Negotiations. 11
  • Article   14-21 Notice of Intention to Submit Claim to Arbitration. 11
  • Article   14-22 Submission of the Claim to Arbitration. 11
  • Article   14-23 Conditions Precedent to the Submission of a Claim to Arbitration. 11
  • Article   14-24 Consent to Arbitration. 11
  • Article   14-25 Number of Arbitrators and Method of Appointment. 11
  • Article   14-26 Integration of the Tribunal In the Event That a Disputing Party Fails to Appoint an Arbitrator or Fails to Reach Agreement on the Appointment of the Presiding Arbitrator. 11
  • Article   14-27 List of Arbitrators. 11
  • Article   14-28 Consent to the Appointment of Arbitrators. 11
  • Article   14-29 Consolidation of Proceedings. 11
  • Article   14-30 Notifications 11
  • Article   14-31 Participation of a Party. 11
  • Article   14-32 Documentation. 11
  • Article   14-33 Place of Arbitration Proceedings. 11
  • Article   14-34 Applicable Law. 11
  • Article   14-35 Interpretation of Annexes. 11
  • Article   14-36 Expert Opinions. 11
  • Article   14-37 Provisional or Precautionary Measures. 11
  • Article   14-38 Final Award. 11
  • Article   14-39 Finality and Enforcement of the Award. 11
  • Article   14-40 General Provisions. 12
  • Article   14-41 Exclusions. 12
  • Article   14-42 Subrogation. 12
  • Annex 14-11  Public Utility 12
  • Annex 14-40(2)  Delivery of Notices and other Documents 12
  • Annex 14-41  Exclusions 12
  • Chapter   XV MEASURES RELATING TO STANDARDIZATION 12
  • Article   15-01 Definitions. 12
  • Article   15-02 Scope of Application. 12
  • Article   15-03 Confirmation of International Rights and Obligations. 12
  • Article   15-04 Extension of Obligations. 12
  • Article   15-05 Principal Rights and Obligations. 12
  • Article   15-06 Use of International Standards. 12
  • Article   15-07 Risk Assessment. 12
  • Article   15-08 Compatibility and Equivalence. 12
  • Article   15-09 Conformity Assessment. 12
  • Article   15-10 Approval Procedures. 12
  • Article   15-11 Metrological Standards. 12
  • Article   15-12 Notification, Publication and Delivery of Information. 12
  • Article   15-13 Information Centers. 12
  • Article   15-14 Committee on Measures Relating to Standardization. 13
  • Article   15-15 Labeling, Packaging and Packing Subcommittee. 13
  • Article   15-16 Approval Procedures Subcommittee. 13
  • Article   15-17 Subcommittee on Telecommunication Standardization Measures 13
  • Article   15-18 Technical Consultations. 13
  • Article   15-19 Handling of Hazardous Substances and Hazardous Wastes. 13
  • Article   15-20 Technical Cooperation. 13
  • Chapter   XVI INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 13
  • Section   A General Provisions and Basic Principles 13
  • Article   16-01 Definitions. 13
  • Article   16-02 Protection of Intellectual Property Rights. 13
  • Article   16-03 Provisions on the Subject Matter. 13
  • Article   16-04 National Treatment. 13
  • Article   16-05 Exceptions. 13
  • Article   16-06 Most Favored Nation Treatment. 13
  • Article   16-07 Control of Abusive or Anticompetitive Practices and Conditions. 13
  • Article   16-08 Cooperation to Eliminate Trade In Infringing Goods. 13
  • Section   B Copyright and Related Rights 13
  • Article   16-09 Protection of Copyright and Related Rights. 13
  • Article   16-10 Performers. 13
  • Article   16-11 Producers of Phonograms. 13
  • Article   16-12 Broadcasting Organizations. 13
  • Article   16-13 Protection of Encrypted Program-carrying Satellite Signals. 13
  • Article   16-14 Term of Protection of Related Rights. 13
  • Article   16-15 Limitations or Exceptions to Related Rights.  13
  • Section   C Trademarks 13
  • Article   16-16 Subject Matter of Protection. 13
  • Article   16-17 Publication. 14
  • Article   16-18 Rights Conferred. 14
  • Article   16-19 Well-known Trademarks. 14
  • Article   16-20 Exceptions. 14
  • Article   16-21 Duration of Protection. 14
  • Article   16-22 Requirement of Use. 14
  • Article   16-23 Other Requirements. 14
  • Article   16-24 Licenses and Assignment of Trademarks. 14
  • Section   D Patents 14
  • Article   16-25 Patentable Subject Matter. 14
  • Article   16-26 Rights Conferred. 14
  • Article   16-27 Conditions Imposed on Patent Applicants. 14
  • Article   16-28 Exceptions. 14
  • Article   16-29 Other Uses without Authorization of the Right Holder. 14
  • Article   16-30 Revocation or Cancellation. 14
  • Article   16-31 Evidence In Cases of Infringement of Patented Processes. 14
  • Article   16-32 Duration of Protection. 14
  • Section   E Utility Models 14
  • Article   16-33 Protection of Utility Models. 14
  • Section   F Industrial Designs 14
  • Article   16-34 Conditions and Duration of Protection. 14
  • Article   16-35 Rights Conferred. 14
  • Section   G Undisclosed Information 14
  • Article   16-36 Protection of Undisclosed Information. 14
  • Article   16-37 Data Protection of Pharmaceutical or Agrochemical Goods. 14
  • Section   H Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin 14
  • Article   16-38 Protection of Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin. 14
  • Section   I Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Article 14
  • Article   16-39 General Obligations. 14
  • Article   16-40 Fair and Equitable Procedures. 14
  • Article   16-41 Tests. 14
  • Article   16-42 Injunctions. 14
  • Article   16-43 Damages. 14
  • Article   16-44 Other Resources. 14
  • Article   16-45 Right to Information. 14
  • Article   16-46 Indemnification to the Defendant. 14
  • Article   16-47 Administrative Procedures. 14
  • Article   16-48 Precautionary Measures. 14
  • Article   16-49 Suspension of Customs Clearance by Customs Authorities. 14
  • Article   16-50 Demand. 14
  • Article   16-51 Bond or Equivalent Guarantee. 14
  • Article   16-52 Notification of Suspension. 14
  • Article   16-53 Duration of Suspension. 14
  • Article   16-54 Indemnification to the Importer and the Owner of the Goods. 15
  • Article   16-55 Right of Inspection and Information. 15
  • Article   16-56 Ex Officio Action. 15
  • Article   16-57 Resources. 15
  • Article   16-58 Insignificant Imports. 15
  • Article   16-59 Criminal Proceedings. 15
  • Chapter   XVII TRANSPARENCY 15
  • Article   17-01 Information Center. 15
  • Article   17-02 Publication. 15
  • Article   17-03 Notification and Provision of Information. 15
  • Article   17-04 Guarantees of Hearing, Legality and Due Process. 15
  • Chapter   XVIII TREATY ADMINISTRATION 15
  • Article   18-01 Administrative Commission. 15
  • Article   18-02 Administrative Subcommittee. 15
  • Article   18-03 Secretariat. 15
  • Annex 18-01  Officers of the Administrative Commission 15
  • Annex 18-02(1)  Officers of the Administrative Subcommittee 15
  • Annex 18-02(2)  Committees and Subcommittees 15
  • Chapter   XIX SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES 15
  • Article   19-01 Cooperation. 15
  • Article   19-02 Scope of Application. 15
  • Article   19-03 Dispute Settlement Under the WTO Agreement. 15
  • Article   19-04 Perishable Goods. 15
  • Article   19-05 Consultations. 15
  • Article   19-06 Intervention of the Commission, Good Offices, Conciliation and Mediation. 15
  • Article   19-07 Request for the Establishment of the Arbitral Tribunal. 15
  • Article   19-08 List and Qualifications of Arbitrators. 15
  • Article   19-09 Integration of the Arbitral Tribunal. 15
  • Article   19-10 Model Rules of Procedure. 16
  • Article   19-11 Participation of a Third Party. 16
  • Article   19-12 Information and Technical Advice. 16
  • Article   19-13 Preliminary Report. 16
  • Article   19-14 Final Report. 16
  • Article   19-15 Compliance with the Final Report. 16
  • Article   19-16 Suspension of Benefits. 16
  • Article   19-17 Judicial and Administrative Instances. 16
  • Article   19-18 Alternative Means of Dispute Resolution. 16
  • Annex 19-02  Nullification and impairment 16
  • Annex 19-08  CODE OF CONDUCT 16
  • Section   A Responsibilities with Respect to the Dispute Resolution System. 16
  • Section   B Reporting Obligations. 16
  • Section   C Performance of Duties of Nominees and Members. 16
  • Section   D Independence and Impartiality of Members. 16
  • Section   E Specific Obligations. 16
  • Section   F Confidentiality. 16
  • Section   G Responsibilities of Attendees and Staff. 16
  • Annex 19-10  MODEL RULES OF PROCEDURE 16
  • Chapter   XX EXCEPTIONS 17
  • Article   20-01 Definitions. 17
  • Article   20-02 General Exceptions. 17
  • Article   20-03 National Security. 17
  • Article   20-04 Exceptions to Disclosure of Information. 17
  • Article   20-05 Taxation. 17
  • Article   20-06 Balance of Payments and Safeguard. 17
  • Annex 20-05  Competent Authority 17
  • Chapter   XXI FINAL PROVISIONS 17
  • Article   21-01 Validity. 17
  • Article   21-02 Future Negotiations. 17
  • Article   21-03 Reservations. 17
  • Article   21-04 Modifications. 17
  • Article   21-05 Accession. 17
  • Article   21-06 Denunciation 17
  • Article   21-07 Transitory Provisions. 17
  • Annex I 17
  • Annex I  Schedule of El Salvador 18
  • Section   A 18
  • Section   B 19
  • Annex I  Schedule of Guatemala 19
  • Annex I  Schedule of Honduras 20
  • Annex I  Schedule of Mexico 23
  • Chapter   Chapter Il. 32
  • Annex II 35
  • Annex II  Schedule of El Salvador 35
  • Annex II   Schedule of Guatemala 36
  • Annex II   Schedule of Honduras 36
  • Annex II   Schedule of Mexico 38
  • Annex III 38
  • Section   A Economic Activities Reserved to Each Party 38
  • Annex III  Schedule of El Salvador 38
  • Annex III  Schedule of Guatemala 38
  • Annex III  Schedule of Honduras 38
  • Annex III  Schedule of Mexico 38
  • Section   B Activities Previously Reserved for the Mexican State. Schedule Ofof Mexico 39
  • Annex IV  Schedule of El Salvador 39
  • Annex IV  Schedule of Guatemala 39
  • Annex IV   Schedule of Honduras 39
  • Annex IV  Schedule of Mexico 39