Article 703: International obligations

1. Each Party shall comply with Annex 703.1 with respect to its agricultural trade under other international agreements, to the extent set out in that Annex.

2. When a Party desires to adopt a measure pursuant to any international commodity agreement with respect to an agricultural good, it shall consult with the other Parties in order to avoid nullification or impairment of a concession granted by such Party in its Schedule set out in Annex 302.2.

3. Each Party shall comply with Annex 703.3 with respect to actions taken pursuant to any international coffee agreement.

Article 704: Market Access

General Provisions

1. In order to facilitate trade in agricultural goods, the Parties shall work together to improve access to their respective markets through the reduction or elimination of import barriers.

Tariffs and Quantitative Restrictions

2. Each Party shall comply with Annex 704.2 with respect to tariffs and quantitative restrictions, including GATT market access requirements and trade in sugar.

Agricultural Grading and Marketing Standards