한․중․일 임산물 교역동향과 관세구조 분석

(Analyses of Trade Trends and Tariff structures of Korea, China and Japan in Forest Products)

This study carried out a comparative analysis of the trade trends and tariff structure of Korea, China and Japan with which Korea han ongoing discussion for FTA. The result will give basic informations to minimize negative impacts expected by the result of the Tariff reductions as well as to establish developing strategy in the filed of forestry. Korea-China forest products trade is characterized by a high import dependence, and deficit size is increasing. Korea-Japan forest products trade is characterized by a high export dependence. In addition, the Trade balance is surplus, but that s size is decreasing. A comparison of tariff structure of Korea, China and Japan was that China has the most segmentalized structure with 493 target commodities for tariffs, and The Korea has the highest tariff rate within three countries. According to the analysis, if the tariff elimination rules with no exception are applied, Korea with relatively highest tariff rates and less tariff-free products is expected to more damage. Accordingly Korea should work harder to get such items recognized as sensitive products on the negotiation table. Although the trade openness, Korea will still need to set up strategies for an extension of tariff reduction period.