Chile - Colombia FTA (2006)
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Title

Free Trade Agreement Chile-Colombia

which constitutes an additional protocol to the ACE 24

Preamble

The Government of the Republic of Colombia (Colombia) and the Government of the Republic of Chile (Chile), hereinafter referred to as the parties; whereas:

The will to strengthen the special bonds of friendship, solidarity and cooperation between their peoples;

The development of their respective rights and obligations under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization and the Montevideo Treaty 1980, as well as other bilateral and multilateral instruments of cooperation and integration to which they are party;

The need to strengthen the integration process in Latin America, in order to achieve the objectives set out in the Montevideo Treaty 1980, through the conclusion of bilateral and multilateral agreements the widest possible;

The active participation of the Parties in the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI);

The progress made in the economic integration between the parties arising from the economic complementarity agreement for the establishment of an expanded area between Colombia and Chile (no agreement 24);

The importance of working together towards greater integration with the Asia-Pacific region;

Colombia's participation in the Cartagena Agreement and commitments resulting therefrom for this country;

The advantages of giving operators clear and predictable rules for the development of trade in goods and services as well as for the promotion and protection of investments;

The importance for the economic development of the Parties and improving their competitiveness, adequate international cooperation;

The desirability of achieving a more active participation of economic operators of the Parties in efforts to increase the mutual exchange;

The importance of creating new and better employment opportunities and improve working conditions, in pursuit of ensuring "decent work" for their workers and increasing capacity building in human resources development and social capital;

The commitment to achieving sustainable development and recognizing that its interdependent and mutually reinforcing pillars mutuamente-crecimiento economic, social development and environmental protection;

That trade and environmental policies are mutually supportive in achieving sustainable development;

The importance of cooperation in preventing and combating corrupt practices which may arise in relation to the development of this Agreement.

Agree to conclude the following agreement,

Body

Article 1. Initial Provisions

Article 1.1. Establishment of a Free Trade Area

The parties in accordance with Article XXIV of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 and article V of the General Agreement on Trade in Services, and eltratado 1980 Montevideo, establish a free trade area.

Article 1.2. Objectives

1. The objectives of this Agreement are:

(a) Promote under conditions of equity, balanced and harmonious development of the Parties;

(b) Encourage expansion and diversification of trade between the parties;

(c) Eliminate barriers to trade and facilitate the cross-border movement of goods and services between the parties;

(d) Substantially increase investment opportunities in the territories of the Parties;

(e) Establish guidelines for further cooperation between the parties, as well as at the regional and multilateral cooperation to expand and enhance the benefits of this Agreement;

(f) Create effective procedures for the implementation and application of this Agreement, for its joint administration and to prevent and resolve disputes;

(g) Promoting cooperation among the parties to obtain the broadest advantage of opportunities for growth and development provided by this Agreement, with particular emphasis on competitiveness and innovation;

(h) Contribute to the efforts of the Parties to ensure that trade and environmental policies are mutually supportive and cooperate in the promotion of

The best ways of sustainable utilisation of natural resources and the protection of ecosystems; and

(i) To promote the development of employment policies and practices that improve working conditions and living standards, in the territory of each party;

2. The Parties shall interpret and apply the provisions of this Agreement in the light of the objectives set out in paragraph 1 and in accordance with applicable rules of international law.

Article 2. General Definitions

Article 2.1. Definitions of General Application

For the purposes of this Agreement and, unless otherwise specified:

ACE 24 means the Economic Complementation Agreement for the Establishment of an Expanded Space between Colombia and Chile (Agreement Nº 24), signed in Santiago, Chile, on 6 December 1993;

Anti-dumping Agreement means the Agreement on Implementation of article VI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, which is part of the WTO agreement;

Customs valuation agreement means the Agreement on Implementation of article VII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, which is part of the WTO agreement;

WTO Agreement means the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization, dated 15 April 1994;

SPS Agreement means the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, which is part of the WTO agreement;

TBT Agreement means the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade, which is part of the WTO agreement;

Agreement on subsidies means the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures, which is part of the WTO agreement;

GATS means the General Agreement on Trade in Services, which is part of the WTO agreement;

A customs duty includes any duty or tariff on imports and any charge of any kind imposed in connection with the importation of goods including any form of a surtax or surcharge in connection with such importation but does not include any:

(a) Charge equivalent to an internal tax established in accordance with Article III.2 of GATT 1994 with respect to similar goods directly

Surrogate competitors, or of the party or in respect of goods from which has been manufactured or produced in whole or in part the imported goods;

(b) Anti-dumping or countervailing duty; or

(c) Duty or other charge in connection with importation commensurate with the cost of services rendered;

Customs authority means the authority that according to the legislation of each party is responsible for the administration and enforcement of customs laws and regulations.

(a) In the case of Chile, the National Customs Service; and

(b) In the case of Colombia, the Bureau of National Taxes and Customs.

Commission means the Free Trade Commission established in article 15.1.1 (Free Trade Commission);

Government procurement means the process by which a Government obtains the use of goods or acquires or services. or any combination thereof, for governmental purposes and not with a view to commercial sale or resale or with a view to use in the production or supply of goods or services for commercial resale or sale;

Calendar days means calendar days, or schedule;

Enterprise means any entity constituted or organized under the applicable law, whether or not for profit and whether private or government owned, society, including any Trust Company, participation, sole proprietorship, co-investment joint venture or other association;

Enterprise of a party constituted means an enterprise or organized under the law of a party;

State enterprise means an enterprise that is owned by a party or under the control of the same through ownership rights;

Existing means in effect on the date of Entry into Force of this Agreement;

GATT 1994 means the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, which is part of the WTO agreement;

Levy customs tariff means;

Measure means any law, regulation, rules of procedure, requirement or practice;

Goods originating means goods or products that comply with the rules of origin (set out in chapter 4 of Origin regime);

National means a natural person who has the nationality of a Party in accordance with its Constitution or a permanent resident of a party;

WTO World Trade Organization; the means signatory party means;

Heading means the first four digits in the tariff classification number under the Harmonized System;

Person means a natural person or an enterprise;

Party means a person of a national or an enterprise of a party;

Harmonized System (HS) means the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System of goods, including its general rules of interpretation

Section notes and chapter notes, in the form in which the parties have adopted and implemented in their respective tariff laws;

Subheading means the first six digits in the tariff classification number under the Harmonized System;

For a party territory means the territory of that Party as set out in annex 2.1; and

Preferential tariff treatment means the duty applicable to goods originating in accordance with this Agreement.

Annex 2.1 . Country-specific definition

For the purposes of this Agreement, unless otherwise specified; territory means:

(a) For Chile, the Land, Sea and Air Space under its sovereignty and the exclusive economic zone and the continental shelf over which it exercises sovereign rights and jurisdiction in accordance with international law and its domestic law; and

(b) With regard to Colombia, in addition to the mainland, the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina, Malpelo Island and all the other islands, islets and cays, Saliba and banks belonging to it, as well as airspace and maritime areas over which it has sovereignty or sovereign rights or jurisdiction in accordance with its domestic law and international law, including applicable international treaties.

Article 3. Trade In Goods

Article 3.1. National Treatment

Each Party shall accord to the National Treatment goods of the other Party in accordance with article III of the GATT 1994, including its interpretative notes and to this end the

Article 3.2. Export Taxes

Except as provided in annex 3.2, no Party may adopt or maintain any other tariff, tax or charge on the export of any goods to the territory of the other party unless such tariff imposed or charge is adopted or maintained on any goods for domestic consumption.

Article 3.3. Administrative Fees and Formalities

1. Each Party shall ensure, in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article VIII of the GATT 1994 and its interpretative notes that all fees and charges of whatever character (other than Customs duties, charges equivalent to an internal tax or other national charge applied in accordance with paragraph 2 of article III of the GATT 1994 and the anti-dumping and countervailing duties) imposed on the importation or exportation or under the same, are limited to the approximate cost of services rendered and do not represent an indirect protection to domestic goods or a taxation of imports or exports for fiscal purposes.

2. The parties may not require consular transactions, including related fees and charges in connection with the importation of any goods of the other party.

3. Each Party shall make available through the Internet or a comparable computer telecommunications network a current list of the fees and charges in connection with importation or exportation.

Article 3.4. Restrictions on Imports and Exports

1. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, no Party may adopt or maintain any prohibition or restriction on the importation of any goods of the other party or on the exportation for sale or export of any good destined for the territory of the other party, except as provided in article XI of the GATT 1994, including its interpretative notes. To this end, article XI of GATT 1994 and its interpretative notes are incorporated into this Agreement and form an integral part thereof, mutatis mutandis.

2. The parties understand that the rights and obligations incorporated GATT 1994 by paragraph 1 prohibited under any circumstances in which any other form of restriction is prohibited, that adopts or maintains a party:

(a) Requirements on export and import prices, except as permitted in enforcement of orders and anti-dumping and countervailing duties;

(b) Import licensing with the status of a performance requirement; or

(c) No voluntary export restraints inconsistent with article VI of the GATT 1994, as implemented under article 18 of the Agreement on Subsidies and paragraph 1 of Article 8 of the Anti-Dumping Agreement.

Article 3.5. Agricultural Export Subsidies

1. The parties share the objective of the multilateral elimination of export subsidies for agricultural goods and shall work together to achieve an agreement in the WTO to eliminate such export subsidies and prevent their reintroduction in any form.

2. Neither Party shall introduce or maintain any export subsidy on any good agricultural destined for the Territory of the other party.

3. For the purposes of this article, export subsidies shall have the meaning assigned to that term in article 1 (e) of the Agreement on Agriculture, which is part of the WTO Agreement, including any amendment of that article.

Article 3.6. Committee on Trade In Goods

1. The parties establish a committee on trade in goods, comprising representatives of each party.

2. The Committee shall meet at the request of any party or the Commission to consider any matter covered under this chapter and the scheme.

3. The functions of the Committee shall include:

(a) Promoting trade in goods between the parties including through consultations on accelerating tariff elimination under this Agreement and other issues as appropriate; and

(b) Consider obstacles to trade in goods between the parties, in particular those related to the application of non-tariff measures and, if necessary, submit such matters to the Commission for its consideration.

Chapter 4. Regime of Origin

Section A. Rules of Origin

Article 4.1. Originating Goods

Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, shall be considered goods originating if:

(a) The good is wholly obtained or produced entirely in the territory of either Party as defined in article 4.26;

(b) The good is produced in the territory of one or both parties exclusively from materials that qualify as originating in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; or

(c) The good is produced in the territory of one or both parties using non-originating materials that conform to a change in tariff classification, a regional value content or other requirements as specified in annex 4.1. and the good complies with the other applicable provisions of this chapter.

Article 4.2.

1. The regional value content of the goods shall be calculated according to the following formula:

RVC = [(TV-VNM)/VNM] * 100

Where:

RVC is the regional value content, expressed as a percentage;

TV is the transaction value of the good adjusted on a FOB basis, except as provided in paragraph 2. in the event that there is no value or cannot be determined according to the principles of article 1 of the Customs Valuation Agreement; the same shall be calculated in accordance with this Agreement; and

VNM is the transaction value of non-originating materials adjusted on a CIF basis, except as provided in paragraph 4. in the event that there is no value or cannot be determined according to the principles of article 1 of the Customs Valuation Agreement; the same shall be calculated in accordance with this Agreement.

2. Where a good is exported directly by the producer, the value shall be adjusted to the point at which the buyer receives the good within the territory of the Party where the producer is located.

3. All records of costs considered for the calculation of regional value content shall be recorded and maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable in the territory of the Party where the good is produced.

4. When the producer of a good acquires a non-originating material in the territory of a party is located, where the value of the non-originating material shall not include freight and insurance costs, packing and all other costs incurred in transporting the material from the warehouse of the supplier to the place where the producer is located.

5. For purposes of calculating the regional value content of the value of the non-originating materials used by the producer in the production of a good shall not include the value of non-originating materials used by:

(a) Another producer in the production of an originating material that is acquired and used by the producer of the good in the production of that good; or

(b) The producer of the good in the production of an originating material of his own manufacture.

Article 4.3. Non-Originating Transactions

Do not confer origin, individually or in combination with each other, the following operations or processes:

(a) Preservation of goods in good condition during transport and storage (ventilation, aeration, refrigeration, such as freezing;

(b) Facilitating shipment or transportation;

(c) Packaging and packing or packaging of goods for retail sale;

(d) Filtering or dilution in water or in another solvent which does not alter the characteristics of the goods;

(e) Split into lots and / or quantities;

(f) Affixing labels and marks, like other distinguishing signs on their packaging or goods; or

(g) Disassembly of goods in the parties.

Article 4.4. Cumulation

Originating materials or goods originating in either party incorporated in the production of goods in the territory of the other party shall be considered as originating in the territory of the latter party.

Article 4.5. De Minimis

1. A good originating shall be considered if the value of all the non-originating materials used in the production of the good that do not comply with the requirement of a change in tariff classification set out in annex 4.1 (specific rules of origin) does not exceed ten percent (10%) of the transaction value of the good determined in accordance with article 4 (2), and the good complies with the other applicable provisions of this chapter.

2. In the case of goods classified in Chapters 50 to 63 of the Harmonized System, the percentage indicated in paragraph 1 shall relate to the weight of fibers yarns or with respect to the weight of the goods produced.

3. Paragraph 1 does not apply to a non-originating material used in the production of goods covered in chapters 1 to 24 of the Harmonized System unless the non-originating material is included in a different subheading than the good for which the origin is being determined under this article.

4. Paragraph 1 does not apply to a non-originating material classified under chapter 15 of the harmonized system that is used in the production of a good classified under heading 15.01 through 15.15.

Article 4.6. Goods and Fungible Materials

1. Where originating and non-originating fungible goods are physically combined or mixed inventory in the origin of these goods may be determined on the basis of the physical segregation of fungible or each good material, or through the use of any inventory management method, such as, the averages, last entries - First Out (UEPs) or former entrances - First Out (FIFO), recognised in the accounting principles

Generally accepted by the Party in which the production is performed or otherwise accepted by the Party in which the production is performed.

2. The inventory management method selected under paragraph 1 for a particular good or fungible material shall continue to be used for those fungible goods or materials throughout the fiscal year of the person that the method selected inventory management.

Article 4.7. Sets or Assortments

1. A set or assortment of goods that are classified pursuant to rule 3 of the general rules for the interpretation of the Harmonized System. as well as goods whose description according to the nomenclature of the Harmonized System is specifically that of a set or assortment, calificarán as originating, provided that each of the goods in the set or assortment complies with the established rules of origin in this chapter and in annex 4.1 (specific rules of origin).

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1. a set or assortment of goods originating shall be considered if the value of all non-originating goods used in the training of the Set assortment or does not exceed fifteen per cent (15%) of the transaction value of the good as determined under Article 4.2.

Article 4.8. Accessories, Spare Parts and Tools

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  • Article   1 Initial Provisions 1
  • Article   1.1 Establishment of a Free Trade Area 1
  • Article   1.2 Objectives 1
  • Article   2 General Definitions 1
  • Article   2.1 Definitions of General Application 1
  • Annex 2.1   Country-specific definition 1
  • Article   3 Trade In Goods 1
  • Article   3.1 National Treatment 1
  • Article   3.2 Export Taxes 1
  • Article   3.3 Administrative Fees and Formalities 1
  • Article   3.4 Restrictions on Imports and Exports 1
  • Article   3.5 Agricultural Export Subsidies 1
  • Article   3.6 Committee on Trade In Goods 1
  • Chapter   4 Regime of Origin 1
  • Section   A Rules of Origin 1
  • Article   4.1 Originating Goods 1
  • Article   4.2 1
  • Article   4.3 Non-Originating Transactions 1
  • Article   4.4 Cumulation 1
  • Article   4.5 De Minimis 1
  • Article   4.6 Goods and Fungible Materials 1
  • Article   4.7 Sets or Assortments 1
  • Article   4.8 Accessories, Spare Parts and Tools 2
  • Article   4.9 Packages and Packing Materials for Retail Sale 2
  • Article   4.10 Packing Materials and Containers for Shipment 2
  • Article   4.11 Indirect Materials 2
  • Article   4.12 Transit and Trans-shipment 2
  • Article   4.13 Exhibitions 2
  • Section   B Origin Procedures 2
  • Article   4.14 Certification of Origin 2
  • Article   4.15 Billing by an Operator from a Non-Party Country 2
  • Article   4.16 Exceptions 2
  • Article   4.17 Obligations Relating to Imports 2
  • Article   4.18 Duty Drawback 2
  • Article   4.19 Export Related Obligations 2
  • Article   4.20 Record Keeping Requirements 2
  • Article   4.21 Procedures for Verification of Origin 2
  • Article   4.22 Sanctions 2
  • Article   4.23 Confidentiality 2
  • Article   4.24 Inquiries and Modifications 2
  • Article   4.25 Review and Appeal 2
  • Article   4.26 Definitions 2
  • Chapter   5 Trade Facilitation 3
  • Article   5.1 Publication 3
  • Article   5.2 Release of Goods 3
  • Article   5.3 Risk Management 3
  • Article   5.4 Automation 3
  • Article   5.5 Paperless Trade Administration 3
  • Article   5.6 Customs Cooperation 3
  • Article   5.7 Confidentiality 3
  • Article   5.8 Consignments of Express Delivery 3
  • Article   5.9 Review and Appeal 3
  • Article   5.10 Sanctions 3
  • Article   5.11 Advance Rulings 3
  • Article   5.12 Committee on Trade Facilitation 3
  • Article   5.13 Implementation 3
  • Chapter   6 Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures 3
  • Article   6.1 Objectives 3
  • Article   6.2 General Provisions 3
  • Article   6.3 Rights and Obligations 3
  • Article   6.4 Harmonization 3
  • Article   6.5 Equivalence 3
  • Article   6.6 Risk Assessment and Appropriate Level of Protection 3
  • Article   6.7 Recognition of Free Zones and Low Pest or Disease Prevalence Zones 3
  • Article   6.8 Control Procedures, Inspection, Certification and Adoption 3
  • Article   6.9 Conventions between Competent Authorities 3
  • Article   6.10 Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures 3
  • Article   6.11 Technical Consultations 4
  • Article   6.12 Definitions 4
  • Chapter   7 Technical Barriers to Trade 4
  • Article   7.1 Objectives 4
  • Article   7.3 Confirmation of the TBT Agreement 4
  • Article   7.4 International Standards 4
  • Article   7.5 Trade Facilitation 4
  • Article   7.6 Technical Regulations 4
  • Article   7.7 Conformity Assessment 4
  • Article   7.8 International System of Units 4
  • Article   7.9 Transparency 4
  • Article   7.10 Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade 4
  • Article   7.11 Technical Cooperation 4
  • Article   7.12 Information Exchange 4
  • Article   7.13 Definitions 4
  • Chapter   8 Trade Defence 4
  • Section   A Safeguard Measures 4
  • Article   8.1 Imposition of a Safeguard Measure 4
  • Article   8.2 Standards for a Safeguard Measure 4
  • Article   8.3 Investigation Procedures and Transparency Requirements 4
  • Article   8.4 Notification and Consultation 4
  • Article   8.5 Compensation 4
  • Article   8.6 Global Safeguard Measures 4
  • Article   8.7 Definition 4
  • Section   B Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duties 4
  • Article   8.8 Antidumping and Countervailing Duties 4
  • Chapter   9 Investment 4
  • Section   A Investment 4
  • Article   9.1 Scope (1) 5
  • Article   9.2  National Treatment 5
  • Article   9.3 Most-favoured-nation Treatment (3)  5
  • Article   9.4  Minimum Standard of Treatment (4) 5
  • Article   9.5 Treatment In Case of Dispute 5
  • Article   9.6 Performance Requirements 5
  • Article   9.7 Senior Executives and Boards of Directors (8)  5
  • Article   9.8 Non-conforming Measures 5
  • Article   9.9 Transfer (9) 5
  • Article   9.10 Expropriation and Compensation (11) 5
  • Article   9.11 Special Formalities and Information Requirements 5
  • Article   9.12 Denial of Benefits 5
  • Article   9.13 Investment and Environment 5
  • Article   9.14 Implementation 5
  • Section   B Investor-State Dispute Resolution 5
  • Article   9.15 Consultation and Negotiation (12)  5
  • Article   9.16 Submission of a Claim to Arbitration 5
  • Article   9.17 Consent of Each Party to Arbitration 6
  • Article   9.18 Conditions and Limitations on Consent of the Parties 6
  • Article   9.19 Selection of Arbitrators 6
  • Article   9.20 Conduct of the Arbitration 6
  • Article   9.21 Transparency of Arbitration Proceedings 6
  • Article   9.22 Applicable Law 6
  • Article   9.23 Interpretation of Exhibits 6
  • Article   9.24 Expert Reports 6
  • Article   9.25 Accumulation of Proceedings 6
  • Article   9.26 Awards (15) 6
  • Article   9.27 Service of Documents 6
  • Section   B Definitions 6
  • Article   9.28 Definitions 6
  • Annex 9-A  Customary International Law 7
  • Annex 9-B  Payments and transfers 7
  • Annex 9-C  Expropriation 7
  • Annex9-D  Decree Law 600 - Chile 7
  • Annex 9-E  Delivery of documents on a Party under section B 7
  • Annex 9-F  An appellate body or similar mechanism 7
  • Annex 9.3  Most favoured nation treatment 7
  • Chapter   10 Cross-Border Trade In Services 7
  • Article   10.1 Scope of Application 7
  • Article   10.2 National Treatment 7
  • Article   10.3 Most Favoured Nation Treatment 7
  • Article   10.4 Local Presence 7
  • Article   10.5 Market Access 7
  • Article   10.6 Non-conforming Measures 7
  • Article   10.7 Transparency In Regulatory Development and Enforcement (9) 7
  • Article   10.8 National Regulations 7
  • Article   10.9 Mutual Recognition 7
  • Article   10.10 Implementation 7
  • Article   10.11 Denial of Benefits 7
  • Article   10.12 Definitions 7
  • Chapter   11 Temporary Entry of Business Persons 8
  • Article   11.1 General Principles 8
  • Article   11.2 General Obligations 8
  • Article   11.3 Temporary Entry Authorization 8
  • Article   11.4 Information Delivery 8
  • Article   11.5 Committee of Temporary Entry of Business Persons 8
  • Article   11.6 Dispute Resolution 8
  • Article   11.7 Relationship with other Chapters 8
  • Article   11.8 Transparency In Regulatory Development and Enforcement 8
  • Article   11.9 Definitions 8
  • Chapter   12 Electronic Commerce 8
  • Article   12.1 General Provisions 8
  • Article   12.2 Supply of Services 8
  • Article   12.3 Customs Duties on Digital Products 8
  • Article   12.4 Non-Discrimination for Digital Products 8
  • Article   12.5 Cooperation 8
  • Article   12.6 Consumer Protection 8
  • Article   12.7 Authentication and Digital Certificates 8
  • Article   12.8 Definitions 8
  • Chapter   13 Public Procurement 8
  • Article   13.1 Scope of Application 8
  • Article   13.2 General Principles 8
  • Article   13.3 Publication of Public Procurement Measures 8
  • Article   13.4 Publication of a Notice of Procurement Future 9
  • Article   13.5 Time Limits for the Submission of Tenders 9
  • Article   13.6 Information on Future Procurements 9
  • Article   13.7 Technical Specifications 9
  • Article   13.8 Conditions for Participation 9
  • Article   13.9 Contracting Modalities 9
  • Article   13.10 Treatment of Tenders and Awarding of Contracts 9
  • Article   13.11 Information on Awards 9
  • Article   13.12 Integrity In Public Procurement Practices 9
  • Article   13.13 National Review of Challenges Filed by Suppliers 9
  • Article   13.14 Modifications and Rectifications 9
  • Article   13.15 Non-Disclosable Information 9
  • Article   13.16 Exceptions 9
  • Article   13.17 Public Information 9
  • Article   13.18 Contact Point 9
  • Article   13.19 Future Negotiations 9
  • Article   13.20 Definitions 9
  • Chapter   14 Transparency 9
  • Article   14.1 Points of Contact 9
  • Article   14.2 Advertising 9
  • Article   14.3 Notification and Provision of Information 9
  • Article   14.4 Administrative Procedures 9
  • Article   14.5 Review and Challenge 9
  • Article   14.6 Definition 9
  • Chapter   15 Administration 9
  • Article   15.1 Free Trade Commission 9
  • Article   15.2 Coordinators of the Free Trade Agreement 10
  • Chapter   16 Settlement of Disputes 10
  • Article   16.1 Objectives 10
  • Article   16.2 Scope of Application 10
  • Article   16.3 Choice of Forum 10
  • Article   16.4 Inquiries 10
  • Article   16.5 Refusal to Consultations 10
  • Article   16.6 Intervention of the Commission 10
  • Article   16.7 Establishment of an Arbitral Tribunal 10
  • Article   16.8 Composition of Arbitral Tribunals 10
  • Article   16.9 Functions of Arbitral Tribunals 10
  • Article   16.10 Rules of Procedure for Arbitral Tribunals 10
  • Article   16.11 Preliminary Report 10
  • Article   16.12 Final Report 10
  • Article   16.13 Implementation of the Final Report 10
  • Article   16.14 Compliance Within the Prudential Deadline 10
  • Article   16.15 Compensation and Suspension of Benefits 10
  • Article   16.16 Compliance Review 10
  • Chapter   17 Labour 10
  • Article   17.1 Common Commitments 10
  • Article   17.2 Compliance with National Legislation 10
  • Article   17.3 Labor Cooperation 10
  • Article   17.4 Institutional Provisions 11
  • Article   17.5 Definitions 11
  • Chapter   18 Environment 11
  • Article   18.1 Objectives 11
  • Article   18.2 Principles and Commitments 11
  • Article   18.3 Cooperation 11
  • Article   18.4 Institutional Provisions 11
  • Article   18.5 Inquiries 11
  • Chapter   19 Cooperation 11
  • Article   19.1 Objectives 11
  • Article   19.2 Scope of Application 11
  • Article   19.3 Economic Cooperation 11
  • Article   19.4 Cooperation on Innovation, Research and Development 11
  • Article   19.5 Energy Cooperation 11
  • Article   19.6 Mechanisms for Cooperation 11
  • Article   19.7 Cooperation with Countries Not Party 11
  • Article   19.8 Resources 11
  • Article   19.9 Institutional Aspects: 11
  • Article   10.10 Definitions 12
  • Chapter   20 General Provisions 12
  • Article   20.1 Annexes and Appendices and the Footnotes 12
  • Article   20.2 Relation to other International Agreements 12
  • Article   20.3 Succession of Agreements 12
  • Article   20.4 Scope of Obligations 12
  • Article   20.5 Dissemination of Information 12
  • Article   20.6 Confidentiality 12
  • Article   20.7 Anti-corruption 12
  • Article   20.8 Activities Based on Capital or Assets of Illicit Origin 12
  • Chapter   21 Exceptions 12
  • Article   21.1 General Exceptions 12
  • Article   21.2 Essential Security 12
  • Article   21.3 Public Order 12
  • Article   21.4 Taxation 12
  • Article   21.5 Difficulties In the Balance of Payments 12
  • Article   21.6 Definitions 12
  • Chapter   22 Final Provisions 12
  • Article   22.1 Amendments, Modifications and Additions 12
  • Article   22.2 Amendment of the WTO Agreement 12
  • Article   22.3 Validity 12
  • Article   22.4 Provisional Application 12
  • Article   22.5 Denunciation 12
  • Article   22.6 Accession 12
  • Article   22.7 Convergence 12
  • Article   22.8 Future Negotiations 12
  • Annex I   Explanatory Note 12
  • Annex I   Chile 12
  • Annex I   Colombia 14
  • Annex II   Explanatory Note 16
  • Annex II   Chile 17
  • Annex II   Colombia 18