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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 153/2010
of 23 February 2010
concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(a) thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.
(2)
Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has laid down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. Those rules apply also to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific provisions of the Union, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods.
(3)
Pursuant to those general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex should be classified under the CN code indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3 of that table.
(4)
It is appropriate to provide that binding tariff information which has been issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the Combined Nomenclature but which is not in accordance with this Regulation can, for a period of three months, continue to be invoked by the holder, under Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (2).
(5)
The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The goods described in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex shall be classified within the Combined Nomenclature under the CN code indicated in column 2 of that table.
Article 2
Binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States, which is not in accordance with this Regulation, can continue to be invoked for a period of three months under Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92.
Article 3
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 23 February 2010.
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COUNCIL DECISION
of 24 November 1986
concerning the conclusion of the Protocol extending the Arrangement regarding international trade in textiles
(86/590/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),
Whereas the Commission has participated, on behalf of the Community, in the negotiations for the renewal of the Arrangement regarding international trade in textiles; whereas these negotiations resulted in the establishment of a Protocol to which were annexed the conclusions adopted on 31 July 1986 by the Textiles Committee established by the Arrangement;
Whereas the Community should accept the extension of the Arrangement on the conditions set out in the aforesaid Protocol and the conclusions annexed thereto,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The Protocol extending the Arrangement regarding international trade in textiles, to which are annexed the conclusions adopted by the Textiles Committee on 31 July 1986, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.
The Protocol and the conclusions are attached to this Decision.
Article 2
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to notify the acceptance referred to in point 2 of the Protocol, in order to bind the Community.
Done at Brussels, 24 November 1986.
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COMMISSION DECISION
of 12 December 1986
amending Decision 81/315/EEC on health protection measures in respect of certain regions of Bulgaria
(87/35/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 86/469/EEC (2), and in particular Articles 7 and 15 thereof,
Whereas Commission Decision 81/315/EEC (3) limited the prohibitions provided for in Article 6 (b) and in Article 14 (2) (b) of Directive 72/462/EEC so as to apply to certain regions of Bulgaria in which at that time vaccination against exotic foot-and-mouth disease was carried out;
Whereas it has now been established that vaccination against exotic foot-and-mouth disease is carried out in the regions Bourgas, Jambol, Haskovo, Smoljan and Blagoevgrad of Bulgaria;
Whereas, with the exception of the abovementioned regions vaccination against exotic foot-and-mouth disease has not been carried out in Bulgaria in the preceding 12 months;
Whereas the central veterinary authorities of Bulgaria have given assurances that bovine animals, swine and fresh meat of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats and wild cloven-hoofed animals from the abovementioned regions will not be exported to the Community;
Whereas the responsible veterinary authorities of Bulgaria have undertaken to notify the Commission of the European Communities and the Member States, by telex or telegram, within 24 hours, of confirmation of the occurrence of any of the following diseases:
- rinderpest, exotic foot-and-mouth disease, African swine fever, classical swine fever, contagious porcine paralysis (Teschen disease), and swine vesicular disease,
or an alternation in vaccination policy against them;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Decision 81/315/EEC is hereby amended as follows:
1. In Article 1, 'Mitchourine, Malko, Tarnovo, Groudovo, Elhovo and Svilengrad' is replaced by 'Bourgas, Jambol, Haskovo, Smoljan and Blagoevgrad'.
2. In Article 2, 'Mitchourine, Malko, Tarnovo, Groudovo, Elhovo and Svilengrad' is replaced by 'Bourgas, Jambol, Haskovo, Smoljan and Blagoevrad.'
Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 12 December 1986.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2226/94 of 13 September 1994 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on certain industrial products originating in India and Thailand, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 apply
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 of 20 December 1990 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1991 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), extended for 1994 by Regulation (EC) No 3668/93 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,
Whereas, pursuant to Articles 1 and 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, suspension of customs duties shall be accorded from 1 July to 31 December 1994 to each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III other than those listed in column 4 of Annex I, within the framework of the preferential tariff ceilings fixed in column 6 of Annex I;
Whereas, as provided for in Article 7 of that Regulation, as soon as the individual ceilings in question are reached at Community level, the levying of customs duties on imports of the products in question originating in each of the countries and territories concerned may at any time be re-established;
Whereas, in the case of the products of the order Nos and origins indicated in the table below, the individual ceiling is fixed at the levels indicated in that table; whereas that ceiling was reached, on the date indicated below, by charges of imports into the Community of the products in question:
"" ID="1">10.0670> ID="2">India> ID="3">2 205 000> ID="4">27. 7. 1994"> ID="2">Thailand> ID="3">2 205 000> ID="4">27. 7. 1994">
Whereas, it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties for the products in question,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
As from 18 September 1994, the levying of customs duties, suspended from 1 July to 31 December 1994, pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, shall be re-established on imports into the Community of the products indicated in the table below:
"" ID="1">10.0670> ID="2">6403> ID="3">Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather> ID="4">India"> ID="4">Thailand">
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 13 September 1994.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 840/92
of 1 April 1992
concerning the classification of certain goods in the combined nomenclature
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (1) on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff, as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 627/92 (2), and in particular Article 9,
Whereas in order to ensure uniform application of the combined nomenclature annexed to the said Regulation, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in Annex to this Regulation;
Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has set down the general rules for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and these rules also apply to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivisions to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, which a view to the application of tariff or other measures relating to trade in goods;
Whereas, pursuant to the said general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table annexed to the present Regulation must be classified under the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Nomenclature Committee,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The goods described in column 1 of the annexed table are now classified within the combined nomenclature under the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 2 of the said table.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 21st day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 1 April 1992.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2027/2004
of 25 November 2004
fixing the maximum export refund on oats in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1565/2004
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (2), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2004 of 3 September 2004 on a special intervention measure for oats in Finland and Sweden for the 2004/2005 marketing year (3),
Whereas:
(1)
An invitation to tender for the refund for the export of oats produced in Finland and Sweden for export from Finland or Sweden to all third countries with the exception of Bulgaria, Norway, Romania and Switzerland was opened pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1565/2004.
(2)
On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95, a maximum refund should be fixed.
(3)
The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
For tenders notified from 19 to 25 November 2004, pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1565/2004, the maximum refund on exportation of oats shall be 31,40/EUR t.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on 26 November 2004.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 25 November 2004.
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC, ECSC, EURATOM) No 1197/98
of 5 June 1998
amending Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing a single Council and a single Commission of the European Communities,
Having regard to the Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 13 and 23 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),
(1)
Whereas the European Monetary Institute has delivered an opinion (3);
(2)
Whereas the European Central Bank is already established;
(3)
Whereas it is appropriate to extend the application of the tax for the benefit of the European Communities, on the terms and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 (4), to the salaries, wages and emoluments of the members of the Governing Council and the General Council of the European Central Bank and the staff of that Bank; whereas the application of this tax to the European Monetary Institute becomes irrelevant when the liquidation of the Institute is completed,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Article 12a of Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 shall be repealed with effect from the day after the date on which the liquidation of the European Monetary Institute is completed.
Article 2
The following shall be inserted in Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68:
‘Article 12c
This Regulation shall apply to the members of the Governing Council and of the General Council of the European Central Bank, to members of its staff and to recipients of the pensions paid by the Bank who are included in the categories determined by the Council pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 16 of the Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Communities, with regard to salaries, wages and emoluments and to disability, retirement and survivors' pensions paid by the Bank.’
Article 3
This Regulation shall be applicable as from 1 June 1998.
Article 4
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Luxembourg, 5 June 1998.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2776/93 of 8 October 1993 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2294/92 on detailed rules for the application of the support system for producers of the oil seeds referred to in Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1552/93 (2), and in particular Article 11 (1) thereof,
Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2294/92 of 31 July 1992 on detailed rules for the application of the support system for producers of the oil seeds referred to in Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1664/93 (4), restricts producers of rape seed eligible for the compensatory payments to those producers sowing seed of specified qualities and varieties; whereas additional varieties of rape seed are now available to producers, which meet the eligibility criteria laid down; whereas these varieties should accordingly be added to the present list, that addition be made retroactively from 1 July 1993 so that producers sowing these varieties since that date are not penalized;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Oils and Fats,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The varieties of rape seed 'Aladin, Chang, Ester, Express, Gypse, Impala, Maja and Synergy' are hereby added to the list of varieties in Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 2294/92 with effect from 1 July 1993.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall apply with effect from 1 July 1993.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 8 October 1993.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 592/2002
of 5 April 2002
establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of 21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the import arrangements for fruit and vegetables(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1498/98(2), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto.
(2) In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on 6 April 2002.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 5 April 2002.
COUNCIL DECISION
of 29 November 1999
authorising the Federal Republic of Germany to apply or to continue to apply reductions in, or exemptions from, excise duties on certain mineral oils used for specific purposes, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC
(1999/805/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 92/81/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the harmonisation of the structures of excise duties on mineral oils(1), and in particular Article 8(4),
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas:
(1) Under Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorise any Member State to introduce exemptions from, or reductions in, excise duties on mineral oils on grounds of specific policy considerations;
(2) The German authorities have notified the Commission that they wish to apply a differentiated rate of excise duty from 1 April 1999 to heating fuel used by manufacturing industries;
(3) The other Member States have been informed thereof;
(4) The Commission and all the Member States consider that the application of differentiated rate of excise duty to heating fuel used by manufacturing industries is justified on environmental policy grounds as a result of environmental tax reforms and that it will not give rise to distortions of competition or hinder the operation of the internal market;
(5) The Commission regularly reviews reductions and exemptions to check that they are compatible with the operation of the internal market or with Community policy on protection of the environment;
(6) The Federal Republic of Germany has requested authorisation to apply differentiated rate of excise duty to heating fuel used by manufacturing industries from 1 April 1999; the Council is to review its application on the basis of a report from the Commission no later than 31 December 1999, when the authorisation granted by this Decision expires,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
In accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC and with the obligations laid down in Council Directive 92/82/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of the rates of excise duties on mineral oils(2), and in particular the minimum rates laid down in Articles 3 and 4 thereof, the Federal Republic of Germany shall be authorised to apply a differentiated rate of excise duty until 31 December 1999 to heating fuel used by manufacturing industries.
Article 2
This Decision shall apply as from 1 April 1999.
Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.
Done at Brussels, 29 November 1999.
COUNCIL DECISION
of 17 March 1980
accepting on behalf of the Community an Annex to the International Convention on the simplification and harmonization of customs procedures
(80/391/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission,
Whereas, in accordance with Decision 75/199/EEC (1), the Community is a party to the International Convention on the simplification and harmonization of customs procedures;
Whereas the Annex to the said Convention concerning reimportation in the same state can be accepted by the Community;
Whereas it is nevertheless advisable to make such acceptance subject to certain reservations in order to take account of the special requirements of the customs union,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
Annex B.3 concerning reimportation in the same state to the International Convention on the simplification and harmonization of customs procedures is hereby accepted on behalf of the Community, with reservations on standard 2 and the recommended practices 8, 11, 12 and 24.
The text of the said Annex is annexed to this Decision.
Article 2
The President of the Council shall designate the person entitled to notify the Secretary-General of the Customs Cooperation Council of the acceptance by the Community, subject to the reservations referred to in Article 1, of the Annex concerning reimportation in the same state.
Done at Brussels, 17 March 1980.