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DECISION No 1/2012 OF THE JOINT CARIFORUM-EU COUNCIL
of 26 October 2012
on amending Annex IV to the Economic Partnership Agreement between the CARIFORUM States,
of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part, by
incorporating the commitments of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
(2012/755/EU)
THE JOINT CARIFORUM-EU COUNCIL,
all sectors, sub-sectors of A, B, C and D that are
not listed are open in all Signatory CARIFORUM
Having regard to the Economic Partnership Agreement between
States without limitations on market access or
the CARIFORUM States, of the one part, and the European
national treatment. CARIFORUM States that are
Community and its Member States, of the other part ( 1 ) (here
not listed in sub-sectors included in this list are,
inafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’), and in particular
subject to reservations, limitations or exclusions
Article 229 thereof,
otherwise applying to all sectors, open without limi
Whereas:
tations on market access or national treatment in
these sub-sectors. All reservations, limitations or
(1) The
Agreement
was
has
been
provisionally
applied
since
exclusions included in this Annex applicable to the
29 December 2008.
CARIFORUM States and indicated as “CAF” therein
(2) Article
63
of
the
Agreement
provides
for
changes
to
be
are not applicable to The Bahamas.’;
made to Annex IV by a decision of the CARIFORUM-EU
(ii) after the Schedule, the Appendix to Annex IV E — The
Trade and Development Committee with a view to incor
Bahamas, as set out in Annex I to this Decision, is
porating the schedule of commitments of The Common
hereby added;
wealth of the Bahamas in services and investment no
later than six months after the signature of the
(b) Annex IV F is amended as follows:
Agreement.
(i) point 6 is replaced by the following:
(3) Such
negotiations
were
successfully
concluded
on
25 January 2010, and it has been agreed by the Trade
‘6. This Schedule includes all CARIFORUM States,
and Development Committee that the schedule of
except Haiti, unless otherwise stated.’;
commitments of The Commonwealth of the Bahamas
(ii) after the Schedule, the Appendix to Annex IV F — The
should be incorporated into the Agreement by means
Bahamas, as set out in Annex II to this Decision, is
of a Decision of the Joint CARIFORUM-EU Council.
hereby added;
(4) It
is
therefore
appropriate
to
amend
Annexes
IV
E
and
IV
F of the Agreement in order to introduce the
(2) all other provisions contained in points 1 to 9 of
commitments in services and investment for the
Annex IV E, and in points 1 to 11 of Annex IV F are applicable
Commonwealth of The Bahamas, to delete the
to The Bahamas.
exclusion of The Commonwealth of the Bahamas in
Article 2
point 3 of Annex IV E and in point 6 of Annex IV F,
and to provide for the provisional application of those
1. This
Decision
shall
enter
into
force
on
the
day
of
its
amendments until the entry into force of the Agreement,
adoption.
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
2. From
the
entry
into
force
of
this
Decision
and
until
the
entry into force of the Agreement, the amendments to Annex
Article 1
IV E and IV F shall be provisionally applicable.
(1) Annex
IV
of
the
Agreement
is
hereby
amended
as
follows:
(a) Annex IV E is amended as follows:
Done at Brussels, 26 October 2012.
(i) point 3 is replaced by the following:
‘3. This Schedule includes all CARIFORUM States,
except Haiti, unless otherwise stated. Subject to
For the CARIFORUM States
For the EU Party
reservations, limitations or exclusions applying to
J. DEL CASTILLO SAVIN
K. DE GUCHT
( 1 ) OJ L 289, 30.10.2008, p. 3.

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ANNEX I
‘Appendix to Annex IV E — The Bahamas
Sector or sub-sector Description
of
reservations,
limitations
or
exclusions
ALL SECTORS Exchange
control
1. Residents need to obtain approval by the Central Bank to operate foreign
currency or Bahamian dollar accounts and to acquire foreign currency
assets, pursuant the Exchange Control Regulations Act and Finance Regu
lations. Non-residents have a right to operate foreign currency accounts.
2. Resident juridical persons may receive approval to operate foreign currency
accounts to cover expenses directly incurred in foreign currency. Both non-
resident juridical persons and foreign nationals may be approved to operate
Bahamian dollar accounts to satisfy recurring expenses in Bahamian dollars.
3. All applications for the abovementioned exchange control approvals must
satisfy the requirements of The Bahamas’ National Investment Policy in
terms of the sectors and activities in which foreign investments are
permitted.
4. For the purposes of exchange controls, a “resident” is either a citizen of The
Bahamas, or a licensed juridical person, either foreign or domestic-owned,
that is permitted to engage in transactions with other residents. A non-
resident is either a foreign national or an juridical person that is not
permitted to do business with residents, irrespective of whether a
physical presence in The Bahamas is maintained.
Land holding
Foreign persons and juridical persons wishing to acquire real estate for
commercial purposes must apply for a permit from the Investments Board.
Foreign persons or juridical persons intending to acquire more than two
contiguous acres of land for any purpose must obtain a permit from the
Investments Board.
Investment
The Bahamas prohibits the exploration, exploitation and processing of radio
active materials, the recycling of nuclear fuel, the generation of nuclear energy,
the transportation and storage of nuclear waste, the use and processing of
nuclear fuel and regulation of its application for other purposes, as well as
the production of heavy water.
Investments by foreign persons, with a minimum capitalisation of
USD 250 000, are approved by the National Economic Council (NEC) under
terms of the National Investment Policy (NIP) on the basis of an economic
needs and benefits test. Major criteria under the NIP include employment
generation, skills development, regional development, local needs and environ
mental impacts. Joint ventures between Bahamian and foreign investors are
also subject to NEC approval under the NIP on the basis of the economic
needs and benefits tests outlined above.
A. AGRICULTURE, HUNTING,
FORESTRY
Agriculture and hunting
None.
(ISIC rev 3.1: 01)
Forestry and logging
None.
(ISIC rev 3.1: 02)
B. FISHING
All vessels engaged in fishing within the Exclusive Economic Zone must be
solely owned by Bahamian natural or juridical persons as indicated in the
(ISIC rev.3.1: 05)
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Sector or sub-sector Description
of
reservations,
limitations
or
exclusions
C. MINING AND QUARRYING
Certain activities in small scale mining may be reserved to Bahamian nationals.
The Bahamas reserves the right to grant approval for private or public explo
ration, mining, processing, importation and exportation of minerals.
The Bahamas reserves the rights in the exclusive economic zone, continental
plateau and the seabed for prospecting and exploration.
Mining of coal and lignite; extraction None.
of peat
(ISIC rev 3.1: 10)
Extraction of crude petroleum and
None.
natural gas
(ISIC rev 3.1: 11)
Mining of metal ores
None.
(ISIC rev 3.1: 13)
Other mining and quarrying
None.
(ISIC rev 3.1: 14)
D. MANUFACTURING
Manufacture of food products and
None.
beverages
(ISIC rev 3.1: 15)
Manufacture of wood and of
The Bahamas reserves the right to adopt or maintain restrictions on small scale
products of wood and cork, except investment in this sector.
furniture; manufacture of articles of
straw and plaiting materials
(ISIC rev 3.1: 20)
Manufacture of refined petroleum
None.
products
(ISIC rev 3.1: 232)
Manufacture of chemicals and
None.
chemical products other than
explosives
(ISIC rev 3.1: 24 excluding manufacture
of explosives)
Manufacture of machinery and
The Bahamas reserves the right to adopt or maintain measures on investment
equipment
in the production of weapons and ammunition.
(ISIC rev 3.1:29)
Manufacture of furniture;
The Bahamas reserves the right to adopt or maintain restrictions on small scale
manufacturing n.e.c.
investments in this schedule.
(ISIC rev 3.1: 36)

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Sector or sub-sector Description
of
reservations,
limitations
or
exclusions
E. PRODUCTION, TRANSMISSION
AND DISTRIBUTION ON OWN
ACCOUNT OF ELECTRICITY,
GAS, STEAM AND HOT WATER
(excluding nuclear-based electricity
generation)
Production of electricity;
Unbound.
transmission and distribution of
electricity on own account
(part of ISIC rev 3.1: 4010) ( 1 )
Manufacture of gas; distribution of
Unbound.
gaseous fuels through mains on own
account
(part of ISIC rev 3.1: 4020) ( 2 )
Production of steam and hot water; Unbound.
distribution of steam and hot water
on own account
(part of ISIC rev 3.1: 4030) ( 3 )
( 1 ) Does not include operation of electricity transmission and distribution systems on a fee or contract basis, which are to be found in
ENERGY SERVICES.
( 2 ) Does not include transportation of natural gas and gaseous fuels via pipelines, transmission and distribution of gas on a fee or contract
basis and sales of natural gas and gaseous fuels, which are to be found in ENERGY SERVICES.
( 3 ) Does not include transmission and distribution of steam and hot water on a fee or contract basis and sales of steam and hot water,
which are to be found in ENERGY SERVICES.’

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ANNEX II
‘Appendix to Annex IV F — The Bahamas
Sector or sub-sector Limitations
on
market
access Limitations
on
national
treatment
A. HORIZONTAL
COMMITMENTS
All modes: Exchange control
All modes: Subsidies, fiscal incentives,
scholarships, grants and other forms of
domestic financial support may be
1. Residents need to obtain approval by restricted to Bahamian nationals or
the Central Bank to operate foreign Bahamian-owned enterprises.
currency or Bahamian dollar
accounts and to acquire foreign
currency assets, pursuant the
Exchange Control Regulations Act
and Finance Regulations. Non-
residents have a right to operate
foreign currency accounts.
2. Resident juridical persons may
receive approval to operate foreign
currency accounts to cover expenses
directly incurred in foreign currency.
Both non-resident juridical persons
and foreign nationals may be
approved to operate Bahamian dollar
accounts to satisfy recurring
expenses in Bahamian dollars.
3. All applications for the
abovementioned exchange control
approvals must satisfy the
requirements of The Bahamas’
National Investment Policy in terms
of the sectors and activities in which
foreign investments are permitted.
4. For the purposes of exchange
controls, a “resident” is either a
citizen of The Bahamas, or a licensed
juridical person, either foreign or
domestic-owned, that is permitted to
engage in transactions with other
residents. A non-resident is either a
foreign national or a juridical person
that is not permitted to do business
with residents, irrespective of
whether a physical presence in The
Bahamas is maintained.
Mode 3: Investments by foreign persons Mode 3: Bahamian nationals and
of a value greater than USD 250 000,
companies wholly owned by Bahamian
are subject to approval by the National nationals are exempt from real estate
Economic Council (NEC) under terms of taxes on real estate in the Family Islands.
the National Investment Policy (NIP) on
the basis of an economic needs and
benefits test. Major criteria under the
NIP include employment generation,
skills development, regional
development, local needs and
environmental impacts. Joint ventures
between Bahamian and foreign investors
are also subject to NEC approval under
the NIP on the basis of the economic
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on
market
access Limitations
on
national
treatment
Mode 3: Foreign persons and juridical
Mode 3: Service suppliers that establish a
persons wishing to acquire real estate for commercial presence to provide a service
commercial purposes must apply for a on a one-time basis only, after which the
permit from the Investments Board.
commercial presence will be dissolved,
Foreign persons or juridical persons
are required to pay a licence fee of 1 % of
intending to acquire more than five
the contract value at the beginning of the
contiguous acres of land for any
contract.
purpose must obtain a permit from the
Investments Board.
Mode 4: Unbound except for key
personnel (business visitors, managers
and specialists and graduate trainees) not
available locally. Under the Immigration
Act and Regulations, a work permit
must be obtained prior to entry into The
Bahamas by foreign nationals intending
to take up employment. Labour market
tests are applied in determining whether
such foreign workers are to be admitted.
B. SECTOR-SPECIFIC
COMMITMENTS
1. BUSINESS SERVICES
A. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
(a) Legal services
Legal documentation and
certification
(CPC 86130)
1) None except that legal services in 1) None.
respect of domestic law are subject
to a nationality condition.
2) None except that legal services in 2) None.
respect of domestic law are subject
to a nationality condition.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in 4) Unbound except as indicated in
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Consulting in home law of the
service provider
(CPC 86119)
1) None except that legal services in 1) None.
respect of domestic law are subject
to a nationality condition.
2) None except that legal services in 2) None.
respect of domestic law are subject
to a nationality condition.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in 4) Unbound except as indicated in
horizontal commitments.
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on
national
treatment
(b) Accounting, auditing and
book-keeping services
Accounting and Auditing
Services
(CPC 8621)
1) Unbound. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
Unbound.
3) None except that Bahamian licensed 3) None.
accountants must be used in respect
of accounting and auditing services
provided to Bahamian juridical
persons.
4) Unbound except as indicated in
4) Unbound except as indicated in
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(c) Taxation
(CPC 863)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None except that Bahamian licensed 3) None.
specialists must be used in respect of
tax services provided to Bahamian
juridical persons.
4) Unbound except as indicated in
4) Unbound except as indicated in
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(d) Architectural services
(CPC 8671)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in
4) Unbound except as indicated in
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(e) Engineering services
(CPC 86724, 86725)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in
4) Unbound except as indicated in
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.

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(f) Integrated engineering
services
(CPC 8673)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in
4) Unbound except as indicated in
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(g) Urban planning and
landscape architectural
services
Landscape architectural
services
(CPC 86742)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in
4) Unbound except as indicated in
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(h) Medical and dental services
(CPC 9312)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in
4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Neurosurgery
1) Unbound. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in
4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Epidemiological services
(CPC 931**)
1) Unbound. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in
4) Unbound except as indicated in the
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national
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Catscan services
(CPC 931**)
1) Unbound. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in
4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(i) Veterinary services
(CPC 932)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(j) Services provided by
midwives, nurses,
physiotherapists and
paramedical personnel
(CPC 93191)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in
4) Unbound except as indicated in
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
B. COMPUTER AND
RELATED SERVICES
(a) Consultancy services
related to the installation of
computer hardware
(CPC 841)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound for services related to
3) Unbound for services related to
residential computer installations.
residential computer installations.
None for commercial businesses
None for commercial businesses
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments. Subject to
horizontal commitments.
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(b) Software implementation
services
(CPC 842)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound for services related to
3) Unbound for services related to
residential computer installations.
residential computer installations.
For computer installations in
business establishments, joint
ventures with Bahamian firms are
permitted. None after 2013.
4) None. 4)
None.
(c) Data processing services
(CPC 843)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in
4) Unbound except as indicated in
horizontal commitments. Subject to
horizontal commitments.
economic needs test for CSS.
(d) Database services
(CPC 844)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments. Subject to
horizontal commitments.
economic needs test for CSS.
(e) Other
(CPC 849)
(Data preparation services and
other computer services n.e.c.)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound for home office
3) Unbound for home office equipment.
equipment.
For commercial equipment, subject
to an economic needs test based on
type of service.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments. Subject to
horizontal commitments.
economic needs test for CSS.

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C. RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
(a) Research and development
services in natural sciences
and engineering
(CPC 851)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments. Subject to
horizontal commitments.
economic needs test for CSS and IP.
(b) Research and development
in social sciences and
humanities
(CPC 852)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(c) Inter-disciplinary research
and development services
(CPC 853)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
E. RENTAL/LEASING
SERVICES WITHOUT
OPERATORS
(b) Relating to aircraft
(CPC 83104)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.

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(c) Relating to other transport
equipment
(CPC 83102)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(d) Relating to other
machinery and equipment
(CPC 83106, 83107, 83108,
83109)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
F. OTHER BUSINESS
SERVICES
(a) Advertising services
(CPC 871)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(b) Market research and
public opinion polling
services
(CPC 864)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(c) Management consulting
services
(CPC 865)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.

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3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(d) Services related to
management consulting
(CPC 866)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(e) Technical testing and
analysis services
(CPC 8676)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(f) Services incidental to
agriculture, hunting and
forestry
(CPC 881)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(g) Services incidental to
fishing
(CPC 882)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
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(h) Services incidental to
mining
(CPC 883, 5115)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound. 4)
Unbound.
(i) Services incidental to
manufacturing
(CPC 8841, 8842, 8843,
8844 and 8846)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(k) Placement and supply
services of personnel
(CPC 872)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(l) Investigation and security
(CPC 873)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(m) Related scientific and
technical consulting
services
(CPC 86753)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.

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(n) Maintenance and repair of
equipment
(not including maritime
vessels, aircraft or other
transport equipment)
(CPC 633 except for CPC
63302, 8861-8866)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound except for joint ventures. 3)
Unbound
except
for
joint
ventures.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(o) Building cleaning services
(CPC 874)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in
4) Unbound except as indicated in
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(p) Photographic services
(CPC 87501-87507)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(q) Packaging services
(CPC 876)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(r) Publishing and printing on
a fee or contract basis
(CPC 88442)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
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(s) Convention services
(CPC 87909**)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(t) Other
(CPC 87905)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
2. COMMUNICATION
SERVICES
B. Courier services
(CPC 7512)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) None.
horizontal commitments. Subject to
economic needs test for CSS.
C. TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SERVICES (public and non-
public use)
(a) Voice telephone services
1) None.
1) None.
(CPC 7521)
2) None.
2) None.
(b) Packet-switched data
transmission services
3) Unbound. None after 2013.
3) Unbound. None after 2013.
(CPC 7523)
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(c) Circuit-switched data
transmission services
(CPC 7523**)
(d) Telex services
(CPC 7523**)
(e) Telegraph services
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(f) Facsimile
services
(CPC 7521, 7529)
(g) Private leased circuits
(CPC 7522, 7523)
(h) Electronic mail
(CPC 7523)
(i) Voice
mail
(CPC 7523)
(j) Online
information
and
data
base retrieval
(CPC 7523)
(k) Electronic data interchange
(EDI)(CPC 7523)
(l) Enhanced/value
added
facsimile services including
store and forward, store and
retrieve
(m) Code and protocol
conversion
(n) Online information and/or
data processing (including
transaction processing)
(CPC 843)
(o) Other:
Internet and internet access
(except voice)
(CPC 75260)
Personal communication services
(except mobile data services,
paging services and trunked radio
systems)
Telecommunication equipment
sales, rental, maintenance,
connection, repair and consulting
services
(CPC 75410, 75450)
Trunked radio system services
Paging
(CPC 75291)
Teleconferencing services
(CPC 75292)
International voice, data and
video transmission services
supplied to firm involved in
information processing within
free zones
Video transmission services
(satellite based)
(CPC 75241**)
Connection and interconnection
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3. CONSTRUCTION AND
RELATED ENGINEERING
SERVICES
A. GENERAL
CONSTRUCTION WORK
FOR BUILDINGS
(CPC 5126**) Hotels and
resorts in excess of 100
rooms, restaurants and similar
buildings
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound except for specialty
3) None.
construction
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
B. GENERAL
CONSTRUCTION WORK
FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING
(CPC 5131, 5132, 5133,
51340, 51350, 51360,
51371, 51372, 51390)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound except for specialty
3) None.
construction
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
C. INSTALLATION AND
ASSEMBLY WORK
(CPC 514, 516)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
D. BUILDING COMPLETION
AND FINISHING WORK
(CPC 517)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
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E. OTHER
(CPC 511, 515, 518)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
4. DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
A. COMMISSION AGENTS’
SERVICES
(CPC 621)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments. Licence
required for CSS and IP.
B. WHOLESALE TRADE
SERVICES
(CPC 622)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
C. RETAILING SERVICES
(CPC 631, 632, 6111, 6113)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
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Sale, maintenance and repair
services of motor cycles and
snowmobiles; sales of related
parts and accessories
(CPC 612) (Excluding
maintenance and repair services
of motorcycles CPC 61220)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Retail sales of motor fuel
(CPC 61300)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
D. FRANCHISING
(CPC 8929)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
5. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
(a) Primary education services
(CPC 921)
(except non-profit, public and
publicly funded juridical
persons)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
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(b) Secondary education
services
(CPC 922)
(except non-profit, public and
publicly funded juridical
persons)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(c) Higher education services
(CPC 923)
(except non-profit, public and
publicly funded juridical
persons)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(d) Adult education
(CPC 924)
(except non-profit, public and
publicly funded juridical
persons)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(e) Other education services
(CPC 929)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
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6. ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES
A. SEWAGE SERVICES
(CPC 9401)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Waste and waste water
management
(CPC 9401**)
1) Unbound. 1)
Unbound.
2) None. 2)
Unbound.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
B. REFUSE DISPOSAL
SERVICES
(CPC 9402)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Non-hazardous waste
collection services
(CPC 9402**)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Hazardous waste treatment
and disposal services
(CPC 9402**)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
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D. OTHER
Cleaning service of exhaust gas
(CPC 94040)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments. Subject to
horizontal commitments.
an economic needs test for CSS.
Noise abatement services
(CPC 94050)
1) Unbound. 1)
Unbound.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Remediation and clean-up of
soil and waters
(CPC 94060**)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Closed loop pollution control
systems for factories
(CPC 94090**)
1) Unbound. 1)
Unbound.
2) None. 2)
Unbound.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Recycling services
(CPC 94090**)
1) Unbound. 1)
Unbound.
2) None. 2)
Unbound.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
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7. FINANCIAL SERVICES
A. ALL INSURANCE AND
INSURANCE RELATED
SERVICES
(a) Life, accident and health
insurance services
(CPC 8121)
1) Unbound. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(b) Non-life insurance services
(CPC 8129)
1) Unbound, except the insurance of
1) None.
risks relating to:
(i) maritime shipping and
commercial aviation and space
launching and freight (including
satellites), with such insurance to
cover any or all of the following:
the goods being transported, the
vehicle transporting the goods
and any liability arising
therefrom; and
(ii) goods in international transit.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(c) Reinsurance and
retrocession
(CPC 81299**)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(d) Services auxiliary to
insurance (brokering and
agency services)
(CPC 8140 except actuarial
services)
1) Unbound. 1)
Unbound.
2) None. 2)
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3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Actuarial services
(CPC 81404)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Consultancy, actuarial, risk
assessment and claim
settlement services
(CPC 814**)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
B. BANKING AND OTHER
FINANCIAL SERVICES
(excluding insurance)
(a) Acceptance of deposits and
other repayable funds from
the public
(CPC 81115-81119)
1) Unbound. 1)
Unbound.
2) Unbound. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(b) Lending of all types
including, inter alia,
consumer credit, mortgage
credit, factoring and
financing of commercial
transactions
(CPC 8113)
1) Unbound. 1)
Unbound.
2) Unbound. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
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(c) Financial leasing
(CPC 8112)
1) Unbound. 1)
Unbound.
2) Unbound. 2)
Unbound.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(d) All payment and money
transmission services
(money transmission services
only)
(CPC 81139**)
1) Unbound. 1)
Unbound.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound except subsidiaries of
3) None.
authorised foreign exchange dealers.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(e) Guarantees and
commitments
(CPC 81199**)
1) Unbound. 1)
Unbound.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound except joint ventures with 3) Unbound except joint ventures with
Bahamian firms.
Bahamian firms.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(f) Trading for own account or
for account of customers,
whether on an exchange, in
an over-the-counter market
or otherwise
(CPC 81339**, 81333,
81321**)
1) Unbound. 1)
Unbound.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound for Bahamian dollars.
3) None.
None for foreign currency.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
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(h) Money broking
(CPC 81339**)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in
4) Unbound except as indicated in
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(i) Asset management, such as
cash or portfolio
management, all forms of
collective investment
management
(CPC 81323)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound on Bahamian dollar assets. 3) None.
None for foreign currency.
4) Unbound except as indicated in
4) Unbound except as indicated in
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(k) Advisory and other
auxiliary financial services
on all the activities listed in
Article 103(2)(a)B,
including credit reference
and analysis, investment
and portfolio research and
advice, advice on
acquisitions and on
corporate restructuring
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound except joint ventures with 3) None.
Bahamian firms.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(l) Provision and transfer of
financial information and
financial data processing
and related software by
providers of other financial
services
(CPC 8131)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
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C. OTHER
Registration of offshore
companies and trust (not
including insurance companies
and banks) to do offshore
business
1) Unbound. 1)
Unbound.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound except joint ventures with 3) Unbound except joint ventures with
Bahamian firms.
Bahamian firms.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
8. HEALTH RELATED AND
SOCIAL SERVICES (other
than those listed under 1. A
h-j)
A. HOSPITAL SERVICES
(CPC 93110)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound except joint ventures with 3) None.
Bahamian firms.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
B. OTHER HUMAN HEALTH
SERVICES
(CPC 9319 other than 93191
and 93193)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Residential health facilities
services other than hospital
services
(CPC 93193)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound except joint ventures with 3) None.
Bahamian firms.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
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C. SOCIAL SERVICES
(CPC 93311)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
9. TOURISM AND TRAVEL-
RELATED SERVICES
A. HOTELS AND
RESTAURANTS (incl.
catering)
Hotels
(CPC 641)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None for hotels in excess of 100
3) None.
rooms. Unbound for hotels of less
than 100 rooms.
4) Unbound except as indicated in
4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Letting services of furnished
accommodation
(CPC 6419)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Meal serving with full
restaurant service or in self-
service facilities; catering
services
(CPC 64210, 64220, 64230)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound except for specialty,
3) Unbound.
gourmet and ethnic restaurants and
restaurants located in hotels, resort
complexes or tourist attractions.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
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Beverage serving services with
entertainment
(CPC 64310 and 64320)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound except joint ventures with 3) None.
Bahamian firms.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
B. TRAVEL AGENCIES AND
TOUR OPERATORS
SERVICES
(CPC 7471)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
C. TOURIST GUIDE
SERVICES
(CPC 7472)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
D. OTHER
Hotel development
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Hotel management
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
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Marina services
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound except joint ventures with 3) None.
Bahamian firms.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Spa services
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound except joint ventures with 3) None.
Bahamian firms.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
10. RECREATIONAL,
CULTURAL AND
SPORTING SERVICES
(other than audiovisual
services)
A. ENTERTAINMENT
SERVICES
(including theatre, live bands
and circus services)
(CPC 9619)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
B. NEWS AGENCY SERVICES
(CPC 9621)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
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on
market
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on
national
treatment
C. LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES,
MUSEUMS AND OTHER
CULTURAL SERVICES
(CPC 963)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound except joint ventures with 3) None.
Bahamian firms
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
D. SPORTING AND OTHER
RECREATIONAL
SERVICES
(CPC 96411-3) (except
gambling)
1) Unbound. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound except joint ventures with 3) None.
Bahamian firms
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
E. OTHER
Rental and leasing of yachts
(CPC 96499**)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
11. TRANSPORT SERVICES
A. MARITIME TRANSPORT
SERVICES
(a) Passenger transportation
(less cabotage)
(CPC 7211)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.

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(b) Freight transportation (less
cabotage)
(CPC 7212)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(c) Rental of vessels with crew
(less cabotage)
(CPC 7213)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound except joint ventures with 3) Unbound except joint ventures with
Bahamian firms
Bahamian firms
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(d) Maintenance and repair of
vessels
(CPC 8868**)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound below 100 tonnes. None 3) None.
above 100 tonnes.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(e) Pushing and towing
services
(CPC 7214)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound except joint ventures with 3) Unbound.
Bahamian firms.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.

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(f) Supporting services for
maritime transport
Vessel salvaging and refloating
services
(CPC 74540)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Ship registration for the
control, regulation and orderly
development of merchant
shipping
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
B. INTERNAL WATERWAYS
TRANSPORT
(b) Freight transportation
(CPC 7222)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(d) Maintenance and repair of
vessels
(CPC 8868)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
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C. AIR TRANSPORT
SERVICES
(b) Freight transportation
(CPC 732)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(c) Rental of aircraft with crew
(CPC 734)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(d) Maintenance and repair of
aircraft
(CPC 8868**)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(e) Supporting services for air
transport
(CPC 746**)
Computer reservation system
(CRS) services
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
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Airport management
1) Unbound. 1)
Unbound.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
E. RAIL TRANSPORT
SERVICES
(a) Passenger transportation
(CPC 7111)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(b) Freight transport
(CPC 7112)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(c) Pushing and towing
services
(CPC 7113)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(d) Maintenance and repair of
rail transport equipment
(CPC 8868)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
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(e) Supporting services for rail
transport services
(CPC 743)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
F. ROAD TRANSPORT
SERVICES
(a) Passenger transportation
(CPC 7121, 7122)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(b) Freight transportation
(CPC 7123)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments. Subject to
horizontal commitments.
economic needs test for CSS and IP.
(c) Rental of commercial
vehicles with operator
(CPC 7124)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.

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(e) Supporting services for
road transport services
(CPC 7442)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
Unbound.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
H. SERVICES AUXILIARY TO
ALL MODES OF
TRANSPORT
(b) Storage and warehouse
services
(CPC 742)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) Unbound. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
(d) Other supporting and
auxiliary transportation
services
(CPC 74900)
Free zone operation
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.
Trans-shipment services
(CPC 749)
1) None. 1)
None.
2) None. 2)
None.
3) None. 3)
None.
4) Unbound except as indicated in the 4) Unbound except as indicated in the
horizontal commitments.
horizontal commitments.’

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