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Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
Legally verified TPP text released on 26 January 2016. This supersedes the version of the TPP text that was released on 5 November 2015.
(This Agreement has been marked up by SICE. A PDF version can be found  here.)
Index  
  Preamble  
Chapter 1 Initial Provisions and General definitions  
Section A Initial Provisions  
Article 1.1 Establishment of a Free Trade Area  
Article 1.2 Relation to Other Agreements  
Section B General Definitions  
Article 1.3 General Definitions  
  Annex 1-A: Party-Specific Definitions  
Chapter 2 National Treatment and Market Access  
Section A Definitions and Scope  
Article 2.1 Definitions  
Article 2.2 Scope  
Article 2.3 National Treatment  
Article 2.4 Elimination of Customs Duties  
Article 2.5 Waiver of Customs Duties  
Article 2.6 Goods Re-entered after Repair and Alteration  
Article 2.7 Duty-Free Entry of Commercial Samples of Negligible Value and Printed Advertising Material  
Article 2.8 Temporary Admission of Goods  
Article 2.9 Ad hoc Discussions  
Article 2.10 Import and Export Restrictions  
Article 2.11 Remanufactured Goods  
Article 2.12 Import Licensing  
Article 2.13 Transparency in Export Licensing Procedures  
Article 2.14 Administrative Fees and Formalities  
Article 2.15 Export Duties, Taxes or Other Charges  
Article 2.16 Publication  
Article 2.17 Trade in Information Technology Products  
Article 2.18 Committee on Trade in Goods  
Section C Agriculture  
Article 2.19 Definitions  
Article 2.20 Scope  
Article 2.21 Agricultural Export Subsidies  
Article 2.22 Export Credits, Export Credit Guarantees or Insurance Programmes  
Article 2.23 Agricultural Export State Trading Enterprises  
Article 2.24 Export Restrictions – Food Security  
Article 2.25 Committee on Agricultural Trade  
Article 2.26 Agricultural Safeguards  
Article 2.27 Trade of Products of Modern Biotechnology  
Section D Tariff-Rate Quota Administration  
Article 2.28 Scope and General Provisions  
Article 2.29 Administration and Eligibility  
Article 2.30 Allocation  
Article 2.31 Return and Reallocation of TRQs  
Article 2.32 Transparency  
  Annex 2-A: National Treatment and Import and Export Restrictions  
  Measures of Brunei Darussalam  
  Measures of Canada  
  Measures of Chile  
  Measures of Mexico  
  Measures of Peru  
  Measures of the United States  
  Measures of Viet Nam  
  Kimberley Process Certification Scheme  
  Annex 2-B: Remanufactured Goods  
  Annex 2-C: Export Duties, Taxes or Other Charges  
  Section 1: Malaysia  
  Section 2: Viet Nam  
  Annex 2-D: Tariff Commitments  
  Section A: Tariff Elimination and Reduction  
  Section B: Tariff Differentials  
  Australia General Notes to Tariff Schedule PDF  
  Australia Tariff Elimination Schedule PDF  
  Brunei General Notes to Tariff Schedule PDF  
  Brunei Tariff Elimination Schedule PDF  
  Canada General Notes to Tariff Schedule PDF  
  Canada Tariff Elimination Schedule PDF  
  Canada Appendix A Tariff Rate Quotas PDF  
  Canada Appendix B Japan Canada Motor Vehicle NTM PDF  
  Chile General Notes to Tariff Schedule PDF  
  Chile Tariff Elimination Schedule PDF  
  Japan General Notes to Tariff Schedule PDF  
  Japan Tariff Elimination Schedule PDF  
  Japan Appendix A Tariff Rate Quotas PDF  
  Japan Appendix B 1 Agricultural Safeguard Measures PDF  
  Japan Appendix B 2 Forest Good Safeguard Measure PDF  
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  Japan Appendix D Appendix between Japan and the United States on Motor Vehicle Trade PDF  
  Japan Appendix E Appendix between Japan and Canada on Motor Vehicle Trade PDF  
  Malaysia General Notes to Tariff-Schedule PDF  
  Malaysia Tariff Elimination-Schedule PDF  
  Malaysia Appendix A Tariff Rate Quotas PDF  
  Mexico General Notes to Tariff Schedule PDF  
  Mexico Appendix A, B and C Tariff Rate Quotas and Tariff Differentials PDF  
  Mexico Tariff Elimination Schedule PDF  
  New Zealand General Notes to Tariff Schedule PDF  
  New Zealand Tariff Elimination Schedule PDF  
  Peru General Notes to Tariff-Schedule PDF  
  Peru Tariff Elimination Schedule PDF  
  Singapore General Notes to Tariff Schedule PDF  
  Singapore Tariff Elimination Schedule PDF  
  US General Notes to Tariff Schedule PDF  
  US Tariff Elimination-Schedule PDF  
  US Appendix A Tariff Rate Quotas PDF  
  US Appendix B Agricultural Safeguard Measures PDF  
  US Appendix C Tariff Differentials PDF   Back to top!
  US Appendix D Motor Vehicle Trade PDF  
  US Appendix E Earned Import Allowance Program PDF  
  Viet-Nam General Notes to Tariff Schedule PDF  
  Viet-Nam Tariff Elimination Schedule PDF  
  Viet-Nam Appendix A Tariff Rate Quotas PDF  
Chapter 3 Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures  
Section A Rules of Origin  
Article 3.1 Definitions  
Article 3.2 Originating Goods  
Article 3.3 Wholly Obtained or Produced Goods  
Article 3.4 Treatment of Recovered Materials Used in Production of a Remanufactured Good  
Article 3.5 Regional Value Content  
Article 3.6 Materials Used in Production  
Article 3.7 Value of Materials Used in Production  
Article 3.8 Further Adjustments to the Value of Materials  
Article 3.9 Net Cost  
Article 3.10 Accumulation  
Article 3.11 De Minimis  
Article 3.12 Fungible Goods or Materials  
Article 3.13 Accessories, Spare Parts, Tools and Instructional or Other Information Materials  
Article 3.14 Packaging Materials and Containers for Retail Sale  
Article 3.15 Packing Materials and Containers for Shipment  
Article 3.16 Indirect materials  
Article 3.17 Sets of Goods  
Article 3.18 Transit and Transhipment  
Section B Origin Procedures  
Article 3.19 Application of Origin Procedures  
Article 3.20 Claims for Preferential Treatment  
Article 3.21 Basis of a Certification of Origin  
Article 3.22 Discrepancies  
Article 3.23 Waiver of Certification of Origin  
Article 3.24 Obligations Relating to Importation  
Article 3.25 Obligations Relating to Exportation  
Article 3.26 Record Keeping Requirements  
Article 3.27 Verification of Origin  
Article 3.28 Determinations on Claims for Preferential Tariff Treatment  
Article 3.29 Refunds and Claims for Preferential Tariff Treatment after Importation  
Article 3.30 Penalties  
Article 3.31 Confidentiality  
Section C Other Matters  
Article 3.32 Committee on Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures  
  Annex 3-A: Other Arrangements  
  Annex 3-B: Minimum Data Requirements  
  Annex 3-C: Exceptions to Article 3.11 (De Minimis)  
  Annex 3-D: Product Specific Rules PDF  
  Appendix 1: Automotive PDF  
Chapter 4 Textiles and Apparel  
Article 4.1 Definitions  
Article 4.2 Rules of Origin and Related Matters  
Article 4.3 Emergency Actions  
Article 4.4 Cooperation  
Article 4.5 Monitoring  
Article 4.6 Verification  
Article 4.7 Determinations  
Article 4.8 Committee on Textile and Apparel Trade Matters  
Article 4.9 Confidentiality  
  Annex 4-A: Textiles Product Specific Rule PDF  
  Appendix 1: Short Supply List PDF  
Chapter 5 Customs Administration and Trade Facilitation  
Article 5.1 Customs Procedures and Facilitation of Trade  
Article 5.2 Customs Cooperation  
Article 5.3 Advance Rulings  
Article 5.4 Response to Requests for Advice or Information  
Article 5.5 Review and Appeal  
Article 5.6 Automation  
Article 5.7 Express Shipments  
Article 5.8 Penalties  
Article 5.9 Risk Management  
Article 5.10 Release of Goods  
Article 5.11 Publication  
Article 5.12 Confidentiality  
Chapter 6 Trade Remedies  
Section A Safeguard Measures  
Article 6.1 Definitions  
Article 6.2 Global Safeguards  
Article 6.3 Imposition of a Transitional Safeguard Measure  
Article 6.4 Standards for a Transitional Safeguard Measure  
Article 6.5 Investigation Procedures and Transparency Requirements  
Article 6.6 Notification and Consultation  
Article 6.7 Compensation  
Section B Antidumping and Countervailing Duties  
Article 6.8 Antidumping and Countervailing Duties  
  Annex 6-A: Practices Relating to Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings  
Chapter 7 Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures  
Article 7.1 Definitions  
Article 7.2 Objectives  
Article 7.3 Scope  
Article 7.4 General Provisions  
Article 7.5 Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures  
Article 7.6 Competent Authorities and Contact Points  
Article 7.7 Adaptation to Regional Conditions, Including Pest- or Disease-Free Areas and Areas of Low Pest or Disease Prevalence  
Article 7.8 Equivalence  
Article 7.9 Science and Risk Analysis  
Article 7.10 Audits  
Article 7.11 Import Checks  
Article 7.12 Certification  
Article 7.13 Transparency  
Article 7.14 Emergency Measures  
Article 7.15 Cooperation  
Article 7.16 Information Exchange  
Article 7.17 Cooperative Technical Consultations  
Article 7.18 Dispute Settlement  
Chapter 8 Technical Barriers to Trade  
Article 8.1 Definitions  
Article 8.2 Objective  
Article 8.3 Scope  
Article 8.4 Incorporation of Certain Provisions of the TBT Agreement  
Article 8.5 International Standards, Guides and Recommendations  
Article 8.6 Conformity Assessment  
Article 8.7 Transparency  
Article 8.8 Compliance Period for Technical Regulations and Conformity Assessment Procedures  
Article 8.9 Cooperation and Trade Facilitation  
Article 8.10 Information Exchange and Technical Discussions  
Article 8.11 Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
Article 8.12 Contact Points  
Article 8.13 Annexes  
  Annex 8-A: Wine and Distilled Spirits  
  Annex 8-B: Information and Communications Technology Products  
  Section A: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Products that Use Cryptography  
  Section B: Electromagnetic Compatibility of Information Technology Equipment (ITE) Products  
  Section C: Regional Cooperation Activities on Telecommunications Equipment  
  Annex 8-C: Pharmaceuticals  
  Annex 8-D: Cosmetics  
  Annex 8-E: Medical Devices  
  Annex 8-F: Proprietary Formulas for Prepackaged Foods and Food Additives  
  Annex 8-G: Organic Products  
Chapter 9 Investment  
Section A    
Article 9.1 Definitions  
Article 9.2 Scope  
Article 9.3 Relation to Other Chapters  
Article 9.4 National Treatment  
Article 9.5 Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment  
Article 9.6 Minimum Standard of Treatment  
Article 9.7 Treatment in Case of Armed Conflict or Civil Strife  
Article 9.8 Expropriation and Compensation  
Article 9.9 Transfers  
Article 9.10 Performance Requirements  
Article 9.11 Senior Management and Boards of Directors  
Article 9.12 Non-Conforming Measures  
Article 9.13 Subrogation  
Article 9.14 Special Formalities and Information Requirements  
Article 9.15 Denial of Benefits  
Article 9.16 Investment and Environmental, Health and other Regulatory Objectives  
Article 9.17 Corporate Social Responsibility  
Section B Investor-State Dispute Settlement  
Article 9.18 Consultation and Negotiation  
Article 9.19 Submission of a Claim to Arbitration  
Article 9.20 Consent of Each Party to Arbitration  
Article 9.21 Conditions and Limitations on Consent of Each Party  
Article 9.22 Selection of Arbitrators  
Article 9.23 Conduct of the Arbitration  
Article 9.24 Transparency of Arbitral Proceedings  
Article 9.25 Governing Law  
Article 9.26 Interpretation of Annexes  
Article 9.27 Expert Reports  
Article 9.28 Consolidation  
Article 9.29 Awards  
Article 9.30 Service of Documents  
  Annex 9-A: Customary International Law  
  Annex 9-B: Expropriation  
  Annex 9-C: Expropriation Relating to Land  
  Annex 9-D: Service of Documents on a Party Under Section B (Investor-State Dispute Settlement)  
  Australia  
  Brunei Darussalam  
  Canada  
  Chile  
  Japan  
  Malaysia  
  Mexico  
  New Zealand  
  Peru  
  Singapore  
  United States  
  Viet Nam  
  Annex 9-E: Transfers  
  Chile  
  Annex 9-F: DL 600  
  Chile  
  Annex 9-G: Public Debt  
  Annex 9-H  
  Annex 9-I: Non-Conforming Measures Ratchet Mechanism  
  Annex 9-J: Submission of a Claim to Arbitration  
  Annex 9-K: Submission of Certain Claims for Three Years After Entry into Force  
  Malaysia  
  Annex 9-L: Investment Agreements  
  A. Agreements with selected international arbitration clauses  
  B. Certain agreements between Peru and covered investments or investors  
  C. Limitation of Mexico’s consent to arbitration  
  D. Specific Canadian entities under subpart (c) of definition  
Chapter 10 Cross Border Trade in Services  
Article 10.1 Definitions  
Article 10.2 Scope  
Article 10.3 National Treatment  
Article 10.4 Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment  
Article 10.5 Market Access  
Article 10.6 Local Presence  
Article 10.7 Non-Conforming Measures  
Article 10.8 Domestic Regulation  
Article 10.9 Recognition  
Article 10.10 Denial of Benefits  
Article 10.11 Transparency  
Article 10.12 Payments and Transfers  
Article 10.13 Other Matters  
  Annex 10-A: Professional Services  
  General Provisions  
  Engineering and Architectural Services  
  Temporary Licensing or Registration of Engineers  
  Legal Services  
  Professional Services Working Group  
  Annex 10-B: Express Delivery Services  
  Annex 10-C: Non-Conforming Measures Ratchet Mechanism  
Chapter 11 Financial Services  
Article 11.1 Definitions;  
Article 11.2 Scope  
Article 11.3 National Treatment  
Article 11.4 Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment  
Article 11.5 Market Access for Financial Institutions  
Article 11.6 Cross-Border Trade  
Article 11.7 New Financial Services  
Article 11.8 Treatment of Certain Information  
Article 11.9 Senior Management and Boards of Directors  
Article 11.10 Non-Conforming Measures  
Article 11.11 Exceptions  
Article 11.12 Recognition  
Article 11.13 Transparency and Administration of Certain Measures  
Article 11.14 Self-Regulatory Organisations  
Article 11.15 Payment and Clearing Systems  
Article 11.16 Expedited Availability of Insurance Services  
Article 11.17 Performance of Back-Office Functions  
Article 11.18 Specific Commitments  
Article 11.19 Committee on Financial Services  
Article 11.20 Consultations  
Article 11.21 Dispute Settlement  
Article 11.22 Investment Disputes in Financial Services  
  Annex 11-A: Cross-Border Trade  
  Australia  
  Brunei Darussalam  
  Canada  
  Chile  
  Japan  
  Malaysia  
  Mexico  
  New Zealand  
  Peru  
  Singapore  
  United States  
  Viet Nam  
  Annex 11-B: Specific Commitments  
  Section A: Portfolio Management  
  Section B: Transfer of Information  
  Section C: Supply of Insurance by Postal Insurance Entities  
  Section D: Electronic Payment Card Services  
  Section E: Transparency Considerations  
  Annex 11-C: Non-Conforming Measures Ratchet Mechanism  
  Annex 11-D: Authorities Responsible for Financial Services  
  Annex 11-E  
Chapter 12 Temporary Entry for Business Persons  
Article 12.1 Definitions  
Article 12.2 Scope  
Article 12.3 Application Procedures  
Article 12.4 Grant of Temporary Entry  
Article 12.5 Business Travel  
Article 12.6 Provision of Information  
Article 12.7 Committee on Temporary Entry for Business Persons  
Article 12.8 Cooperation  
Article 12.9 Relation to Other Chapters  
Article 12.10 Dispute Settlement  
  Annex 12-A: Temporary Entry for Business Persons  
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  Brunei PDF  
  Canada PDF  
  Chile PDF  
  Japan PDF  
  Malaysia PDF  
  Mexico PDF  
  New Zealand PDF  
  Peru PDF  
  Singapore PDF  
  Viet Nam PDF  
Chapter 13 Telecommunications  
Article 13.1 Definitions  
Article 13.2 Scope  
Article 13.3 Approaches to Regulation  
Article 13.4 Access to and Use of Public Telecommunications Services  
Article 13.5 Obligations Relating to Suppliers of Public Telecommunications Services  
Article 13.6 International Mobile Roaming  
Article 13.7 Treatment by Major Suppliers of Public Telecommunications Services  
Article 13.8 Competitive Safeguards  
Article 13.9 Resale  
Article 13.10 Unbundling of Network Elements by Major Suppliers  
Article 13.11 Interconnection with Major Suppliers  
Article 13.12 Provisioning and Pricing of Leased Circuits Services by Major Suppliers  
Article 13.13 Co-Location by Major Suppliers  
Article 13.14 Access to Poles, Ducts, Conduits and Rights-of-way Owned or Controlled by Major Suppliers  
Article 13.15 International Submarine Cable Systems  
Article 13.16 Independent Regulatory Bodies and Government Ownership  
Article 13.17 Universal Service  
Article 13.18 Licensing Process  
Article 13.19 Allocation and Use of Scarce Resources  
Article 13.20 Enforcement  
Article 13.21 Resolution of Telecommunications Disputes  
Article 13.22 Transparency  
Article 13.23 Flexibility in the Choice of Technology  
Article 13.24 Relation to Other Chapters  
Article 13.25 Relation to International Organisations  
Article 13.26 Committee on Telecommunications  
  Annex 13-A: Rural Telephone Suppliers - United States  
  Annex 13-B: Rural Telephone Suppliers - Peru  
Chapter 14 Electronic Commerce  
Article 14.1 Definitions  
Article 14.2 Scope and General Provisions  
Article 14.3 Customs Duties  
Article 14.4 Non-Discriminatory Treatment of Digital Products  
Article 14.5 Domestic Electronic Transactions Framework  
Article 14.6 Electronic Authentication and Electronic Signatures  
Article 14.7 Online Consumer Protection  
Article 14.8 Personal Information Protection  
Article 14.9 Paperless Trading  
Article 14.10 Principles on Access to and Use of the Internet for Electronic Commerce  
Article 14.11 Cross-Border Transfer of Information by Electronic Means  
Article 14.12 Internet Interconnection Charge Sharing  
Article 14.13 Location of Computing Facilities  
Article 14.14 Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Messages  
Article 14.15 Cooperation  
Article 14.16 Cooperation on Cybersecurity Matters  
Article 14.17 Source Code  
Article 14.18 Dispute Settlement  
Chapter 15 Government Procurement  
Article 15.1 Definitions  
Article 15.2 Scope  
Article 15.3 Exceptions  
Article 15.4 General Principles  
Article 15.5 Transitional Measures  
Article 15.6 Publication of Procurement Information  
Article 15.7 Notices of Intended Procurement  
Article 15.8 Conditions for Participation  
Article 15.9 Qualification of Suppliers  
Article 15.10 Limited Tendering  
Article 15.11 Negotiations  
Article 15.12 Technical Specifications  
Article 15.13 Tender Documentation  
Article 15.14 Time Periods  
Article 15.15 Treatment of Tenders and Awarding of Contracts  
Article 15.16 Post-Award Information  
Article 15.17 Disclosure of Information  
Article 15.18 Ensuring Integrity in Procurement Practices  
Article 15.19 Domestic Review  
Article 15.20 Modifications and Rectifications of Annex  
Article 15.21 Facilitation of Participation by SMEs  
Article 15.22 Cooperation  
Article 15.23 Committee on Government Procurement  
Article 15.24 Further Negotiations  
  Annex 15-A: Government Procurement  
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  Brunei PDF  
  Canada PDF  
  Chile PDF  
  Japan PDF  
  Malaysia PDF  
  Mexico PDF  
  New Zealand PDF  
  Peru PDF  
  Singapore PDF  
  Viet Nam PDF  
Chapter 16 Competition Policy and Annex 16-A  
Article 16.1 Competition Law and Authorities and Anticompetitive Business Conduct  
Article 16.2 Procedural Fairness in Competition Law Enforcement  
Article 16.3 Private Rights of Action  
Article 16.4 Cooperation  
Article 16.5 Technical Cooperation  
Article 16.6 Consumer Protection  
Article 16.7 Transparency  
Article 16.8 Consultations  
Article 16.9 Non-Application of Dispute Settlement  
  Annex 16-A: Application of Article 16.2 (Procedural Fairness in Competition Law Enforcement), Article 16.3
       (Private Rights of Action) and Article 16.4 (Cooperation) to Brunei Darussalam
 
Chapter 17 State-Owned Enterprises and Related Annexes  
Article 17.1 Definitions  
Article 17.2 Scope  
Article 17.3 Delegated Authority  
Article 17.4 Non-discriminatory Treatment and Commercial Considerations  
Article 17.5 Courts and Administrative Bodies  
Article 17.6 Non-commercial Assistance  
Article 17.7 Adverse Effects  
Article 17.8 Injury  
Article 17.9 Party-Specific Annexes  
Article 17.10 Transparency  
Article 17.11 Technical Cooperation  
Article 17.12 Committee on State-Owned Enterprises and Designated Monopolies  
Article 17.13 Exceptions  
Article 17.14 Further Negotiations  
Article 17.15 Process for Developing Information  
  Annex 17-A: Threshold Calculation  
  Annex 17-B: Process for Developing Information Concerning State-Owned Enterprises and Designated Monopolies  
  Annex 17-C: Further Negotiations  
  Annex 17-D: Application to Sub-Central State-Owned Enterprises and Designated Monopolies  
  Annex 17-E: Singapore  
  Annex 17-F: Malaysia  
  Permodalan Nasional Berhad  
  Lembaga Tabung Haji  
Chapter 18 Intellectual Property and Related Annexes  
Section A General Provisions  
Article 18.1 Definitions  
Article 18.2 Objectives  
Article 18.3 Principles  
Article 18.4 Understandings in Respect of this Chapter  
Article 18.5 Nature and Scope of Obligations  
Article 18.6 Understandings Regarding Certain Public Health Measures  
Article 18.7 International Agreements  
Article 18.8 National Treatment  
Article 18.9 Transparency  
Article 18.10 Application of Chapter to Existing Subject Matter and Prior Acts  
Article 18.11 Exhaustion of Intellectual Property Rights  
Section B Cooperation  
Article 18.12 Contact Points for Cooperation  
Article 18.13 Cooperation Activities and Initiatives  
Article 18.14 Patent Cooperation and Work Sharing  
Article 18.15 Public Domain  
Article 18.16 Cooperation in the Area of Traditional Knowledge  
Article 18.17 Cooperation on Request  
Section C Trademarks  
Article 18.18 Types of Signs Registrable as Trademarks  
Article 18.19 Collective and Certification Marks  
Article 18.20 Use of Identical or Similar Signs  
Article 18.21 Exceptions;  
Article 18.22 Well-Known Trademarks  
Article 18.23 Procedural Aspects of Examination, Opposition and Cancellation  
Article 18.24 Electronic Trademarks System  
Article 18.25 Classification of Goods and Services  
Article 18.26 Term of Protection for Trademarks  
Article 18.27 Non-Recordal of a Licence  
Article 18.28 Domain Names  
Section D Country Names  
Article 18.29 Country Names  
Section E Geographical Indications  
Article 18.30 Recognition of Geographical Indications  
Article 18.31 Administrative Procedures for the Protection or Recognition of Geographical Indications  
Article 18.32 Grounds of Opposition and Cancellation  
Article 18.33 Guidelines for Determining Whether a Term is the Term Customary in the Common Language  
Article 18.34 Multi-Component Terms  
Article 18.35 Date of Protection of a Geographical Indication  
Article 18.36 International Agreements  
Section F Patents and Undisclosed Test or Other Data  
Subsection A General Patents  
Article 18.37 Patentable Subject Matter  
Article 18.38 Grace Period  
Article 18.39 Patent Revocation  
Article 18.40 Exceptions  
Article 18.41 Other Use Without Authorisation of the Right Holder  
Article 18.42 Patent Filing  
Article 18.43 Amendments, Corrections and Observations  
Article 18.44 Publication of Patent Applications  
Article 18.45 Information Relating to Published Patent Applications and Granted Patents  
Article 18.46 Patent Term Adjustment for Unreasonable Granting Authority Delays  
Subsection B Measures Relating to Agricultural Chemical Products  
Article 18.47 Protection of Undisclosed Test or Other Data for Agricultural Chemical Products  
Subsection C Measures Relating to Pharmaceutical Products  
Article 18.48 Patent Term Adjustment for Unreasonable Curtailment  
Article 18.49 Regulatory Review Exception  
Article 18.50 Protection of Undisclosed Test or Other Data  
Article 18.51 Biologics  
Article 18.52 Definition of New Pharmaceutical Product  
Article 18.53 Measures Relating to the Marketing of Certain Pharmaceutical Products  
Article 18.54 Alteration of Period of Protection  
Section G Industrial Designs  
Article 18.55 Protection  
Article 18.56 Improving Industrial Design Systems  
Section H Copyright and Related Rights  
Article 18.57 Definitions  
Article 18.58 Right of Reproduction  
Article 18.59 Right of Communication to the Public  
Article 18.60 Right of Distribution  
Article 18.61 No Hierarchy  
Article 18.62 Related Rights  
Article 18.63 Term of Protection for Copyright and Related Rights  
Article 18.64 Application of Article 18 of the Berne Convention and Article 14.6 of the TRIPS Agreement  
Article 18.65 Limitations and Exceptions  
Article 18.66 Balance in Copyright and Related Rights Systems  
Article 18.67 Contractual Transfers  
Article 18.68 Technological Protection Measures (TPMs)  
Article 18.69 Rights Management Information (RMI)  
Article 18.70 Collective Management  
Section I Enforcement  
Article 18.71 General Obligations  
Article 18.72 Presumptions  
Article 18.73 Enforcement Practices with Respect to Intellectual Property Rights  
Article 18.74 Civil and Administrative Procedures and Remedies  
Article 18.75 Provisional Measures  
Article 18.76 Special Requirements related to Border Measures  
Article 18.77 Criminal Procedures and Penalties  
Article 18.78 Trade Secrets  
Article 18.79 Protection of Encrypted Program-Carrying Satellite and Cable Signals  
Article 18.80 Government Use of Software  
Section J Internet Service Providers  
Article 18.81 Definitions  
Article 18.82 Legal Remedies and Safe Harbours  
Section K Final Provisions  
Article 18.83 Final Provisions  
  Annex 18-A  
  Annex to Article 18.7.2  
  Annex 18-B  
  Chile  
  Annex 18-C  
  Malaysia  
  Annex 18-D  
  Peru  
  Part 1: Applicable to Article 18.46 (Patent Term Adjustment for Unreasonable Granting Authority Delays) and Article 18.48 (Patent Term Adjustment for Unreasonable Curtailment)  
  Part 2: Applicable to Article 18.50 (Protection of Undisclosed Test or Other Data) and Article 18.51 (Biologics)  
  Annex 18-E  
  Annex to Section J  
  Annex 18-F  
  Annex to Section J  
Chapter 19 Labour and Related Annexes  
Article 19.1 Definitions  
Article 19.2 Statement of Shared Commitment  
Article 19.3 Labour Rights  
Article 19.4 Non Derogation  
Article 19.5 Enforcement of Labour Laws  
Article 19.6 Forced or Compulsory Labour  
Article 19.7 Corporate Social Responsibility  
Article 19.8 Public Awareness and Procedural Guarantees  
Article 19.9 Public Submissions  
Article 19.10 Cooperation  
Article 19.11 Cooperative Labour Dialogue  
Article 19.12 Labour Council  
Article 19.13 Contact Points  
Article 19.14 Public Engagement  
Article 19.15 Labour Consultations  
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  US- MY Labor Consistency Plan PDF  
  US-VN Plan for Enhancement of Trade and Labor Relations PDF  
Chapter 20 Environment  
Article 20.1 Definitions  
Article 20.2 Objectives  
Article 20.3 General Commitments  
Article 20.4: Multilateral Environmental Agreements  
Article 20.5 Protection of the Ozone Layer  
Article 20.6 Protection of the Marine Environment from Ship Pollution  
Article 20.7 Procedural Matters  
Article 20.8 Opportunities for Public Participation  
Article 20.9 Public Submissions  
Article 20.10 Corporate Social Responsibility  
Article 20.11 Voluntary Mechanisms to Enhance Environmental Performance  
Article 20.12 Cooperation Frameworks  
Article 20.13 Trade and Biodiversity  
Article 20.14 Invasive Alien Species  
Article 20.15: Transition to a Low Emissions and Resilient Economy  
Article 20.16 Marine Capture Fisheries  
Article 20.17 Conservation and Trade  
Article 20.18 Environmental Goods and Services  
Article 20.19 Environment Committee and Contact Points  
Article 20.20 Environment Consultations  
Article 20.21 Senior Representative Consultations  
Article 20.22 Ministerial Consultations  
Article 20.23 Dispute Resolution  
  Annex 20-A  
  Annex 20-B  
Chapter 21 Cooperation and Capacity Building  
Article 21.1 General Provisions  
Article 21.2 Areas of Cooperation and Capacity Building  
Article 21.3 Contact Points for Cooperation and Capacity Building  
Article 21.4 Committee on Cooperation and Capacity Building  
Article 21.5 Resources  
Article 21.6 Non-Application of Dispute Settlement  
Chapter 22 Competitiveness and Business  
Article 22.1 Definitions  
Article 22.2 Committee on Competitiveness and Business Facilitation  
Article 22.3 Supply Chains  
Article 22.4 Engagement with Interested Persons  
Article 22.5 Non-Application of Dispute Settlement  
Chapter 23 Development  
Article 23.1 General Provisions  
Article 23.2 Promotion of Development  
Article 23.3 Broad-Based Economic Growth  
Article 23.4 Women and Economic Growth  
Article 23.5 Education, Science and Technology, Research and Innovation  
Article 23.6 Joint Development Activities  
Article 23.7 Committee on Development  
Article 23.8 Relation to Other Chapters  
Article 23.9 Non-Application of Dispute Settlement  
Chapter 24 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises  
Article 24.1 Information Sharing  
Article 24.2 Committee on SMEs  
Article 24.3 Non-Application of Dispute Settlement  
Chapter 25 Regulatory Coherence  
Article 25.1 Definitions  
Article 25.2 General Provisions  
Article 25.3 Scope of Covered Regulatory Measures  
Article 25.4 Coordination and Review Processes or Mechanisms  
Article 25.5 Implementation of Core Good Regulatory Practices  
Article 25.6 Committee on Regulatory Coherence  
Article 25.7 Cooperation  
Article 25.8 Engagement with Interested Persons  
Article 25.9 Notification of Implementation  
Article 25.10 Relation to Other Chapters  
Article 25.11 Non-Application of Dispute Settlement  
Chapter 26 Transparency and Anti-corruption  
Section A Definitions  
Article 26.1 Definitions  
Section B Transparency  
Article 26.2 Publication  
Article 26.3 Administrative Proceedings  
Article 26.4 Review and Appeal  
Article 26.5 Provision of Information  
Section C Anti-Corruption  
Article 26.6 Scope  
Article 26.7 Measures to Combat Corruption  
Article 26.8 Promoting Integrity among Public Officials  
Article 26.9 Application and Enforcement of Anti-Corruption Laws  
Article 26.10 Participation of Private Sector and Society  
Article 26.11 Relation to Other Agreements  
Article 26.12 Dispute Settlement  
  Annex 26-A: Transparency and Procedural Fairnes for Pharmaceutical Products and Medical Devices  
  Article 1: Definitions  
  Article 2: Principles  
  Article 3: Procedural Fairness  
  Article 4: Dissemination of Information to Health Professionals and Consumers  
  Article 5: Consultation  
  Article 6: Non-Application of Dispute Settlement  
  Appendix to Annex 26-A Party-Specific Definitions  
Chapter 27 Administration and Institutional Provisions  
Article 27.1 Establishment of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Commission  
Article 27.2 Functions of the Commission  
Article 27.3 Decision-Making  
Article 27.4 Rules of Procedure of the Commission  
Article 27.5 Contact Points  
Article 27.6 Administration of Dispute Settlement Proceedings  
Article 27.7 Reporting in relation to Party-specific Transition Periods  
Chapter 28 Dispute Settlement  
Section A Dispute Settlement  
Article 28.1 Definitions  
Article 28.2 Cooperation  
Article 28.3 Scope  
Article 28.4 Choice of Forum  
Article 28.5 Consultations  
Article 28.6 Good Offices, Conciliation and Mediation  
Article 28.7 Establishment of a Panel  
Article 28.8 Terms of Reference  
Article 28.9 Composition of Panels  
Article 28.10 Qualifications of Panellists  
Article 28.11 Roster of Panel Chairs and Party Specific Lists  
Article 28.12 Function of Panels  
Article 28.13 Rules of Procedure for Panels  
Article 28.14 Third Party Participation  
Article 28.15 Role of Experts  
Article 28.16 Suspension or Termination of Proceedings  
Article 28.17 Initial Report  
Article 28.18 Final Report  
Article 28.19 Implementation of Final Report  
Article 28.20 Non-Implementation – Compensation and Suspension of Benefits  
Article 28.21 Compliance Review  
Section B Domestic Proceedings and Private Commercial Dispute Settlement  
Article 28.22 Private Rights  
Article 28.23 Alternative Dispute Resolution  
Chapter 29 Exceptions  
Section A Exceptions  
Article 29.1 General Exceptions  
Article 29.2 Security Exceptions  
Article 29.3 Temporary Safeguard Measures  
Article 29.4 Taxation Measures  
Article 29.5 Tobacco Control Measures  
Article 29.6 Treaty of Waitangi  
Section B General Provisions  
Article 29.7 Disclosure of Information  
Article 29.8 Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions  
Chapter 30 Final Provisions  
Article 30.1 Annexes, Appendices and Footnotes  
Article 30.2 Amendments  
Article 30.3 Amendment of the WTO Agreement  
Article 30.4 Accession  
Article 30.5 Entry into Force  
Article 30.6 Withdrawal  
Article 30.7 Depositary  
Article 30.8 Authentic Texts  
  Annexes  
  Annex I: Non-Conforming Measures  
  Consolidated Formatting Note PDF  
  Australia PDF   Back to top!
  Brunei PDF  
  Canada PDF  
  Chile PDF  
  Japan PDF  
  Malaysia PDF  
  Mexico PDF  
  New Zealand PDF  
  Peru PDF  
  Singapore PDF  
  Viet Nam PDF  
  Annex II: Non-Conforming Measures  
  Consolidated Formatting Note PDF  
  Australia PDF   Back to top!
  Brunei PDF  
  Canada PDF  
  Chile PDF  
  Japan PDF  
  Malaysia PDF  
  Mexico PDF  
  New Zealand PDF  
  Peru PDF  
  Singapore PDF  
  Viet Nam PDF  
  Annex III: Financial Services  
  Consolidated Formatting Note PDF  
  Australia PDF  
  Brunei PDF  
  Canada PDF  
  Chile PDF  
  Japan PDF  
  Malaysia PDF  
  Mexico PDF  
  New Zealand PDF  
  Peru PDF  
  Singapore PDF  
  United States PDF  
  Viet Nam PDF  
  Annex IV: State-Owned Enterprise  
  Australia PDF  
  Brunei PDF  
  Canada PDF  
  Chile PDF  
  Malaysia PDF  
  Mexico PDF  
  New Zealand PDF  
  Peru PDF  
  United States PDF  
  Viet Nam PDF  
  Related Instruments  
  Market Access Related  
  CA-AU Letter Exchange on Dairy and Food Processing PDF   Back to top!
  CA-AU Letter Exchange on Distinctive Products PDF  
  CA-AU Letter Exchange on Wine and Spirits PDF  
  CA to JP Letter on Forest Products  
  CA to MY Letter on Motor Vehicles  
  CA to NZ Letter on Distinctive Products  
  CA to NZ Letter on Wine and Spirits  
  CA to VN Letter on Distinctive Products  
  CA-MY Letter Exchange on New Originating Motor Vehicles  
  CL-AU Letter Exchange on Distinctive Products PDF  
  CL-NZ Letter Exchange re Relationship Between TPP and the P4 Agreement PDF  
  MX-AU Letter Exchange on Distinctive Products PDF  
  MX to MY Letter re Customs Cooperation Agreement PDF  
  MX-PE Letter Exchange on Distinctive Products PDF  
  US-AU Letter Exchange re Recognition of FTA TRQs in TPP PDF  
  US-AU Letter Exchange on Sugar Review PDF  
  US-CA Letter Exchange on Milk Equivalence PDF  
  US-CA Letter Exchange on Agricultural Transparency PDF  
  US-CL Letter Exchange on Distinctive Products PDF  
  US-CL Letter Exchange regarding Recognition of FTA TRQs in TPP PDF  
  US-JP Letter Exchange on Distinctive Products PDF  
  JP to US Letter on Safety Regulations for Motor Vehicles PDF  
  US-JP Letter Exchange on Operation of SBS Mechanism PDF  
  US-JP Letter Exchange on Operation of Whey Protein Concentrate Safeguard PDF  
  US-JP Letter Exchange regarding Standards of Fill PDF  
  US-JP Letter Exchanges related to the PHP PDF  
  US-MY Letter Exchange on Auto Imports PDF  
  US-MY Letter Exchange on Distinctive Products PDF  
  US-NZ Letter Exchange on Distinctive Products PDF  
  US-PE Letter Exchange on Distinctive Products PDF  
  US-PE Letter Exchange on TRQs and Safeguards PDF  
  US-VN Letter Exchange on Catfish PDF  
  US-VN Letter Exchange on Distinctive Products of US PDF  
  US-VN Letter Exchange on Distinctive Products of VN PDF  
  US-VN Letter Exchange on Offals PDF  
  Textiles and Apparel Related  
  CL-NZ Letter Exchange re Understanding on Textiles and Trade PDF  
  MX to VN Letter re Understanding on Textiles and Trade PDF  
  MX to VN Letter re Monitoring of customs offenses related to the Textile Sector PDF  
  US-BN Letter Exchange on Textiles and Apparel PDF  
  US-MY Letter Exchange on Registered Textile and Apparel Enterprises PDF  
  US-SG Letters Exchange on Textiles and US-SG FTA PDF  
  US-VN Letter Exchange on Registered Textile and Apparel Enterprises PDF  
  Sanitary and Phytosanitary Related  
  US-CL SPS Letter Exchange regarding Salmonid Eggs PDF   Back to top!
  Intellectual Property Related  
  CA-CL Letter Exchange re Geographical Indications PDF  
  CA to JP Letter re Geographical Indications  
  CA to JP Letter re Copyright  
  CA to MX Letter re Geographical Indications  
  CA to MX Letter re Cooperation with respect to Intellectual Property  
  CA to PE Letter re Geographical Indications  
  CA to VN Letter re Trademarks/Certification Marks  
  MX to BN Letter Exchange re Geographical Indications PDF  
  MX to NZ Letter Exchange re Geographical Indications PDF  
  US-AU Letter Exchange on Selected IP Provisions PDF  
  US-AU Letter Exchange on Article 17.9.7(b) of AUSFTA PDF  
  US-CA Letter Exchange on IP Border Enforcement PDF  
  US-CL Letter Exchange re Geographical Indications PDF  
  US-CL Letter Exchange re Article 17.10.2 of US Chile FTA PDF  
  US-JP Letter Exchange re Copyright Term PDF  
  US-MY Letter Exchange re Articles 18.41 .50 and .52 PDF  
  US-MY Letter Exchange re Geographical Indications PDF  
  US-MX Letter Exchange re Geographical Indications PDF  
  US-MX Letter Exchange re Tequila and Mezcal PDF  
  US-PE Letter Exchange re Article 16.14.3 of US-Peru TPA PDF  
  US-VN Letter Exchange on Biologics PDF  
  US-VN Letter Exchange re Geographical Indications PDF  
  Investment PDF  
  MX-AU Letter Exchange re Termination of Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement PDF  
  Services/Financial Services/E-Commerce  
  CA to VN Letter re Electronic Payment Services  
  MX-VN Letter Exchange re Electronic Payment Services PDF  
  US-CL Letter Exchange regarding Express Delivery Services PDF   Back to top!
  US-VN Letter Exchange on Pharmaceutical Distribution PDF  
  US-VN Letter Exchange regarding Electronic Payment Services PDF  
  US-AU Letter Exchange on Privacy PDF  
  Temporary Entry  
  US-JP Letter Exchange re Temporary Entry PDF  
  Government Procurement  
  CL-AU Letter Exchange re Government Procurement Thresholds PDF  
  US-AU Letter Exchange on AUSFTA GP Thresholds PDF  
  US-CA Letter Exchange re GP Thresholds PDF  
  US-CA-MX Letter Exchange re GP Procedures PDF  
  SOEs  
  US-SG Letter Exchange on SOE Transparency PDF  
  Environment  
  PE-AU Letter Exchange re Traditional Knowledge PDF  
  CA-PE Understanding on Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge  
  CA-MY Understanding on Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge PDF  
  CL-MY Understanding on Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge PDF  
  MX-MY Understanding on Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge PDF  
  MX-PE Understanding on Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge PDF  
  PE-MY Understanding on Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge PDF  
  US-CL Understanding regarding Fisheries Subsidies and Natural Disasters PDF  
  US-MY Exchange of Letters on Committee to Coordinate Implementation of Environment Chapters PDF  
  US-PE Understanding regarding Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge PDF  
  US-PE Understanding regarding Conservation and Trade PDF  
  Annex on Transparency and Procedural Fairness for Pharmaceutical Products and Medical Devices  
  PE-AU Letter Exchange on Transparency and Procedural Fairness for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices PDF  
  US-AU Letter Exchange on Transparency and Procedural Fairness for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices PDF   Back to top!
  US-JP Transparency and Procedural Fairness for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices PDF  
  US-PE Understanding re Transparency and Procedural Fairness for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices PDF  
  US-Japan Bilateral Outcomes  
  US-Japan Motor Vehicle Trade Non-Tariff Measures PDF  
  US-JP Letter Exchange on Certain Auto NTMs PDF  
  JP to US Letter on Motor Vehicle Distribution Survey PDF  
  Japan Parallel Negotiations on Non-Tariff Measures  
  US-JP Letter Exchange on Non-Tariff Measures PDF  
     
  PDF version of text   PDF
Sources: Australia: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Offsite link!
Canada: Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada Offsite link!
Chile: Dirección General de Relaciones Económicas Internacionales (DIRECON) Offsite link!
Malaysia: Ministry of International Trade and Industry Offsite link!
Mexico: Secretaría de Economia Offsite link!
United States: United States Trade Representative (USTR) Offsite link!
 
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  4 February 2016
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