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REPORTING PROFORMA FOR INDIAN COMMERCIAL WINGS

1. Name of the Mission : CHILE Name of the Officer reporting : MS. VIVIANA GARCIA Contact No. of the Officer Reporting : 562-22286857

2. Report Type : Annual 3. Reporting Month / Quarter and Year : January to December 2017 4. Trends in Bilateral Trade (in USD Million) from the latest available data

Period of data being reported in col. No. 4 (i) to 4 (vi):

From : 1st January, 2017To : 31st December, 2017

(i) Bilateral Trade:Export(in USDMillion)

Import(in USD Million)

Total(in USDMillion)

Growth % of export over same period in previous year

Growth % of import over same period in previous year

Country’s total global trade

65882.61 59483.45 125366.06 14.10% 11.51%

Country’s trade with India

1742.33 776.99 2519.32 24.58% 10.83%

India’s share in percentage (%)

2.64% 1.30% 2.00%

Source: Santiago Chamber of Commerce

(ii) Top 10 items of Exports to India: (Jan to Dec’2017)S. No. Commodity Value (in

USD Million)

FOB Value

% Growth over same period in

previous year

% Share in total export

HS Code Description

1. 26030000 Copper ores and concentrates

1527.22 25.47% 87.65%

2. 47032100 Chemical wood pulp of coniferous

45.39 85.49% 2.60%

3. 08023100 Walnuts inshell 18.63 1042.94% 1.06%4. 26131010 Molybdenum

concentrate18.44 88.74% 1.05%

5. 47032910 Chemical wood pulp of eucalyptus

18.36 46.64% 1.05%

6. 27011900 Other coal, not agglomerated

17.16 -12.53% 0.98%

7. 28012000 Iodine 15.01 -54.50% 0.86%8. 08081029 Apples, Royal Gala

variety12.76 31.95% 0.73%

9. 76020000 Aluminium waste and scrap

8.61 37.32% 0.49%

10. 08105090 Kiwis 5.73 29.63% 0.32%

(iii) Top ten items of exports to the world (Jan to Dec’2017)S. No. Commodity Value (in USD

Million)FOB Value

% Growth over same period in previous year

% Share in total export

1. (26030000) Copper ores and minerals

14910.20 32.33% 22.63%

2. (74031100) Copper cathodes 14614.77 15.12% 22.18%3. (47032910) Chemical wood pulp

of eucalyptus1148.90 13.47% 1.74%

4. (47032100) Chemical wood pulp of coniferous

1128.02 -1.74% 1.71%

5. (03044120) Fresh Atlantic Salmons

1063.21 12.63% 1.61%

6. (26131010) Molybdenum concentrate

773.05 33.92% 1.17%

7. (26011110) Iron ore lumps 735.32 24.20% 1.11%8. (03048120) Frozen Atlantic

Salmon667.08 18.62% 1.01%

9. (03021410) Atlantic and Danube Salmons

664.14 12.06% 1.00%

10 (03031220) Pacific Salmon 640.52 50.42% 0.97%

(iv) Top ten items of imports from India: (Jan to Dec’2017)S. No. Commodity Value (in

USD Million)

CIF Value

% Growth over same period in

previous year

% Share in total import

HS Code Description

1. 87032291 Motor cars exceeding 1000 cc

147.55 57.28% 18.98%

2. 87032391 Motor cars exceeding 1500 cc., but less than 3000 cc.

35.86 33.30% 4.61%

3. 87032191 Motor cars not exceeding 1000 cc

30.11 -23.11% 3.87%

4. 30049092 Other medicaments put up for retail sale

21.80 -43.55% 2.80%

5. 42032900 Industrial leather gloves

20.52 -6.38% 2.64%

6. 87042121 Motor vehicles for transport of goods

19.15 -4.48% 2.46%

7. 87033291 Motor cars exceeding 1500 cc.

17.90 -1.43% 2.30%

8. 63026014 Towels 13.82 14.21% 1.77%9. 15042010 Fish body oil 9.97 300.40% 1.28%10. 84101310 Turbines 9.94 --- 1.27%

(v) Top 10 items of imports from the world: (Jan to Dec’2017)S. No. Commodity Value (in USD

Million)CIF Value

% Growth over same period in previous year

% Share in total import

1. (27101940) Gas oil, diesel oil 2468.21 15.75% 4.14%2. (27090020) Petrol Oil 2018.01 34.24% 3.39%3. (87032391) Motor cars exceeding

1500 cc, but less than 3000 cc

1758.18 29.27% 2.95%

4. (85171200) Mobile phones 1421.94 3.30% 2.39%5. (27090010) Petrol Oil 1201.93 41.56% 2.02%6. (87032291) Motor cars exceeding

1000 cc1000.38 51.13% 1.68%

7. (27111100) Natural gas 937.15 17.85% 1.57%8. (87042121) Motor vehicles for

transport of goods931.32 20.47% 1.56%

9. (27011220) Coking coal for thermal use

896.71 24.43% 1.50%

10. (87033291) Motor cars exceeding 1500 cc

541.68 25.91% 0.91%

(vi) Top 5 competitors of India’s top 5 exports:S.

No.Commodity Five competitors (Countries)

1 Motor cars exceeding 1000 cc ChinaUS$

260.30 million

South KoreaUS$

142.37 million

ThailandUS$ 97.76

million

MexicoUS$ 95.83

million

BrazilUS$ 95.64

million

2 Motor cars exceeding 1500 cc but less than 3000 cc

Japan US$

555.57 million

South Korea US$

268.77 million

Brazil US$

164.17 million

Germany US$ 121.32

million

Mexico US$ 121.03

million

3 Motor cars not exceeding 1000 cc

South KoreaUS$ 11.01

million

Turkey US$ 7.12 million

China US$ 3.58 million

Japan US$ 734,756

Czech Republic

US$ 512,813

4 Other medicaments put up for retail sale

GermanyUS$ 60.32

million

USAUS$ 46.89

million

BrazilUS$ 26.01

million

ArgentinaUS$ 20.46

million

SwitzerlandUS$ 17.86

million

5 Industrial leather gloves ChinaUS$ 2.09 million

Vietnam US$

134,482

USA US$ 115,559

Pakistan US$

109,494

Germany US$ 57,769

(vii) Significant trends:S. No. Details of significant trends

(Max. 100 words)Analysis

(max. 100 words)1. Indo-Chilean bilateral

trade grew by 19.99% to US$ 2519.32 from Jan to Dec’2017 as compared to the same period in 2016.

2. Chile’s exports to India grew by 24.58% to US$ 1742.33 from Jan to Dec’2017 as compared to the same period in 2016.

Export of copper ores and concentrates, which account for 87.65% of total exports, also grew by 45.27% as a result of an increase in the price of copper.

3. India’s exports to Chile grew by 10.83% to US$ 776.99 from Jan to Dec’2017 as compared to the same period in 2015.

This is primarily due to an increase in exports of motor cars.

5. Important India related statements of commercial significance by political leaders, think tanks, chambers, associations etc. (Max. 200 words):

1. In an extensive interview with Diario Financiero paper, former President of Chile Eduardo Frei and Special Envoy of the Government of Chile to the Asia Pacific spoke about his proposed visit with a trade delegation to India in October 2017. He said that there is already an agreement that has opened the market to 3000 Chilean products. “Now, we must go beyond that and expand our relationship, so that the 7000 or 8000 products that Chile exports to China can also enter into the Indian market. That´s our goal.”

2. The Director of Chile’s Export Promotion Bureau (ProChile), Mr. Alejandro Buvinic stated that ““over the 10 years since we signed the Preferential Trade Agreement, India has quickly become our eighth major business partner and almost 100% of the products exported to India have tariff preferences”.

3. During his first press conference in December 2017 as President-elect of Chile, Sebastian Piñera stated as follows:

"The Asia Pacific is the world of the future. Chile is deeply committed towards regional economic integration, as seen in our involvement in the Pacific Alliance. However, we must also set our sights on fostering a greater integration with the Asia Pacific region. In that regard, it is important to highlight that we have been actively pursuing a new TPP, and we are very keen on having a FTA with India and a stronger relationship with China".

6. Market Access

(i) Alerts on SPS/TBT notifications, import procedures, export restrictions put in place, change in trade policy:

Full details of SPS/TBT notifications in respect of products from all trading partners/other specific countries are enclosed at Annexure No. 1.

(ii) Alerts on Trade Defence Measures taken by respective country:(Special safeguard, antidumping, CVD or Anti-Subsidy)

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Full details of semi-annual report for anti-dumping measures taken by Chile are enclosed at Annexure No. 2.

(iii) Feedback from major Indian industries / other commercial concerns set-up in that country and Indian Trade visitors to that country:

S. No.

Name of business house

Activity Sector Trade barrier

issues (if any)

General feedback (Max. 100 words)

1 International Nuts and Dried Fruits Council (INC)

Nuts and Dried Fruits ----- Mr. Raju Bhatia, Ambassador for India of the International Nuts and Dried Fruits Council (INC) visited Chile to participate in EXPO NUT’2017 organized by Chile Nut and the Chilean Walnut Commission on 25th April, 2017.

He felt that there was a big market in India for Chilean walnuts, an opinion that it is substantiated by the fact that for the first time Chilean walnuts are in the top three items of export to India.

(iv) Feedback from major trade fairs / BSM including Indian participation (whether or not supported by MAI funds):

S. No.

Particulars of Trade Fairs, dates (Max. 100 words)

Number of participants

Feedback (Max. 100 words)

1 Indian Sourcing Fair (EXPO INDIA) organized by ITPO in March, 2017

110 Indian exhibitors

While the exhibition was a success as a Bazaar/Mela, and as a cultural event, it failed in its primary objective of trade promotion, as virtually very few level enquiries or new business leads were generated.

2 BSM by Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA)

15 Indian companies

The delegation held 86 fruitful meetings and they expect that over a period of time they will be able to develop a relationship and will start exporting.

3 BSM by Tea Board 18 Indian companies

Tea Board concluded that in Chile tea is a mature and saturated category. This leaves manufacturers with little room for growth. Hence they must introduce innovations, focusing on the health benefits of tea, with quality packaging and new flavour mixes.

4 BSM by Council for Leather Exports (CLE)

24 Indian companies

A total of over 281 meetings with 67 Chilean firms took place during the 2 day event resulting in very good and encouraging business for the participating Indian firms.

The BSM also attracted many small scale Chilean businessmen and public who were very much impressed with the products on display and were eager to forge business relationships with the Indian exporters.

On the basis of feedback received from CLE and participating Indian companies, it is understood that the exhibitors have received orders from Chilean importers and that more business is expected in

future.

(v) Feedback from local commercial visitors to trade fairs in India, including under BSM, number of visas issued:

- Two executives of M/s Tricot (departmental store) participated in the 58th India International Garment Fair organized by AEPC from 18th-24th January, 2017. They have been participating in this fair for the last few years. This time they said it was a very successful visit as they met old and new suppliers and they placed orders for total 4 containers from 6 different Indian companies which they have already received.

- Four Chilean executives participated in the 17th edition of Indiasoft organized by ESC from 13th-14th February, 2017.

- The proprietor of M/s DIB Carpet & Home participated in the 34th edition of India Carpet Expo organized by Carpet Export Promotion Council from 10-13 October, 2017. They participate in this fair from time to time. This time they placed orders from 10 different suppliers (about 1 container each), most of which have already been despatched and received.

A total number of 210 business visas were issued during 2017 against 326 visas issued in 2016 (-46.97%). However, this does not include E-business visas.

7. Investment:

(i) Opportunities for investments / assets on offer / major company divestment:

Various investment opportunities in Chile’s mining, energy, tourism and food industries are available from the website of the Chilean Foreign Investment Committee, www.investchile.gob.cl

Further details may be obtained from:

1. Mining sector: Officer in Charge: Mr. Christoff Janse | Investment Attraction [email protected]

2. Energy sector: Officer in Charge: Mr. Jorge Yáñez | Investment Attraction [email protected]

3. Tourism sector:

Officer in Charge: Ms. Alicia Zhu, Investment Attraction [email protected]

4. Food industry sector: Officer in Charge: Ms. Camila Comas | Investment Attraction [email protected]

5. Global Services sector:Officer in Charge: Mr. Salvatore Di Giovanni / Investment Attraction Executive

mailto:[email protected]




http://www.investchile.gob.cl/

[email protected]

(ii) Information on tender notices of interest to Indian project exporters (US$ 15 million and above):

Various tenders were floated by the Government of Chile during the year 2017:

1. Chile’s National Energy Commission CNE floated the final bidding terms for a national electric power supply auction.

2. Chilean State Copper giant Codelco called for expressions of interest from companies and consortiums to supply desalinated water to the company’s operations in northern Antofagasta region.

3. The Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications of Chile and InvestChile invited companies to participate in a tender process for the Concession of the Public Transport System in Santiago city.

4. The Chilean Economic Development Agency (CORFO) and the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (InvestChile) called for expressions of interest to produce Lithium Added-Value Products

5. The Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications of Chile called for tenders for the construction of a hig-speed submarine digital highway stretching 3953 kms in the far south of the country.

6. The Ministry of Public Works called for tenders for the supply of the “Bicentennial Cable Car”, an urban single cable-car with an approx. length of 3382 mts connecting the boroughs of Providencia. Las condes, Vitacura and Huechuraba.

7. The Ministry of Public Works called for tenders for the construction of “Las Palmas Water Reservoir”. The project seeks to secure water supply for irrigation in the Petorca valley during the dry season.

8. The Ministry of Energy called for 3 International Public Tenders for the A) Expansion of various facilities; B) Execution and Exploitation of Chile’s National Transmission System; and C) Execution and Exploitation of various Substations and New Lines.

9. The Ministry of National Property floated a public tender for the development of Renewable Energy Projects in the Atacama Region.

Information regarding upcoming major investment in India from respective country:

NIL

8. Details of activities out of Trade Promotion budget:BE for 2017-18 RE for 2017-18 Amount utilized Details of activity


(In Rs. Lakhs) (in Rs. Lakhs) (in Rs. Lakhs) (Max. 100 words)150,000 150,000 Rs. 49,860 Expenditure towards:

1. Renewal of subscription for Comex Plus Online, the website that provides Monthly trade statistics

2. Payment to Official Gazette for publication of Ministry of Finance’s Declaration of Expo India as International Fair.

9. Action taken on the previous JWGs, Joint Commission, sub-commission etc. (Issues that Mission had to follow up with host Government)

S. No. Details of JWG/JEC Action Point Action Taken(Max. 100 words)

No JWG/JEC exists Not applicable Not applicable

10. Trade queries for Imports / Exports

Full List enclosed at Annexures No. 3 and No. 4

11. Any other issue of importance (Max. 200 words).

Overview of Chilean Economy

Chile’s economic slowdown stopped in 2017, reflecting the recovery in copper prices. GDP growth was 1.7%, marginally more than the 1.6% of 2016, and it is expected (IMF) that 2018 GDP growth will be 2.5%.

Chile has the highest GDP per capita in the region (14,315 in current USD), World Economic Outlook Database, 2017 and the OECD).

Household consumption represented 64% of the GDP in 2017 and should keep progressing in 2018. Public debt reached an estimated 25% of GDP and the current account deficit reached -2.3%.

Chile's unemployment is estimated to have reached a peak at 7% in 2017 and should decrease to 6.8% in 2018. The country has high levels of inequality. One of the main reasons of the existing disparities of wealth is the current tax system which handicaps mostly the lower and middle classes. Reducing income inequalities and the country’s dependence on copper exports represent Chile’s main economic challenges in the long term.

Chile’s inflation for the full year of 2017 was 2.3%, within the Central Bank’s target range of 2 to 4 percent and the lowest in five years. Traders polled in late December said they expected the Central Bank to hold its benchmark interest rate at 2.50 percent over the next six months. A poll of analysts in mid December, however, said the bank would likely raise the rate to 2.75 percent in 2018.

As per the Santiago Chamber of Commerce, Chile posted a trade surplus of US$ 6399 million during the calendar year against US$ 4394 million in 2016 (45.63%). This surplus was the result of exports for US$ 65882.61 million (14.10% as compared to 2016) and imports for US$ 59483.45 million (11.51%).

Sebastian Piñera was elected President for the second time (he served a first term between 2010 and 2014) on December 17th, 2017. During his campaign, Mr. Piñera, a center-right politician and also a former businessman, unveiled a USD 14 billion plan for the next four years, designed to reform tax and pension systems and promote investment in infrastructure, while cutting government spending. One of the objectives of President Sebastian Piñera is to implement measures of fiscal consolidation while keeping investment up in education, health, transportation and energy.

Chile’s main indicators:

2015 2016 2017 2018 (e)

GDP (billions USD) 242.54 247.03 263.21e 265.22

GDP (Constant prices, Annual % Change)

2.3 1.6 1.7e 2.5

GDP per capita (USD) 13,470 13,792e 14,315e 14,274

General Government Gross Debt (in % of GDP)

17.4 21.3 24.9e 27.6

Inflation rate (%) 4.3 3.8 2.3e 2.7

Unemployment rate (% of the labour force)

6.2 6.5 7.0 6.8

Current Account (billions USD)

-4.72 -3.53 -5.94e -7.52

Current Account (in % of GDP)

-1.9 -1.4 -2.3e -2.8

Source: IMF – World Economic Outlook Database, 2017

Note: (e) Estimated data

VISITORS DURING THE YEAR 2017:

ITPO DELEGATION TO INDIAN SOURCING FAIR, EXPO INDIA – MARCH 2017

Around 110 Indian companies with diverse display profile including spices, textiles, home furnishings, garments, accessories, handicrafts, fashion jewellery etc. participated in the 3rd consecutive Indian Sourcing Fair organized by ITPO and the Embassy of India (Expo India 2017) at Estacion Mapocho Cultural Centre from 4th-11th March, 2017. While successful as a Bazaar/Mela and as a cultural event, it failed in its primary objective of trade promotion.

CII DELEGATION TO CHILE, MARCH 2017

A 10 member CII business delegation, which included one CII official, visited Chile from 22-23 March, 2017. B2B meetings for the delegation, and a Seminar on India-Chile relations were organized by SOFOFA (Manufacturers Association of Chile) at their premises.

AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA – ACMA

15 member companies of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India visited Chile and held a Seminar on 20th April, 2017 in collaboration with the Embassy of India and the Indo-Chilean Chamber of Commerce.

The Seminar was followed by a Buyer Seller Meet with the participation of 24 Chilean buyers. The delegation held 86 fruitful meetings and they expect that over a period of time they will be able to develop a relationship and will start exporting.

EXPO NUT

Mr. Raju Bhatia, Ambassador for India of the International Nuts and Dried Fruits Council (INC), visited Chile to participate in EXPO NUT’2017 organized by Chile Nut and the Chilean Walnut Commission on 25th April, 2017.

Mr. Bhatia made a presentation on India: Future Success Story of Walnuts.

TERRA IGNOTA TOURS

Mr. Nitin Sambhi, Managing Director of M/s Terra Ignota Tours (a B2B inbound tour operator based in New Delhi, India, working in the markets of Latin America, Spain and Portugal), visited Chile from June 25-30, 2017 to meet their existing B2B partners and also to search for relations with more partners interested to promote tour packages to India. Mr. Sambhi, with the support of the Embassy of India in Santiago, organized a presentation on tourism in India on 27th June, 2017 at the premises of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce. The presentation was attended by the major tour operators in Santiago.

TEA BOARD

An 18-member delegation from the Tea Board of India led by Mr. Prabhat Kamal Bezboruah, Chairman visited Santiago, Chile from 29 June to 01 July, 2017. A Buyer-Seller Meet was organized for the delegation on 30 th June, 2017 at Hotel Ritz Carlton. A tea tasting session was also organized by renowned tea taster Mr. Krishan Katyal, Chairman and MD of J. Thomas & Co.

COUNCIL FOR LEATHER EXPORTS

A 24-member delegation of leather and leather goods manufacturers and exporters from India, organised by the Council for Leather Exports (CLE), Chennai visited Santiago, Chile from August 6 to 9, 2017 to hold a Buyer Seller Meet.

A total of over 281 meetings with 67 Chilean firms took place during the 2 day event resulting in encouraging business prospects for the participating Indian firms.

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

A delegation from Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare visited Chile from 17-19th August, 2017 for bilateral meetings on Plant Quarantine issues. The delegation was led by Shri Ashwani Kumar, Joint Secretary (PP) – DAC&FW, and consisted also of Dr. K.S. Kapoor, Joint Director (Ent.), PPQ&S, Faridabad; Shri R.K. Sharma, Assistant Director (Weed Science), PPQ&S; and Shri Lokesh Gautam, Field Officer, APEDA.

Chile and India had previously agreed on the establishment of phytosanitary conditions for the export of walnuts, blueberries, and avocados from Chile, and walnuts, mangoes, pomegranates and pomegranate arils from India.

During their visit, the delegation held bilateral talks on phytosanitary related issues, made field visits to avocado growing areas and packing houses in Chile, and discussed about market access issues.

Chile has completed PRA for Mangoes and has asked for comments on Indian side which are awaited. PRAs for Pomegranates and Pomegranate Arils are at an advance stage.

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE

Mr. Bonigala Praveen, Director (Infrastructure), Department of Commerce attended the International Seminar on Regional Logistics Strategies and Policies in Latin America and the Caribbean and Strengthening transport and Logistics connections with Asia and the Pacific. The event was organized by UN ECLAC and was held from 30th to 31st

October, 2017 at Santiago, Chile.

CHILEAN DELEGATIONS TO INDIA IN 2017

INDIASOFT’2017

Four Chilean executives participated in the 17th Edition of INDIASOFT organized by Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council, ESC from 13-14th

February 2017.

Participants from Chile were Ms. Ingrid Antonijevic and Mr. Mario Araya from M/s Kibernum; Mr. Isaac Morales from M/s Ciclo 2; and Mr. Rodrigo Perez from M/s Sixbell.

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

Vice Minister for Agriculture of Chile, Mr. Claudio Ternicier Gonzalez, visited India in April, 2017. On 24th April, 2017 the Chilean Vice Minister signed a Joint Statement with Mr. Ashwani Kumar, Joint Secretary – Plant Protection, Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, India. The Joint Statement permits the entry of Chilean nuts, blueberries and avocados to the Indian market. (Notification was published on 9th April, 2018 at WTO. Comments will be received upto 25 May, after which it should be published in the Official Gazette and come into effect.)

FORMER PRESIDENT FREI’S VISIT TO INDIA

Former President Eduardo Frei, currently special Envoy to the Asia Pacific Region, visited India with a business delegation from 23 to 26 October, 2017. The delegation included the Director of ProChile, the President of InvestChile and a representative from Chile’s Image Foundation, as well as Chilean companies, representatives of wine exporters and business associations such as the Chilean Walnuts Commission and Wines of Chile. Apart from participating in Seminars and business interactions organized by CII and the Chilean Embassy, Wines of Chile organized for the first time a promotion in New Delhi including a master class and wine tasting. The Chilean side acknowledged the beneficial impact of the Expanded Preferential Trade Agreement and proposed that the Agreement be further expanded to include up to 7000 tariff lines.

During the visit, Former President Frei a) highlighted the positive results of the expanded PTA; b) announced business opportunities for the mining and solar energy sectors (specially the export of lithium to India); and c) announced a collaboration agreement between CII and SOFOFA.

ANNEXURE I: Market Access

(i) Alerts on SPS/TBT notifications, import procedures, export restrictions put in place, change in trade policy:

SPS NOTIFICATIONS

S. No.

Notification No. and Date Details (Max. 100 words)

1 G/SPS/N/CHL/537 dated 5th Jan’2017 Amendment to Resolution No. 1.012 of 2004 "establishing phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Chile of cereal seeds". Draft Resolution establishing phytosanitary requirements concerning wheat streak mosaic virus (WSMV) in wheat seed (Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum)

2 G/SPS/N/CHL/538 dated 5th Jan’2017 Resolution establishing requirements for the importation of seeds of certain fruit and vegetable crops and aromatic and medicinal plant species. Imports of the seeds concerned must be covered by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the National Plant Protection Organization of the country of origin, which must contain the additional declarations required, if any, for each species.

3 G/SPS/N/CHL/539 dated 5th Jan’2017 Phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Chile of seedlings of Ranunculus asiaticus from European Community Member States

4 G/SPS/N/CHL/540 dated 1st Feb’2017 Phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Chile of seminal microbulbs of Lilium spp. for propagation purposes from European Community Member States

5 G/SPS/N/CHL/541 dated 27th Feb’2017 Amendment to Resolution No. 3.333 of 2007 establishing phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Chile of seeds of ornamental species

6 G/SPS/N/CHL/542 dated 10th Apr’2017 Amendment to Resolution No. 633 of 2003 establishing requirements for the importation into Chile of plant material as in vitro tissue cultures

7 G/SPS/N/CHL/543 dated 11th Apr’2017 Amendment to Resolution No. 5.561 of 2012 establishing phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Chile of pollen and other reproductive plant materials of certain species and from certain places of origin for propagation purposes

8 G/SPS/N/CHL/544 dated 18th May’2017 Health requirements for the entry into Chile of pet rabbits and hares

9 G/SPS/N/CHL/545 dated 30th Jun, 2017 Phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Chile of in-shell and shelled hazelnuts (Corylus avellana) from Argentina

10 G/SPS/N/CHL/546 dated 5th Jul, 2017 Provisional measures adopted in relation to the importation into Chile of fresh meat of bovine animals from Colombia

11 G/SPS/N/CHL/547 dated 11th Jul, 2017 Phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Chile of in-shell walnuts (Juglans regia) from India

12 G/SPS/N/CHL/548 dated 20th Jul, 2017 Text regulating the entry into Chile of samples or products of animal origin or for animal use that have no commercial purpose, and establishing an import permit requirement for such items

13 G/SPS/N/CHL/549 dated 25th Jul, 2017 Proposed update to Section XXVIII - Foods for special dietary uses, Food Health Regulations, Article 504 of Ministry of Health Supreme Decree No. 977/96

14 G/SPS/N/CHL/550 dated 7th Aug, 2017 List of ingredients authorized for use in the production of foodstuffs and supplements for animals, and repeal of Resolutions No. 557 of 1980 and No. 4.808 of 2008

15 G/SPS/N/CHL/551 dated 7th Aug, 2017 Animal foodstuff regulations and repeal of certain decrees16 G/SPS/N/CHL/552 dated 7th Aug, 2017 Maximum contaminant levels for animal feed inputs and abrogation of

Resolution No. 736 of 199217 G/SPS/N/CHL/553 dated 24th Oct, 2017 Health requirements for the entry into Chile of species of Bombus spp.

18 G/SPS/N/CHL/554 dated 24th Oct, 2017 Health requirements for the entry into Chile of natural honey

19 G/SPS/N/CHL/555 dated 24th Oct, 2017 Health requirements for the entry and transit of used livestock material

20 G/SPS/N/CHL556 dated 24th Oct, 2017 Phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Chile of dried branches of Sorghum vulgare of any origin.

21 G/SPS/N/CHL557 dated 17th Nov, 2017 Amendment to Resolution NO. 833/2002 establishing sanitary requirements governing the importation into Chile of bovine meat.

22 G/SPS/N/CHL558 dated 17th Nov, 2017 Exempt Resolution NO. 6725/2017 amending Resolution No. 3.418 of 2002 establishing requirements for the importation into Chile of underground structures for the vegetative propagation of ornamental species, as an emergency measure against the pest Xylella fastidiosa

23 G/SPS/N/CHL559 dated 17th Nov, 2017 Exempt Resolution No. 6726/2017 amending Resolution No. 6.315 of 2013 establishing the phytosanitary requirements for the importation into Chile of cherry tree (Prunus avium) plants, cuttings and twigs originating in Canada, as an emergency measure against the pest Xylella fastidiosa

24 G/SPS/N/CHL/560 dated 17th Nov, 2017 The notified Exempt Resolution amends Resolutions No. 3679 of 2004, No. 3435 of 2004, No. 5479 of 2006, No. 5695 of 2006, No. 5073 of 2012 and No. 6036 of 2014, which establish phytosanitary requirements governing the exportation of plant reproductive material for various species originating in the United States of America.

25 G/SPS/N/CHL/561 dated 17th Nov, 2017 The notified Exempt Resolution amends Resolutions No. 2.425 of2007, No. 2.820 of 2010, No. 193 of 2012, No. 7.230 of 2013 and No. 7.243 of 2012, which establish phytosanitary requirements governing plant reproductive material used for different species originating in the Member States of the European Union.

26 G/SPS/N/CHL/562 dated 22nd Nov, 2017 Exempt Resolution No. 6722/2017 amending Resolution No. 7.214 of 2014, which establishes phytosanitary requirements governing the importation of certain ornamental plants for planting, species and types of material, of any origin, as an emergency measure against the pest Xylella fastidiosa

27 G/SPS/N/CHL/563 dated 22nd Nov, 2017 Exempt Resolution No. 6723/2017 amending Resolution No. 2.297 of 2005, which establishes regulations governing the importation of plants, cuttings and twigs of Juglans regia (European walnut) originating in Argentina, as an emergency measure against the pest Xylella fastidiosa.

28 G/SPS/N/CHL/564 dated 22nd Nov, 2017 Exempt Resolution No. 6724/2017 amending Resolution No. 633 of 2003, which establishes requirements for the importation of plantmaterial as in vitro tissue cultures, of any origin, as an emergency measure against the pest Xylella fastidiosa

29 G/SPS/N/CHL/565 dated 30th Nov, 2017 Resolution No. 6.466 of 2017 amending Resolution No. 6.319 of 2013, which establishes phytosanitary requirements for the control of Halyomorpha halys

TBT NOTIFICATIONS

1 G/TBT/N/CHL/386 dated 20th Jan’2017

The notified Standard sets out guidelines for the installation of buried corrugated HDPE piping used for drainage and other gravity-flow applications. It seeks to ensure a stable underground environment for the corrugated piping, under a broad range of service conditions.

Final date for comments: 60 days from date of

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2 G/TBT/N/CHL/387 dated 26th Jan’2017

Technical specifications for the design of the energy efficiency label for gas-fired instantaneous domestic water heaters. These specifications include the scope and area of application, energy efficiency grades, the label design, and the required placement of the label.


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3 G/TBT/N/CHL/388 dated 23rd Feb’2017

The notified Protocol establishes the certification procedure and energy efficiency labelling requirements for self-ballasted lamps (compact fluorescent lamps) for general lighting services that have a rated wattage of up to 60W, a rated voltage of 100V to 250V and Edison screw or bayonet caps, in accordance with the scope and coverage of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard No. 60969 (2001).


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4 G/TBT/N/CHL/389 dated 23rd Feb’2017 The notified Protocol establishes the certification procedure and

energy efficiency labelling requirements for double-capped fluorescent lamps for general lighting services, in accordance with the scope and coverage of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard No. 60081 (2002) and addenda A1:2000, A2:2003 and A3:2005 thereto.

Lamps of a length exceeding 1200 mm and lamps with a rated wattage greater than 40 W are exempt from these requirements.


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The notified Protocol establishes the certification procedure and energy efficiency labelling requirements for single-capped fluorescent lamps for general lighting services, in accordance with the scope and coverage of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard No. 60901 (2001) and addenda A1:1997, A2:2000 and A3:2004 thereto.


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The notified Protocol establishes the energy efficiency certification procedure for self-ballasted LED lamps covered by International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard No. 62612:2015-10 and presenting the following characteristics:• intended for domestic and similar general lighting


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purposes;• a rated power up to 60 W;• a rated voltage of > 50 V a.c. up to 250 V a.c.;• B15d, B22d, E11, E12, E14, E17, E26, E27, GU10, GZ10 and GX53 caps;• producing white light;• inorganic LEDs.The Protocol covers LED lamps with filaments that imitate the filaments of incandescent lamps. It also covers dimmable lamps.The following products are not covered: LED panels for domestic use; round LED spotlights (recessed); and RGB LED lamps.

7 G/TBT/N/CHL/392 dated 23rd Feb’2017 The notified Protocol establishes the electrical product safety

certification procedure for double-capped LED lamps for general lighting purposes designed to retrofit luminaires that use linear fluorescent lamps and have the following characteristics:

G5 and G13 caps; a rated power up to 125 W; a rated voltage up to 250 V.

These lamps are designed to replace fluorescent lamps without requiring any modification of the internal wiring of the luminaires.

This Protocol does not cover LED lamps where modification of the luminaires is required.


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8 G/TBT/N/CHL/393 dated 6 Mar’2017

The notified Regulation establishes the technical and safety requirements applicable to remunerated public or private cable-propelled passenger transport systems consisting of teleferics and lifts, and their subsystems.


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The proposed amendment seeks to facilitate the entry of imported foods into Chile by removing the requirements for products to be labelled with the number of the decision by the health authority authorizing the importation.


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The notified preliminary draft revision of the Emission Standard for motorcycles establishes the Euro 3 standard for all motorcycles entering Chile.


notification11 G/TBT/N/CHL/396

dated 31 Mar’2017The notified text establishes the technical and safety requirements applicable to electrically-propelled vehicles and vehicles with a hybrid powertrain.



dated 12 Apr’2017Given the need to reduce emissions of non-road mobile machinery entering the country, the draft standard establishes mandatory maximum emission levels for such machinery, equivalent to Stage IIIA or Tier 3 as from 2019 and Stage 5 or Tier 4 as from 2022.


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13 G/TBT/N/CHL/398 dated 18 Apr’2017

The notified protocol establishes the safety certification procedure for emergency luminaires for use with electrical lamps on emergency power supplies not exceeding 1,000 V, in accordance with the scope and field of application of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard No. 60598-2-22:2014-06: Luminaires - Part 2-22: Particular requirements - Luminaires for emergency lighting.


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The notified protocol establishes the certification procedure for empty enclosures for household and similar fixed installations for indoor use, also known as thermoplastic panel boards for household use.


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15 G/TBT/N/CHL/400 dated 19 Apr’2017 The notified text establishes the requirement to declare the

physico-chemical composition of fertilizers that are imported into and marketed in Chile. Under this text, fertilizer manufacturers, importers and distributors are required to declare, on product containers or labels, or in the relevant descriptive and dispatch documents or invoices in the case of solid fertilizers in bulk, the physico-chemical composition of the product as regards fertilizing elements and accompanying elements such as heavy metals. They must also declare other


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specific physico-chemical parameters according to the type and nature of the fertilizer, including solubility, granulometry and pH value.

By establishing stricter requirements regarding the physico-chemical composition of fertilizers imported into and manufactured and marketed in the country, Chile is improving the information available to agricultural producers using these inputs. This requirement will also optimize fertilizer quality, which will be checked during Agriculture and Livestock Service inspections.


The notified Chilean Standard establishes the specifications for fittings made from unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) for pipe systems for the supply of pressurized water, which are buried or above-ground.


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The notified Chilean Standard establishes the requirements for unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) solid-wall pipes and fittings for use in underground public sewage networks with a gravity-flow system. It also applies to private piping networks that have technical characteristics of public piping networks. It also applies to pipes for the purpose of carrying wastewater at temperatures not exceeding 60°C.


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18 G/TBT/N/CHL/403 dated 29 May’2017

Requirements for the calculation of Steel structures for buildings.



dated 29 May’2017The notified text establishes a procedure for the implementation of Certification System No. 2 under Supreme Decree No. 298/2005 by the certification bodies authorized by the Electricity and Fuel Board, with a view to standardizing the evaluations conducted in the various factories by each certification body.


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20 G/TBT/N/CHL/405 dated 5 Jun’2017

The notified Decree establishes the technical, constructive and security requirements for urban public transport vehicles, while the proposed amendment introduces coachwork interior design specifications and modifications with a view to improving the comfort of passengers and drivers.


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21 G/TBT/N/CHL/406 dated 7 Jun’2017

The notified amendment proposes amending the definition of honey and bringing it into line with the Codex Standard for Honey (CODEX STAN 12-1981).



dated 7 Jun’2016The notified amendment proposes modifying gluten limits in food products labelled as gluten-free.



dated 15 Jun’2017The notified regulation establishes emission limits for particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides for boilers with a thermal power greater than or equal to 75 thermal kilowatts.


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24 G/TBT/N/CHL/409 dated 28th Jun’2017

It establishes the safety certification procedure for lawn mowers mainly designed for domestic or similar purposes.


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25 G/TBT/N/CHL/410 dated 29th Jun’2017

It establishes the safety certification procedure for electric reamers designed for domestic or similar purposes.



dated 5th Jul’2017The notified Technical Report on the definition of a minimum energy efficiency standard for air-conditioning equipment provides the background information that has been considered for the proposed definition. The proposed definition of the minimum energy efficiency standard for air-conditioning equipment takes into consideration international experiences, existing energy efficiency labelling, modelscurrently available on the market, and evaluations have been carried out on the energy, financial and environmental benefits of the measure.


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27 G/TBT/N/CHL/412 dated 7th Jul’2017

The notified protocol establishes the certification procedure forrigid non-metallic conduits and fittings for electrical installations, in accordance with the scope and field of


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application of IEC Standards No. 61386-1 ed 2.0 (2008-02) and No. 61386-21 ed 1.0 (2002-02). It covers conduits that the manufacturer has classified as halogen-free.


Public consultation on the proposal to update Articles 493, 494, 495, 498, 499, 501, 502, 503, 504 and 505 in Section XXVIII ("Foods for special dietary uses") of the Food Health Regulations (SupremeDecree No. 977/96 of the Ministry of Health


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The notified protocol establishes the certification procedure forpedestrian-controlled combustion-engine-powered lawnmowers, in accordance with the scope and field of application of standard UNE-EN ISO 5395-2:2014.


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The notified protocol establishes the certification procedure foroutdoor barbecues fired exclusively by LPG, in accordance with the scope of standard UNEEN 498:2012.



dated 13th Jul’2017The notified protocol establishes the certification procedure fortype B2 H3 ring seals for automatic valves specified in the current analysis and/or test protocol PC No. 20.



dated 17th Jul’2017The notified protocol establishes the certification procedure forfloor lamps, desk lamps and bedside lamps, in accordance with the scope and field of application of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard No. 60598-2-4:2017.


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The notified protocol establishes the certification procedure forfree-standing gas-fired stoves equipped with a fan, in accordance with the scope and field of application of Standard UNE-EN 1266:2003.


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34 G/TBT/N/CHL/419 dated 31st Jul’2017

The notified protocol establishes the certification procedure forelectrical extension cords (extension cords and multi-socket extension cords), in accordance with the scope and field of application of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard No. 60884-2-7:2013.


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35 G/TBT/N/CHL/420 dated 18th Aug’2017

The notified protocol establishes the certification procedure fortype D and type SD elastomer hoses, with metallic connectors, for water heaters that use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or natural gas. Such hoses must meet the following specifications:- Working pressures from 0 to 10 bar- Black in colour- Length:Minimum: 20 cmMaximum: 30 cm


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36 G/TBT/N/CHL/421 dated 25th Sep’2017

Public consultation on the proposed amendment to Articles 216, 217 and 218 of the Food Health Regulations, Ministry of Health Supreme Decree No. 977/96, the purpose of which is to bring the definition of milk powder into line with that established in Codex Alimentarius Standard CODEX STAN 207-1999.


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37 G/TBT/N/CHL/422 dated 13th Nov’2017

Regulations on the classification, labelling and notification of chemical substances and mixtures



dated 21st Nov’2017Amendment to Supreme Decree No. 1229 of 1940 of the Ministry of Development, modifying the general specifications for the use of plain steel bars in reinforced concrete structures and repealing Supreme Decree No. 460 of 1978 of the Ministry of the Economy, Development and Reconstruction


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39 G/TBT/N/CHL/424 dated 5th Dec’2017

Proposed amendments to the Food Health Regulations aim to improve and establish minimum requirements for the traceability of food, and to ensure that these requirements are met along the food chain.


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The notified Chilean Standard specifies the general properties and test methods for coatings applied by dipping fabricated iron and steel articles (including certain castings) in a zinc melt (containing not more than 2% of other metals).


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The notified Chilean Standard establishes the requirements to be met by hot-dipped, zinc-coated steels to be used for concrete reinforcement. It establishes three classes of coatings - A, B and C - which differ in the mass of zinc per unit area contained in


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the coating. The Standard applies to bars, wire, electrically welded mesh and all forms of ironwork which are used for concrete reinforcement.


Amendment to Exempt Resolution No. 2.796 of 2009 establishing conditions and requirements for authorizing entry into the country of hydrobiological resources and the products thereof, and the procedure for accrediting their lawful origin


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Documents

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