The Agreement On Free Trade Area Between China And Costa Rica Is Implemented Today; &Nbsp Is Benefited From Shishi Textile And Clothing Products.

Reporters from Quanzhou yesterday. Inspection and quarantine The Shishi office understands that from today on, China and Costa Rica have signed the " free trade The regional agreement has been put into effect. According to the agreement, China and Costa Rica will implement 90% or more trade products in six phases. tariff Reduction to zero tariff, of which more than 6 of the first class products are implemented immediately after the implementation of the agreement, zero tariff, second to four categories. product The import tariffs fell to zero in stages 5, 10, and 15 years after the entry into force of the agreement.

Costa Rica is an important trading partner of China in Central America. In 2010, Costa Rica Bilateral goods The import and export volume exceeds US $1 billion 200 million, of which China's exports to Costa Rica are nearly US $1 billion, an increase of 37% over the previous year, accounting for about 7% of the total imports of Costa Rica. It is understood that the export of Costa Rica products to the inspection and quarantine departments issued by the "China FTA concessions" Country of origin Certificates can enjoy the zero tariff treatment of Costa Rica. The first category mainly includes organic chemicals, inorganic chemicals, jewellery diamonds, precious metal products, jewelry and other products. For the certificate of origin, the exporters may apply to the local inspection and quarantine department.

Quanzhou's entry and exit inspection and Quarantine Bureau Shishi Office official told reporters that this year, the Shishi area law inspection goods to Costa Rica 9 batches, 395 thousand U.S. dollars, the main goods include clothing, 4A zeolite. According to the agreement, the main products exported to the country are products of mechanical and electrical products, footwear, textiles, tires and so on, which will be directly benefited.