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World Trade

Organization

TN/TE/19

22 March 2010

(10-1555)

Committee on Trade and Environment

Special Session

Committee on Trade and Environment in Special Session

Report by the Chairman, Ambassador Manuel A. J. Teehankee,

to the Trade Negotiations Committee for the purpose of the TNC stocktaking exercise

1. This report is intended to take stock of progress made in the Committee on Trade and Environment in Special Session (CTESS) since my last written report to the Trade Negotiations Committee (TNC) in July 2008. It also aims at identifying the areas that will require further attention from Members to bring negotiations to a successful conclusion on all three parts of the mandate in Paragraph 31 of the Doha Declaration.

2. The work programme set out in my July 2008 report, which was updated in October 2009 to include new timelines, has guided the continuation of work up to now.

II. Paragraph 31(I)

3. The ideas put forward in Members' proposals for an outcome under Paragraph 31(i) fall within five main clusters: (a) the importance of national coordination to enhance the mutual supportiveness of trade and environment, and the value of experience‑sharing in this regard; (b) how CTESS discussions on specific trade obligations (STOs) set out in multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) could be reflected in an outcome; (c) dispute settlement/legal principles; (d) technical assistance to developing country Members; and (e) general principles.

4. Members' positions on these various issues were described in my July 2008 report to TNC and to recall:

a.) National coordination: Many Members consider that the importance of coordination at national level, and the value of national experience‑sharing regarding the negotiation and implementation of STOs set out in MEAs, should be highlighted in any outcome under Paragraph 31(i). In this regard, it was further suggested that Members share experiences relating to their national coordination processes and to the negotiation and implementation of STOs in MEAs, as part of the work programme of the CTE in Regular Session.

b.) STOs: A number of proposals have focused on how discussions in the CTESS on STOs set out in MEAs could be reflected in an outcome. In the course of these discussions, Members identified, on an illustrative basis, provisions within MEAs that could qualify as "STOs". It was noted in this context that certain features of STOs were key to enhancing mutual supportiveness between trade and environment, although some delegations pointed out that prescriptive language on this aspect should be avoided.

c.) Dispute settlement/legal principles: Another proposal relates to dispute settlement procedures, in particular the use of MEA expertise in WTO disputes. Strong concerns were raised by some Members that such a proposal could alter the balance of rights and obligations under existing agreements, including under the DSU. This is an area where further engagement would be needed and for Members to make further proposals on how any of these ideas could be reflected in an outcome.

d.) Technical assistance and capacity‑building: The issue of technical assistance and capacity‑building to assist Members in implementing STOs in MEAs in a WTO‑compliant manner is also addressed in one of the proposals. This idea can be further examined in conjunction with other suggestions relating to the development dimension of Trade and Environment negotiations, also bearing in mind Paragraph 33 of the Doha Ministerial Declaration.

e.) General principles: Finally, some delegations have put forward proposals relating to preambular language or general principles that are considered to govern the WTO‑MEA relationship and which recall or affirm prior agreements or declarations. Members need to engage further on these issues when there is more clarity on the substance as well as the form of the outcome in this area.

5. I will be holding further dedicated discussions on these five clusters of issues mentioned above with the objective of achieving more clarity and specificity in terms of language, in order to move to text‑based negotiations in this area pursuant to the CTESS Work Programme.

III. Paragraph 31(II)

6. Discussions under Paragraph 31(ii) are at a slightly more advanced stage as noted in my July 2008 report. Members have identified elements drawn from the proposals on the table that could be included in an outcome. Several of these elements, which are reflected in Annex II of this report, have already garnered broad support from the membership.

7. For instance, with respect to information exchange, concrete suggestions were put forward regarding MEA information sessions to be held by the CTE, document exchange, and future collaboration in the context of technical assistance and capacity‑building activities. As regards the issue of observer status, the Committee considered some criteria that could guide WTO committees in their consideration of requests for observer status by MEAs.

8. There are still some outstanding issues that will require further consultations. One of them relates to the proposal that as part of the outcome under Paragraph 31(ii), observer status be automatically granted to a number of MEAs who have taken part in the work of the CTE.

9. I will be holding further consultations with Members on the elements of Paragraph 31(ii) in the context of text‑based negotiations.

IV. Paragraph 31(III)

10. Since my July 2008 report to the TNC, further progress has been made pursuant to the Work Programme with regard to the identification of environmental goods of interest to Members and clarifications of approaches to achieving the mandate as a number of new submissions have been circulated in these respects.

11. Additionally, two workshops on Environmental Goods and Services were organized by the Secretariat in September 2009 and February 2010, which have contributed to deepen Members' understanding of the environmental goods and services sector, as well as the use of environmental technologies in different environmental activities. These workshops also provided an opportunity for Members to share their experience in developing a national position in response to the mandate in Paragraph 31(iii), including allowing further discussion of examples of environmental goods of interest to Members.

12. To recall, the work programme under Paragraph 31(iii) calls for submissions "identifying environmental goods of interest to Members across as many categories as possible, and/or environmental goods identified in any requests/offers they would have made to other Members". In addition, the work programme also calls for any submission on potential tariff treatment for the goods identified, including special and differential (S&D) treatment; NTBs; other development‑related aspects; as well as proposals or clarifications of the approaches on how to deliver on the mandate.

13. The identification phase under the work programme aims at setting out the "universe" of goods that may be covered under the mandate, without prejudice to the position of Members on the outcome, or to the approach for achieving it. The goods identified so far as part of this exercise are compiled in Section I of Annex III. Where provided by the proponents, information is included on the product description; HS codes and possible ex outs; environmental benefit or rationale; and category under which the goods were put forward.

14. The question of the approach used to reduce or eliminate tariff and NTBs to environmental goods pursuant to the mandate remains open at the moment. According to the proposals on the table, Members could reduce or eliminate tariff and non‑tariff barriers on the basis of an agreed set of environmental goods; by undertaking commitments as a result of a request‑offer procedure to be carried out within a specified period of time; or by making concessions with respect to goods used in projects, for instance under the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol.

15. As regards tariff treatment, some of the proponents have already suggested that tariffs on the goods they put forward should be eliminated, while other Members who contributed to the identification of goods have not yet expressed a position on the issue. With respect to S&D treatment, one suggestion made was that tariffs could be eliminated as soon as possible, but no later than X, for developed countries and those developing countries declaring themselves in a position to do so, and that for other developing countries, tariffs should be eliminated by Y years thereafter. Through further consultations with developing country Members, it may be possible to identify options for S&D treatment that will be considered acceptable to all delegations. Members will need to further exchange views and ideas on the potential tariff treatment, including any proposals on ensuring special and differential treatment for developing countries. At this stage, there are still very few concrete ideas on the table as to how to deliver on these aspects of the mandate.

16. With respect to non‑tariff barriers, there are some proposals on the table, relating in particular to the harmonization of standards on organic products and energy efficient goods. Some examples of NTBs were also mentioned in the context of the September 2009 workshop, including with respect to renewable energy products in the wind and solar sectors; these examples included: difficulty to obtain working visa; business licensing and registration; local content requirements; lengthy procedures at point of entry; non recognition of testing standards; and transiting procedures. Such examples could be reverted to in future discussions, and Members' constructive ideas and proposals will be required to make progress.

17. Finally, the importance of development‑related issues, including the issues of technical assistance, capacity-building, transfer of technology or technology diffusion, has been emphasized by several Members in the course of the discussions. Some delegations foreshadowed that they may come forward with more specific ideas on how to integrate these aspects in the outcome. More proposals on developmental aspects could provide a concrete basis for future discussions.

18. Several delegations have made reference to the linkages between the work of the CTESS under Paragraph 31(iii) and the work of other negotiating groups. Such linkages call for continuing the coordination between the CTESS and other groups, in particular as regards to work in the Council for Trade in Services in Special Session on environmental services, which is an integral part of the mandate under Paragraph 31(iii).

19. Concerning the next steps, Members will need to start reviewing what is on the table, engage in focused discussions and provide further outcome-specific submissions and proposals. The new proposals submitted and presented in late 2009 and early 2010 were encouraging, as was the fact that a number of delegations also foreshadowed that they would soon be making contributions to the identification exercise as well as on other aspects of the mandate.

20. At this stage, it is clear that further broad‑based engagement from Members will be necessary in order to get to a stage where we can start seeing the contours of an outcome under Paragraph 31(iii).

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21. With respect to the work of the CTESS in general, some progress has been made over the last year. Members will have to continue to work in a constructive spirit on all aspects of the Paragraph 31 mandate, with a view to achieving convergence and a coherent and substantially meaningful result that provides a win for trade, development and the environment.

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ANNEX I

REVISED WORK PROGRAMME OF THE CTE IN SPECIAL SESSION

To:

Delegates to the Committee on Trade

and Environment in Special Session (CTESS)

Fax No:

See list

From:

H.E. Ambassador Manuel A.J. Teehankee

Chairman of the CTESS

Date:

2/10/09

Number of Pages (including this one): 4

Div. Ref:

N:\#Ted\2009\CTESS\Meetings\18-19 November

Reg. Ref:

CTESS Work Plan and

Meeting of 18‑19 November 2009

22. Further to the discussion at the Informal Open-Ended Meeting of the CTESS held on 24 September, delegations will find below the work plan of the Committee for the coming months, which is based on the programme of work set out in the July 2008 Chair's Report to TNC.

1.Paragraphs 31(i) and (ii)

23. Significant progress has been done so far on the WTO‑MEA issue. As regards the mandate in Paragraph 31(ii) concerning cooperation between the WTO and MEA Secretariats, Members already have the architecture of a text. With respect to Paragraph 31(i), extensive discussions have also taken place on the basis of Members' proposals for an outcome. While some of the proposals on this part of the mandate seem to have garnered broad support, others will require further consultations with delegations.

24. In the next phase of work under both Paragraph 31(i) and 31(ii), text‑based negotiations will begin on the basis of Members' proposals. This phase will start in November with a process of consultations in various configurations aimed at making progress on the ideas and proposals on the table with a view to producing a draft text, depending on progress made, by February 2010.

2.Paragraph 31(iii)

25. Following the workshop held from 23‑25 September, which allowed for a detailed examination of the different environmental goods and services sectors, the Committee will be proceeding with its work under Paragraph 31(iii) as follows.

26. By 6 November, Members are invited to make submissions identifying environmental goods of interest to them across as many categories as possible, and/or environmental goods identified in any requests/offers they would have made to other Members. Proposals on other aspects of the mandate may also be submitted at this stage, including on development‑related aspects and cross‑cutting issues such as technical assistance, capacity‑building or transfer of technology.

27. The submissions will be compiled by the Secretariat and discussed at the next CTESS meeting scheduled on 18‑19 November. Consultations will be held in the lead‑up to, and after, the November meeting.

28. The main purpose of this next phase is to create a broader basis for discussing the universe of environmental goods that may be subject to the reduction or elimination of tariff and non tariff barriers, as well as the development aspects of particular importance to Members. Other issues will also be addressed in this context, such as: HS codes and ex outs; the environmental rationale or benefit; the environmental category under which the goods may fall; the potential tariff treatment, including any proposals on special and differential treatment; and non‑tariff barriers. It is understood that this next phase of work is without prejudice to the proposals on the table, the issue of treatment to be granted to environmental goods, or the final outcome.

29. In a subsequent phase, Members will be invited to update their submissions made in the initial phase, indicate new environmental goods of interest or put forward further offers. These submissions will be compiled again and discussed at a meeting of the Committee in February. Members will then review what is on the table and engage in focused discussions on cross‑cutting and development related issues, as well as on a possible outcome to the mandate under Paragraph 31(iii).

30. The Senior Officials meetings scheduled in October, November and December will provide an opportunity to report on consultations, take stock of progress and encourage work in capitals for contributions to be made in time for the November and February meetings.

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submission under paragraph 31(iii) of the doha ministerial declaration:

[Member]

I. Environmental goods Of interest or identified in any requests/offers

HS (2002)

DESCRIPTION

EX-OUT / ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFIT/RATIONALE

CATEGORY

II.Other Elements

Potential tariff treatment including any proposal on special and differential treatment

Non-tariff barriers encountered with respect to particular environmental goods

Additional / Other remarks

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ANNEX II

Elements of a draft text Under

Paragraph 31(ii) of the Doha Ministerial Declaration

Preambular Paragraphs

-To recall Paragraphs 6, 31, 32, 33 and 51 of the Doha Ministerial Declaration;

-To emphasize the importance of enhancing the mutual supportiveness of trade and environment with a view to furthering the objective of sustainable development in line with the Preamble to the Marrakesh Agreement;

-To recognize that enhanced collaboration between the relevant WTO committees and the secretariats of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) can effectively complement efforts at the domestic level to foster trade and environment coordination.

Information Exchange

31. The Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE) shall hold information exchange sessions with MEA secretariats on a regular basis. The sessions will provide opportunity for two‑way information exchanges between MEA and WTO secretariats and their respective memberships on topics of common interest. The CTE shall:

(i) hold information exchange sessions initially on an annual basis;

(ii) identify the topics and develop the agenda for discussion at the information exchange sessions;

(iii) coordinate, as appropriate, with other WTO committees that may have an interest in the topics to be discussed.

32. The WTO Secretariat should consult with MEA secretariats with regard to the timing of the information exchange sessions so as to facilitate the active participation of relevant secretariats and delegates and should collaborate with MEA secretariats in the preparation of any background documents for the information exchange sessions.

33. The CTE shall review the frequency of, and procedures for, the information exchange sessions after five years and consider any adjustments in light of the experience gained.

34. The WTO Secretariat shall facilitate appropriate access by MEA secretariats to derestricted WTO documents on a reciprocal basis and make information from MEA secretariats available to WTO Members, including through the use of indexing and internet‑based tools. Access to derestricted WTO documents by MEA secretariats shall be facilitated in accordance with the General Council Decision of 14 May 2002 on Procedures for the Circulation and Derestriction of WTO documents.

35. The WTO Secretariat shall continue to collaborate with MEA secretariats, as appropriate, in the organization of enhanced trade and environment‑related technical assistance and capacity‑building activities, especially for developing countries. The activities should aim, inter alia, at promoting domestic trade and environment coordination.

Observer Status

36. Members reaffirm that requests for observer status of international intergovernmental organizations are subject to the criteria and procedures set out in Annex 3 of the Rules of Procedure for Sessions of the Ministerial Conference and Meetings of the General Council. Members further reaffirm that WTO committees shall make the decision to grant observer status to an MEA on the basis of a written request and consider requests for observer status on a case‑by‑case basis.

37. In examining requests for observer status by MEAs, WTO committees should consider, inter alia, the following criteria:

(a) the relevance of the MEA's scope of work to the WTO committee to which a request is addressed (e.g. whether the MEA contains commitments that have potential implications for international trade), as well as the relevance of the WTO committee's scope of work to the MEA;

(b) the MEA secretariat's participation in WTO committees and its prior contribution to WTO work, including workshops, capacity building activities and preparation of documents; or the mutual benefit that may accrue to the WTO committee and the MEA from the MEA secretariat's participation in meetings of the WTO committee;

(c) the MEA's membership, e.g., whether it broadly reflects the membership of WTO;

(d) the reciprocity provided by the MEA to the WTO with respect to access to proceedings, documents, and other aspects of observer status.

38. In the event that the WTO committee cannot reach a decision with respect to a particular MEA observer status request, it should consider inviting the MEA secretariat concerned on an ad hoc, meeting‑by‑meeting basis.

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ANNEX III

COMPILATION OF SUBMISSIONS UNDER PARAGRAPH 31(III) PURSUANT TO THE WORK PROGRAMME

(AS CONTAINED IN JOB/TE/3)

39. Under the CTESS Work Programme, Members were invited "to make submissions identifying environmental goods of interest to them across as many categories as possible, and/or environmental goods identified in any requests/offers they would have made to other Members." The Work Programme also states that proposals on other aspects of the mandate may also be submitted, including on cross‑cutting and development‑related issues such as technical assistance, capacity‑building or transfer of technology. It is also specified that other issues may be addressed such as: HS codes and ex outs; the environmental rationale or benefit; the environmental category under which the goods may fall; the potential tariff treatment, including any proposals on special and differential treatment; and non‑tariff barriers.

40. The submissions made by Members relating to environmental goods of interest to them in response to the Work Programme are compiled in Section I below. The environmental goods of interest are compiled under the broad groups suggested in the Work Programme, by order of their HS headings at 6‑digit level while preserving the specific categories suggested by the proponents in their respective submissions.

41. The goods included in the compilation appear under more than one category in cases where different categories were identified by Members for the same goods. It is noted in this regard that the categories are simply meant to serve as a tool to better understand the environmental rationale of the goods put forward. The information concerning the description of the products, ex‑out or additional product specification, as well as environmental benefit or rationale are copied from Members' submissions.

42. Section II reflects the proposals made by Members on other aspects of the mandate, including on potential tariff treatment, special and differential treatment and non-tariff barriers.

43. This compilation should be considered as work in progress and may be updated in light of future submissions tabled by Members.

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Compilation of Submissions under Paragraph 31(Iii) Pursuant to the Work Programme

Contents

13I.Environmental goods Of interest

13A.Air Pollution Control (APC)

131.Submission JOB(09)/132

142.Submission TN/TE/W/75/ADD.1

19B.Renewable Energy (RE)

191.Submission JOB(09)/132

222.Submission JOB/TE/2

233.Submission TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

28C.Waste Management, Water Treatment and Remediation (WM/WT/R)

281.Clean Up Or Remediation of Soil And Water (R/C)

282.Management of Solid and Hazardous Waste and Recycling Systems (SHW)

313.Waste Management, Recycling and Remediation (WMR)

314.Waste Water Management and Potable Water Treatment (WWM)

34D.Environmental Technologies (ET)

341.Carbon Capture and Storage Technologies (CCS), Gas Flaring Emission Reduction Technologies (GFR), Efficient Consumption of Energy Technologies (EC)

452.Cleaner or More Resource Efficient Technologies and Products (CT/P)

463.Energy Efficiency (EE)

484.Environmental Monitoring, Analysis and Assessment Equipment (M/A)

525.Heat and Energy Management (H/EM)

526.Natural Risk Management (RM)

537.Noise and Vibration Abatement (N/V)

54E.Others (OTH)

541.Environmentally Preferable Products based on End-Use or Disposal

Characteristics (EPP)

542.Natural Resources Protection (NR)

553.Other (OTH)

56II.Other Elements

56A.Potential tariff treatment including any proposal on special and differential treatment

56B.Non-tariff barriers encountered with respect to particular environmental goods

56C.Additional / Other remarks

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V. Environmental goods Of interest

HS (2002)

HS CODE DESCRIPTION


REMARKS / ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFIT

MEMBER (S)

SOURCE

A. Air Pollution Control (APC)

1. Submission JOB(09)/132

840420

Condensers for steam or other vapour power units.

Used to cool gas streams to temperatures which allow the removal of contaminants, e.g. volatile organic compounds (VOC) like benzene.

Canada, Japan, New Zealand, United States

JOB(09)/132

840490

Parts for auxiliary plant for boilers, condensers for steam, vapour power unit.

These parts are used in the repair and maintenance of the equipment classified under item HS 840410. This secondary equipment is also used to support waste heat recovery processes, such as boilers mentioned above, in waste treatment, or renewable energy resource recovery applications.

United States

JOB(09)/132

840510

Producer gas or water gas generators, with or without their purifiers; acetylene gas generators and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers.

Include only those with purifiers

Purifiers remove contaminants (such as cyanide or sulphur compounds) produced in the manufacture of gases.

Canada, Korea, New Zealand, United States

JOB(09)/132

841410

Vacuum pumps.

Industrial hoods for transportation or extraction of air pollutants such as exhaust gas or dust.

Air handling equipment. Used in a number of environmental applications, e.g. flue gas desulphurisation (the process by which sulphur is removed from combustion exhaust gas).

Canada, Japan, New Zealand, United States

JOB(09)/132

841430

Compressors of a kind used in refrigerating equipment

Compressors used in air handling equipment.

Air handling equipment. Transport or extraction of polluted air, corrosive gases or dust.

Japan, New Zealand

JOB(09)/132

841440

Air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing.

Air compressors used in the transportation or extraction of polluted air, corrosive gases or dust.


Japan, Korea, New Zealand

JOB(09)/132

841459

Fans other than table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125 W.

Optional ex-out of fans for the transport or extraction of polluted air and corrosive gases or dust..

Air handling equipment. Transport or extraction of polluted air, corrosive gases or dust. Transport or extraction of polluted air and corrosive gases or dust.

Canada, European Communities, Japan, Korea,New Zealand, United States

JOB(09)/132

841480

Air Pumps, air/oth. gas compressors and fans (excl. of 8414.10-8414.59); ventilating/recycling hoods incorp. a fan, whether or not fitted with filters (excl. of 8414.60).

Industrial hoods; aerators; blowers; and diffusers.


Japan, Canada, Chinese Taipei, New Zealand, United States, European Communities, Korea

JOB(09)/132

841490

Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, whether or not fitted with filters: Parts.

Parts for 841410x, 841430, 841440, and 841480x. Optional ex-out may include: 841459x.

Air handling equipment. Transport or extraction of polluted air, corrosive gases or dust. Transport or extraction of polluted air and corrosive gases or dust.

Canada, Japan, European Communities, New Zealand

JOB(09)/132

841960

Machinery for liquefying air or other gases.

For separation and removal of pollutants through condensation.

Canada, Chinese Taipei, Korea, Japan, New Zealand,United States

JOB(09)/132

841989

Machinery, plant or laboratory equipment, whether or not electrically heated (excluding furnaces, ovens and other equipment of heading 85.14), for the treatment of materials by a process involving a change of temperature such as heating, cooking, roasting, distilling, rectifying, sterilising, pasteurising, steaming, drying, evaporating, vaporising, condensing or cooling, other than machinery or plant of a kind used for domestic purposes; instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric.

Evaporators and dryers, for water and waste water treatment. Condensers and cooling towers. Biogas reactors; digestion tanks and biogas refinement equipment.

For processing water and waste water and the separation and removal of pollutants through condensation. Includes fluidised bed systems (bubbling, circulating, etc.) and biomass boilers. Can also help anaerobic digestion of organic matter.

Canada, European Communities, Japan, New Zealand

JOB(09)/132

842139

Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for gas (other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines).

Optional ex-out may include: Catalytic converters / Gas separation equipment / Pneumatic fluid power filters rated at 550 kPa or greater / Industrial gas cleaning equipment / Electrostatic filters (precipitators).

Physical, mechanical, chemical or electrostatic filters and purifiers for the removal of COV, solid or liquid particles in gases, etc.

Canada, European Communities Chinese Taipei, Japan, Korea, United States

JOB(09)/132

902610

Instruments for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases.

Air quality monitors; and dust emissions monitors.

Monitors to measure air pollution; basis for possible correcting measures (notably in view of health effects).

European Communities

JOB(09)/132

2. Submission TN/TE/W/75/ADD.1

870210

Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)

・Clean diesel vehicles with a diesel-engine and a device that eliminate the suspended particulate matter, oxide of nitrogen etc.・Hybrid vehicles with electric motor ・Hydrogen-fuelled vehicle

Low gas consumption, fuel economy, CO2 emission and pollutants such as NOx and SOx emission

Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870290

Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver, excluding those with diesel or semi-diesel

・Electric vehicles with a secondary battery and a electric motor・Fuel cell vehicles with a fuel cell, electric motor and hydrogen tank・Hybrid vehicles with electric motor・Natural gas vehicles with a natural gas tank・Hydrogen-fuelled vehicle


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870321

Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc

・Hybrid vehicles with electric motor ・Natural gas vehicles with a natural gas tank・Hydrogen-fuelled vehicle


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870322

Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000 cc but not exceeding 1,500 cc



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870323




Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870324

Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870331

Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine(diesel or semi-diesel), of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cc

Clean diesel vehicles with a diesel-engine and a device that eliminate the suspended particulate matter, oxide of nitrogen etc.・Hybrid vehicles with electric motor ・Natural gas vehicles with a natural gas tank・Hydrogen-fuelled vehicle


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870332

Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine(diesel or semi-diesel), of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 2,500 cc

・Clean diesel vehicles with a diesel-engine and a device that eliminate the suspended particulate matter, oxide of nitrogen etc.・Hybrid vehicles with electric motor ・Natural gas vehicles with a natural gas tank・Hydrogen-fuelled vehicle


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870333

Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine(diesel or semi-diesel), of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cc



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870390

Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, including incomplete motor vehicles without engine, other than those with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)

・Electric vehicles with a secondary battery and a electric motor・Fuel cell vehicles with a fuel cell, electric motor and hydrogen tank・Natural gas vehicles with a natural gas tank・Hydrogen-fuelled vehicle


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870410

Dumpers designed for off-highway use

・Clean diesel vehicles with a diesel-engine and a device that eliminate the suspended particulate matter, oxide of nitrogen etc.・Hybrid vehicles with electric motor ・Electric vehicles with a secondary battery and a electric motor・Fuel cell vehicles with a fuel cell, electric motor and hydrogen tank・Natural gas vehicles with a natural gas tank・Hydrogen-fuelled vehicle


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870421

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870422

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870423

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870431

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870432

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870490

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods other than those with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine

・Electric vehicles with a secondary battery and a electric motor・Fuel cell vehicles with a fuel cell, electric motor and hydrogen tank・Hydrogen-fuelled vehicle


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870510

Crane lorries

・Clean diesel vehicles with a diesel-engine and a device that eliminate the suspended particulate matter, oxide of nitrogen etc.・Hybrid vehicles with electric motor ・Electric vehicles with a secondary battery and a electric motor・Fuel Cell Vehicles with a fuel cell, electric motor and hydrogen tank・Natural Gas Vehicles with a natural gas tank・Hydrogen-fuelled vehicle


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870520

Mobile drilling derricks



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870530

Fire fighting vehicles

・Clean Diesel vehicles with a diesel-engine and a device that eliminate the suspended particulate matter, oxide of nitrogen etc.・Hybrid vehicles with electric motor ・Electric vehicles with a secondary battery and a electric motor・Fuel cell vehicles with a fuel cell, electric motor and hydrogen tank・Natural gas vehicles with a natural gas tank


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870540

Concrete-mixer lories

・Clean diesel vehicles with a diesel-engine and a device that eliminate the suspended particulate matter, oxide of nitrogen etc.・Hybrid vehicles with electric motor ・Electric vehicles with a secondary battery and a electric motor・Fuel cell vehicles with a fuel cell, electric motor and hydrogen tank・Natural gas vehicles with a natural gas tank


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870590

Special purpose motor vehicles other than crane lorries, mobile drilling derricks, fire fighting vehicles and concrete-mixer lorries



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

HS (2002)

HS CODE DESCRIPTION



MEMBER (S)

SOURCE

B. Renewable Energy (RE)

1. Submission JOB(09)/132

730820

Towers and lattice masts.

Wind turbine tower.

Used to elevate and support a wind turbine for the generation of renewable energy.

United States,


JOB(09)/132

761100

Aluminium reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment: tanks etc, over 300 litres capacity, aluminium.

Optional ex-outs may include: Tanks or vats for anaerobic digesters for biomass gasification; cisterns, vats and reservoirs for waste and potable water; and solar pre-heating storage tank.

Tanks, vats and containers for the production of biogas, waste water management, drinking water production and solar thermal energy purposes.

United States,European Communities

JOB(09)/132

840681

Steam and other vapour turbines (other than turbines for marine propulsion): Of an output exceeding 40 MW.

Optional ex-outs may include stationary steam turbines over 40 MW; Low temperature/ low pressure steam turbines for geothermal heat pump systems; and steam turbines for co-generation.

Turbines designed for the production of geothermal energy (renewable energy) and co-generation ((CHP) which allows for a more effective use of energy than conventional generation).


JOB(09)/132

840682

Steam turbines and other vapour turbines (other than for marine propulsion) of an output not exceeding 40 MW.

Optional ex-outs may include stationary steam turbines not over 40 MW; other vapour turbines; low temperature/ low pressure steam turbines for geothermal heat pump systems; and steam turbines for co-generation.

Steam turbines are used to drive electrical generators to derive electrical power from environmental energy recovery operations. Note that these have an output capacity "not exceeding 40 MW".


JOB(09)/132

840690

Parts for steam and other vapour turbines.

Optional ex-outs may include parts suitable for use with stationary steam turbines over 40MW; stationary steam turbines not over 40 MW, other vapour turbines; parts for 840681x and 840682x.

Parts used for repair and maintenance of energy recovery turbines listed under HS 840681 and 840682.

United States

JOB(09)/132

841011

Hydraulic turbines and water wheels of a power not exceeding 1,000 kW .

Hydroelectric power generation produces no greenhouse gas emissions.

Canada, European Communities, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, United States

JOB(09)/132

841090

Hydraulic turbines, water wheels, and regulators ; parts, including regulators.

Parts for 841011.



JOB(09)/132

841181

Other gas turbines of a power not exceeding 5,000 kW.

Gas turbines for electrical power generation from recovered landfill gas, coal mine vent gas, or biogas (clean energy system). Note that these turbines do "not exceed 5,000 kW".

United States

JOB(09)/132

841182

Other gas turbines of a power exceeding 5,000 kW.

Gas turbines for electrical power generation from recovered landfill gas, coal mine vent gas, or biogas (clean energy system). Note that these turbines do "exceed 5,000 kW".

United States

JOB(09)/132

841861; 841869 and 841581

Compression-type refrigerating, freezing equipment whose condensers are heat exchangers; Refrigerating, freezing equipment not elsewhere specified in 84.18; heat pumps and Air-conditioning machines incorporating a refrigerating unit and a valve for reversal of the cooling/heat cycle (reversible heat pumps)

Geothermal heat pump system.

Such systems transfer ("pump") the heat available in land and water masses to either heat or cool buildings.


JOB(09)/132

841919

Instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric (other than instantaneous gas water heaters).

Solar water heaters.

Uses solar thermal energy to heat water, producing no pollution. Use of solar water heating displaces the burning of other, pollution-creating fuels.

Canada, European Communities, Japan, New Zealand,United States

JOB(09)/132

841990

Parts of machinery, plant and equipment of heading No 84.19

Optional ex-outs may include: Parts for 8419.19 ex, including for solar boiler/water heater; insulation, temperature sensor for solar boiler/water heater; Differential temperature controller for solar boiler/water heater; Evacuated glass tubes for solar boiler/water heater; Heat pipes for solar boiler/water heater. Parts of 841940x, 841950x, 841960, 841989x

Parts used in the maintenance and repair of solar water heaters (etc). which use solar thermal energy to heat water, producing no pollution. Use of solar water heating displaces the burning of other, pollution-creating fuels.

Canada, Japan

JOB(09)/132

848340

Gears and gearing, other than toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters.

Gearboxes for wind turbines.

Gearboxes transform the (relatively slow) rotation of the blades of wind turbines into the speed required to produce (renewable) electricity


JOB(09)/132

848360

Clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints).

Clutches and shaft couplings imported for use with wind turbines to produce electricity.

Used for initial assembly, repair, and maintenance of wind energy systems

United States

JOB(09)/132

850161

AC generators (alternators), of an output not exceeding 75 kVA

Used in conjunction with boiler and turbines (also listed here) to generate electricity in renewable energy plants. Must use these turbines and generators in combination to produce electricity from renewable fuels (e.g., biomass). Size is "not exceeding 75 kVA".

United States

JOB(09)/132

850162

AC generators (alternator), of an output exceeding 75 kVA but not exceeding 375 kVA

Used in conjunction with boiler and turbines (also listed under HS 840681 and 840682) to generate electricity in renewable energy plants. Must use these turbines and generators in combination to produce electricity from renewable fuels (e.g., biomass). Size is "exceeding 75 kVA but not exceeding 375 kVA"

United States

JOB(09)/132

850163

AC generators (alternator), of an output exceeding 375 kVA but not exceeding 750 kVA

Used in conjunction with boiler and turbines (also listed here under HS 840681 and 840682) to generate electricity in renewable energy plants. Must use these turbines and generators in combination to produce electricity from renewable fuels (e.g., biomass). Size is "exceeding 375 kVA but not exceeding 750 kVA."

United States

JOB(09)/132

850164

AC generators (alternator), of an output exceeding 750 kVA

Used in conjunction with boiler and turbines (also listed under HS 840681 and 840682) to generate electricity in renewable energy plants. Must use these turbines and generators in combination to produce electricity from renewable fuels (e.g., biomass). Size is "exceeding 750 kVA."

United States

JOB(09)/132

850231

Other electric generating sets: Wind-powered.

Electricity generation from a renewable resource (wind).

Canada, European Communities, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, United States

JOB(09)/132

850239

Electric generating sets and rotary convertors: other

Optional ex-outs may include: combined heat and power systems using biomass and/or biogas; Portable solar power generation equipment; solar power electric generating sets; Small hydro powered generating plant; Wave power generating plant; and Gas turbine sets for biomass plants.

Combined heat and power systems produce usable power (usually electricity) and heat at the same time. Micro combined heat and power systems are very efficient for domestic use, particularly in places where reticulated natural gas and hot water central heating are the norm. 'Distributed generation' also minimises transmission losses through national grids, reducing the need to increase centralised generating capacity and transmission networks.

New Zealand, European Communities, United States

JOB(09)/132

850300

Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading 85.01 or 85.02.

Parts for 850231 and optional ex-out may include : 850239x.

Parts of the generators and generating sets listed under HS 850231 (for renewable energy systems). Relevant parts include for instance nacelles and blades for wind turbines.

European Communities, Switzerland, United States

JOB(09)/132

850440

Static converters

Inverters for use with machines of 850239 and 854140 to produce electricity.

Converts solar energy into electricity and can be used to convert DC current from the photovoltaic/solar cells into conventional AC electricity which can run many household and office products such as, kitchen appliances, microwaves, TV's, radios, computers and so on.

European Communities,United States

JOB(09)/132

850720

Electric accumulators, including separators thereof, whether or not rect. (incl. square), lead-acid (exclusive of 8507.10)

Deep discharge (solar) battery.

Provides for energy storage in off-grid PV systems. Are designed to be discharged down to 50per cent or more without damage so that they can supply power over a long period of time.


JOB(09)/132

853710

Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with 2 or more app. of 85.35/85.36, for electrical control..., for a voltage not exceeding 1000V

Photovoltaic system controller.

Device to control the functioning of the PV system.


JOB(09)/132

854140

Photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light emitting diodes.

Photovoltaic cells, modules and panels.

Solar photovoltaic cells generate electricity in an environmentally benign manner (with no emissions, noise or heat generated). They are particularly suited to electricity generation in locations remote from an electricity grid.

Canada, European Communities, Japan, New Zealand,United States

JOB(09)/132

900190

Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables other than those of heading 85.44; sheets and plates of polarising material; lenses (including contact lenses), prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, unmounted, other than such elements of glass not optically worked: Other: Lenses prisms mirrors optical element not optically worked.

Solar concentrator systems.

Used to concentrate and intensify solar power in a solar energy system.

United States

JOB(09)/132

900290

Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted, being parts of or fittings for instruments or apparatus, other than such elements of glass not optically worked: Other: Prism, mirrors, mounted and parts and accessories, not elsewhere specified or included

Solar concentrator systems.

Used to concentrate and intensify solar power in a solar energy system.

United States

JOB(09)/132

903289

Automatic regulating or controlling instruments, other

Optional ex-outs may include: Heliostats, temperature sensor for solar boiler/water heater; Differential temperature controller for solar boiler/water heater.

These include other automatic voltage and current regulators which have renewable energy applications as well as other process control instruments and apparatus for temperature, pressure, flow and level, and humidity applications.

Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, United States

JOB(09)/132

2. Submission JOB/TE/2

730820

Towers and lattice masts for wind turbine

Prefabricated modular type joined by shear connectors of towers for wind turbine

Used to elevate and support a wind turbine for the generation of renewable energy.

Philippines

JOB/TE/2

840510

Producer gas or water gas generators, with purifiers

Acethylene gas generators and similar water process gas generators with purifiers

Remove contaminants produced in the manufacture of gases.

Philippines

JOB/TE/2

840681

Turbines, steam and other vapor, over 40 MW, not elsewhere specified or included

Steam turbines; Turbines other than steam turbine

Turbines designed for the production of geothermal energy (renewable energy) and co-generation (CHP) which allows for a more effective use of energy than conventional generation.

Philippines

JOB/TE/2

841011

Hydraulic turbines and water wheels of a power not exceeding 1,000 kW

Water turbines; Hydraulic turbines other than water turbines


Philippines

JOB/TE/2

841090

Hydraulic turbines and water wheels; parts including regulators

Parts, including regulators


Philippines

JOB/TE/2

841181

Gas turbines of a power not exceeding 5,000 kW

Gas turbines for electrical power generation from recovered landfill gas, coal mine vent gas, or biogas (clean energy system). Note that these turbines do "not exceed 5,000 kW".

Philippines

JOB/TE/2

841182

Gas turbines of a power exceeding 5,000 kW

Gas turbines for electrical power generation from recovered landfill gas, coal mine vent gas, or biogas (clean energy system). Note that these turbines "exceed 5,000 kW".

Philippines

JOB/TE/2

841919

Solar boiler (water heater)

Of copper; Instantaneous or storage water heaters, solar, other than copper material

Uses solar thermal energy to heat water, producing no pollution. Use of solar water heating displaces the burning of other pollution-creating fuels.

Philippines

JOB/TE/2

841950

Solar collector and solar system controller, heat exchanger

Cooling Towers; Other, electrically operated

Provide cooling effect to heat exchangers in solar collector or solar system controllers to avoid overheating.

Philippines

JOB/TE/2

850231

Electric generating sets and rotary converters; wind-powered

Of an output not exceeding 10,000 kVA; Of an output exceeding 10,000 kVA

Some heat exchangers are specifically designed for use in relation to renewable energy sources such as geothermal energy.

Electricity generation from a renewable resource (wind).

Philippines

JOB/TE/2

853710

Photovoltaic system controller

Switchboards and control panels; Photovoltaic system controller other than switchboards and control panels

Device to control the functioning of the photo-voltaic (PV) system.

Philippines

JOB/TE/2

854140

Photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light emitting diodes

Light emitting diodes; Photocells, including photodiodes and phototransistors; For use with articles of heading 85.25; Photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels other than photocells, photodiodes, phototransistors, and those for use with articles of heading 85.25

Solar photovoltaic cells generate electricity in an environmentally benign manner (with no emissions, noise or heat generated). They are particularly suited to electricity generation in locations remote from an electricity grid.

Philippines

JOB/TE/2

3. Submission TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

850680

Other primary cells and primary batteries

Fuel cell

- Compared with dry cell batteries, it can be recharged (can be reused) and reduce the waste. - In case of automotive use, superior energy saving can be realized due to its high fuel-efficiency. - No CO2 emission

Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

850740

Nickel-iron electric accumulators

All products


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

850780

Other accumulators

All products


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870210

Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)

・Clean diesel vehicles with a diesel-engine and a device that eliminate the suspended particulate matter, oxide of nitrogen etc.・Hybrid vehicles with electric motor ・Hydrogen-fuelled vehicle


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870290

Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver, excluding those with diesel or semi-diesel

・Electric vehicles with a secondary battery and a electric motor・Fuel cell vehicles with a fuel cell, electric motor and hydrogen tank・Hybrid vehicles with electric motor・Natural gas vehicles with a natural gas tank・Hydrogen-fuelled vehicle


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870321

Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870322




Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870323




Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870324

Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870331

Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine(diesel or semi-diesel), of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cc

Clean diesel vehicles with a diesel-engine and a device that eliminate the suspended particulate matter, oxide of nitrogen etc.・Hybrid vehicles with electric motor ・Natural gas vehicles with a natural gas tank・Hydrogen-fuelled vehicle


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870332

Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine(diesel or semi-diesel), of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 2,500 cc



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870333

Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine(diesel or semi-diesel), of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cc



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870390

Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, including incomplete motor vehicles without engine, other than those with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)

・Electric vehicles with a secondary battery and a electric motor・Fuel cell vehicles with a fuel cell, electric motor and hydrogen tank・Natural gas vehicles with a natural gas tank・Hydrogen-fuelled vehicle


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870410

Dumpers designed for off-highway use



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870421

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870422

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870423

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870431

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870432

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870490

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods other than those with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine

・Electric vehicles with a secondary battery and a electric motor・Fuel cell vehicles with a fuel cell, electric motor and hydrogen tank・Hydrogen-fuelled vehicle


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870510

Crane lorries

・Clean diesel vehicles with a diesel-engine and a device that eliminate the suspended particulate matter, oxide of nitrogen etc.・Hybrid vehicles with electric motor ・Electric vehicles with a secondary battery and a electric motor・Fuel Cell Vehicles with a fuel cell, electric motor and hydrogen tank・Natural Gas Vehicles with a natural gas tank・Hydrogen-fuelled vehicle


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870520

Mobile drilling derricks



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870530

Fire fighting vehicles

・Clean Diesel vehicles with a diesel-engine and a device that eliminate the suspended particulate matter, oxide of nitrogen etc.・Hybrid vehicles with electric motor ・Electric vehicles with a secondary battery and a electric motor・Fuel cell vehicles with a fuel cell, electric motor and hydrogen tank・Natural gas vehicles with a natural gas tank


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870540

Concrete-mixer lories

・Clean diesel vehicles with a diesel-engine and a device that eliminate the suspended particulate matter, oxide of nitrogen etc.・Hybrid vehicles with electric motor ・Electric vehicles with a secondary battery and a electric motor・Fuel cell vehicles with a fuel cell, electric motor and hydrogen tank・Natural gas vehicles with a natural gas tank


Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

870590

Special purpose motor vehicles other than crane lorries, mobile drilling derricks, fire fighting vehicles and concrete-mixer lorries



Japan

TN/TE/W/75/Add.1

HS (2002)

HS CODE DESCRIPTION



MEMBER (S)

SOURCE

C. Waste Management, Water Treatment and Remediation (WM/WT/R)

1. Clean Up Or Remediation of Soil And Water (R/C)

842119

Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers, other than cream separators and clothes-dryers.

Oil Skimmer.

Equipment used to remove oil floating on water and is commonly used for oil spill remediations

Canada, Japan, New Zealand, United States, Korea,European Communities

JOB(09)/132

842191

Parts of centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers.

Parts for 842119x.

Used for the maintenance and repair of equipment that removes oil floating on water and is commonly used for oil spill remediation.

Canada, EC, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, United States

JOB(09)/132

851629

Electric space heating apparatus and electric soil heating apparatus; other.

Electric soil heating apparatus.

Use heat to disinfect or remove organic compounds (e.g. pesticides, hydrocarbons) from soil, and to dry contaminated soil prior to treatment processes.

Japan, Korea, New Zealand

JOB(09)/132

890790

Other floating structures (for example, rafts, tanks, coffer-dams, landing-stages, buoys and beacons): Other (other than inflatable rafts).

Pollution protection booms, oil absorbent booms, oil containment booms.

Floating barriers to oil can prevent an oil slick from reaching sensitive locations or spreading out further. Oil absorbents soak up and remove the oil.

Canada, Chinese Taipei, European Communities, Japan, Korea, New Zealand,

United States

JOB(09)/132

2. Management of Solid and Hazardous Waste and Recycling Systems (SHW)

392010

Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials: Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics, not self-adhesive, non-cellular, not reinforced or laminated etc., of polymers of ethylene.

HDPE or flexible membrane landfill liners and/or covers for methane collection; Plastic and polyethylene geomembranes for soil protection, water tightness, anti-erosion of soil..

Used to line landfills to prevent leachate (water run-off) from contaminating groundwater resources. Also used to cover landfills and prevent methane from escaping into atmosphere. These membrane systems are also used for the reinforcement and protection of soil, including under oil refineries, gas stations etc.


JOB(09)/132

761290

Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment.

Waste containers, including those for municipal or dangerous waste.

Containers of any material, of any form, for liquid or solid waste, including for municipal or dangerous waste.


JOB(09)/132

840219

Steam or other vapour generating boilers (other than central heating hot water boilers capable also of producing low pressure steam); super-heated water boilers: and part of the boilers of 840211 - 840220

Biomass boilers.

Boilers for the production of heat and power on the basis of (renewable) biomass fuels.


JOB(09)/132

840290

Steam or other vapour generating boilers (other than central heating hot water boilers capable also of producing low pressure steam); super-heated water boilers.

Parts for 840219x.

Parts for the biomass boilers described above.


JOB(09)/132

840410

Auxiliary plant for use with boilers of heading 84.02 or 84.03 (for example, economisers, super-heaters, soot removers, gas recoverers); condensers for steam or other vapour power units.

Auxiliary plant for use with 840219x.

Components of industrial air pollution control plant which minimise the release of pollutants into the atmosphere. This equipment is also used to support waste heat recovery processes in waste treatment, or renewable energy resource recovery applications.


JOB(09)/132

841780

Other industrial or laboratory furnaces and ovens, including incinerators, non-electric

Optional ex-outs may include: waste incinerators; heat or catalytic incinerators.

These products are used to destroy solid and hazardous wastes. Catalytic incinerators are designed for the destruction of pollutants (such as VOC) by heating polluted air and oxidation of organic components.

Canada, Chinese Taipei, New Zealand, Korea, Japan,United States

JOB(09)/132

841790

Industrial or laboratory furnaces and ovens, including incinerators, non-electric: Parts.

Optional ex-outs may include: parts for 841780x.

These parts can help maintain and repair products that are used to destroy solid and hazardous wastes. Similarly, the parts for catalytic incinerators can help maintain and repair items that can assist in the destruction of pollutants (such as VOC) by heating polluted air and oxidation of organic components.

Canada, Chinese Taipei, European Communities, Japan, Korea, New Zealand,United States

JOB(09)/132

841940

Distilling or rectifying plant.

Optional ex-outs may include: desalination systems; biogas refinement equipment; and solvent recycling plants.

Desalination plants remove salt from water and are particularly important in conditions of water scarcity. Proper disposal of by-products is also required. - Biogas refinement equipment "upgrades" biogas resulting from organic matter to give it the same properties as natural gas. Allows the recovery and reuse of solvents, e.g. solvents used in the printing, painting or dry cleaning industries.

Canada, Chinese Taipei, European Communities, Japan, New Zealand, United States

JOB(09)/132

842220

Machinery for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers.

Used to clean and dry bottles so that they can be recycled and re-used.

Canada, European Communities, Japan, Korea, United States

JOB(09)/132

842290

Machinery for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers: Parts.

Parts for 842220.

Parts are used to assemble and maintain the above equipment.


JOB(09)/132

842940

Tamping machines and road rollers.

Self-propelled sanitary landfill compactors.

Used in solid waste treatment or recycling.

United States

JOB(09)/132

846291

Hydraulic presses for working metal.

Shredders/balers/compactors for waste metals; hydraulic.

Assists in compacting and compressing metals, including for recycling.

Japan, Korea, United States, European Communities

JOB(09)/132

846596

Splitting, slicing or paring machines.

Splitting, slicing or paring machines (specifically portable recyclers (grinders/shredders) portable (wood and waste recycling machinery)).

Used for recycling wood and other waste.

United States

JOB(09)/132

846599

Other machine tools not elsewhere specified or included

Other parts of splitting, slicing or paring machines (specifically tree delimber/ debarker/ chipper machinery (portable recyclers (grinders/ shredders))

Assists in recycling as with item listed under HS 846596.

United States

JOB(09)/132

846694

Parts and accessories suit. for use solely/princ. with the machines of 84.62/84.63.

Parts for 846291x.

See above for item listed under HS 846291.


JOB(09)/132

847420

Crushing or grinding machines.

Used for solid waste treatment or recycling.

Chinese Taipei

JOB(09)/132

847982

Mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring machines not elsewhere specified in Chapter 84.

Waste sorting, screening, crushing, grinding, shredding, washing and compacting devices. Agitator for wastewater treatment; flash mixer and flocculator.

Used to prepare waste for recycling; mixing of wastewater during treatment; preparing organic waste for composting; (composting can minimise the amount of waste going to landfill as well as recovering the valuable nutrient and energy content of the waste).

Chinese Taipei, European Communities, Japan, Korea,New Zealand, United States

JOB(09)/132

847989

Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter: Other.

Machines and appliances designed for a wide range of areas of environmental management including waste, waste water, drinking water production and soil remediation. In-vessel composting systems can handle large amounts of waste and speed up decomposition. Trash compactors reduce the volume of solid waste, allowing more efficient transport and disposal.


JOB(09)/132

847990

Parts of the mach. and mech. appls. of 84.79

Parts for 847982x and 847989x.

See the environmental benefit under HS 847989.

Canada, European Communities, New Zealand, Japan,United States

JOB(09)/132

850590

Other, including parts

Electromagnet; parts of magnetic separator; magnetic pulley; suspended magnet and magnet drum.

Used to remove metal content from waste for recycling.

Canada, Chinese Taipei, Japan, New Zealand, United States

JOB(09)/132

851410

Resistance heated furnaces and ovens.

Optional ex-outs may include: waste incinerators and heat or catalytic incinerators.


Canada, Chinese Taipei, Japan, New Zealand, United States

JOB(09)/132

851420

Furnaces and ovens; functioning by induction or dielectric loss.



New Zealand, Japan, Canada, Korea, Chinese Taipei,United States

JOB(09)/132

851430

Other furnaces and ovens.


Catalytic incinerators are designed for the destruction of pollutants (such as VOC) by heating polluted air and oxidation of organic components.


JOB(09)/132

851490

Parts of industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens; other laboratory induction or dielectric heating equipment.

Optional ex outs include: Parts for 851410x, 851430x and 851430x.

Parts for the equipment listed will facilitate the destruction of pollutants (such as VOC) by heating polluted air and oxidation of organic components.

Canada, Chinese Taipei, Japan, Korea, New Zealand,United States

JOB(09)/132

3. Waste Management, Recycling and Remediation (WMR)

4601.20

Mats/screens of vegetable materials

From coconut fiber/coco-coir

Use for soil erosion as a soil cover, biodegradable from waste.

Philippines

JOB/TE/2

8402.90

Super-heated water boilers and parts of steam generating boilers

Of steam or other vapour generating boilers; Parts of super-heated water boilers other than boiler bodies or shells

Parts for the biomass boilers.

Philippines

JOB/TE/2

8404. 10

Auxiliary plant for steam, water and central boiler

Soot removers; Super-heaters and economisers with a stream or other vapour production; Auxiliary plant for use with boilers of Heading No. 84.02 or 84.03, other than soot removers and super-heated, and economizers with a steam or other vapour production; For use with boilers of heading 84.03

Components of industrial air pollution control plant which minimize the release of pollutants into the atmosphere. This equipment is also used to support waste heat recovery processes in waste treatment or renewable energy resource recovery applications.

Philippines

JOB/TE/2

4. Waste Water Management and Potable Water Treatment (WWM)

560314

Non wovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated: Of man-made filaments: Weighing more than 150 g/m2.

Landfill drainage mats, Fabric of polyethylene, polypropylene, or nylon for filtering wastewater, Filter cloth (PE, PP, Nylon) Filter bag (sleeve).

Used to ensure efficient leachate or gas landfill drainage.

Chinese Taipei, European Communities,United States

JOB(09)/132

691010

Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals,baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns,urinals and similar sanitary fixtures: Of porcelain or china.

Waterless urinal, composting toilet.

Waterless urinals and composting toilets minimise water use. Composting toilets also provide self contained sewage treatment on site, with no need for sewers and treatment plants. These items also do not pollute ground or surface water or soil (unlike septic tanks or pit latrines) and produce safe, useful compost.

New Zealand

JOB(09)/132

730300

Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron:

Cast iron pipes, gutters and manholes for waste and potable water applications.

These items facilitate the delivery of safe drinking water and sanitation.


JOB(09)/132

730431 to 730490

Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel: Other than Line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines.

Iron or steel pipes, gutters and manholes for waste and potable water applications.

These items facilitate the delivery of safe drinking water and sanitation.


JOB(09)/132

730630 to 730690

Other tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (for example, open seam or welded, riveted or similarly closed), of iron or steel: Other:

Iron or steel pipes gutters and manholes for waste and potable water applications.

These items facilitate the delivery of safe drinking water and sanitation


JOB(09)/132

730900

Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment; Tanks etc, over 300 litres capacity, iron or steel; Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, capacity >300L, iron or steel (ex liq/compr gas type); Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, of iron or steel, > 300 litres

Optional ex-outs may include: Tanks or vats for anaerobic digesters for biomass gasification; Solar pre-heating storage tank;; Waste containers including those for mun

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