Report by the Office of the United States Trade Representative on Trade-Related Barriers to the Export of Greenhouse Gas Intensity Reducing Technologies

摘要

While many developed countries impose low or no tariffs on many of these environmental technologies, a majority of developing countries covered by this report apply significant import duties, as high as 35 percent ad valorem on some products. In addition to tariffs, this report identifies other barriers that can slow the adoption and importation of GHGIRTs, including: lack of adequate and effective intellectual property rights (IPR) protection; lack of regulatory transparency and sound legal infrastructure; state-controlled oil and energy sectors, which are often slower to invest in new technologies; cumbersome and unpredictable customs procedures; corruption; import licensing schemes; and investment restrictions, including requirements to partner with domestic firms. This report identifies trade barriers that U.S. exporters of greenhouse gas intensity reducing technologies (GHGIRTs) face in the top 25 GHG emitting developing countries. This report also describes the steps the United States is taking to reduce these and other barriers to trade in GHGIRT products and services and create new market opportunities for U.S. technology workers and companies.