Text of the 2017 Canada–Ukraine Free Trade Agreement – Chapter 8: Electronic commerce
The 2017 CUFTA will remain in force until entry into force of the 2023 modernized agreement.
Article 8.1: Definitions
For the purposes of this Chapter:
delivered electronically means delivered through telecommunications, alone or in conjunction with other information and communication technologies; and
telecommunications means the transmission and reception of signals by any electromagnetic means.
Article 8.2: Customs Duties on Products Delivered Electronically
1. A Party shall not apply a customs duty, fee or charge on a product delivered electronically.
2. For greater certainty, paragraph 1 does not preclude a Party from imposing internal taxes or other internal charges on products delivered electronically, provided that such taxes or charges are imposed in a manner consistent with this Agreement.
Article 8.3: Relation to Other Chapters
In the event of an inconsistency between this Chapter and another Chapter of this Agreement, the other Chapter prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.
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