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APPENDIX TABLES
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Table AIII.1
Applied tariff escalation and tariff ranges, 1999 and 2003
(Per cent)
ISIC / Product and processing / Number of linesa / Tariff 1999 average / Tariff 2003Average / Range / Standard deviation / Coefficient
of variation
Total / 5,507 / 17.0 / 14.7 / 0-140.3 / 13.2 / 0.9
- 1st stage of processing / 690 / 20.0 / 14.1 / 0-60 / 15.8 / 1.1
- semi-processed / 1,809 / 12.2 / 9.5 / 0-65 / 8.8 / 0.9
- fully processed / 3,008 / 19.0 / 18.1 / 0-140.3 / 13.7 / 0.8
1 / Agriculture
- raw materials / 330 / 28.7 / 20.9 / 0-60 / 17.1 / 0.8
2 / Mining and quarrying
- raw materials / 100 / 5.1 / 2.5 / 0-20 / 4.3 / 1.7
311 / Food products
- 1st stage of processing / 74 / 17.3 / 15.2 / 0-42 / 15.5 / 1.0
- semi-processed / 55 / 34.6 / 25.2 / 1-65 / 15.8 / 0.6
- fully processed / 297 / 33.9 / 27.6 / 0.9-140.3 / 14.0 / 0.5
312 / Food manufacturing
- 1st stage of processing / 20 / 44.1 / 25.6 / 0-45 / 15.8 / 0.6
- semi-processed / 9 / 21.1 / 21.1 / 20-30 / 3.3 / 0.2
- fully processed / 31 / 25.3 / 25.5 / 1-60 / 13.6 / 0.5
313 / Beverages
- fully processed / 25 / 46.5 / 46.7 / 0-81 / 22.4 / 0.5
314 / Tobacco manufactures
- fully processed / 6 / 60.0 / 60.0 / 60-60 / 0.0 / -
321 / Textiles
- 1st stage of processing / 37 / 12.1 / 3.9 / 0-30 / 5.3 / 1.4
- semi-processed / 413 / 17.0 / 16.4 / 5-30 / 5.0 / 0.3
- fully processed / 269 / 25.9 / 26.3 / 1-30 / 6.6 / 0.3
322 / Clothing
- fully processed / 135 / 46.5 / 33.6 / 10-60 / 6.6 / 0.2
323 / Leather products
- 1st stage of processing / 1 / 1.0 / 1.0 / 1-1 / 0.0 / -
- semi-processed / 33 / 6.4 / 5.9 / 5-10 / 1.9 / 0.3
- fully processed / 20 / 26.7 / 27.5 / 5-33.5 / 7 / 0.3
324 / Footwear
- fully processed / 16 / 25.6 / 25.8 / 10-33.5 / 8.3 / 0.3
331 / Wood products
- 1st stage of processing / 4 / 1.0 / 1.0 / 1-1 / 0.0 / -
- semi-processed / 45 / 9.5 / 10.3 / 1-20 / 8.4 / 0.8
- fully processed / 33 / 20.5 / 21.1 / 8.7-30 / 5.8 / 0.3
332 / Furniture except metal
- fully processed / 22 / 20.0 / 20.0 / 20-20 / 0.0 / -
341 / Paper products
- 1st stage of processing / 19 / 4.2 / 1.0 / 1-1 / 0.0 / -
- semi-processed / 75 / 12.6 / 11.8 / 2-20 / 4.8 / 0.4
- fully processed / 37 / 26.1 / 24.7 / 0-30 / 9.4 / 0.4
Table AIII.1 (cont'd)
342 / Printing
- fully processed / 32 / 15.9 / 15.9 / 0-30 / 10.7 / 0.7
351 / Industrial chemicals
- 1st stage of processing / 52 / 12.5 / 9.0 / 0-20 / 5.2 / 0.6
- semi-processed / 643 / 9.6 / 4.3 / 0-30 / 6.4 / 1.5
- fully processed / 18 / 6.5 / 7.8 / 0-20 / 5.1 / 0.7
352 / Other chemicals
- 1st stage of processing / 4 / 17.7 / 19.3 / 10-27.3 / 7.1 / 0.4
- semi-processed / 62 / 4.6 / 3.7 / 1-5 / 1.9 / 0.5
- fully processed / 196 / 11.8 / 10.8 / 0-30 / 9.4 / 0.9
353 / Petroleum refineries
- 1st stage of processing / 3 / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0-0 / 0.0 / -
- semi-processed / 5 / 7.1 / 4.6 / 0.1-20 / 8.6 / 1.9
- fully processed / 14 / 4.9 / 6.9 / 0-20 / 7.1 / 1.0
354 / Petroleum and coal products
- 1st stage of processing / 5 / 1.8 / 1.0 / 1-1 / 0.0 / -
- semi-processed / 6 / 7.8 / 4.5 / 0.1-20 / 7.8 / 1.7
- fully processed / 4 / 15.0 / 12.5 / 5-20 / 8.7 / 0.7
355 / Rubber products
- 1st stage of processing / 2 / 20.0 / 20.0 / 20-20 / 0.0 / -
- semi-processed / 26 / 23.8 / 26.0 / 15-30 / 5.8 / 0.2
- fully processed / 67 / 25.7 / 26.9 / 0-30 / 5.8 / 0.2
356 / Plastic products
- semi-processed / 1 / 30.0 / 30.0 / 30-30 / 0.0 / -
- fully processed / 22 / 23.7 / 25.4 / 5-30 / 7.5 / 0.3
361 / Pottery and china
- fully processed / 15 / 22.5 / 22.1 / 5-30 / 11.6 / 0.5
362 / Glass and products
- semi-processed / 22 / 20.3 / 20.3 / 1-30 / 11.1 / 0.5
- fully processed / 45 / 17.2 / 17.2 / 1-30 / 10.7 / 0.6
369 / Non-metallic mineral products
- 1st stage of processing / 6 / 2.8 / 2.8 / 0-10 / 4.0 / 1.4
- semi-processed / 14 / 6.8 / 5.9 / 1-10 / 3.5 / 0.6
- fully processed / 65 / 17.1 / 18.8 / 1-30 / 8.9 / 0.5
371 / Iron and steel products
- 1st stage of processing / 9 / 1.4 / 1.0 / 1-1 / 0.0 / -
- semi-processed / 206 / 10.3 / 7.5 / 1-20 / 6.1 / 0.8
- fully processed / 9 / 20.0 / 20.0 / 20-20 / 0.0 / -
372 / Non-ferrous metal
- 1st stage of processing / 9 / 1.0 / 1.0 / 1-1 / 0.0 / -
- semi-processed / 185 / 7.9 / 7.0 / 0-20 / 5.7 / 0.8
- fully processed / 2 / 20.0 / 20.0 / 20-20 / 0.0 / -
381 / Metal products
- semi-processed / 5 / 12.8 / 12.8 / 10-17 / 3.8 / -
- fully processed / 215 / 18.8 / 19.1 / 1-60 / 5.4 / 0.3
Table AIII.1 (cont'd)
382 / Non-electrical machinery
- fully processed / 514 / 8.4 / 7.9 / 0-40 / 7.9 / 1.0
383 / Electrical machinery
- fully processed / 310 / 12.7 / 12.8 / 0-30 / 9.4 / 0.7
384 / Transport equipment
- fully processed / 168 / 25.2 / 26.4 / 0-80 / 25.0 / 0.9
385 / Professional and scientific equipment
- fully processed / 222 / 10.2 / 7.3 / 0-30 / 6.8 / 0.9
390 / Other manufactured products
- 1st stage of processing / 15 / 21.1 / 10.2 / 0-54.6 / 16.3 / 1.6
- semi-processed / 4 / 17.5 / 17.5 / 10-20 / 5.0 / 0.3
- fully processed / 198 / 17.0 / 16.6 / 0-30 / 7.7 / 0.5
410 / Electrical energy
- fully processed / 1 / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0-0 / 0.0 / -
aThe number of lines corresponds to the 2003 tariff.
Note:Excluding in-quota rates. Including AVEs provided by the authorities for specific rates, as available. The ad valorem part of alternate rates are taken into account for the calculations. The 1999 tariff is based on HS96 and the 2003 tariff is based on HS02 nomenclature.
Source:WTO Secretariat calculations, based on data provided by the Thai authorities.
Table AIII.2
Thailand's technical regulations (mandatory standards), 2001
Thai Industrial Standard reference number / Product descriptionTIS 20-2543 (2000) / Steel bars for reinforced concrete: round bars
TIS 27-2543 (2000) / Liquefied petroleum gas containers
TIS 30-2542 (1999) / Nitrous oxide for medical use
TIS 78-2541 (1998) / Laundry detergent powder
TIS 293-2541 (1998) / PVC-insulated aluminium cables
TIS 341-2543 (2000) / Motorcycle exhaust muffler
TIS 528-2540 (1997) / Hot-rolled carbon steel coil, strip, plate and sheet of commercial and drawing qualities
TIS 685 Part 1-2540 (1997) / Toys Part 1 General requirements
TIS 685 Part 2-2540 (1997) / Toys Part 2 Packages and labelling
TIS 685 Part 3-2540 (1997) / Toys Part 3 Methods of test and analysis
TIS 879-2542 (1999) / Gas lighters
TIS 1136-2536 (1993) / Cling film
TIS 1195-2536 (1993) / Mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use: safety requirements
TIS 1295-2541 (1998) / Heavy duty diesel engined vehicles: safety requirements; emission from engine, level 3
TIS 1344-2441 (1998) / Tinted float glass
TIS 1389-2539 (1996) / Tumbler dryers: safety requirements
TIS 1463-2540 (1997) / Washing machines: safety requirements
TIS 1479-2541 (1998) / Hot-rolled carbon steel coil, strip, plate and sheet for general structure
TIS 1499-2541 (1998) / Hot-rolled carbon steel coil, strip, plate and sheet for welded structure
TIS 1501-2541 (1998) / Hot-rolled carbon steel coil, strip, plate and sheet for machine structure
TIS 1650-2541 (1998) / Motorcycles: safety requirements; emission from engines, level 4
TIS 1735-2542 (1999) / Hot rolled carbon steel coil and strip for pipes and tubes
TIS 1746-2542 (1999) / Ammonium nitrate for anfo explosive
TIS 1870-2542 (1999) / Gasoline engined vehicles: safety requirements; emission from engine, level 6
TIS 1875-2542 (1999) / Light duty diesel engined vehicles: safety requirements; emission from engine, level 5
TIS 1884-2542 (1999) / Hot-rolled high strength steel coil strip plate and sheet with improved formability for automobile structural uses
TIS 1955-2542 (1999) / Lighting and similar equipment: radio disturbance limits
TIS 1999-2543 (2000) / Hot-rolled steel coil plate and sheet for automobile structural use
TIS 2011-2543 (2000) / Superior atmospheric corrosion resisting hot-rolled steel coil strip plate and sheet
TIS 2012-2543 (2000) / Cold reduced carbon steel coil, strip and sheet of commercial and drawing qualities
TIS 2060-2543 (2000) / Hot- rolled carbon steel coil strip plate and sheet for gas cylinders
TIS 2066-2544 (2001) / Showers: environment requirements; water-savings
TIS 2067-2544 (2001) / Faucets for sanitary wares: environment requirements; water- savings
Source:Information provided by the Thai authorities.
Table AIV.1
Thailand's textile and clothing quota utilization: Canada, European Union, and United States
Category / Details / Unit / Quota in 2002 / Utilization / Percent of quota utilizedCANADA
Clothing
1A / Coats and jackets / pcs. / 2,029,114.0 / 758,767.0 / 37.4
1B / Of which coats / pcs. / 229,706.0 / 28,382.0 / 12.4
2 / Winter outerwear / pcs. / 250,117.0 / 90,812.0 / 36.3
3A / Ensembles, MBS / pcs. / 491,918.0 / 292,152.0 / 59.4
4 / Female casual wear / pcs. / 2,150,096.0 / 1,445,376.0 / 67.2
5 / Trousers / pcs. / 3,559,665.0 / 3,147,832.0 / 88.4
7/8 / Of which shirts, blouses / pcs. / 4,782,222.0 / 2,257,753.0 / 47.2
7/8B / Woven shirts, blouses / pcs. / 257,649.0 / 23,148.0 / 9.0
9 / Underwear / pcs. / 2,799,613.0 / 2,484,473.0 / 88.7
10 / Sleepwear / pcs. / 1,224,073.0 / 759,100.0 / 62.0
11 / Sweaters / pcs. / 2,516,152.0 / 1,590,909.0 / 63.2
43 / Hosiery / prs. / 7,066,736.0 / 4,699,262.0 / 66.5
Textiles
34 / Nylon fabrics / kg. / 155,415.0 / 0.0 / 0.0
34A / Finished nylon fabrics / kg. / 155,415.0 / 89,258.5 / 57.4
42A / Toilet and kitchen linen / kg. / 824,919.0 / 107,394.9 / 13.0
EUROPEAN UNION
Clothing
4 / Knit shirts / pcs. / 45,795,000.0 / 28,887,514.0 / 63.1
5 / Sweaters / pcs. / 32,306,000.0 / 32,150,688.0 / 99.5
6 / Trousers / pcs. / 11,643,000.0 / 13,096,356.0 / 112.5
7 / Blouses / pcs. / 10,899,000.0 / 5,027,691.0 / 46.1
8 / Men's shirts / pcs. / 5,936,000.0 / 4,021,428.0 / 67.8
12 / Socks / prs. / 39,587,000.0 / 19,952,011.0 / 50.4
26 / Dresses / pcs. / 9,228,000.0 / 2,036,379.0 / 22.1
Textiles
1 / Cotton yarn / kg. / 22,562,000.0 / 5,049,294.7 / 22.4
2 / Cotton fabrics / kg. / 12,276,000.0 / 9,150,630.0 / 74.5
2A / Other than unbleach or bleached / kg. / 4,335,000.0 / 3,082,607.6 / 71.1
3 / Synthetic fabrics / kg. / 9,629,000.0 / 11,561,428.1 / 120.1
3A / Other than unbleach or bleached / kg. / 3,806,000.0 / 2,276,621.6 / 59.8
20 / Bed linen / kg. / 12,508,000.0 / 433,327.2 / 3.5
22 / Fibers / kg. / 5,944,000.0 / 2,657,250.2 / 44.7
97 / Nets / kg. / 2,757,000.0 / 797,663.8 / 28.9
97A / Fine nets / kg. / 2,339,000.0 / 50,609.3 / 2.2
UNITED STATES
Clothing
239 / Babies' diapers / kg. / 2,596,494.0 / 0.0 / 0.0
331/631 / Gloves / dpr. / 742,838.0 / 688.0 / 0.1
334/634 / Men's cotton coats / doz. / 881,210.0 / 649,372.0 / 73.7
335/635 / Women's cotton coats / doz. / 683,151.0 / 644,267.0 / 94.3
336/636 / Dresses / doz. / 451,902.0 / 414,493.0 / 91.7
338/339 / Cotton knit shirts / doz. / 2,427,341.0 / 3,054,971.0 / 125.9
340 / Men's shirts / doz. / 406,713.0 / 381,606.0 / 93.8
Table AIV.1 (cont'd)
341/641 / Women's shirts / doz. / 960,293.0 / 857,972.0 / 89.3
342/642 / Skirts / doz. / 836,020.0 / 722,510.0 / 86.4
345 / Sweaters / doz. / 429,308.0 / 427,755.0 / 99.6
347/348 / Cotton trousers / doz. / 1,153,345.0 / 1,468,851.0 / 127.4
351/651 / Nightwear / doz. / 338,926.0 / 397,944.0 / 117.4
359-H/659-H / Headwear / kg. / 1,807,218.0 / 31,973.0 / 1.8
433 / Men wool coats / doz. / 10,253.0 / 12.0 / 0.1
434 / Men wool coats / doz. / 12,657.0 / 11,343.0 / 89.6
435 / Women wool coats / doz. / 57,512.0 / 49,259.0 / 85.7
438 / Wool shirts / doz. / 18,984.0 / 11,672.0 / 61.5
442 / Skirts / doz. / 22,046.0 / 16,903.0 / 76.7
638/639 / MMF knit shirts / doz. / 2,860,795.0 / 2,881,804.0 / 100.7
640 / MMF woven shirt / doz. / 745,637.0 / 481,442.0 / 64.6
645/646 / MMF sweaters / doz. / 451,902.0 / 341,068.0 / 75.5
647/648 / MMF trousers / doz. / 1,608,772.0 / 1,626,419.0 / 101.1
SME / m2 / 387,228,301.0 / 362,380,876.0 / 93.6
Textiles
200 / Sewing thread / kg. / 1,694,632.0 / 1,401,619.0 / 82.7
218 / Yarn / m2 / 25,667,876.0 / 4,195,037.0 / 16.3
219 / Duck / m2 / 9,038,048.0 / 8,574,022.0 / 94.9
300 / Carded / kg. / 6,778,536.0 / 519,171.0 / 7.7
301-O / Combed cotton yarn / kg. / 1,355,710.0 / 1,454,912.0 / 107.3
301-P / Combed polyester yarn / kg. / 6,778,536.0 / 620,018.0 / 9.2
313-O / Sheeting / m2 / 31,633,167.0 / 3,715,741.0 / 11.8
314-O / Poplin and broadcloth / m2 / 72,304,377.0 / 30,468,302.0 / 42.1
315-O / Printcloth / m2 / 45,190,235.0 / 23,099,819.0 / 51.1
317-O/326-O / Twills sateens / m2 / 18,971,298.0 / 8,021,841.0 / 42.3
363 / Cotton towels / pcs. / 29,373,653.0 / 25,587,614.0 / 87.1
369-S / Cotton shop towels / kg. / 451,902.0 / 77,170.0 / 17.1
604-A / Spun yarn / kg. / 677,853.0 / 14,855.0 / 2.2
604-O / MMF yarn / kg. / 1,057,298.0 / 209,483.0 / 19.8
611-O / Fabric of artificial staple / m2 / 13,807,176.0 / 1,212,044.0 / 8.8
613/615 / MMF fabric / m2 / 28,529,261.0 / 1,931,071.0 / 6.8
614 / Poplin and broadcloth, staple / m2 / 39,767,408.0 / 22,235,033.0 / 55.9
617 / Twills sateens, staple / m2 / 24,662,685.0 / 8,829,203.0 / 35.8
619 / Polyester filament / m2 / 10,167,802.0 / 10,124,769.0 / 99.6
620 / Other synthetic filament / m2 / 10,167,802.0 / 9,844,989.0 / 96.8
625 / Poplin and broadcloth / m2 / 13,607,817.0 / 13,980,163.0 / 102.7
626/7/8/9 / MMF fabric of staple / m2 / 6,312,044.0 / 7,873,030.0 / 124.7
Note:Primary data of visa issuance. Flexibility provisions are applied in some categories, allowing quota utilization exceeding 100%.
Source:Department of Foreign Trade.
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