Regional and Bilateral Initiatives

Canada - Chile Free Trade Agreement

Preamble

The Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Chile (Chile), resolved to:

STRENGTHEN the special bonds of friendship and cooperation among their nations;
CONTRIBUTE to the harmonious development and expansion of world and regional trade and provide a catalyst to broader international cooperation;
CREATE an expanded and secure market for the goods and services produced in their territories;
REDUCE distortions to trade;
ESTABLISH clear and mutually advantageous rules governing their trade;
ENSURE a predictable commercial framework for business planning and investment;
BUILD on their respective rights and obligations under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization and other multilateral and bilateral instruments of cooperation;
ENHANCE the competitiveness of their firms in global markets;
CREATE new employment opportunities and improve working conditions and living standards in their respective territories;
UNDERTAKE each of the preceding in a manner consistent with environmental protection and conservation;
PRESERVE their flexibility to safeguard the public welfare;
PROMOTE sustainable development;
STRENGTHEN the development and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations;
PROTECT, enhance and enforce basic workers' rights;
FACILITATE the accession of Chile to the North American Free Trade Agreement; and
CONTRIBUTE to hemispheric integration;

HAVE AGREED as follows:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART ONE: GENERAL PART

Chapter A: Objectives
Chapter B: General Definitions
PART TWO: TRADE IN GOODS
Chapter C: Market Access for Goods
- Section I National Treatment
  Section II Tariffs
  Section III Non-Tariff Measures
  Section IV Consultations
  Section V Definitions
- Annex C-00-A:Trade and Investment in the Automotive Sector
- Annex C-00-B:Textiles and Apparel Goods
Chapter D: Rules of Origin
Chapter E: Customs Procedures
Section I Certification of Origin
Section II Administration and Enforcement
Section III Advance Rulings
Section IV Review and Appeal of Origin Determinations and Advance Ruling
Section V Uniform Regulations
Section VI Cooperation

Chapter F: Emergency Action
PART THREE: INVESTMENT, SERVICES AND RELATED MATTERS
Chapter G: Investment
Section I Investment
Section II Settlement of Disputes between a Party and an Investor of other Party
Section III Definitions
Chapter H: Cross-Border Trade in Services
Chapter I: Telecommunications
Chapter J: Competition Policy, Monopolies and State Enterprises
Chapter K: Temporary Entry for Business Persons
PART FOUR: ADMINISTRATIVE AND INSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS
Chapter L: Publication, Notification and Administration of Laws
Chapter M: Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Matters
Chapter N: Institutional Arrangements and Dispute Settlement Procedures
Section I Institutions
Section II Dispute Settlement
Section III Domestic Proceedings and Private Commercial Dispute Settlement
PART FIVE: OTHER PROVISIONS
Chapter O: Exceptions
Chapter P: Final Provisions

NOTES

ANNEX D-01: Specific Rules of Origin (Note: large file)

ANNEX I: Reservations for Existing Measures and Liberalization Commitments (Chapters G and H)

Schedule of Canada
Schedule of Chile

ANNEX II: Reservations for Future Measures (Chapters G and H)

Schedule of Canada
Schedule of Chile

ANNEX III: Exceptions from Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment (Chapter G)

Schedule of Canada
Schedule of Chile

ANNEX IV: Quantitative Restrictions (Chapter H)

Schedule of Canada
Schedule of Chile

ANNEX V: Miscellaneous Commitments (Chapter H)