(ii) is maintained only for such period of time as is necessary to maintain the integrity of the stabilization plan.
2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Mexico may adopt or maintain a duty, tax, or other charge on the export of any foodstuff to the territory of another Party if such duty, tax, or other charge is temporarily applied to relieve critical shortages of that foodstuff. For purposes of this paragraph, "temporarily" means up to one year, or such longer period as the Parties may agree.
3. Mexico may maintain its existing tax on the export of goods provided for under tariff item 4001.30.02 of the Tariff Schedule of the General Export Duty Act ("Tarifa de la Ley del Impuesto General de Exportaci¢n") for up to 10 years after the date of entry into force of this Agreement.
============================================================================= 4. For purposes of paragraph 1, "basic foodstuffs" means:
Beans
Beef steak or pulp
Beef liver
Beef remnants and bones ("retazo con
hueso")
Beer
Bread
Brown sugar
Canned sardines
Canned tuna
Canned peppers
Chicken broth
Condensed milk
Cooked ham
Corn tortillas
Corn flour
Corn dough
Crackers
Eggs
Evaporated milk
French rolls ("pan blanco")
Gelatine
Ground beef
Instant coffee
Low-priced cookies ("galletas dulces
populares)
Margarine
Oat flakes
Pasteurized milk
Powdered chocolate
Powdered milk for children
Powdered milk
Rice
Roasted coffee
Salt
Soft drinks
Soup paste
Tomato puree
Vegetable oil
Vegetable fat
Wheat flour
White sugar
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ANNEX 316
Other Export Measures
Article 316 shall not apply as between Mexico and the other
Parties.
NAFTA Chapter Four Rules of Origin
Article 401: Originating Goods