Official Journal of the European Union

Corrigendum to the Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the SADC EPA States, of the other part, signed at Kasane on 10 June 2016

( Official Journal of the European Union L 250 of 16 September 2016 )

1. Article 16(1):

for:

‘1. The Parties reaffirm their commitments …, contained in Annex IC to the Agreement establishing the World Trade Organisation (“TRIPS Agreement”).’,

read:

‘1. The Parties reaffirm their commitments …, contained in Annex 1C to the Agreement establishing the World Trade Organisation (“TRIPS Agreement”).’.

2. Annex I, Part I, Section B, paragraph 12, point (o), heading 3, fourth subparagraph, point (b):

for:

‘(b) …, the resulting difference of which is reduced pro rata to the remaining number of days of that calendar year.’,

read:

‘(b) …, the resulting difference of which is reduced pro rata to the remaining number of days of that calendar year.’.

3. Annex II, Part I, title of Section B:

for:

‘Tariff rate quotas (TRQS) for specific goods’,

read:

‘Tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for specific goods’.

4. Annex II, Part I, Section B, paragraph 13: (a) second subparagraph of point (b):

for:

‘…, shall be reduced pro rata to the remaining number of days of that calendar year.’,

read:

‘…, shall be reduced pro rata to the remaining number of days of that calendar year.’;

(b) second subparagraph of point (d):

for:

‘…, shall be reduced pro rata to the remaining number of days of that calendar year.’,

read:

‘…, shall be reduced pro rata to the remaining number of days of that calendar year.’;

(c) second subparagraph of point (e):

for:

‘…, shall be reduced pro rata to the remaining number of days of that calendar year.’,

read:

‘…, shall be reduced pro rata to the remaining number of days of that calendar year.’;

(d) third subparagraph of point (f):

for:

‘…, shall be reduced pro rata to the remaining number of days of that calendar year.’,

read:

‘…, shall be reduced pro rata to the remaining number of days of that calendar year.’;

(e) third subparagraph of point (g):

for:

‘…, shall be reduced pro rata to the remaining number of days of that calendar year.’,

read:

‘…, shall be reduced pro rata to the remaining number of days of that calendar year.’;

(f) second subparagraph of point (h):

for:

‘…, shall be reduced pro rata to the remaining number of days of that calendar year.’,

read:

‘…, shall be reduced pro rata to the remaining number of days of that calendar year.’;

(g) second subparagraph of point (i):

for:

‘… shall be reduced pro rata to the remaining number of days of that calendar year.’,

read:

‘… shall be reduced pro rata to the remaining number of days of that calendar year.’.

5. Annex II, part II, in the table, code 5811.00.45, second column:

for:

‘Of tulle and other net fabrics, not woven, not knitted or not crocheted, figured, not impregnated, not coated, not covered or not laminated’,

read:

‘Of tulle and other net fabrics, not woven, knitted or crocheted, not figured, not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated’.

6. Annex V, in the table: (a) entry 19, HS code 1517.10.10, third column:

for:

‘Margarine containing > 10 % but <= 15 % by mass of milk fats (excl. liquid margarine)’,

read:

‘Margarine containing > 10 % but ≤ 15 % by mass of milk fats (excl. liquid margarine)’;

(b) entry 21, HS code 1517.90.10, third column:

for:

‘Edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils, with a milk fat content, by weight, of > 10 % and <= 15 % (excl. edible fats or oils or their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter–esterified, re–esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared.’,

read:

‘Edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils, with a milk fat content, by weight, of > 10 % and ≤ 15 % (excl. edible fats or oils or their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter–esterified, re–esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared.’;

(c) entry 30, HS code 1806.31, third column:

for:

‘Chocolate and other preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars of <= 2 kg, filled’,

read:

‘Chocolate and other preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars of ≤ 2 kg, filled’;

(d) entry 31, HS code 1806.32, third column:

for:

‘Chocolate and other preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars of <= 2 kg, not filled)’,

read:

‘Chocolate and other preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars of ≤ 2 kg, not filled)’;

(e) entry 54, HS code 4818.10, third column:

for:

‘Toilet paper in rolls of a width of <= 36 cm’,

read:

‘Toilet paper in rolls of a width ≤ 36 cm’;

(f) entry 57, HS code 4818.90, third column:

for:

‘Paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width <= 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; articles of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres for household, sanitary or hospital use (excl. toilet paper, handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels, tablecloths, serviettes, sanitary towels and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar sanitary articles)’,

read:

‘Paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width ≤ 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; articles of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres for household, sanitary or hospital use (excl. toilet paper, handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels, tablecloths, serviettes, sanitary towels and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar sanitary articles)’.

7. Protocol 1, Index:

for:

‘ANNEX V A TO PROTOCOL 1: Supplier declaration for products having preferential origin status ANNEX V B TO PROTOCOL 1: Supplier declaration for products not having preferential origin status ANNEX VI TO PROTOCOL 1: Information Certificate’,

read:

‘ANNEX V A TO PROTOCOL 1: Supplier's declaration for products having preferential origin status ANNEX V B TO PROTOCOL 1: Supplier's declaration for products not having preferential origin status ANNEX VI TO PROTOCOL 1: Information certificate’.

8. Protocol 1, Title I, point (f) of Article 1:

for:

‘(f) “customs value” means the value as determined in accordance with the 1994 Agreement on implementation of the WTO Agreement on Customs Valuation;’,

read:

‘(f) “customs value” means the value as determined in accordance with the WTO Agreement on Customs Valuation;’.

9. Protocol 1, Title I, point (h) of Article 1:

for:

‘(h) “value of materials” means the customs value at the time of importation of the non–originating materials used, or, if this is not known and cannot be ascertained, …;’,

read:

‘(h) “value of materials” means the customs value at the time of importation of the non–originating materials used, or, if this is not known or cannot be ascertained, …;’.

10. Protocol 1, Title I, point (k) of Article 1:

for:

‘(k) “value added” …, the first ascertainable price paid for the materials in the EU or in a SADC EPA State;’,

read:

‘(k) “value added” …, the first ascertainable price paid for the materials in the SADC EPA State applying for a derogation;’.

11. Protocol 1, Title II, paragraph 17 of Article 4:

for:

‘17. In respect of of paragraphs 15(c), 16(a), 16(b), ...’,

read:

‘17. In respect of paragraphs 15(c), 16(a), 16(b), ...’.

12. Protocol 1, Title II, introductory part of paragraph 2 of Article 7:

for:

‘2. The terms “their vessels” and “their factory ships” in paragraph 1(g) and (h) of paragraph 1shall apply only to vessels and factory ships:’,

read:

‘2. The terms “their vessels” and “their factory ships” in paragraph 1(g) and (h) shall apply only to vessels and factory ships:’.

13. Protocol 1, Title II, point (a)(ii) of paragraph 3 of Article 7:

for:

‘(ii) Quotas are based on the best scientific evidence available and advice by the Marine Resources Advisory Council;’,

read:

‘(ii) Total Allowable Catches are based on the best scientific evidence available and advice by the Marine Resources Advisory Council;’.

14. Protocol 1, Title II, point (f) of paragraph 3 of Article 7:

for:

‘… as provided for in Article PART III of this Agreement, if no satisfactory solution is found within the Joint Council.’,

read:

‘… as provided for in PART III of this Agreement, if no satisfactory solution is found within the Joint Council.’.

15. Protocol 1, Title IV, Article 33(1):

for:

‘1. … shall not ipso facto render the proof of origin null and void if it is duly established that this document does correspond to the products submitted.’,

read:

‘1. … shall not ipso facto render the proof of origin null and void if it is duly established that this document does correspond to the products submitted.’.

16. Annex V A to Protocol 1, title:

for:

‘ANNEX V A: Supplier declaration for products having preferential origin status’,

read:

‘ANNEX V A: Supplier's declaration for products having preferential origin status’.

17. Annex V B to Protocol 1, title:

for:

‘ANNEX V B: Supplier declaration for products not having preferential origin status’,

read:

‘ANNEX V B: Supplier's declaration for products not having preferential origin status’.

18. Protocol 1, paragraph 1 of Annex X:

for:

‘1. In accordance with Article 113 of this Agreement, ....’,

read:

‘1. In accordance with Article 13 of this Agreement, ....’.

19. Protocol 2, second sentence of paragraph 2 of Article 2:

for:

‘It shall not be to the detriment of the rules governing mutual assistance in criminal matters.’,

read: