20071031

Protocol

to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union

THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM,

THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA,

THE CZECH REPUBLIC,

THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK,

THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY,

THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA,

THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC,

THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN,

THE FRENCH REPUBLIC,

IRELAND,

THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC,

THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS,

THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA,

THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA,

THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG,

THE REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY,

THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA,

THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS,

THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA,

THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND,

THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC,

ROMANIA,

THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA,

THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC,

THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND,

THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN,

THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND,

hereinafter referred to as "the Member States" represented by the Council of the European Union,

and

THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY, hereinafter referred to as "the Community" represented by the Council of the European Union and the Commission of the European Communities,

of the one part, and

the STATE OF ISRAEL, hereinafter referred to as "Israel",

of the other part,

WHEREAS the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part, hereinafter referred to as "the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement", was signed in Brussels on 20 November 1995 and entered into force on 1 June 2000;

WHEREAS the Treaty concerning the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union and the Act thereto was signed in Luxembourg on 25 April 2005 and entered into force on 1 January 2007;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 6(2) of the 2005 Act of Accession, the accession of the new Parties to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement is to be agreed by the conclusion of a Protocol to that Agreement;

WHEREAS consultations pursuant to Article 21 of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement have taken place in order to ensure that account has been taken of the mutual interests of the Community and Israel,

HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Republic of Bulgaria and Romania, hereinafter referred to as "new Member States", hereby become Parties to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement and shall respectively adopt and take note, in the same manner as the other Member States, of the texts of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement, as well as of the Joint Declarations, Declarations and Exchanges of Letters.

CHAPTER ONE

AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT OF THE EURO-MEDITERRANEAN AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ITS ANNEXES AND PROTOCOLS

Article 2

Agricultural, processed agricultural and fishery products

1. Table 1 of Annex VI to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement, setting out tariff concessions on imports into the Community of goods originating in Israel, is complemented by one additional tariff concession, defined as follows:

"CN code [1] | Description of goods [2] | Annual quota (tonnes) | Concession within limits of quota |

ex21069098 | Citrus bases for preparation of soft drinks and beverages containing by weight at least 30 % of concentrated fruit juices and no more than 50 % of sucrose, not containing milk or milk products | 5550 [3] | 33 % reduction of the agricultural component |

2. Further tariff concessions for the adaptation of bilateral concessions in agricultural, processed agricultural or fishery products shall be concluded between the Parties in accordance with the provisions set out in the Annex.

Article 3

Rules of origin

Protocol (4) shall be amended as follows:

1. in Articles 3(1) and 4(1), the reference to the new Member States is deleted;

2. Annex IVa is replaced by the following:

"Bulgarian version

Износителят на продуктите, които се обхващатот този документ (митническо разрешение № … (1)) декларира, че освен когато ясно е отбелязано друго, тези продукти са с … преференциален произход (2).

Spanish version

El exportador de los productos incluidos en el presente documento [autorización aduanera no … (1)] declara que, salvo indicación clara en sentido contrario, estos productos gozan de un origen preferencial … (2).

Czech version

Vývozce výrobků uvedených v tomto dokumentu (číslo povolení … (1)) prohlašuje, že kromě zřetelně označených mají tyto výrobky preferenční původ v … (2).

Danish version

Eksportøren af varer, der er omfattet af nærværende dokument, (toldmyndighedernes tilladelse nr. … (1)), erklærer, at varerne, medmindre andet tydeligt er angivet, har præferenceoprindelse i … (2).

German version

Der Ausführer (Ermächtigter Ausführer; Bewilligungs-Nr. … (1)) der Waren, auf die sich dieses Handelspapier bezieht, erklärt, dass diese Waren, soweit nicht anders angegeben, präferenzbegünstigte … (2) Ursprungswaren sind.

Estonian version

Käesoleva dokumendiga hõlmatud toodete eksportija (tolli kinnitus nr … (1)) deklareerib, et need tooted on … (2) sooduspäritoluga, välja arvatud juhul, kui on selgelt näidatud teisiti.

Greek version

Ο εξαγωγέας των προϊόντων που καλύπτονται από το παρόν έγγραφο [άδεια τελωνείου υπ' αριθ. … (1)] δηλώνει ότι, εκτός εάν δηλώνεται σαφώς άλλως, τα προϊόντα αυτά είναι προτιμησιακής καταγωγής … (2).

English version

The exporter of the products covered by this document (customs authorisation No … (1)) declares that, except where otherwise clearly indicated, these products are of … (2) preferential origin.

French version

L’exportateur des produits couverts par le présent document [autorisation douanière no … (1)] déclare que, sauf indication claire du contraire, ces produits ont l’origine préférentielle … (2).

Italian version

L’esportatore delle merci contemplate nel presente documento [autorizzazione doganale n. … (1)] dichiara che, salvo espressa indicazione contraria, le merci sono di origine preferenziale … (2).

Latvian version

Eksportētājs produktiem, kuri ietverti šajā dokumentā (muitas pilnvara Nr. … (1)), deklarē, ka, izņemot tur, kur ir citādi skaidri noteikts, šiem produktiem ir priekšrocību izcelsme no … (2).

Lithuanian version

Šiame dokumente išvardintų prekių eksportuotojas (muitinès liudijimo Nr. … (1)) deklaruoja, kad, jeigu kitaip nenurodyta, tai yra … (2) preferencinès kilmés prekés.

Hungarian version

A jelen okmányban szereplő áruk exportőre (vámfelhatalmazási szám: … (1)) kijelentem, hogy eltérő jelzés hiányában az áruk preferenciális … (2) származásúak.

Maltese version

L-esportatur tal-prodotti koperti b’dan id-dokument (awtorizzazzjoni tad-dwana nru … (1)) jiddikjara li, ħlief fejn indikat b’mod ċar li mhux hekk, dawn il-prodotti huma ta’ oriġini preferenzjali … (2).

Dutch version

De exporteur van de goederen waarop dit document van toepassing is (douanevergunning nr. … (1)), verklaart dat, behoudens uitdrukkelijke andersluidende vermelding, deze goederen van preferentiële … oorsprong zijn (2).

Polish version

Eksporter produktów objętych tym dokumentem (upoważnienie władz celnych nr … (1)) deklaruje, że z wyjątkiem gdzie jest to wyraźnie określone, produkty te mają … (2) preferencyjne pochodzenie.

Portuguese version

O exportador dos produtos cobertos pelo presente documento [autorização aduaneira n.o … (1)], declara que, salvo expressamente indicado em contrário, estes produtos são de origem preferencial … (2).

Romanian version

Exportatorul produselor la care se referă acest document [autorizația vamală nr. … (1)] declară că, exceptând cazul în care în mod expres este indicat altfel, aceste produse sunt de origine preferențială … (2).

Slovenian version

Izvoznik blaga, zajetega s tem dokumentom (pooblastilo carinskih organov št. … (1)) izjavlja, da, razen če ni drugače jasno navedeno, ima to blago preferencialno … (2) poreklo.

Slovak version

Vývozca výrobkov uvedených v tomto dokumente [číslo povolenia … (1)] vyhlasuje, že okrem zreteľne označených, majú tieto výrobky preferenčný pôvod v … (2).

Finnish version

Tässä asiakirjassa mainittujen tuotteiden viejä (tullin lupa n:o … (1)) ilmoittaa, että nämä tuotteet ovat, ellei toisin ole selvästi merkitty, etuuskohteluun oikeutettuja … alkuperätuotteita (2).

Swedish version

Exportören av de varor som omfattas av detta dokument (tullmyndighetens tillstånd nr. … (1)) försäkrar att dessa varor, om inte annat tydligt markerats, har förmånsberättigande … ursprung (2).

Hebrew Version

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3. Annex IVb shall be replaced by the following:

"Bulgarian version

Износителят на продуктите, които се обхващат от този документ [митническо разрешение № … (1)] декларира, че освен когато ясно е отбелязано друго, тези продукти са с … преференциален произход (2):

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Spanish version

El exportador de los productos incluidos en el presente documento [autorización aduanera no … (1)] declara que, salvo indicación clara en sentido contrario, estos productos gozan de un origen preferencial. … (2):

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Czech version

Vývozce výrobků uvedených v tomto dokumentu (číslo povolení … (1)) prohlašuje, že kromě zřetelně označených mají tyto výrobky preferenční původ v … (2):

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Danish version

Eksportøren af varer, der er omfattet af nærværende dokument, (toldmyndighedernes tilladelse nr. … (1)), erklærer, at varerne, medmindre andet tydeligt er angivet, har præferenceoprindelse i … (2):

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

German version

Der Ausführer (Ermächtigter Ausführer; Bewilligungs-Nr. … (1)) der Waren, auf die sich dieses Handelspapier bezieht, erklärt, dass diese Waren, soweit nicht anders angegeben, präferenzbegünstigte … (2) Ursprungswaren sind:

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Estonian version

Käesoleva dokumendiga hõlmatud toodete eksportija (tolli kinnitus nr … (1)) deklareerib, et need tooted on … (2) sooduspäritoluga, välja arvatud juhul, kui on selgelt näidatud teisiti:

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Greek version

Ο εξαγωγέας των προϊόντων που καλύπτονται από το παρόν έγγραφο [άδεια τελωνείου υπ' αριθ. … (1)] δηλώνει ότι, εκτός εάν δηλώνεται σαφώς άλλως, τα προϊόντα αυτά είναι προτιμησιακής καταγωγής … (2):

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

English version

The exporter of the products covered by this document (customs authorisation No … (1)) declares that, except where otherwise clearly indicated, these products are of … (2) preferential origin:

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

French version

L’exportateur des produits couverts par le présent document [autorisation douanière no … (1)] déclare que, sauf indication claire du contraire, ces produits ont l’origine préférentielle … (2):

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Italian version

L’esportatore delle merci contemplate nel presente documento [autorizzazione doganale n. … (1)] dichiara che, salvo espressa indicazione contraria, le merci sono di origine preferenziale … (2):

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Latvian version

Eksportētājs produktiem, kuri ietverti šajā dokumentā (muitas pilnvara Nr. … (1)), deklarē, ka, izņemot tur, kur ir citādi skaidri noteikts, šiem produktiem ir priekšrocību izcelsme no … (2):

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Lithuanian version

Šiame dokumente išvardintų prekių eksportuotojas (muitinės liudijimo Nr. … (1)) deklaruoja, kad, jeigu kitaip nenurodyta, tai yra … (2) preferencinės kilmės prekės:

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Hungarian version

A jelen okmányban szereplő áruk exportőre (vámfelhatalmazási szám: … (1)) kijelentem, hogy eltérő jelzés hiányában az áruk preferenciális … (2) származásúak:

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Maltese version

L-esportatur tal-prodotti koperti b’dan id-dokument (awtorizzazzjoni tad-dwana nru … (1)) jiddikjara li, ħlief fejn indikat b’mod ċar li mhux hekk, dawn il-prodotti huma ta’ oriġini preferenzjali … (2):

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Dutch version

De exporteur van de goederen waarop dit document van toepassing is (douanevergunning nr. … (1)), verklaart dat, behoudens uitdrukkelijke andersluidende vermelding, deze goederen van preferentiële … oorsprong zijn (2):

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Polish version

Eksporter produktów objętych tym dokumentem (upoważnienie władz celnych nr … (1)) deklaruje, że z wyjątkiem gdzie jest to wyraźnie określone, produkty te mają … (2) preferencyjne pochodzenie:

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Portuguese version

O exportador dos produtos cobertos pelo presente documento [autorização aduaneira n.o … (1)], declara que, salvo expressamente indicado em contrário, estes produtos são de origem preferencial … (2):

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Romanian version

Exportatorul produselor la care se referă acest document [autorizația vamală nr. … (1)] declară că, exceptând cazul în care în mod expres este indicat altfel, aceste produse sunt de origine preferențială … (2):

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Slovenian version

Izvoznik blaga, zajetega s tem dokumentom (pooblastilo carinskih organov št … (1)) izjavlja, da, razen če ni drugače jasno navedeno, ima to blago preferencialno … (2) poreklo:

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Slovak version

Vývozca výrobkov uvedených v tomto dokumente [číslo povolenia … (1)] vyhlasuje, že okrem zreteľne označených, majú tieto výrobky preferenčný pôvod v … (2):

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Finnish version

Tässä asiakirjassa mainittujen tuotteiden viejä (tullin lupa n:o … (1)) ilmoittaa, että nämä tuotteet ovat, ellei toisin ole selvästi merkitty, etuuskohteluun oikeutettuja … alkuperätuotteita (2):

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Swedish version

Exportören av de varor som omfattas av detta dokument (tullmyndighetens tillstånd nr. … (1)) försäkrar att dessa varor, om inte annat tydligt markerats, har förmånsberättigande … ursprung (2):

- cumulation applied with … (name of the country/countries)

- no cumulation applied (3).

Hebrew Version

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CHAPTER TWO

TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

Article 4

Proofs of origin and administrative cooperation

1. Proofs of origin properly issued by either Israel or a new Member State in the framework of the bilateral free trade agreements or autonomous arrangements applied between them shall be accepted in the respective countries under this Protocol, provided that:

(a) the acquisition of such origin confers preferential tariff treatment on the basis of the preferential tariff measures contained in the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement or in the Community System of Generalised Preferences;

(b) the proof of origin and the transport documents were issued no later than the day before the date of accession;

(c) the proof of origin is submitted to the customs authorities within the period of four months from the date of accession.

Where goods were declared for importation in either Israel or a new Member State, prior to the date of accession, under the bilateral free trade agreements or autonomous arrangements applied between Israel and that new Member State at that time, proof of origin issued retrospectively under those agreements or arrangements may also be accepted provided that it is submitted to the customs authorities within the period of four months from the date of accession.

2. Israel and the new Member States are authorised to retain the authorisations with which the status of "approved exporters" has been granted in the framework of the bilateral free trade agreements or autonomous arrangements applied between them, provided that:

(a) such a provision is also provided for in the agreement concluded prior to the date of accession between Israel and the Community; and

(b) the approved exporter applies the rules of origin in force under that agreement.

These authorisations shall be replaced no later than one year after the date of accession by new authorisations issued under the conditions of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement.

3. Requests for subsequent verification of proof of origin issued under the bilateral free trade agreements or autonomous arrangements referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 above can be presented by the competent customs authorities of either Israel or the new Member States and shall be accepted by those authorities for a period of three years after the issue of the proof of origin concerned. Such verifications shall be carried out in accordance with the bilateral free trade agreements which were in force at the date of the issuance of the proof of origin.

Article 5

Goods in transit

1. The provisions of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement may be applied to goods exported from either Israel to one of the new Member States, or from one of the new Member States to Israel, which comply with the provisions of Protocol 4 and which on the date of accession are either en route or in temporary storage, in a customs warehouse or in a free zone in Israel or in that new Member State.

2. Preferential treatment may be granted in such cases, subject to the submission to the customs authorities of the importing country, within four months of the date of accession, of a proof of origin issued retrospectively by the customs authorities of the exporting country.

GENERAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 6

Israel undertakes that it shall neither make any claim, request or referral nor modify or withdraw any concession pursuant to GATT 1994 Articles XXIV.6 and XXVIII regarding agricultural, processed agricultural or fishery products in relation to this enlargement of the Community, for other products than those falling under the CN Code 21069098, subject to the completion of negotiations on a new Additional Protocol for the adaptation of bilateral trade concessions in agricultural, processed agricultural or fishery products according to the Annex to this Protocol.

Article 7

This Protocol shall form an integral part of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement.

The Annex to this Protocol shall form an integral part thereof.

Article 8

1. This Protocol shall be approved by the Community, by the Council of the European Union on behalf of the Member States, and by Israel in accordance with their own procedures.

2. The Parties shall notify each other of the accomplishment of the corresponding procedures referred to in paragraph 1. The instruments of approval shall be deposited with the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union.

Article 9

1. This Protocol shall enter into force on the first day of the first month following the date of deposit of the last instrument of approval.

2. This Protocol shall apply provisionally as from 1 January 2007.

3. Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, Article 2(1) of this Protocol shall apply from the first day of the month following the date of the signature of this Protocol.

Article 10

This Protocol is drawn up in duplicate in each of the official languages of the Parties, each of these texts being equally authentic.

Article 11

The text of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement, including the Annexes and Protocols forming an integral part thereof, and the Final Act together with the declarations annexed thereto shall be drawn up in the Bulgarian and Romanian languages [4] and these texts shall be authentic in the same way as the original texts.

The Association Council shall approve these texts.

Съставено в Брюксел, 31 октомври 2007 г.

Hecho en Bruselas, el 31 de octubre de 2007.

V Bruselu dne 31. října 2007.

Udfærdiget i Bruxelles, den 31. oktober 2007.

Geschehen zu Brüssel am 31. Oktober 2007.

Brüsselis, 31. oktoober 2007.

Έγινε στις Βρυξέλλες, στις 31 Οκτωβρίου 2007.

Done at Brussels on the 31 October 2007, which corresponds to the 19th day of Heshvan in the year five thousend seven hundred and sixty eight in the Hebrew calendar.

Fait à Bruxelles, le 31 octobre 2007.

Fatto a Bruxelles, addì 31 ottobre 2007.

Briselē, 2007. gada 31. oktobrī.

Priimta Briuselyje, 2007 m. spalio 31 d.

Kelt Brüsszelben, 2007. október 31-én.

Magħmul fi Brussell, 31 ta' Ottubru 2007.

Gedaan te Brussel, 31 oktober 2007.

Sporządzono w Brukseli, dnia 31 października 2007 r.

Feito em Bruxelas, em 31 de Outubro de 2007.

Întocmit la Bruxelles, 31 octombrie 2007.

V Bruseli 31. októbra 2007.

V Bruslju, dne 31. oktobra 2007.

Tehty Brysselissä 31. lokakuuta 2007.

Som skedde i Bryssel den 31 oktober 2007.

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За държавите-членки

Por los Estados miembros

Za členské státy

For medlemsstaterne

Für die Mitgliedstaaten

Liikmesriikide nimel

Για τα κράτη μέλη

For the Member States

Pour les États membres

Per gli Stati membri

Dalībvalstu vārdā —

Valstybių narių vardu

A tagállamok részéről

Għall-Istati Membri

Voor de lidstaten

W imieniu państw członkowskich

Pelos Estados-Membros

Pentru statele membre

Za členské štáty

Za države članice

Jäsenvaltioiden puolesta

På medlemsstaternas vägnar

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За Европейската общност

Por las Comunidades Europeas

Za Evropská společenství

For Det Europæiske Fællesskab

Für die Europäische Gemeinschaft

Euroopa Ühenduste nimel

Για τις Ευρωπαϊκές Κοινότητες

For the European Community

Pour les Communautés européennes

Per le Comunità europee

Eiropas Kopienas vārdā —

Europos bendrijų vardu

Az Európai Közösség részéről

Għall-Komunitajiet Ewropej

Voor de Europese Gemeenschappen

W imieniu Wspólnot Europejskiej

Pelas Comunidades Europeias

Pentru Comunitatea Europeană

Za Európske spoločenstvá

Za Evropsko skupnost

Euroopan yhteisöjen puolesta

För Europeiska gemenskapernas vägnar

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За Държавата Израел

Por el Estado de Israel

Za Stát Izrael

For Staten Israel

Für den Staat Israel

Iisraeli Riigi nimel

Για τα Κράτος του Ισραήλ

For the State of Israel

Pour l'État d'Israël

Per lo Stato di Israele

Izraēlas Valsts vārdā —

Izraelio Valstybės vardu

Izrael Állam részéről

Għall-Istat ta' Iżrael

Voor de Staat Israël

W imieniu Państwa Izrael

Pelo Estado de Israel

Pentru statul Israel

Za Izraelský štát

Za Državo Izrael

Israelin valtion puolesta

På Staten Israels vägnar

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[*] N codes corresponding to Regulation (EC) No 1549/2006 (OJ L 301, 31.10.2006, p. 1).

[**] Where "ex" CN codes are indicated, the preferential scheme is to be determined by the application of the CN codes and corresponding description taken together.

[***] For 2007 this quota will be fixed at 3240 tonnes."

[4] The Bulgaria and Romanian language versions shall be published in a special edition of the Official Journal at a later date.

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20071031

ANNEX

concerning the arrangements applicable to trade concessions for agricultural, processed agricultural and fishery products

The Parties agree that the actual volume of trade and its market access conditions between Israel and Bulgaria, and Israel and Romania, under the existing bilateral free trade agreements, shall serve as the minimum quantity for the adaptation of the bilateral trade concessions in agricultural, processed agricultural or fishery products under the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement to be implemented in the framework of a new Additional Protocol.

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