Proposal for a Council and Commission Decision on the conclusion of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part
Date: 2001-02-19
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: North Macedonia, association agreement (EU), cooperation agreement, economic cooperation, financial cooperation, judicial cooperation, trade cooperation

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Proposal for a Council and Commission Decision on the conclusion of the Stabilisation and
Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the
one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part

(2001/C 213 E/06)

COM(2001) 90 final (cid:151) 2001/0049(AVC)

(Submitted by the Commission on 19 February 2001)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, THE COMMISSION OF
THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community, and in particular Article 310 in conjunction
with Article 300,
last
second paragraph,
sentence, Article 300, third paragraph, second indent thereof,

indent,

first

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and
Steel Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic
Energy Community, and in particular the second paragraph of
Article 101 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament,

After consultation of the Consultative Committee and with the
assent of the Council pursuant to Article 95 of the Treaty
establishing the European Coal and Steel Community,

Having regard to the approval of the Council granted pursuant
to Article 101 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic
Energy Community,

Whereas:

(1) The Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the
European Communities and their Member States, of the
one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
of
the
the other part, has been signed on behalf of
European Community,
in [Brussels/Luxembourg] on . . .
2001, subject to its possible conclusion at a later date, in
accordance with the Council Decision . . .

(2) The commercial provisions contained in this agreement are
of an exceptional nature, connected with the policy imple-
the stabilisation and
mented within the framework of
association process
the
and will not
European Union, any precedent in the commercial policy
of the Community with regard to third countries other
than those of the Western Balkans.

constitute,

for

(3) This Agreement should be approved,

Article 1

The Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the
European Communities and their Member States, of the one
part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the
other part, the Annexes and Protocols annexed thereto and the
declarations attached to the Final Act are hereby approved on
behalf of the European Community, the European Coal and
Steel Community,
Energy
Community. The texts referred to in the first paragraph are
attached to this Decision.

European Atomic

and

the

Article 2

The position to be taken by the Community within the
1.
Stabilisation and Association Council and within the Stabili-
sation and Association Committee when the
is
empowered to act by the Stabilisation and Association
Council shall be determined by the Council, on a proposal
by the Commission, or, where appropriate, by the Commission,
each in accordance with the corresponding provisions of the
Treaties.

latter

The President of the Council shall,

2.
in accordance with
Article 109 of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement,
preside over
the Stabilisation and Association Council. A
representative of the Commission shall preside over the Stabili-
sation and Association Committee,
in accordance with the
Rules of Procedure thereof.

3.
The decision to publish the decisions of the Stabilisation
and Association Council and the Stabilisation and Association
Committee in the Official Journal of the European Communities
shall be taken on a case-by-case basis by the Council and the
Commission respectively.

Article 3

The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate
the persons
European
empowered, on behalf of
Community, to deposit the act of notification provided for in
Article 127 of
the
the Agreement. The
the said acts of notification on
Commission shall deposit
behalf of
the European Coal and Steel Community and
European Atomic Energy Community.

President of

the

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FINAL ACT

The plenipotentiaries of

THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM,

THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK,

THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY,

THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC,

THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN,

THE FRENCH REPUBLIC,

IRELAND,

THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC,

THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG,

THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS,

THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA,

THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC,

THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND,

THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN,

THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND,

Contracting Parties to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
the Treaty establishing the
European Coal and Steel Community, the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,
and the Treaty on European Union,

hereinafter referred to as (cid:145)the Member States(cid:146), and of

the EUROPEAN COMMUNITY, the EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY and the EUROPEAN ATOMIC
ENERGY COMMUNITY,

hereinafter referred to as (cid:145)the Community(cid:146),

of the one part, and

the plenipotentiaries of the FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA,

of the other part,

meeting in Brussels on . . .
in the year [2001] for the signature of the Stabilisation and Association
Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of the other part, hereinafter referred to as (cid:145)the Agreement(cid:146),
have adopted the following texts:

the Agreement, its Annexes I-VII, namely:

Annex I (cid:151) Imports into the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of less sensitive industrial goods
originating in the Community

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Annex II (cid:151) Imports into the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of sensitive industrial goods
originating in the Community

Annex III (cid:151) EC Definition of (cid:145)Baby beef(cid:146)

Annex IVa (cid:151) Imports into the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of agricultural goods originating
in the Community (zero-duty tariff)

Annex IVb (cid:151) Imports into the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of agricultural goods originating
in the Community (zero-duty tariff within tariff quotas)

Annex IVc (cid:151) Imports into the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of agricultural goods originating
in the Community (concessions within tariff quotas)

Annex Va (cid:151) Imports into the Community of fish and fisheries products originating in the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Annex Vb (cid:151) Imports into the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of fish and fisheries products
originating in the Community

Annex VI (cid:151) Establishment: (cid:145)Financial services(cid:146)

Annex VII (cid:151) Intellectual, industrial commercial property rights

and the following Protocols:

Protocol 1 (cid:151) On textile and clothing products

Protocol 2 (cid:151) On steel products

Protocol 3 (cid:151) On trade between former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the Community in processed
agricultural products

Protocol 4 (cid:151) Concerning the definition of the concept of (cid:145)originating products(cid:146) and methods of adminis-
trative co-operation

Protocol 5 (cid:151) On mutual assistance between administrative authorities in customs matters

The plenipotentiaries of the Member States and of the Community and the plenipotentiaries of former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia have adopted the texts of the joint declarations listed below and annexed
to this Final Act:

Joint Declaration concerning Article 34 of the Agreement

Joint Declaration concerning Article 40 of the Agreement

Joint Declaration concerning Article 44 of the Agreement

Joint Declaration concerning Article 46 of the Agreement

Joint Declaration concerning Article 57 of the Agreement

Joint Declaration concerning Article 71 of the Agreement

Joint Declaration concerning Article 118 of the Agreement

The plenipotentiaries of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia have taken note of the Declaration
listed below and annexed to this Final Act:

Unilateral declaration by Community and its Member States concerning Articles 27 and 29

Unilateral Declaration of the Community on Article 76

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STABILISATION AND ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT

between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part

THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM,

THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK,

THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY,

THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC,

THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN,

THE FRENCH REPUBLIC,

IRELAND,

THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC,

THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG,

THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS,

THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA,

THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC,

THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND,

THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN,

THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND

the Treaty establishing the
Contracting Parties to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
European Coal and Steel Community, the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,
and the Treaty on European Union

hereinafter referred to as (cid:145)Member States(cid:146), and

THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY, THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY, THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC
ENERGY COMMUNITY,

hereinafter referred to as the (cid:145)Community(cid:146),

of the one part, and

THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA hereinafter referred to as (cid:145)The former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia(cid:146),

of the other part,

CONSIDERING the strong links between the Parties and the values that they share, their desire to strengthen
those links and establish a close and lasting relationship based on reciprocity and mutual interest, which
should allow the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to further strengthen and extend the relations
established previously, in particular through the Co-operation Agreement signed on 29 April 1997 by way
of Exchange of Letters, which entered into force on 1 January 1998;

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CONSIDERING that the relationship between the Parties in the field of inland transport should continue to
be governed by the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia in the field of transport, signed on 29 June 1997, which entered into force on
28 November 1997;

CONSIDERING the importance of this Agreement, in the framework of the Stabilisation and Association
process with the countries of south-eastern Europe, to be further developed by an EU common strategy for
this region, in the establishment and consolidation of a stable European order based on cooperation, of
which the European Union is a mainstay, as well as in the framework of the Stability Pact;

CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to contribute by all means to the political, economic and
institutional stabilisation in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia as well as in the region, through
the development of civic society and democratisation,
institution building and public administration
reform, enhanced trade and economic cooperation, the strengthening of national and regional security,
as well as increased cooperation in justice and home affairs;

CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to increasing political and economic freedoms as the very
basis of this agreement, as well as their commitment to respect human rights and the rule of law, including
the rights of persons belonging to national minorities, and democratic principles through free and fair
elections and a multiparty system;

CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to the principles of free market economy and the readiness of
the Community to contribute to the economic reforms in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;

CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to the full implementation of all principles and provisions of
the UN Charter, of the OSCE, notably those of the Helsinki Final Act, the concluding documents of the
Madrid and Vienna Conferences, the Charter of Paris for a New Europe, and of the Cologne Stability Pact
for south-eastern Europe, so as to contribute to regional stability and co-operation among the countries of
the region;

DESIROUS of establishing regular political dialogue on bilateral and international issues of mutual interest,
including regional aspects;

CONSIDERING the commitment of the Parties to free trade, in compliance with the rights and obligations
arising out of the WTO;

CONVINCED that the Stabilisation and Association Agreement will create a new climate for economic
relations between them and above all for the development of trade and investment, factors crucial to
economic restructuring and modernisation;

BEARING IN MIND the commitment by the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to approximate its
legislation to that of the Community;

TAKING ACCOUNT of the Community’s willingness to provide decisive support for the implementation of
reform, and to use all available instruments of cooperation and technical, financial and economic assistance
on a comprehensive indicative multi-annual basis to this endeavour;

CONFIRMING that the provisions of this agreement that fall within the scope of Part III, Title IV of the
Treaty establishing the European Community bind the United Kingdom and Ireland as separate Contracting
Parties, and not as part of the European Community, until the United Kingdom or Ireland (as the case may
be) notifies the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia that it has become bound as part of the European
Community in accordance with the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland annexed
to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Community. The same applies
to Denmark, in accordance with the Protocol annexed to those Treaties on the position of Denmark;

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RECALLING the European Union’s readiness to integrate to the fullest possible extent the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia into the political and economic mainstream of Europe and its status as a potential
candidate for EU membership on the basis of the Treaty on European Union and fulfilment of the criteria
defined by the European Council in June 1993, subject to successful implementation of this Agreement,
notably regarding regional cooperation,

HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

1.
An Association is hereby established between the
Community and its Member States of the one part and the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of the other part.

2.

The aims of this Association are:

(cid:151) to provide an appropriate framework for political dialogue,
relations

close political

allowing the development of
between the Parties;

(cid:151) to support the efforts of the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia to develop its economic and international coop-
eration, also through the approximation of its legislation to
that of the Community;

(cid:151) to promote harmonious economic relations and develop
gradually a free trade area between the Community and
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;

(cid:151) to foster regional cooperation in all the fields covered by

this agreement.

TITLE I

GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Article 2

Respect for the democratic principles and human rights as
proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
and as defined in the Helsinki Final Act and the Charter of
Paris for a New Europe, respect for international law principles
law as well as the principles of market
and the rule of
economy as reflected in the Document of
the CSCE Bonn
Conference on Economic Cooperation, shall form the basis of
the domestic and external policies of the Parties and constitute
essential elements of this Agreement.

conclusions of 29 April 1997, based on the merits of
individual countries of the region.

the

Article 4

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia commits itself to
enter into cooperation and good neighbourly relations with the
other countries of the region including an appropriate level of
mutual concessions concerning the movement of persons,
goods, capital and services as well as the development of
projects of common interest. This commitment constitutes a
key factor in the development of the relations and cooperation
between the Parties and thus contributes to regional stability.

Article 5

1.
The Association shall be fully realised over a transitional
period of a maximum of ten years divided into two successive
stages. The purpose of this division into successive stages is to
implement progressively the provisions of the Stabilisation and
Association Agreement and to focus on areas described here-
inafter in Titles III, V, VI and VII during the first stage.

The Stabilisation and Association Council established
2.
under Article 108 shall regularly examine the application of
this Agreement and the accomplishment by the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of legal, administrative, insti-
tutional and economic reforms in the light of the preamble and
in accordance with the general principles laid down in this
agreement.

3.
Four years after the entry into force of the Agreement,
the Stabilisation and Association Council shall evaluate the
progress made and decide about the passage into the second
phase and its duration, as well as on any possible changes to be
the provisions
brought about as
governing the second stage.
take into
it will
account the results of the above-mentioned review.

the content of
In so doing,

regards

Article 3

The two stages envisaged in paragraphs 1 and 3 shall not

4.
apply to Title IV.

International and regional peace and stability, the development
of good neighbourly relations are central to the Stabilisation
and Association Process. The conclusion and the implemen-
tation of this Agreement come within the framework of the
regional approach of the Community as defined in the Council

Article 6

The Agreement shall be fully compatible with the relevant
WTO provisions,
the GATT
1994 and Article V of the GATS.

in particular Article XXIV of

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TITLE II

TITLE III

POLITICAL DIALOGUE

REGIONAL COOPERATION

Article 7

It

Political dialogue between the Parties shall be further developed
and intensified.
shall accompany and consolidate the
rapprochement between the European Union and the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and contribute to the estab-
lishment of close links of solidarity and new forms of coop-
eration between the Parties.

The political dialogue is intended to promote in particular:

(cid:151) an increasing convergence of positions of the Parties on
in particular, on those issues

international
likely to have substantial effects on the Parties;

issues and,

(cid:151) regional

cooperation and the development of good

neighbourly relations;

(cid:151) common views on security and stability in Europe,
including in the areas covered by Common Foreign and
Security Policy of the European Union.

Article 8

Political dialogue may take place within a multilateral
framework, and as a
including other
countries of the region.

regional dialogue

Article 11

In conformity with its commitment to peace and stability, and
to the development of good neighbourly relations, the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia will actively promote regional
cooperation. The Community will also support projects having
a regional or cross-border dimension through its technical
assistance programmes.

Whenever the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia foresees
the countries
to reinforce its cooperation with one of
mentioned in Articles 12 to 14 below,
inform and
consult the Community and its Member States according to
the provisions laid down in Title X.

it shall

Article 12

Cooperation with other countries having signed a Stabili-
sation and Association Agreement

No later than when at least one Stabilisation and Association
Agreement will have been signed with another of the countries
concerned by the Stabilisation and Association Process, the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall start negotiations
with the country or the countries concerned with a view to
concluding a convention on regional cooperation, the aim of
which will be to enhance the scope of cooperation between the
countries concerned.

Article 9

The main elements of this convention will be:

At ministerial

level, political dialogue shall

take place
1.
within the Stabilisation and Association Council, which shall
have the general responsibility for any matter that the Parties
might wish to put to it.

At the request of the Parties, political dialogue may also

2.
take place in the following formats:

(cid:151) meetings, where necessary, of senior officials representing
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, on the one
hand, and the Presidency of the Council of the European
Union and the Commission, on the other;

(cid:151) taking full advantage of all diplomatic channels between the
Parties,
including appropriate contacts in third countries
and within the United Nations, the OSCE and other inter-
national fora;

(cid:151) any other means which would make a useful contribution
to consolidating, developing and stepping up this dialogue.

Article 10

Political dialogue at parliamentary level shall take place within
the framework of
the Stabilisation and Association Parlia-
mentary Committee established under Article 114.

(cid:151) political dialogue;

(cid:151) the establishment of a free trade area between the Parties,

consistent with relevant WTO provisions;

(cid:151) mutual concessions concerning the movement of workers,
establishment, supply of services, current payments and
movement of capital at an equivalent level to that of this
Agreement;

(cid:151) provisions on cooperation in other fields whether or not
covered by this Agreement, and notably the field of Justice
and Home Affairs.

This convention will contain provisions for the creation of the
necessary institutional mechanisms, as appropriate.

This convention on regional cooperation shall be concluded
within two years after the entry into force of at least the
second Stabilisation and Association Agreement. Readiness by
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to conclude such a
convention will be a condition for the further development of
the
former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia and the EU.

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Article 13

Cooperation with other countries concerned by the
Stabilisation & Association Process

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall engage in
regional cooperation with the other countries concerned by the
Stabilisation & Association Process in some or all the fields of
cooperation covered by this Agreement, and notably those of
common interest. Such cooperation should be compatible with
the principles and objectives of this Agreement.

Article 14

Cooperation with countries candidate to EU accession

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia may foster its
cooperation and conclude a convention on regional coop-
eration with any country candidate for EU accession in any
of the fields of cooperation covered by this Agreement. Such
convention should aim to gradually align bilateral relations
between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and this
the relations between the
country to the relevant part of
European Community and its Member States and this country.

TITLE IV

FREE MOVEMENT OF GOODS

Article 15

1.
The Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia shall gradually establish a free trade area over a
period lasting a maximum of
ten years starting from the
entry into force of this Agreement in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement and in conformity with those
of the GATT 1994 and the WTO. In so doing they shall take
into account the specific requirements laid down hereinafter.

2.
The Combined Nomenclature of goods shall be applied to
the classification of goods in trade between the two Parties.

3.
For each product the basic duty to which the successive
reductions set out in this Agreement are to be applied shall be
the duty actually applied erga omnes on the day preceding the
signature of this Agreement.

If, after

this Agreement, any tariff
4.
the signature of
in particular
reduction is applied on an erga omnes basis,
reductions resulting from the tariff negotiations in the WTO,
such reduced duties shall replace the basic duty referred to in
paragraph 3 as from the date when such reductions are
applied.

CHAPTER I

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

Article 16

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to products
1.
originating in the Community or
former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia listed in Chapters 25 to 97 of the
Combined Nomenclature, with the exception of the products
listed in Annex I, paragraph 1, (ii) of the Agreement on agri-
culture (GATT 1994).

the

2.
The provisions of Articles 17 and 18 shall neither apply
to textile products nor to steel products, as specified in Articles
22 and 23.

3.
Trade between the Parties in products covered by the
Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community
shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of that
Treaty.

Article 17

Customs duties on imports

1.
into the Community of
products originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia shall be abolished upon the entry into force of
this Agreement.

2.
Quantitative restrictions on imports into the Community
and measures having equivalent effect shall be abolished on the
date of entry into force of
this Agreement with regard to
products originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia.

Article 18

Customs duties on imports into the former Yugoslav
1.
Republic
the
Community other than those listed in Annexes I and II shall
be abolished upon the entry into force of this Agreement.

of Macedonia

originating

goods

of

in

Customs duties on imports into the former Yugoslav
2.
Republic
the
Community which are listed in Annex I shall be progressively
reduced in accordance with the following timetable:

of Macedonia

originating

goods

of

in

(cid:151) on 1 January of the first year after the entry into force of
the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 90 % of the
basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the second year after the entry into force of
the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 80 % of the
basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the third year after the entry into force of
the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 70 % of the
basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the fourth year after the entry into force of
the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 60 % of the
basic duty;

5.
The Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia shall communicate to each other their respective
basic duties.

(cid:151) on 1 January of the fifth year after the entry into force of
the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 50 % of the
basic duty;

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(cid:151) on 1 January of the sixth year after the entry into force of
the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 40 % of the
basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the seventh year after the entry into force
of the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 30 % of the
basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the eighth year after the entry into force of
the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 20 % of the
basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the ninth year after the entry into force of
the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 10 % of the
basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the tenth year after the entry into force of
the Agreement the remaining duties shall be abolished.

of Macedonia

Customs duties on imports into the former Yugoslav
3.
Republic
the
Community which are listed in Annex II shall be progressively
reduced and eliminated in accordance with the timetable
specified in the Annex.

originating

goods

of

in

Quantitative restrictions on imports into the former
4.
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of goods originating in the
Community and measures having equivalent effect shall be
abolished upon the date of entry into force of this Agreement.

Article 19

former Yugoslav Republic of
The Community and the
this
Macedonia shall abolish upon the entry into force of
Agreement in trade between themselves any charges having
an effect equivalent to customs duties on imports.

Article 20

1.
The Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia shall abolish any customs duties on exports and
charges having equivalent effect upon the entry into force of
this Agreement.

2.
The Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia shall abolish between themselves any quantitative
restrictions on exports and measures having equivalent effect
upon the entry into force of this Agreement.

Article 21

Article 22

Protocol 1 lays down the arrangements applicable to the textile
products referred to therein.

Article 23

Protocol 2 lays down the arrangements applicable to steel
products referred to therein.

CHAPTER II

AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES

Article 24

Definition

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to trade in
the
products

1.
agricultural
in
Community or former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

originating

fishery

and

The term (cid:145)agricultural and fishery products(cid:146) refers to the
2.
products listed in Chapters 1 to 24 of the Combined Nomen-
clature and the products listed in Annex I, paragraph 1, (ii) of
the Agreement on agriculture (GATT 1994).

This definition includes

3.
covered by Chapter 3, headings 1604 and 1605,
sub-headings 0511 91, 2301 20 00 and ex 1902 20 (1).

fish and fisheries products
and

Article 25

Protocol 3 lays down the trade arrangements for processed
agricultural products that are listed therein.

Article 26

1.
On the date of entry into force of this Agreement, the
Community shall abolish all quantitative restrictions and
measures having equivalent effect, on imports of agricultural
and fishery products originating in the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia.

On the date of entry into force of this Agreement, the
2.
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall abolish all quanti-
tative restrictions and measures having equivalent effect, on
imports of agricultural and fishery products originating in
the Community.

Article 27

Agricultural products

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia declares
its
readiness to reduce its customs duties in trade with the
Community more rapidly than is provided for in Article 18
the
its general economic situation and the situation of
if
economic sector concerned so permit.

1.
From the date of entry into force of this Agreement, the
Community shall abolish the customs duties and charges
having equivalent effect, on imports of agricultural products
originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
other than those of heading Nos 0102, 0201, 0202 and
2204 of the Combined Nomenclature.

The Stabilisation and Association Council shall make recom-
mendations to this effect.

(1) Ex 1902 20 is (cid:145)stuffed pasta containing more than 20 % by weight

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For the products covered by Chapters 7 and 8 of the Combined
Nomenclature, for which the Common Customs Tariff provides
for the application of ad valorem customs duties and a specific
customs duty, the elimination applies only to the ad valorem
part of the duty.

2.
From the date of entry into force of this Agreement, the
Community shall fix the customs duties applicable to imports
into the Community of (cid:145)baby-beef(cid:146) products defined in Annex
III and originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, at 20 % of the ad valorem duty and 20 % of the
specific duty as laid down in the Common Customs Tariff of
the European Communities, within the limit of an annual tariff
quota of 1 650 tonnes expressed in carcass weight.

From the date of entry into force of this Agreement, the

3.
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall:

Article 29

1.
Taking account of the volume of trade in agricultural and
fishery products between the Parties, of their particular sensi-
tivities, of the rules of the Community common policies for
agriculture and fisheries, of the rules of the agricultural policies
of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the role of
agriculture
in former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’s
economy, of the production and export potential of its tradi-
tional branches and markets and of the consequences of the
multilateral trade negotiations under the WTO, the Community
and former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall examine in
the Stabilisation and Association Council, no later
than
1 January 2003, product by product and on an orderly and
the opportunities for granting
appropriate reciprocal basis,
each other further concessions with a view to implementing
greater liberalisation of the trade in agricultural and fishery
products.

(a) abolish the customs duties applicable on imports of certain
agricultural products originating in the Community, listed
in Annex IVa;

2.
The provisions of this Chapter shall in no way affect the
application, on a unilateral basis, of more favourable measures
by one or the other Party.

(b) abolish the customs duties applicable on imports of certain
agricultural products originating in the Community, listed
in Annex IVb within the limits of tariff quotas indicated for
each product in that Annex. For the quantities exceeding
Former Yugoslav Republic of
the
Macedonia shall reduce progressively the customs duties
in accordance with the timetable indicated for each
product in that Annex;

tariff quotas

the

(c) reduce progressively the customs duties applicable on
imports of certain agricultural products originating in the
Community, listed in Annex IVc within the limits of tariff
quotas and in accordance with the timetable indicated for
each product in that Annex.

4.
The trade arrangements to apply to wine and spirit
products will be defined in a separate wine and spirit
agreement.

Article 28

Fisheries products

From the entry into force of

1.
the
Community shall totally eliminate customs duties on fish and
fisheries products originating in the former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia, products listed in Annex Va shall be subject to
the provisions laid down therein.

this Agreement

Article 30

Notwithstanding other provisions of this Agreement, and in
the
particular Article 37, given the particular sensitivity of
agricultural and fisheries markets, if imports of products orig-
inating in one of the two Parties, which are the subject of
concessions granted pursuant
to Articles 25, 27 and 28,
cause serious disturbance to the markets or to their domestic
regulatory mechanisms, in the other Party, both Parties shall
enter into consultations immediately to find an appropriate
solution. Pending such solution,
the Party concerned may
take the appropriate measures it deems necessary.

CHAPTER III

COMMON PROVISIONS

Article 31

The provisions of
products
provided herein or in Protocols 1, 2 and 3.

this Chapter shall apply to trade in all
otherwise

except where

between the

Parties

Article 32

Standstill

2.
From the entry into force of this Agreement the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall abolish all charges
having an equivalent effect
to a customs duty and reduce
customs duties on fish and fisheries products originating in
the European Community by 50 % of the most-favoured-nation
(MFN) duty. The residual duties shall be reduced over a period
of six years to be eliminated at the end of this period.

The rules contained in this paragraph shall not apply to
products listed in Annex Vb which shall be subject to tariff
reductions laid down in the said Annex.

1.
From the date of entry into force of this Agreement, no
new customs duties on imports or exports or charges having
equivalent effect shall be introduced, nor shall those already
applied be increased,
in trade between the Community and
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

2.
From the date of entry into force of this Agreement, no
new quantitative restriction on imports or exports or measure
having equivalent effect shall be introduced, nor shall those
existing be made more restrictive,
in trade between the
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restrict

the provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 of
in any way the pursuit of

3. Without prejudice to the concessions granted under
this
Article 26,
Article shall not
the
respective
Former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia and the Community or the taking of
any measures under those policies in so far as the import
regime in the Annexes III, IVa IVb IVc and Va (Vb)
is not
affected.

agricultural policies of

the

Article 33

Prohibition of fiscal discrimination

The Parties shall refrain from, and abolish where existing,
1.
any measure or practice of an internal
fiscal nature estab-
lishing, whether directly or indirectly, discrimination between
the products of one Party and like products originating in the
territory of the other Party.

2.
Products exported to the territory of one of the Parties
may not benefit from repayment of internal indirect taxation in
excess of the amount of indirect taxation imposed on them.

Article 36

Dumping

1.
If one of the Parties finds that dumping is taking place in
trade with the other Party within the meaning of Article VI of
the GATT 1994, it may take appropriate measures against this
practice in accordance with the Agreement on implementation
of Article VI of the GATT 1994 and its own related internal
legislation.

As regards the first paragraph of this Article, the Stabili-
2.
the
sation and Association Council shall be informed of
the importing
dumping case as soon as the authorities of
Party have initiated an investigation. When no end has been
put to the dumping within the meaning of Article VI of the
GATT or no other satisfactory solution has been reached within
30 days of the matter being referred to the Stabilisation and
Association Council, the importing Party may adopt the appro-
priate measures.

Article 37

General safeguard clause

Article 34

The provisions concerning the abolition of customs duties on
imports shall also apply to customs duties of a fiscal nature.

1. Where any product of one Party is being imported into
the territory of the other Party in such increased quantities and
under such conditions as to cause or threaten to cause:

Article 35

Customs unions, free trade areas, cross-border
arrangements

This Agreement shall not preclude the maintenance or
1.
establishment of
areas or
arrangements for frontier trade except in so far as they alter
the trade arrangements provided for in this Agreement.

customs unions,

trade

free

2.
During the transitional periods specified in Articles 17
and 18 this Agreement shall not affect the implementation of
the specific preferential arrangements governing the movement
of goods either laid down in frontier agreements previously
concluded between one or more Member States and the
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and succeeded to by
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia or resulting from
the bilateral agreements specified in Title III concluded by the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in order to promote
regional trade.

Consultations between the Parties shall take place within
3.
the Stabilisation and Association Council concerning the
agreements described in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article
and, where requested, on other major issues related to their
respective trade policies towards third countries. In particular
in the event of a third country acceding to the Community,
such consultations shall take place so as to ensure that account
interests of the Community and the
is taken of the mutual
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
stated in this
Agreement.

(cid:151) serious injury to the domestic industry of like or directly
the importing

competitive products in the territory of
Party; or

(cid:151) serious disturbances in any sector of

the economy or
difficulties which could bring about serious deterioration
in the economic situation of a region of the importing
Party,

the importing Party may take appropriate measures under the
conditions and in accordance with the procedures laid down in
this Article.

2.
The Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia shall only apply safeguard measures between them-
selves in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
Such measures shall not exceed what is necessary to remedy
the difficulties which have arisen, and should normally consist
of the suspension of the further reduction of any applicable
rate of duty provided for under this Agreement for the product
concerned or the increase of the rate of duty for that product.

Such measures
shall contain clear elements progressively
leading to their elimination at the end of the set period, at
the latest. Measures shall not be taken for a period exceeding
one year. In very exceptional circumstances, measures may be
taken up to a total maximum period of
three years. No
safeguard measure shall be applied to the import of a
product that has previously been subject to such a measure
for a period of, at least, three years since the expiry of the
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therein or,

In the cases specified in this Article, before taking the
3.
in the cases to which
measures provided for
paragraph 4(b) of
this Article applies, as soon as possible,
the Community or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
supply the Stabilisation and
as
Association Committee with all relevant information, with a
view to seeking a solution acceptable to the two Parties.

the case may be,

shall

For the implementation of

4.
following provisions shall apply:

the above paragraphs the

(a) The difficulties arising from the situation referred to in this
Article shall be referred for examination to the Stabilisation
and Association Committee, which may take any decisions
needed to put an end to such difficulties. If the Stabilisation
and Association Committee or the exporting Party has not
taken a decision putting an end to the difficulties or no
other satisfactory solution has been reached within 30 days
the matter being referred to the Stabilisation and
of
the importing Party may adopt
Association Committee,
the appropriate measures
to remedy the problem in
accordance with this Article. In the selection of safeguard
measures priority must be given to those which least
disturb the functioning of the arrangements established in
this Agreement.

(b) Where exceptional and critical circumstances

requiring
immediate action make prior information or examination,
as the case may be, impossible, the Party concerned may, in
the situations specified in this Article, apply forthwith
precautionary measures necessary
to deal with the
inform the other Party immediately
situation and shall
thereof.

5.
The safeguard measures shall be notified immediately to
the Stabilisation and Association Committee and shall be the
subject of periodic consultations within that body, particularly
with a view to establishing a timetable for their abolition as
soon as circumstances permit.

6.
In the event of the Community or the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia subjecting imports of products liable to
give rise to the difficulties referred to in this Article to an
its purpose the rapid
administrative procedure having as
provision of information on the trend of trade flows, it shall
inform the other Party.

Article 38

Shortage clause

1. Where compliance with the provisions of this Title leads
to:

(a) a critical shortage, or threat thereof, of foodstuffs or other

products essential to the exporting Party; or

rise, or are likely to give rise to major difficulties for the
exporting Party, that Party may take appropriate measures
under
and in accordance with the
conditions
procedures laid down in this Article.

the

2.
In the selection of measures, priority must be given to
those which least disturb the functioning of the arrangements
in this Agreement. Such measures shall not be applied in a
manner which would constitute a means of arbitrary or unjus-
tifiable discrimination where the same conditions prevail, or a
disguised restriction on trade and shall be eliminated when the
conditions no longer justify their maintenance.

Before taking the measures provided for in paragraph 1
3.
of
this Article or, as soon as possible in cases to which
paragraph 4 of this Article applies, the Community or the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, as the case may be,
shall supply the Stabilisation and Association Committee with
all relevant information, with a view to seeking a solution
acceptable to the Parties. The Parties within the Stabilisation
and Association Committee may agree on any means needed to
put an end to the difficulties. If no agreement is reached within
30 days of the matter being referred to the Stabilisation and
exporting Party may apply
Association Committee,
measures under
the
product concerned.

this Article on the exportation of

the

4. Where exceptional and critical circumstances requiring
immediate action make prior information or examination, as
impossible, the Community or the former
the case may be,
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, whichever
is concerned,
may apply forthwith the precautionary measures necessary to
deal with the situation and shall
inform the other Party
immediately thereof.

5.
Any measures applied pursuant to this Article shall be
immediately notified to the Stabilisation and Association
Committee and shall be the subject of periodic consultations
within that body, particularly with a view to establishing a
timetable for their elimination as soon as circumstances permit.

Article 39

State monopolies

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall progressively
adjust any State monopolies of a commercial character so as to
ensure that, by the end of the fifth year following the entry
into force of this Agreement, no discrimination regarding the
conditions under which goods are procured and marketed
the
exists between nationals of
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The Stabilisation
and Association Council
the
measures adopted to attain this objective.

the Member States and of

informed about

shall be

(b) re-export to a third country of a product against which the
exporting Party maintains quantitative export restrictions,
export duties or measures or charges having equivalent
effect, and where the situations referred to above give

Article 40

Protocol 4 lays down the rules of origin for the application of
tariff preferences provided for in this Agreement.

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Article 41

Restrictions authorised

be free of any discrimination based on nationality, as
regards working conditions,
remuneration or dismissal,
compared to its own nationals;

This Agreement shall not preclude prohibitions or restrictions
on imports, exports or goods in transit justified on grounds of
public morality, public policy or public security; the protection
of health and life of humans, animals or plants; the protection
of national treasures of artistic, historic or archaeological value
industrial and commercial
or the protection of
property, or rules relating to gold and silver. Such prohibitions
or
shall not, however, constitute a means of
arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade
between the Parties.

intellectual,

restrictions

Article 42

Both parties agree to cooperate to reduce the potential for
fraud in the application of
this
Agreement.

the trade provisions of

Notwithstanding other provisions of this Agreement, and in
particular Articles 30, 37 and 88 and Protocol 4, where one
Party finds that there is sufficient evidence of fraud such as a
significant increase in trade of products by one party to the
other party, beyond the level reflecting economic conditions
such as normal production and export capacities, or failure to
provide administrative cooperation as required for the verifi-
cation of evidence of origin by the other Party, both Parties
shall enter into consultations immediately to find an appro-
the Party concerned
priate solution. Pending such solution,
may take the appropriate measures it deems necessary. In the
selection of the measure priority must be given to those which
least disturb the functioning of the arrangements established in
this Agreement.

Article 43

The application of this Agreement shall be without prejudice to
the application of the provisions of Community law to the
Canary Islands.

TITLE V

MOVEMENT OF WORKERS, ESTABLISHMENT, SUPPLY
OF SERVICES, CAPITAL

CHAPTER I

MOVEMENT OF WORKERS

Article 44

Subject to the conditions and modalities applicable in

1.
each Member State:

(cid:151) treatment accorded to workers who are nationals of the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and who are
legally employed in the territory of a Member State shall

(cid:151) the legally resident spouse and children of a worker legally
employed in the territory of a Member State, with the
exception of seasonal workers and of workers coming
under bilateral agreements, within the meaning of Article
45, unless otherwise provided by such agreements, shall
have access to the labour market of that Member State,
during the period of
that worker’s authorised stay of
employment.

2.
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall, subject
to conditions and modalities in that country, accord the
treatment refereed to in paragraph 1 to workers who are
nationals of a Member State and are legally employed in its
territory as well as to their spouse and children who are legally
resident in the said country.

Article 45

1.
Taking into account the labour market situation in the
Member States, subject to their legislation and to compliance
with the rules in force in the Member States in the area of
mobility of workers:

(cid:151) the existing facilities of access to employment for workers
of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia accorded by
should be
Member States with bilateral
preserved and if possible improved;

agreements

(cid:151) the other Member States shall examine the possibility of

concluding similar agreements.

The Stabilisation and Association Council shall examine
2.
including facilities for
the granting of other improvements,
in accordance with the rules
access to professional training,
and procedures in force in the Member States, and taking
into account
the labour market situation in the Member
States and in the Community.

Article 46

Rules shall be laid down for the coordination of social security
system for workers with nationality of the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia, legally employed in the territory of a
Member State, and for the members of their families legally
resident there. To that effect, a decision of the Stabilisation and
Association Council, which should not affect any rights or
obligations arising from bilateral agreements where the latter
provide for more favourable treatment, will put the following
provisions in place:

(cid:151) all periods of

insurance,

employment or

residence
completed by such workers in the various Member States
shall be added together for the purpose of pensions and
annuities in respect of old age, invalidity and death and for
the purpose of medical care for such workers and such
family members;

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(cid:151) any pensions or annuities in respect of old age, death,
industrial accident or occupational disease, or of invalidity
resulting therefrom, with the exception of non-contributory
benefits, shall be freely transferable at the rate applied by
virtue of the law of the debtor Member State or States;

(cid:151) the workers in question shall receive family allowances for

the members of their families as defined above;

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall accord to
workers who are nationals of a Member State and legally
employed in its territory, and to members of their families
legally resident there, treatment similar to that specified in
the second and third indents of paragraph 1.

CHAPTER II

ESTABLISHMENT

Article 47

For the purposes of this Agreement:

(a) a (cid:145)Community company(cid:146) or a (cid:145)company of

the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia(cid:146) respectively shall mean
a company set up in accordance with the laws of a
Member State or of
the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia respectively and having its registered office or
central administration or principal place of business in the
territory of
the former Yugoslav
the Community or
Republic of Macedonia respectively.

However, should the company, set up in accordance with
the laws of a Member State or of the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia respectively, have only its registered
office in the territory of the Community or the former
the
of Macedonia
Yugoslav Republic
company shall be considered a Community or a company
from the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
respectively if its operations possess a real and continuous
link with the economy of one of the Member States or the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia respectively;

respectively,

(i) as regards nationals, the right to set up undertakings, in
particular companies, which they effectively control.
Business undertakings by nationals shall not extend to
seeking or taking employment in the labour market or
confer a right of access to the labour market of another
Party.

(ii) as regards Community or the former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia companies, the right to take up economic
activities by means of the setting up of subsidiaries and
branches in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
or in the Community respectively;

(e)

(cid:145)Operations(cid:146) shall mean the pursuit of economic activities;

(f)

(cid:145)Economic activities(cid:146) shall in principle include activities of
an industrial, commercial and professional character and
activities of craftsmen;

(g)

(cid:145)Community national(cid:146) and (cid:145)national of the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia(cid:146) shall mean respectively a natural
person who is a national of one of the Member States or of
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;

(h) with regard to international maritime transport, including
inter-modal operations involving a sea leg, nationals of the
Member States or of
the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia established outside the Community or of the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia respectively, and
shipping companies established outside the Community or
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and controlled
by nationals of a Member State or the nationals of the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia respectively, shall
also be beneficiaries of the provisions of this Chapter and
Chapter III, if their vessels are registered in that Member
State or in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
respectively, in accordance with their respective legislation.

(i)

(cid:145)Financial services(cid:146) shall mean those activities described in
Annex VI. The Stabilisation and Association Council may
extend or modify the scope of that Annex.

(b)

(cid:145)Subsidiary(cid:146) of a company shall mean a company which is
effectively controlled by the first company;

(c)

(cid:145)Branch(cid:146) of a company shall mean a place of business not
having legal personality which has the appearance of
permanency, such as the extension of a parent body, has
a management and is materially equipped to negotiate
the latter, although
business with third Parties so that
knowing that there will if necessary be a legal
link with
the parent body, the head office of which is abroad, do not
have to deal directly with such parent body but may
transact business at the place of business constituting the
extension;

(d)

(cid:145)Establishment(cid:146) shall mean:

Article 48

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall grant,

1.
upon entry into force of this Agreement:

(i) as regards the establishment of Community companies
treatment no less favourable than that accorded to its
own companies or
to any third country company,
whichever is the better, and;

(ii) as regards the operation of subsidiaries and branches of
Community companies in the former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia, once
treatment no less
established,
favourable than that accorded to its own companies and
branches or to any subsidiary and branch of any third
country company, whichever is the better.

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The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall not
2.
adopt any new regulations or measures which introduce
discrimination as regards the establishment of Community
companies on its territory or in respect of their operation,
once established, by comparison with its own companies.

The Community and its Member States shall grant, from

3.
the entry into force of this Agreement:

(i) as regards the establishment of companies from the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
treatment no less
favourable than that accorded by Member States to their
own companies or to any company of any third country,
whichever is the better;

from the

(ii) as regards the operation of subsidiaries and branches of
former Yugoslav Republic of
companies
Macedonia, established in their territory, treatment no less
favourable than that accorded by Member States to their
own companies and branches, or to any subsidiary and
branch of any third country company, established in their
territory, whichever is the better.

the relevant European Court of

Five years after the entry into force of this Agreement,
4.
Justice
and in the light of
jurisprudence, and the situation of
the
Stabilisation and Association Council will examine whether
to the establishment of
to extend the above provisions
nationals of both Parties
to take up
economic activities as self-employed persons.

the labour market,

to the Agreement

5.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article:

(a) Subsidiaries and branches of Community companies shall
have, from the entry into force of this Agreement, the right
to use and rent real property in the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia;

the

companies of

(b) Subsidiaries of Community companies shall also have the
to acquire and enjoy ownership rights over real
right
former Yugoslav
property as
Republic of Macedonia and as regards public goods/goods
of common interest,
resources, agri-
cultural
land and forestry, the same rights as enjoyed by
companies of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
where these rights are necessary for the conduct of the
economic activities for which they are established;

including natural

the

(c) By the end of the first stage of transitional period the
Stabilisation and Association Council shall examine the
possibility of extending the rights under (b) to branches
of the Community companies.

Article 49

Subject

1.
to the provisions of Article 48, with the
exception of financial services described in Annex VI, each
establishment and operation of
Party may regulate

the

companies and nationals on its territory,
regulations do not discriminate
nationals of
companies and nationals.

in so far as these
and
the other Party in comparison with its own

companies

against

2.
In respect of financial services, notwithstanding any other
provisions of this Agreement, a Party shall not be prevented
from taking measures for prudential reasons, including for the
protection of investors, depositors, policy holders or persons to
whom a fiduciary duty is owed by a financial service supplier,
or to ensure the integrity and stability of the financial system.
Such measures shall not be used as a means of avoiding the
Party’s obligations under the Agreement.

3.
Nothing in the Agreement shall be construed to require a
Party to disclose information relating to the affairs and
accounts of
individual customers or any confidential or
proprietary information in the possession of public entities.

Article 50

The provisions of

1.
transport services,
maritime cabotage services.

this Chapter shall not apply to air
inland waterways transport services and

2.
The Stabilisation and Association Council may make
recommendations for improving establishment and operations
in the areas covered by paragraph 1.

Article 51

1.
The provisions of Articles 48 and 49 do not preclude the
application by a Party of particular rules concerning the estab-
territory of branches of
lishment and operation in its
companies of another Party not incorporated in the territory
of
the first Party, which are justified by legal or technical
differences between such branches as compared to branches
of companies incorporated in its
territory or, as regards
financial services, for prudential reasons.

The difference in treatment shall not go beyond what is
technical
for prudential

2.
strictly necessary as a result of
differences or, as regards financial services,
reasons.

such legal or

Article 52

In order
to make it easier for Community nationals and
nationals of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to
take up and pursue regulated professional activities in the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Community
respectively,
the Stabilisation and Association Council shall
examine which steps are necessary for the mutual recognition
of qualifications. It may take all necessary measures to that end.

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Article 53

1.
A Community company or a company from the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia established in the territory of
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia or the Community
respectively shall be entitled to employ, or have employed by
in accordance with the
one of its subsidiaries or branches,
legislation in force in the host country of establishment,
in
the territory of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
are
respectively,
and
nationals of
the Community Member States and former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia respectively, provided that
such employees are key personnel as defined in paragraph 2
and that
employed exclusively by companies,
subsidiaries or branches. The residence and work permits of
such employees
such
employment.

shall only cover

the Community

employees who

the period of

they are

Key personnel of the above mentioned companies, herein
2.
referred to as (cid:145)organisations(cid:146), are (cid:145)intra-corporate transferees(cid:146) as
defined in (c) of this paragraph in the following categories,
provided that the organisation is a legal person and that the
persons concerned have been employed by it or have been
partners in it
for at
(other than as majority shareholders),
least the year immediately preceding such movement:

(a) Persons working in a senior position with an organisation,
who primarily direct the management of the establishment,
receiving general supervision or direction principally from
the board of directors or stockholders of the business or
their equivalent including:

representatives of

The entry into and the temporary presence within the
3.
territory of the Community or the former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia of nationals of the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia and Community nationals respectively shall be
are
permitted, when these
persons working in a senior position, as defined in paragraph
2(a) above, within a company, and are responsible for the
setting up of a Community subsidiary or branch of a
company from the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
or of a subsidiary or branch in the former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia of a Community company in a Community
Member State or
former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia respectively, when:

companies

in the

(cid:151) those representatives are not engaged in making direct sales

or supplying services, and

(cid:151) the company has its principal place of business outside the
Community or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
respectively, and has no other representative, office, branch
or subsidiary in that Community Member State or former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia respectively.

Article 54

this Agreement,

During the first four years following the date of entry into
force of
the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia may introduce measures which derogate from the
provisions of
this Chapter as regards the establishment of
Community companies and nationals of certain industries
which:

(cid:151) directing

establishment of
sub-division of the establishment;

the

a department or

(cid:151) supervising and controlling the work of other super-

visory, professional or managerial employees;

(cid:151) having the authority personally to recruit and dismiss
or recommend recruiting, dismissing or other personnel
actions;

(b) Persons working within an organisation who possess
to the establishment’s
uncommon knowledge essential
service, research equipment,
techniques or management.
The assessment of such knowledge may reflect, apart
from knowledge specific to the establishment, a high
level of qualification referring to a type of work or trade
requiring
including
membership of an accredited profession;

knowledge,

technical

specific

(c) An (cid:145)intra-corporate transferee(cid:146) is defined as a natural person
working within an organisation in the territory of a Party,
and being temporarily transferred in the context of pursuit
of economic activities in the territory of the other Party;
the organisation concerned must have its principal place of
business in the territory of a Party and the transfer be to an
that organisation,
establishment
effectively pursuing
in the
activities
like
territory of the other Party.

subsidiary) of
economic

(branch,

(cid:151) are undergoing

serious
difficulties, particularly where these entail serious social
problems in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, or

restructuring, or

facing

are

(cid:151) face the elimination or a drastic reduction of

the total
market share held by the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia companies or nationals in a given sector or
industry in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, or

(cid:151) are newly emerging industries in the former Yugoslav

Republic of Macedonia.

Such measures:

(i) shall cease to apply at the latest two years after the end of

the first stage of the transitional period.

(ii) shall be reasonable and necessary in order to remedy the

situation, and

(iii) shall not introduce discrimination concerning the activities
of Community companies or nationals already established
in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia at the time
of introduction of a given measure, by comparison with
companies or nationals from the former Yugoslav Republic
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the former
While devising and applying such measures,
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall grant preferential
treatment wherever possible to Community companies and
nationals, and in no case treatment less favourable than that
accorded to companies or nationals from any third country.
Prior to the adoption of these measures, the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia shall consult
the Stabilisation and
Association Council and shall not put them into effect before
a one month period has elapsed following the notification to
the concrete
the Stabilisation and Association Council of
measures to be introduced by the former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia, except where the threat of irreparable damage
in which case the
requires the taking of urgent measures,
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall consult
the
immediately after their
Stabilisation and Association Council
adoption.

this Agreement

Upon the expiry of the fourth year following the entry into
force of
the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia may introduce or maintain such measures only
with the authorisation of
the Stabilisation and Association
Council and under conditions determined by the latter.

CHAPTER III

SUPPLY OF SERVICES

Article 55

The Parties undertake in accordance with the following
1.
provisions to take the necessary steps to allow progressively the
supply of services by Community or the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia companies or nationals which are
established in a Party other
the person for
whom the services are intended.

than that of

the

the

Parties

shall permit

In step with the liberalisation process mentioned in
2.
paragraph 1,
temporary
movement of natural persons providing the service or who
are employed by the service provider as key personnel as
including natural persons who are
defined in Article 53,
representatives of a Community or
the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia company or national and are seeking
temporary entry for the purpose of negotiating for the sale of
services or entering into agreements to sell services for that
service provider, where those representatives will not be
engaged in making direct sales to the general public or in
supplying services themselves.

3.
As from the second stage of the transition period, the
Stabilisation and Association Council shall take the measures
necessary to implement progressively the provisions of
paragraph 1. Account shall be taken of the progress achieved
by the Parties in the approximation of their laws.

Article 56

1.
The Parties shall not take any measures or actions which
render the conditions for the supply of services by Community

and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia nationals or
companies which are established in a Party other than that of
the person for whom the services are intended significantly
more restrictive as compared to the situation existing on the
day preceding the day of entry into force of the Agreement.

2.
If one Party is of the view that measures introduced by
the other Party since the entry into force of the Agreement
result in a situation which is significantly more restrictive in
respect of supply of services as compared with the situation
existing at the date of entry into force of the Agreement, such
first Party may request the other Party to enter into consul-
tations.

Article 57

With regard to supply of
transport services between the
Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
the following provisions shall apply:

1. With regard to inland transport, the relationship between
the Parties is governed by the Agreement between the
European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia in the field of transport entered into force
on 28 November 1997. The Parties confirm the importance
they attach to the correct application of this Agreement.

2. With regard to international maritime transport the Parties
undertake to apply effectively the principle of unrestricted
access to the market and traffic on a commercial basis.

(a) The above provision does not prejudice the rights and
obligations under the United Nations Code of Conduct
for Liner Conferences, as applied by one or the other
Party to this Agreement. Non-conference liners will be
free to operate in competition with a conference as long
as they adhere to the principle of fair competition on a
commercial basis;

(b) The Parties affirm their

to a freely
competitive environment as being an essential of the
dry and liquid bulk trade.

commitment

3. In applying the principles of paragraph 2, the Parties shall:

(a) not introduce cargo-sharing clauses in future bilateral
agreements with third countries, other than in those
exceptional
shipping
companies from one or other Party to this Agreement
would not otherwise have an effective opportunity to
ply for trade to and from the third country concerned;

circumstances where

liner

(b) prohibit cargo-sharing arrangements in future bilateral
agreements concerning dry and liquid bulk trade;

(c) abolish, upon the entry into force of this Agreement, all
unilateral measures and administrative,
technical and
other obstacles that could have restrictive or discrimi-
natory effects on the free supply of services in inter-
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4. With a view to ensuring a coordinated development and
progressive liberalisation of transport between the Parties
adapted to their reciprocal commercial needs, the conditions
of mutual market access in air transport shall be dealt with
by special agreements to be negotiated between the Parties
after the entry into force of this Agreement.

5. Prior to the conclusion of

the agreement referred to in
paragraph 4, the Parties shall not take any measures or
actions which are more restrictive or discriminatory as
compared with the situation existing prior to the entry
into force of this Agreement.

6. During the

the

transitional period,

former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia shall adapt its legislation, including
administrative,
the
technical and other rules,
Community existing at any time in the field of air and
inland transport
liberalisation
purposes and mutual access to markets of the Parties and
facilitates the movement of passengers and of goods.

in so far as

to that of

serves

it

In step with the common progress in the achievement of
the Stabilisation and
the objectives of
Association Council shall examine ways of creating the
conditions necessary for improving freedom to provide air
and inland transport services.

this Chapter,

CHAPTER IV

CURRENT PAYMENTS AND MOVEMENT OF CAPITAL

Article 58

The Parties undertake to authorise,
in freely convertible
currency, in accordance with the provisions of Article VIII of
the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund,
any payments and transfers on the current account of balance
of payments between the Community and the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia.

Article 59

relating to direct

1. With regard to transactions on the capital and financial
account of balance of payments, from entry into force of the
the Parties shall ensure the free movement of
Agreement,
capital
investments made in companies
formed in accordance with the laws of the host country and
investments made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
these
II of Title V, and the liquidation or repatriation of
investments and of any profit stemming therefrom.

2. With regard to transactions on the capital and financial
account of balance of payments, from entry into force of this
Agreement,
the Parties shall ensure the free movement of
capital relating to credits related to commercial transactions
or to the provision of services in which a resident of one of
the Parties is participating, and to financial loans and credits,
with maturity longer than a year.

They shall also ensure, from beginning of the second stage, free
movement of capital
relating to portfolio investment and
financial loans and credits with maturity shorter than a year.

3. Without prejudice to paragraph 1, the Parties shall not
introduce any new restrictions on the movement of capital and
current payments between residents of the Community and the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and shall not make the
existing arrangements more restrictive.

for

4. Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 58 and of
this Article, where, in exceptional circumstances, movements of
capital between the Community and the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia cause, or threaten to cause, serious
difficulties
the operation of exchange rate policy or
monetary policy in the Community or the former Yugoslav
the Community and the former
Republic of Macedonia,
respectively, may take
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
safeguard measures with regard to movements of capital
between the Community and the former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia for a period not exceeding six months if such
measures are strictly necessary.

5.
The Parties shall consult each other with a view to facili-
tating the movement of capital between the Community and
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in order
to
promote the objectives of this Agreement.

Article 60

During the first stage, the Parties shall take measures
1.
permitting the creation of the necessary conditions for the
further gradual cation of Community rules on the free
movement of capital.

the Stabilisation and
2.
By the end of
Association Council
enabling
of
Community rules on the movement of capital to be applied
in full.

the first stage,
shall

examine ways

CHAPTER V

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 61

The provisions of this Title shall be applied subject to
justified on grounds of public policy, public

1.
limitations
security or public health.

2.
They shall not apply to activities that in the territory of
either Party are connected, even occasionally, with the exercise
of official authority.

Article 62

For the purpose of this Title, nothing in this Agreement shall
prevent the Parties from applying their laws and regulations
regarding entry and stay, employment, working conditions,
services,
establishment of natural persons and supply of
provided that, in so doing, they do not apply them in such a
manner as to nullify or impair the benefits accruing to any
Party under
this
Agreement. This provision shall be without prejudice to the
application of Article 61.

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Article 63

Article 66

Companies which are controlled and exclusively owned jointly
by the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia companies or
nationals and Community companies or nationals shall also be
covered by the provisions of this Title.

The provisions of this Title shall be progressively adjusted,
notably in the light of requirements arising from Article V of
the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS).

Article 64

The Most-Favoured-Nation

1.
in
accordance with the provisions of this Title shall not apply
to the tax advantages that the Parties are providing or will
provide in the future on the basis of agreements designed to
avoid double taxation or other tax arrangements.

treatment

granted

2.
None of the provisions of this Title shall be construed to
prevent the adoption or enforcement by the Parties of any
measure aimed at preventing the avoidance or evasion of
taxes pursuant to the tax provisions of agreements to avoid
double taxation and other tax arrangements or domestic fiscal
legislation.

3.
None of the provisions of this Title shall be construed to
prevent Member States or the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia in applying the relevant provisions of their fiscal
legislation, from distinguishing between taxpayers who are not
in identical situations, in particular as regards their place of
residence.

Article 65

The Parties shall endeavour wherever possible to avoid
including measures
for balance of payments purposes. A
soon as
shall present as

1.
the imposition of
relating to imports,
Party adopting such measures
possible to the other Party a timetable for their removal.

restrictive measures,

2. Where one or more Member States or
the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is in serious balance of
payments difficulties, or under imminent threat thereof, the
Community or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
as the case may be, may, in accordance with the conditions
established under
restrictive
measures, including measures relating to imports, which shall
be of limited duration and may not go beyond what is strictly
necessary to remedy the balance of payments situation. The
Community or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
as the case may be, shall inform the other Party forthwith.

the WTO Agreement, adopt

Article 67

The provisions of
this Agreement shall not prejudice the
application by each Party of any measure necessary to
prevent the circumvention of its measures concerning third-
country access to its market through the provisions of this
Agreement.

TITLE VI

APPROXIMATION OF LAWS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

Article 68

the approxi-
The Parties recognise the importance of
1.
mation of
the former
the existing and future laws of
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to those of the Community.
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall endeavour to
ensure that its laws will be gradually made compatible with
those of the Community.

This gradual approximation of law will take place in two

2.
stages.

Starting on the date of signing of the Agreement and
3.
lasting as explained in Article 5, the approximation of
laws
shall extend to certain fundamental elements of the Internal
Market acquis as well as to other trade-related areas, along a
programme to be defined in coordination with the Commission
of the European Communities. The former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia will also define,
in coordination with the
the modalities
the European Communities,
Commission of
for the monitoring of the implementation of approximation
of
to be taken,
including reform of the judiciary.

legislation and law enforcement actions

Deadlines will be set for competition law, intellectual property
law, standards and certification law, public procurement law,
and data protection law. Legal approximation in other sectors
of the internal market will be an obligation to be met at the
end of the transition period.

3.
Any restrictive measures shall not apply to transfers
related to investment and in particular to the repatriation of
amounts
revenues
invested or
stemming there from.

reinvested or any kind of

4.
During the second stage of the transitional period laid
down in Article 5 the approximation of laws shall extend to
the elements of the acquis that are not covered by the previous
paragraph.

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Article 69

Competition and other economic provisions

1.
The following are incompatible with the proper func-
tioning of the Agreement, in so far as they may affect trade
between the Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia:

and
European Community
the
instruments adopted on this basis.

specific Community

5.
If the Community or the Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia considers that a particular practice is incompatible
with the terms of paragraph 1, and:

(i) all

agreements

between undertakings,

associations of undertakings
between undertakings which have as
effect
competition;

prevention,

restriction

the

decisions

by
and concerted practices
their object or
of
distortion

or

(ii) abuse by one or more undertakings of a dominant position
in the territories of
the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia as a whole or in a
substantial part thereof;

the Community or of

(iii) any public aid which distorts or

threatens to distort
competition by favouring certain undertakings or certain
products.

2.
Any practices contrary to this Article shall be assessed on
the basis of criteria arising from the application of the rules of
Articles 81, 82 and 87 of the Treaty establishing the European
Community.

3. (a) For

four years after

the purposes of

the entry into force of

applying the provisions of
paragraph 1(iii), the Parties recognise that during the
first
this
Agreement, any public aid granted by the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall be assessed
taking into account the fact that the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia shall be regarded as an area
identical to those areas of the Community described in
Article 87(3)(a) of the Treaty establishing the European
Community.

(b) Each Party shall ensure transparency in the area of
public aid, inter alia by reporting annually to the other
Party on the total amount and the distribution of the aid
given and by providing, upon request, information on
aid schemes. Upon request by one Party, the other Party
shall provide information on particular individual cases
of public aid.

Each Party shall ensure that the provisions of this Article are
applied within five years of
the Agreement’s entry into
force.

4. With regard to products referred to in Chapter II of Title
IV:

(cid:151) paragraph 1(iii) shall not apply.

(cid:151) any practices contrary to paragraph 1(i) shall be assessed
according to the criteria established by the Community on
the basis of Articles 36 and 37 of the Treaty establishing

(cid:151) if such practice causes or threatens to cause serious injury
to the interests of the other Party or material injury to its
domestic industry,
it may
take appropriate measures after consultation within the
Stabilisation and Association Council or
thirty
working days following referral for such consultation.

including its services industry,

after

In the case of practices incompatible with paragraph 1(iii), such
appropriate measures may, where the WTO Agreement applies
thereto, only be adopted in accordance with the procedures
and under the conditions laid down thereby or the relevant
Community internal legislation.

The Parties

6.
account
professional and business confidentiality.

shall exchange information taking into
imposed by the requirements of

the limitations

Article 70

With regard to public undertakings, and undertakings to which
special or exclusive rights have been granted, each Party shall
ensure that as from the third year following the date of entry
into force of this Agreement, the principles of the Treaty estab-
lishing the European Community,
in particular Article 86
thereof, are upheld.

Article 71

Intellectual, industrial and commercial property

Pursuant to the provisions of this Article and Annex VII,
1.
the Parties confirm the importance that they attach to ensure
adequate and effective protection and enforcement of
intel-
lectual, industrial and commercial property rights.

2.
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall take
the necessary measures in order to guarantee no later than
five years after entry into force of this agreement a level of
protection of intellectual, industrial and commercial property
rights similar to that existing in the Community,
including
effective means of enforcing such rights.

The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia undertakes
3.
to accede, within the period referred above, to the multilateral
conventions on intellectual, industrial and commercial property
rights referred to in Annex VII.

in the

area of

If problems
and
commercial property affecting trading conditions occur, they
shall be referred urgently to the Stabilisation and Association
Council, at the request of either Party, with a view to reaching
mutually satisfactory solutions.

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Article 72

Public contracts

The Parties consider the opening-up of

1.
the award of
public contracts on the basis of non-discrimination and reci-
procity, in particular in the WTO context, to be a desirable
objective.

The companies of

the former Yugoslav Republic of
2.
Macedonia, whether established or not
in the Community,
shall be granted access to contract award procedures in the
Community pursuant
rules
under treatment no less favourable than that accorded to
Community companies as from the entry into force of this
Agreement.

to Community procurement

The above provisions will also apply to contracts in the utilities
sector once the government of the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia has
the
Community rules in this area. The Community shall examine
former Yugoslav Republic of
the
periodically whether
Macedonia has indeed introduced such legislation.

legislation introducing

adopted the

in the

Community companies not established in the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia shall be granted access to contract
award procedures
former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia pursuant to the Law on Public Procurement under
treatment no less favourable than that accorded to companies
of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia at the latest five
years after the entry into force of this Agreement. Community
companies established in the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia under the provisions of Chapter I of Title V shall
this Agreement access to
have upon entry into force of
contract award procedures under treatment no less favourable
than that accorded to companies of
the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia.

European
conformity assessment procedures.

standardisation, metrology,

accreditation

and

2.

To this end, Parties shall seek:

(cid:151) to promote the use of Community technical regulations and
and conformity assessment

tests

European standards,
procedures;

(cid:151) to conclude, where appropriate, European Conformity

Assessment Protocols;

(cid:151) to foster the development of the quality infrastructure: stan-
conformity

accreditation

and

dardisation, metrology,
assessment;

(cid:151) to promote participation in work of specialised European
organisations (CEN, Cenelec, ETSI, EA, Welmec, Euromed
etc.),

TITLE VII

JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS

Article 74

Reinforcement of institutions and rule of law

In their cooperation in justice and home affairs the Parties will
attach particular importance to the reinforcement of
insti-
tutions at all levels in the areas of administration in general
and law enforcement and the machinery of justice in particular.
This includes the consolidation of the rule of law. Cooperation
in the field of
justice will focus in particular on the inde-
pendence of the judiciary, the improvement of its effectiveness
and training of the legal professions.

Article 75

The Stabilisation and Association Council shall periodically
examine the possibility for the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia to introduce access to award procedures in the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for all Community
companies.

Visa, border control, asylum and migration

1.
The Parties shall cooperate in the areas of visa, border
control, asylum and migration and will set-up a framework for
the cooperation, including at a regional level, in these fields.

3.
As regards establishment, operations, supply of services
between the Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, and also employment and movement of
labour
linked to the fulfilment of public contracts, the provisions of
Articles 44 to 67 are applicable.

2.
Cooperation in the matters referred to in paragraph 1
shall be based on mutual consultations and close coordination
between the Parties and should include technical and adminis-
trative assistance for:

(cid:151) exchange of information on legislation and practices;

Article 73

(cid:151) the drafting of legislation;

(cid:151) enhancing the efficiency of the institutions;

Standardisation, Metrology, Accreditation and Conformity
Assessment

(cid:151) training of staff;

1.
the necessary measures
conformity with Community

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall take
achieve
in order
and

to gradually

regulations

technical

(cid:151) security of
documents.

the travel documents and detection of

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3.

Cooperation will focus in particular:

(cid:151) in the area of asylum on the development and implemen-
tation of national legislation to meet the standards of the
1951 Geneva Convention and thereby to ensure that the
principle of non-refoulement is respected.

(cid:151) in the field of

the Parties agree to the fair

legal migration, on admission rules and
rights and status of the persons admitted. In relation to
migration,
treatment of
nationals of other countries who reside legally on their
territories and to promote an integration policy aiming at
granting them rights and obligations comparable to those
of their citizens.

The Stabilisation and Association Council can recommend
additional subjects for cooperation under this article.

Member State, bilateral agreements with individual Member
States of the European Union regulating the specific obligations
for readmission between the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia and the Member State concerned, including an obli-
gation for the readmission of nationals of other countries and
stateless persons.

4.
The Stabilisation and Association Council shall examine
what other joint efforts can be made to prevent and control
illegal immigration, including the trafficking in human beings.

Article 77

Combating money laundering

1.
The Parties agree on the necessity of making every effort
and cooperating in order to prevent the use of their financial
systems for laundering of proceeds from criminal activities in
general and drug offences in particular.

Article 76

Prevention and control of illegal immigration; readmission

The Parties agree to cooperate in order to prevent and

1.
control illegal immigration. To this end:

2.
Cooperation in this area may include administrative and
technical assistance with the purpose to develop the implemen-
tation of regulations and efficient functioning of the suitable
standards and mechanisms
to combat money laundering
to those adopted by the Community and inter-
equivalent
national fora in this field.

(cid:151) The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia agrees to
readmit any of
illegally present on the
territory of a Member State, upon request by the latter
and without further formalities once such persons have
been positively identified as such;

its nationals

(cid:151) each Member State of

the European Union agrees to
readmit any of
illegally present on the
territory of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
upon request by the latter and without further formalities
once such persons have been positively identified as such.

its nationals

The Member States of the European Union and the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia will provide their nationals
with appropriate identity documents and will extend to them
the administrative facilities necessary for such purposes.

the

agree

between

The Parties

to conclude, upon request,
former Yugoslav Republic

an
2.
agreement
of
Macedonia and the European Community regulating the
the former Yugoslav Republic of
specific obligations
Macedonia and for
the European
Union for readmission, including an obligation for the read-
mission of nationals of other countries and stateless persons.

for
the Member States of

Article 78

Preventing

and combating

crime

and other

illegal

activities

1.
The Parties agree to cooperate on fighting and preventing
criminal and illegal activities, organised or otherwise, such as:

(cid:151) trafficking in human beings;

(cid:151) illegal economic activities, and in particular corruption,
illegal transactions on products such as industrial waste,
radioactive material and transactions involving illegal or
counterfeit products;

(cid:151) illicit trafficking in drugs and psychotropic substances;

(cid:151) smuggling;

(cid:151) illicit arms trafficking;

(cid:151) terrorism.

Pending the conclusion of

3.
the agreement with the
Community referred to in paragraph 2, the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia agrees to conclude, upon request of a

Cooperation in the above matters will be the subject of consul-
tations and close coordination between the parties.

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The technical and administrative assistance in this field

2.
may include:

(cid:151) the drafting of national legislation in the field of criminal

law;

(cid:151) enhancing the efficiency of the institutions charged with

fighting and preventing crime;

(cid:151) staff training and the development of investigative facilities;

(cid:151) the formulation of measures to prevent crime.

Article 79

Co-operation on illicit drugs

the
1. Within their respective powers and competencies,
Parties shall cooperate to ensure a balanced and integrated
approach towards drugs. Drug policies and actions shall be
aimed at reducing the supply,
trafficking and demand of
illicit drugs as well as at a more effective control of precursors.

2.
The Parties shall agree on the necessary methods of coop-
eration to attain these objectives. Actions shall be based on
commonly agreed principles along the lines of the EU Drug
Strategy.

The cooperation between the Parties

3.
shall comprise
technical and administrative assistance in particular in the
following areas: drafting of national
legislation and policies;
establishment of institutions and information centres; training
of personnel; drug related research; and the prevention of
diversion of precursors used for the illicit manufacture of
drugs. The Parties may agree to include other areas.

TITLE VIII

COOPERATION POLICIES

Article 80

The Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of
1.
Macedonia shall
establish a close cooperation aimed at
contributing to the development and growth potential of the
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Such cooperation
links on the widest
shall
possible foundation, to the benefit of both Parties.

strengthen existing economic

Policies and other measures will be designed to bring
2.
the former
about the economic and social development of
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. These policies
should
ensure that environmental considerations are also fully incor-
porated from the outset and that
they are linked to the
requirements of harmonious social development.

Cooperation policies shall be integrated into a regional
3.
framework of cooperation. Special attention will have to be
devoted to measures that can foster cooperation between the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and its neighbouring
thus contributing to
countries
regional stability. The Stabilisation and Association Council
may define priorities between and within the cooperation
policies described hereinafter.

including Member States,

Article 81

Economic policy

1.
The Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia shall facilitate the process of economic reform by
cooperating to improve understanding of the fundamentals of
implementing economic
their respective economies and of
policy in market economies.

To these ends the Community and the former Yugoslav

2.
Republic of Macedonia shall cooperate to:

(cid:151) exchange information on macroeconomic performance and

prospects and on strategies for development;

(cid:151) analyse jointly economic issues of mutual interest, including
the framing of economic policy and the instruments for
implementing it.

3.
At the request of the authorities of the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia, the Community may provide assistance
designed to support the efforts of the former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia towards the introduction of full convertibility of
the Denar and the gradual development of its policies towards
those of the European Monetary System. Cooperation in this
area will include informal exchange of information concerning
the principles and the functioning of the European Monetary
System and the European System of Central Banks.

Article 82

Statistical cooperation

1.
the
Cooperation in the area of statistics shall aim at
development of an efficient and sustainable statistical system
capable to provide in due time reliable, objective and accurate
data needed to plan and monitor the process of transition and
reform in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. It shall
enable the national statistical system coordinated by the State
Statistical Office to better meet the needs of its customers, both
public administration and private businesses. The statistical
system should respect the fundamental principles of statistics
the
issued by the United Nations and the stipulations of
European Statistical
the acquis
Communautaire in statistics.

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2.

To this end the Parties may cooperate in particular:

(cid:151) technical assistance to the Office of Auditors in the former

Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;

(cid:151) to promote the development of an efficient

statistical
service in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
based on an appropriate institutional framework;

(cid:151) to develop and maintain national capacity for collecting,
information of
in the most

processing and disseminating statistical
high quality using modern technologies
efficient way;

(cid:151) the establishment of internal audit units in official agencies;

(cid:151) the exchange of

information with regard to auditing

systems;

(cid:151) the standardisation of audit documentation;

(cid:151) to provide private and public sector economic operators
and research community with the appropriate socio-
economic data needed to monitor state reforms;

(cid:151) training and advisory operations.

(cid:151) to enable the national statistical system to adopt the prin-
ciples and standards of the European statistical system;

Article 84

Investment promotion and protection

(cid:151) to ensure the confidentiality of individual data.

3.
Cooperation in this field shall include, but not be limited
to, providing information on methods, participation in selected
Eurostat working groups and exchange of statistical data.

1.
Cooperation between the Parties shall be aimed at estab-
lishing a favourable climate for private investment, both
domestic and foreign.

2.

The particular aims of co-operation shall be:

Article 83

(cid:151) for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to improve
a legal framework which favours and protects investment;

Banking, insurance and other financial services

1.
The Parties shall cooperate with the aim of establishing
and developing a suitable framework for the encouragement of
banking, insurance and financial services sector in the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

(cid:151) the conclusion, where appropriate, with Member States of
bilateral agreements for the promotion and protection of
investment;

The cooperation shall focus on:

(cid:151) the implementation of

suitable arrangements

for

the

transfer of capital;

(cid:151) the adoption of a common accounting system compatible

with European standards;

(cid:151) the improvement of investment protection.

(cid:151) the

strengthening and restructuring of

the banking,

insurance and other financial sectors;

(cid:151) the improvement of supervision and regulation of banking

and other financial services;

(cid:151) the exchange of

information in particular in respect of

proposed legislation;

(cid:151) the preparation of translations and terminology glossaries.

2.
The Parties shall cooperate with the aim of developing
efficient audit systems in the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia following the harmonised Community methods
and procedures.

Cooperation shall focus on:

Article 85

Industrial cooperation

1.
Cooperation shall be aimed at promoting the modern-
the industry and individual
isation and restructuring of
sectors in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, as
well as industrial cooperation between economic operators of
both sides, with the particular objective of strengthening the
private
the
conditions
sector
environment is protected.

ensure

under

that

that

2.
Industrial cooperation initiatives will reflect the priorities
determined by both Parties. They will take into account the
regional aspects of industrial development, promoting trans-
national partnerships when relevant. The initiatives should
seek in particular to establish a suitable framework for under-
takings, to improve management know-how and to promote
markets, market transparency and the business environment.

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Article 86

Small and medium-sized enterprises

system, the modernisation of the tax services with a view to
ensuring effectiveness of tax collection and the fight against
fiscal fraud.

The Parties shall aim to develop and strengthen private sector
small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the establishment
of new undertakings in areas offering potential for growth and
cooperation between SMEs in the Community and the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

Article 87

Tourism

Cooperation between the Parties in the field of tourism will be
aimed at facilitating and encouraging tourism and tourist trade
through know-how transfer, participation of
former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in important European
for
tourism organisations and studying the opportunities
joint operations, notably in regional tourism projects.

the

Article 88

Customs

1.
The aim of cooperation shall be to guarantee compliance
with all the provisions scheduled for adoption in the area of
trade and to achieve the approximation of the customs system
of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to that of the
Community, thus helping to pave the way for liberalisation
measures planned under this Agreement.

2.

Cooperation shall include the following in particular:

(cid:151) the exchange of information including on the methods of

investigation;

(cid:151) the development of cross-border infrastructure between the

Parties;

(cid:151) the possibility of

interconnection between the transit
systems of
the Community and the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia, as well as the adoption and use
of the Single Administrative Document (SAD);

(cid:151) the simplification of inspections and formalities in respect

of the carriage of goods;

(cid:151) support

for

the

introduction

of modern

customs

information systems.

3. Without prejudice to further cooperation provided for in
this Agreement, and in particular Articles 76, 77 and 78, the
in
mutual
customs matters of the Parties shall take place in accordance
with the provisions of Protocol 5.

between administrative

authorities

assistance

Article 89

Taxation

The Parties will establish cooperation in the field of taxation
including measures aiming at the further reform of the fiscal

Article 90

Social cooperation

shall

1. With regard to employment, cooperation between the
Parties
focus notably on upgrading job-finding and
careers advice services, providing back-up measures and
promoting local development to assist industrial and labour
It shall also include measures such as
market restructuring.
studies,
the secondment of experts and information and
training operations.

2. With regard to social security, cooperation between the
Parties shall seek to adapt the social security system of the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the new economic
and social requirements, notably by providing the services of
experts and organising information and training activities.

3.
Cooperation between parties will involve the adjustment
of legislation in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
concerning working conditions and equal opportunities for
women and men.

4.
The Parties shall develop cooperation between them with
the aim of improving the level of protection of the health and
safety of workers, taking as a reference the level of protection
existing in the Community.

Article 91

Education and training

1.
The Parties shall cooperate with the aim of raising the
level of general education and professional qualifications in the
former Yugoslav Republic
into
consideration the priorities of the former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia.

of Macedonia

taking

2.
The Tempus programme will contribute to strengthening
cooperation between the two Parties in the field of education
and training, promoting democracy,
law and
economic reform.

the rule of

3.
The European Training Foundation will also contribute to
the upgrading of training structures and activities in the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

Article 92

Cultural cooperation

The Parties undertake to promote cultural cooperation. This
cooperation serves inter alia to raise mutual understanding
and esteem between individuals, communities and peoples.

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Article 93

Information and communication

Article 96

Information society

The Community and the
former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia will take the measures necessary to stimulate the
mutual exchange of
information. Priority will be given to
programmes aimed at providing the general public with basic
information about the Community and professional circles in
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia with more
specialised information.

Article 94

Cooperation in the audio-visual field

The Parties agree to strengthen cooperation with the objective
of further developing the Information Society in the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Global objectives will be
preparing society as a whole for the digital age, attracting
investments and interoperability of networks and services.

The authorities of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
with the assistance of the Community, will review carefully any
political commitment undertaken in the European Union with
the objective of aligning its own policies with those of the
Union.

The Parties
shall cooperate to promote the audio-visual
industry in Europe and encourage coproduction in the fields
of cinema and television.

The authorities of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
will establish a plan for the adoption of Community legislation
in the area of the Information Society.

The Parties will coordinate, and where appropriate, harmonise
their policies on the regulation of content aspects of cross-
border broadcasting, paying particular attention to matters
relating to the acquisition of intellectual property rights for
programmes and broadcast by satellite or cable.

Article 95

Electronic Communications Infrastructure and Associated
Services

The Parties will strengthen cooperation in the area of electronic
communications infrastructures,
telecom-
munications networks and relevant electronic audio-visual
transport
the
objective of ultimate alignment with the acquis by the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia one year after the entry into
force of the Agreement.

including classical

services, with

associated

networks,

and

Article 97

Consumer protection

The Parties will cooperate in order to align the standards of
consumer protection in the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia with those of the Community. Effective consumer
protection is necessary in order to ensure that the market
economy functions properly, and this protection will depend
on the development of an administrative infrastructure in order
to ensure market surveillance and law enforcement in this field.

To that end, and in view of their common interests, the Parties
will encourage and ensure:

(cid:151) the harmonisation of

legislation and the alignment of
consumer protection in the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia on that in force in the Community;

The above mentioned cooperation will focus on the following
priority areas:

(cid:151) a policy of active consumer protection including the
increase of information and development of independent
organisations;

(cid:151) policy development,

(cid:151) legal and regulatory aspects,

(cid:151) effective legal protection for consumers in order to improve
the quality of consumer goods and maintain appropriate
safety standards.

(cid:151) institution Building required for a liberalised environment,

(cid:151) modernisation of the former Yugoslav Republic of Mace-
donia’s electronic infrastructure and its integration into
European
on
and world
improvements at a regional level

networks, with

focus

a

(cid:151) international cooperation,

(cid:151) cooperation within European structures especially those

involved in standardisation,

Article 98

Transport

1.
In addition to the Agreement between the European
Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
in the field of transport, the Parties shall develop and step up
the cooperation in order
to enable the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia to:

(cid:151) restructure and modernise transport and related infra-

structure;

(cid:151) co-ordinating positions in international organisations and

fora.

(cid:151) improve movement of passengers and goods and access to
the transport market, by the removing of administrative,
technical and other barriers;

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(cid:151) achieve operating standards comparable to those in the

Community;

(cid:151) the formulation of framework conditions for restructuring
of energy utilities and co-operation between undertakings
in this sector.

(cid:151) develop a transport system compatible and aligned with the

Community system;

(cid:151) improve the protection of the environment in transport,

reduction of harmful effects and pollution.

2.

Cooperation shall include the following priority areas:

(cid:151) the development of road, rail, airport and port

infra-
structure and other major routes of common interest and
Trans-European and Pan-European links;

(cid:151) the management of railways and airports, including appro-
priate cooperation between the relevant national auth-
orities;

(cid:151) road transport, including taxation and social and environ-

mental aspects;

(cid:151) combined rail and road transport;

(cid:151) the harmonisation of international transport statistics;

(cid:151) the modernisation of technical transport equipment in line
with Community standards, and assistance in acquiring
financing to that end, particularly as regards road-rail
transport, multi-modal transport and transhipment;

(cid:151) the promotion of

joint

technological

and

research

programmes;

(cid:151) the adoption of coordinated transport policies that are

compatible with those applied in the Community.

Article 99

Energy

Cooperation will reflect

the market
1.
economy and the European Energy Charter Treaty, and will
develop with a view to the gradual
integration of Europe’s
energy markets.

the principles of

Article 100

Agriculture, and the agro-industrial sector

Cooperation in this field shall have as its aim the modern-
isation and restructuring of agriculture and the agro-industrial
sector, water management, the rural development, the gradual
harmonisation of the veterinary and phytosanitary legislation
with Community standards and the development of fishery and
forestry sectors in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

Article 101

Regional and local development

The Parties will strengthen regional development cooperation,
with the objective of contributing to economic development
and reducing regional imbalances.

Specific attention will be given to cross-border, trans-national
and interregional cooperations. To this end, the exchange of
information and experts may be undertaken.

Article 102

Cooperation in research and technological development

1.
The Parties shall promote bilateral cooperation in civil
(RTD) on
scientific research and technological development
the basis of mutual benefit and, taking into account the avail-
respective
resources, adequate access
ability of
programmes,
effective
to appropriate
protection of intellectual, industrial and commercial property
rights (IPR).

to their
levels of

subject

2.

Science and technology cooperation shall cover:

(cid:151) the exchange of scientific and technical information;

2.

Cooperation shall include the following in particular:

(cid:151) the organisation of joint scientific meetings;

(cid:151) formulation and planning of energy policy,

including
modernisation of infrastructure, improvement and diversifi-
cation of supply and improvement of access to the energy
market, including facilitation of transit;

(cid:151) management and training for the energy sector and transfer

of technology and know-how;

(cid:151) the promotion of

saving,
renewable energy and studying of
impact of energy production and consumption;

energy

energy
efficiency,
the environmental

(cid:151) joint RTD activities,

(cid:151) training activities and mobility programmes for scientists,
researchers and technicians engaged in RTD on both sides.

Such cooperation shall be implemented according to
3.
specific arrangements
to be negotiated and concluded in
accordance with the procedures adopted by each Party, and
which shall set out, inter alia, appropriate IPR provisions.

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Article 103

(cid:151) rescue and relief exercises and assistance systems in case of

Environment and nuclear safety

disasters;

1.
The Parties shall develop and strengthen their cooperation
in the vital task of combating environmental degradation, with
a view to supporting environment sustainability.

(cid:151) exchange of experience in rehabilitation and reconstruction

after disaster;

2.

Cooperation could centre on the following priorities:

Cooperation in the field of nuclear safety could cover the

4.
following topics:

(cid:151) combating local, regional and cross-border pollution (air,
water quality,
and
including waste water
drinking water pollution) and establishing effective moni-
toring;

treatment

(cid:151) development of strategies with regard to global and climate

issues;

(cid:151) efficient,

sustainable and clean energy production and

consumption, safety of industrial plants;

(cid:151) classification and safe handling of chemicals;

(cid:151) waste reduction,

recycling and safe disposal, and the
implementation of the Basle Convention on the control
of
transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and
their disposal (Basle 1989);

(cid:151) the environmental impact of agriculture; soil erosion and

pollution by agricultural chemicals;

(cid:151) upgrading the laws and regulations of the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia on nuclear safety and strengthening
the supervisory authorities and their resources;

(cid:151) radiation protection,

including environmental

radiation

monitoring;

(cid:151) radioactive waste management:

former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia undertakes to provide to the Stabili-
sation and Association Council information concerning any
intention to import or store radioactive waste;

the

(cid:151) encouraging the promotion of Agreements between the EU
Member States, or Euratom, and the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia on early notification of information
in cases of nuclear accidents and on nuclear safety issues
generally, if appropriate;

(cid:151) the protection of forests, the flora and fauna; the conser-

vation of biodiversity;

(cid:151) strengthening the supervision and control on the transport

of materials sensitive to radioactive pollution.

(cid:151) town and country planning,

including construction and

urban planning;

(cid:151) environmental

impact assessment and strategic environ-

mental assessment;

(cid:151) continuous approximation of

laws and regulations

to

Community standards;

(cid:151) international Conventions in the area of environment where

the Community is Party;

(cid:151) cooperation at regional level as well as cooperation within

the framework of European Environment Agency;

(cid:151) education,
issues.

information and awareness on environmental

In the field of protection against natural disasters, the aim
3.
of cooperation is to ensure the protection of people, animals,
property and the environment against man-made disasters. To
this end the cooperation could include the following areas:

(cid:151) exchange of the outcome of scientific and research devel-

opment projects;

(cid:151) mutual monitoring, early notification and warning systems

on hazards disasters and their consequences;

TITLE IX

FINANCIAL COOPERATION

Article 104

In order to achieve the objectives of this agreement and in
former
accordance with Articles 3, 108 and 109 the
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia may
financial
assistance from the Community in the forms of grants and
loans, including loans from the European Investment Bank.

receive

Article 105

Financial assistance, in the form of grants, shall be covered by
the operation measures provided for in the relevant Council
Regulation within a multi-annual indicative framework estab-
lished by the Community following consultations with the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

The overall objectives of the assistance, in the form of insti-
tution-building and investment, shall contribute to the demo-
cratic, economic and institutional
the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, in line with the Stabilisation
and Association process. Financial assistance may cover all
areas of harmonisation of legislation and cooperation policies
of this agreement, including Justice and Home Affairs.

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Consideration should be given to the full implementation of
the infrastructure projects of common interest identified in the
Transport Agreement.

In matters that concern it, the European Investment Bank
5.
shall take part, as an observer, in the work of the Stabilisation
and Association Council.

Article 106

Article 110

At the request of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
and in case of special need, the Community could examine, in
coordination with international financial institutions, the possi-
bility of granting on an exceptional basis macro-financial
assistance subject
to certain conditions taking into account
the availability of all financial resources.

Article 107

In order to permit optimum use of the resources available, the
parties shall ensure that Community contribution are made in
close coordination with those from other sources such as the
Member States, other countries and international financial insti-
tutions.

To this effect, information on all sources of assistance shall be
exchanged regularly between the parties.

TITLE X

INSTITUTIONAL, GENERAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS

therein. The decisions

The Stabilisation and Association Council shall, for the purpose
of attaining the objectives of this Agreement, have the power
to take decisions within the scope of the Agreement in the
taken shall be
cases provided for
binding on the Parties, which shall
take the measures
necessary to implement the decisions taken. When deciding
on the transition to the second stage, as provided in Article
5, the Stabilisation and Association Council may also decide on
any possible changes to be brought about as regards the
content of the provisions governing the second stage.

In its rules of procedure the Stabilisation and Association
the Stabilisation and
Council shall determine the duties of
Association Committee, which shall
include the preparation
of meetings of the Stabilisation and Association Council, and
shall determine how the Committee shall function.

The Stabilisation and Association Council may delegate to the
Stabilisation and Association Committee any of its powers. In
this event the Stabilisation and Association Committee shall
take its decisions in accordance with the conditions laid
down in this Article.

Article 108

The Stabilisation and Association Council may also make
appropriate recommendations.

A Stabilisation and Association Council is hereby established
which shall supervise the application and implementation of
this Agreement. It shall meet at appropriate level at regular
It shall examine
intervals and when circumstances require.
any major
this
Agreement and any other bilateral or international
issues of
mutual interest.

issues arising within the framework of

Article 109

The Stabilisation and Association Council shall consist of
1.
the members of
the European Union and
members of the Commission of the European Communities,
on the one hand, and of members of the Government of the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, on the other.

the Council of

The Stabilisation and Association Council shall establish

2.
its rules of procedure.

3. Members of
may arrange to be represented,
conditions to be laid down in its rules of procedure.

the Stabilisation and Association Council
in accordance with the

shall draw up its decisions and recommendations by

It
agreement between the Parties.

Article 111

Each Party may refer to the Stabilisation and Association
Council any dispute relating to the application or interpretation
of this Agreement. The Stabilisation and Association Council
may settle the dispute by means of a binding decision.

Article 112

The Stabilisation and Association Council shall be assisted in
the performance of its duties by a Stabilisation and Association
Committee, composed of representatives of the Council of the
European Union and of representatives of the Commission of
the European Communities, on the one hand, and of represen-
tatives of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the
other.

4.
The Stabilisation and Association Council shall be chaired
in turn by a representative of the European Community and a
representative of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
in accordance with the provisions to be laid down in its rules
of procedure.

Article 113

The Stabilisation and Association Committee may create
subcommittees. The Transport Committee established under
the Transport Agreement shall assist
the Stabilisation and
Association Committee.

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Article 114

A Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee is
hereby established. It shall be a forum for Members of the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonian Parliament and the
European Parliament to meet and exchange views. It shall meet
at intervals that it shall itself determine.

The Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee
shall consist of members of the European Parliament, on the
one hand, and of Members of the Parliament of the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, on the other.

The Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee
shall establish its rules of procedure.

The Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee
shall be chaired in turn by the European Parliament and the
Parliament of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, in
accordance with the provisions to be laid down in its rules of
procedure.

Article 115

Within the scope of this Agreement, each Party undertakes to
ensure that natural and legal persons of the other Party have
access free of discrimination in relation to its own nationals to
the competent courts and administrative organs of the Parties
to defend their individual rights and their property rights.

(cid:151) the arrangements applied by the former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia in respect of the Community shall not give
rise to any discrimination between the Member States, their
nationals or its companies or firms;

(cid:151) the arrangements applied by the Community in respect of
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall not give
rise to any discrimination between the nationals of
the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia or its companies
or firms.

2.
The provisions of paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice
to the right of the Parties to apply the relevant provisions of
their fiscal
legislation to taxpayers who are not in identical
situations as regards their place of residence.

Article 118

The Parties shall take any general or specific measures
this Agreement.
in this
set out

their obligations under
the objectives

1.
required to fulfil
They shall
Agreement are attained.

see to it

that

If either Party considers that the other Party has failed to
2.
fulfil an obligation under this Agreement, it may take appro-
priate measures. Before so doing, except in cases of special
urgency,
supply the Stabilisation and Association
Council with all relevant information required for a thorough
examination of the situation with a view to seeking a solution
acceptable to the Parties.

shall

it

Article 116

Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent a Party from taking
any measures:

(a) which it considers necessary to prevent the disclosure of
information contrary to its essential security interests;

In the selection of measures, priority must be given to those
which least disturb the functioning of this Agreement. These
measures shall be notified immediately to the Stabilisation and
Association Council and shall be the subject of consultations
within the Stabilisation and Association Council if the other
Party so requests.

(b) which relate to the production of, or trade in, arms,
munitions or war materials or to research, development
or
purposes,
provided that such measures do not impair the conditions
of competition in respect of products not
intended for
specifically military purposes;

indispensable

production

defence

for

Article 119

The Parties agree to consult promptly through appropriate
channels at the request of either Party to discuss any matter
this
concerning the interpretation or
Agreement
relations
and other
between the Parties.

implementation of

aspects of

relevant

the

(c) which it considers essential to its own security in the event
of serious internal disturbances affecting the maintenance
of law and order, in time of war or serious international
tension constituting threat of war or in order to carry out
obligations it has accepted for the purpose of maintaining
peace and international security.

Article 117

In the fields covered by this Agreement and without

1.
prejudice to any special provisions contained therein:

The provisions of this Article shall in no way affect and are
without prejudice to Articles 30, 37, 38 and 42.

Article 120

This Agreement shall not, until equivalent rights for individuals
and economic operators have been achieved under
this
Agreement, affect rights ensured to them through existing
agreements binding one or more Member States, on the one
hand, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, on the
other.

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Article 121

Article 126

Protocols 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and Annexes I to VII shall form an
integral part of this Agreement.

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

the Parties, each of

Article 122

Article 127

This Agreement is concluded for an unlimited period.

Either Party may renounce this Agreement by notifying the
other Party. This Agreement shall cease to apply six months
after the date of such notification.

Article 123

For the purposes of this Agreement, the term (cid:145)Parties(cid:146) shall
mean the Community, or
the
Community and its Member States, in accordance with their
respective powers, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia, of the other part.

its Member

States, or

Article 124

This Agreement shall apply, on the one hand, to the territories
in which the Treaties establishing the European Community,
the European Coal and Steel Community and the European
the
Atomic Energy Community are
conditions laid down in those Treaties, and to the territory
of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the other.

applied and under

Article 125

The Secretary General of the Council of the European Union
shall be the depository of the Agreement.

The Parties shall approve this Agreement in accordance with
their own procedures.

This Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the
second month following the date on which the Parties notify
each other
referred to in the first
that
paragraph have been completed.

the procedures

Upon its entry into force, this Agreement shall replace the
Co-operation Agreement between the European Community
and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia signed on
29 April 1997 by way of Exchange of Letters.

Article 128

Interim Agreement

this Agreement,

In the event that, pending the completion of the procedures
the
necessary for the entry into force of
provisions of certain parts of this Agreement,
in particular
those relating to the free movements of goods, are put into
effect by means of an Interim Agreement between the
Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
the parties agree that, in such circumstances, for the purpose of
Title IV, Articles 69, 70 and 71 of
this Agreement and
Protocols 1 to 5 hereto, the terms (cid:145)date of entry into force
of this Agreement(cid:146) mean the date of entry into force of the
Interim Agreement in relation to obligations contained in these
Articles and Protocols.

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Joint-Declaration on Article 34

The European Communities and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, aware of the impact that the
sudden elimination of the 1 % fee applied for customs clearance purposes to imported goods could have
on the budget of the latter, agree, as an exceptional measure, that the fee would be maintained until
1 January 2002 or until the entry into force of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement, whichever
occurs first.

Should this fee, in the meantime, be reduced or eliminated vis-(cid:224)-vis a third country, the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia undertakes to immediately apply the same treatment to goods of EC origin.

The content of this joint-declaration is of no prejudice to the position of the European Communities in the
negotiations on the accession of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the World Trade Organi-
sation.

Joint Declaration concerning Article 40

Declaration of intent by the Contracting Parties on the trade arrangements between the States that emerged
from the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia:

1. The European Community and former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia consider it essential

for
economic and trade cooperation between the States that emerged from the former Socialist Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia to be re-established as quickly as possible, as soon as political and economic
circumstances permit.

2. The Community is prepared to grant cumulation of origin to the States that emerged from the former
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia which have restored normal economic and trade cooperation as
soon as the administrative cooperation needed for cumulation to work properly has been established.

3. With this in mind, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia declares its readiness to enter into
negotiations as soon as possible in order to establish cooperation with other States that emerged from
the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

Joint Declaration concerning Article 44

It is understood that the notion (cid:145)children(cid:146) is defined in accordance with national legislation of the host
country concerned.

Joint Declaration concerning Article 46

It is understood that the notion (cid:145)members of their family(cid:146) is defined in accordance with national legislation
of the host country concerned.

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Joint Declaration on Transport Issues concerning Article 57

The Parties agree to seek the earliest possible implementation of Article 12.3(b) of
the Transport
Agreement between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, on a
system of ecopoints through the conclusion of the relevant agreement, in the form of an exchange of
letters, as soon as possible and at the latest by the conclusion of the Interim Agreement.

Joint Declaration concerning Article 71

the rights relating to databases, patents,

The parties agree that for the purpose of this Agreement, intellectual, industrial and commercial property
including the copyright in computer programmes, and neighbouring
includes in particular copyright,
rights,
trademarks and service marks,
topographies of integrated circuits, geographical indications, including appellation of origins, as well as
protection against unfair competition as referred to in Article 10(a) of the Paris Convention for the
Protection of Industrial Property and protection of undisclosed information on know-how.

industrial designs,

Declaration by the Community and its Member States concerning Articles 27 and 29

Considering that exceptional trade measures are granted by the European Community to countries partici-
pating or linked to the EU Stabilisation and Association Process including the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia on the basis of Regulation (EC) No 2007/2000 as amended by Council Regulation (EC)
No . . ./2000, the European Community and its Member States declare:

(cid:151) that,

in application of Article 29(2) of this Agreement, those of the unilateral autonomous trade
measures which are more favourable shall apply in addition to the contractual trade concessions
offered by the Community in this Agreement as long as Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2000 as
amended applies;

(cid:151) that, in particular, for the products covered by Chapters 7 and 8 of the Combined Nomenclature, for
which the Common Customs Tariff provides for the application of ad valorem customs duties and a
specific customs duty, the elimination shall apply also to the specific customs duty in derogation from
the relevant provision of Article 27(1).

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Declaration of the European Community on Article 76

As far as the readmission of nationals of other countries and of stateless persons by the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia is concerned, the repatriation policy of the European Community is based on the
following main elements:

(cid:151) priority is given to voluntary return;

(cid:151) repatriation into the country of origin is the overriding principle.

Joint Declaration concerning Article 118

(a) For the purposes of the interpretation and practical application of the Agreement, the parties agree
that the cases of special urgency referred to in Article 118 of the Agreement mean cases of material
breach of the Agreement by one of the two parties. A material breach of the Agreement consists of:

(cid:151) repudiation of the Agreement not sanctioned by the general rules of international law;

(cid:151) violation of the essential elements of the Agreement set out in Article 2;

(b) The parties agree that the (cid:145)appropriate measures(cid:146) referred to in Article 118 are measures taken in
accordance with international law. If a party takes a measure in a case of special urgency pursuant to
Article 118, the other party may avail itself of the dispute settlement procedure.

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ANNEX I

IMPORTS INTO THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA OF LESS SENSITIVE GOODS ORIG-
INATING IN THE COMMUNITY

Referred to in Article 18(2)

2517

2518

2520

2523

3105

3214

3303

3304

3305

3306

3307

3405

3506

Tariff code

Description

Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone, of a kind commonly used for concrete
aggregates,
for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint,
whether or not heat-treated; macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste,
whether or not incorporating the materials cited in the first part of the heading;
tarred macadam; granules, chippings and powder, of stones of heading No 2515 or
2516, whether or not heat-treated:

(cid:150) Granules, chippings and powder, of stones of heading No 2515 or 2516, whether or

not heat-treated:

41 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of marble

49 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

Dolomite, whether or not calcined; dolomite, roughly trimmed or merely cut, by
sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape;
agglomerated dolomite (including tarred dolomite)

Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate)
whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders

Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar
hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers:

10 00 00

(cid:150) Cement clinkers

29 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

the fertilising elements
Mineral or chemical
nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium; other fertilisers; goods of this chapter in tablets
or similar forms or in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 10 kg

fertilisers containing two or three of

Glaziers’ putty, grafting putty, resin cements caulking compounds and other mastics;
painters’ fillings; non-refractory surfacing preparations for facades, indoor walls, floors,
ceilings or the like

Perfumes and toilet waters

Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than
medicaments) including sunscreen or sun tan preparations; manicure or pedicure prep-
arations

Preparations for use on the hair

Preparations for oral or dental hygiene, including denture fixative pastes and powders;
yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages

Pree-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparation,
depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or
toilet preparations, not elsewhere
specified or included; prepared room deodorizers, whether or not perfumed or
having disinfectant properties

Polishes and creams, for footwear, furniture, floors, coachwork, glass or metal, scouring
pastes and powders and similar preparations (whether or not in the form of paper,
wadding, felt, non-wovens, cellular plastics or cellular rubber, impregnated, coated or
covered with such preparations), excluding waxes of heading No 3404

Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, not elsewhere specified or included;
products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or
adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1 kg

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Tariff code

Description

3701

3702

3808

3918

3919

3921

3923

3924

3925

3926

4008

Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other
than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitized, unexposed,
whether or not in packs

Photographic film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper,
paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed

Insecticides, rodenticides,
fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-
growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings
for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands,
wicks and candles, and fly-papers)

Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles;
wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9 to this chapter

Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics,
whether or not in rolls

Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics

Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and
other closures, of plastics

Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of plastics

Builders’ ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included

Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading Nos 3901 to 3914

Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard
rubber:

(cid:150) Of cellular rubber:

11 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Plates, sheets and strip

19 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Of non-cellular rubber:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Plates, sheets and strip:

21 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Floor coverings and mats

21 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other.

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

29 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

4015

Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves), for all purposes, of
vulcanizd rubber other than hard rubber:

(cid:150) Gloves:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

19 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Household gloves

19 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

90 00 00

(cid:150) Other

4016

Other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber:

(cid:150) Other:

91 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Floor coverings and mats

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Tariff code

Description

4302

4303

4409

4415

4802

Tanned or dressed furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings),
unassembled, or assembled (without the addition of other materials) other than those of
heading No 4303

Articles of apparel, clothing accessories and other articles of furskin

Wood (including strips and friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled) continuously
shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, moulded, rounded or
the like) along any of its edges or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed

Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums of
wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood; pallet collars of wood

Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic
purposes, and punch card stock and punch tape paper, in rolls or sheets, other than
paper of heading No 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard:

(cid:150) Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical process
or of which not more than 10 % by weight of the total fibre content consist of such
fibres:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Weighing less than 40 g/m2:

51 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Paper weighing not more than 15 g/m2 for use in stencil making

51 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

52 20 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) In rolls

52 80 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) In sheets

(cid:150) (cid:150) Weighing more than 150 g/m2:

53 20 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) In rolls

53 80 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) In sheets

4805

Other uncoated paper and paperboard,
processed than as specified in note 2 to this chapter:

in rolls or sheets, not further worked or

(cid:150) Other paper and paperboard, weighing 225 g/m2 or more:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Made from wastepaper:

80 11 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Testliner

80 19 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

80 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

4811

Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated,
covered, surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or sheets, other than
goods of the kind described in heading 4803, 4809 or 4810:

(cid:150) Paper and paperboard coated,

impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding

adhesives):

31 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Bleached, weighing more than 150 g/m2

39 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

40 00 00

(cid:150) Paper and paperboard, coated,

impregnated or covered with wax, paraffin wax,

stearin, oil or glycerol

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Tariff code

Description

4814

4815

4816

4817

4820

4821

4909

4910

6601

6802

6805

6807

6809

6810

6811

6813

6815

6902

6904

6905

6907

6908

Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper

Floor coverings on a base of paper or of paperboard, whether or not cut to size

Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those
of heading No 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put
up in boxes

Envelopes,
letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or
paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard,
containing an assortment of paper stationery

letter pads,
Registers, account books, note books, order books,
memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting-pads, binders
(loose-leaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon
sets and other articles of stationery, of paper or paperboard; albums for samples or for
collections and book covers, of paper or paperboard

receipt books,

Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed

Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or
announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings

Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks

Umbrellas and sun umbrellas (including walking-stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas and
similar umbrellas)

Worked monumental or building stone (except slate) and articles thereof, other than
goods of heading No 6801; mosaic cubes and the like, of natural stone (including slate),
whether or not on a backing; artificially coloured granules, chippings and powder, of
natural stone (including slate)

Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of textile material, of paper, of
paperboard or of other materials, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise
made up

Articles of asphalt or of similar material (for example, petroleum bitumen or coal tar
pitch)

Articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster

Articles of cement, of concrete or of artificial stone, whether or not reinforced

Articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like

Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs,
washers, pads), not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of
asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with
textile or other materials

Articles of stone or of other mineral substances (including carbon fibres, articles of
carbon fibres and articles of peat), not elsewhere specified or included

Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods,
other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths

Ceramic building bricks, flooring blocks, support or filler tiles and the like

Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other
ceramic constructional goods

Unglazed ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; unglazed ceramic mosaic cubes
and the like, whether or not on a backing

Glazed ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; glazed ceramic mosaic cubes and
the like, whether or not on a backing

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Tariff code

Description

Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans,
flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures

Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or
china

Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than
of porcelain or china

Other ceramic articles

Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass:

(cid:150) Toughened (tempered) safety glass:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or

vessels:

11 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of size and shape suitable for incorporation in motor vehicles

11 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

19 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Enamelled

19 20 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an

absorbent or reflecting layer

19 80 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Laminated safety glass:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or

vessels:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

21 91 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of size and shape suitable for incorporation in motor vehicles

21 99 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

29 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

Glass mirrors, whether or not framed, including rear-view mirrors

Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar
purposes (other than that of heading No 7010 or 7018)

Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof
fabrics):

(for example, yarn, woven

(cid:150) Slivers, rovings, yarn and chopped strands:

11 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Chopped strands, of a length of not more than 50 mm

12 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Rovings

19 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum), unwrought or in semi-manu-
factured forms, or in powder form

Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms,
or in powder form

Articles of jewellery and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious
metal

Articles of goldsmiths’ or silversmiths’ wares and parts thereof, of precious metal or of
metal clad with precious metal

Other articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal

6910

6911

6912

6914

7007

7009

7013

7019

7106

7108

7113

7114

7115

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Description

7116

7117

7217

Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural,
synthetic or reconstructed)

Imitation jewellery

Wire of iron or non-alloy steel:

(cid:150) Plated or coated with other base metals:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight less than 0,25 % of carbon:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) With a maximum cross-sectional dimension of less than 0,8 mm

30 11 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Copper-coated

30 19 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) With a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 0,8 mm or more:

30 31 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Copper-coated

30 39 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

30 50 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight 0,25 % or more but less than 0,6 % of carbon

30 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight 0,6 % or more of carbon

(cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight less than 0,25 % of carbon:

90 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) With a maximum cross-sectional dimension of less than 0,8 mm

90 30 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) With a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 0,8 mm or more

90 50 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight 0,25 % or more but less than 0,6 % of carbon

90 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight 0,6 % or more of carbon

7307

Tube or pipe fittings (for example couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel:

(cid:150) Cast fittings:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of non-malleable cast iron:

11 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of a kind used in pressure systems

11 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

19 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of malleable cast iron

19 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Other:

91 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Flanges

(cid:150) (cid:150) Threaded elbows, bends and sleeves:

92 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Sleeves

92 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Elbows and bends

(cid:150) (cid:150) Butt welding fittings:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) With greatest external diameter not exceeding 609,6 mm:

93 11 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Elbows and bends

93 19 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) With greatest external diameter exceeding 609,6 mm:

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Description

93 91 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Elbows and bends

93 99 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

99 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Threaded

99 30 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) For welding

99 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

7311

7313

7403

7418

7614

7616

7801

7802

7803

7804

7805

7806

7901

7902

7903

7904

7905

7906

7907

Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel

Barbed wire of iron or steel; twisted hoop or single flat wire, barbed or not, and loosely
twisted double wire, of a kind used for fencing, of iron or steel

Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought:

(cid:150) Refined copper:

11 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Cathodes and sections of cathodes

Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of copper; pot scourers
and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of copper; sanitary ware and parts
thereof, of copper

Stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, of aluminium, not electrically
insulated:

Other articles of aluminium

Unwrought lead

Lead waste and scrap

Lead bars, rods, profiles and wire

Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil; lead powders and flakes

Lead tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves)

Other articles of lead

Unwrought zinc:

(cid:150) Zinc, not alloyed:

11 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight 99,99 % or more of zinc

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight less than 99,99 % of zinc:

12 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight 99,95 % or more but less than 99,99 % of zinc

12 30 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight 98,5 % or more but less than 99,95 % of zinc

12 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight 97,5 % or more but less than 98,5 % of zinc

Zinc waste and scrap

Zinc dust, powders and flakes

Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire

Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil

Zinc tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves)

Other articles of zinc

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Description

8211

Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than
knives of heading No 8208, and blades therefor:

(cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Table knives having fixed blades:

91 30 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Table knives with handle and blade of stainless steel

91 80 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

92 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other knives having fixed blades

93 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Knives having other than fixed blades

94 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Blades

8215

Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and
similar kitchen or tableware:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

10 30 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of stainless steel

(cid:150) Other sets of assorted articles:

20 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of stainless steel

20 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

99 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of stainless steel

99 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

8301

8302

8304

8309

8419

Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and
frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys for any of the foregoing
articles, of base metal:

20 00 00

(cid:150) Locks of a kind used for motor vehicles

furniture, doors,
Base metal mountings,
staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like;
base metal hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures; castors with mountings
of base metal; automatic door closers of base metal

fittings and similar articles suitable for

Filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays, paper rests, pen trays, office-stamp
stands and similar office or desk equipment, of base metal, other than office furniture
of heading No 9403

Stoppers, caps and lids (including crown corks, screw caps and pouring stoppers),
capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packing accessories,
of base metal:

10 00 00

(cid:150) Crown corks

Machinery, plant or laboratory equipment, whether or not electrically heated, for the
treatment of materials by a process involving a change of temperature such as heating,
cooking, roasting, distilling, rectifying, sterilizing, pasteurizing, steaming, drying, evap-
orating, vapourizing, condensing or cooling, other than machinery or plant of a kind
used for domestic purposes; instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric:

(cid:150) Dryers:

31 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) For agricultural products

32 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) For wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard

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Description

39 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

89 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) cooling towers and similar plant for direct cooling (without a separating wall) by

means of recirculated water

8423

Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including
weight operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all
kinds:

(cid:150) (cid:150) having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30 kg but not exceeding

5 000 kg:

82 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Check weighers and automatic control machines operating by reference to a

pre-determined weight

82 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

89 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Weighbridges

89 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

Machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing,
lapping, polishing or
otherwise finishing metal or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or
polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines
of heading No 8461

Machine-tools for planing, shaping, slotting, broaching, gear cutting, gear grinding or
gear finishing, sawing, cutting-off and other machine-tools working by removing metal
or cermets, not elsewhere specified or included

(including presses)

for working metal by forging, hammering or
Machine-tools
die-stamping; machine-tools
for working metal by bending,
folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working
metal or metal carbides, not specified above

(including presses)

Other machine-tools for working metal or cermets, without removing material

Machine-tools for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral
materials or for cold working glass:

(cid:150) Grinding or polishing machines:

(cid:150) (cid:150) For working glass:

20 19 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

20 80 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

90 00 00

(cid:150) Other

Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or
kneading earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances, in solid (including powder or
paste) form; machinery for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels,
ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials or other mineral products in
powder or paste form; machines for forming foundry moulds of sand:

Machinery for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from
these materials, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter

Machinery for preparing or making up tobacco, not specified or included elsewhere in
this chapter

Moulding boxes for metal foundry; mould bases; moulding patterns; moulds for metal
(other than ingot moulds), metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics

8460

8461

8462

8463

8464

8474

8477

8478

8480

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Tariff code

Description

8483

Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing
housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear
boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys,
including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints):

(cid:150) Gears and gearing, other than toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other trans-
mission elements presented separately; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other
speed changers, including torque converters:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

40 91 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Gears and gearing (other than friction gears):

40 92 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Ball or roller screws

40 93 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Gear boxes and other speed changers:

40 98 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

8501

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets):

(cid:150) Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W:

10 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Synchronous motors of an output not exceeding 18 W

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

10 91 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Universal AC/DC motors

10 93 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) AC motors

10 99 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) DC motors

(cid:150) Other AC motors, single-phase:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

40 91 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of an output not exceeding 750 W

8508

8509

8512

8515

Electro-mechanical tools for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor

Electro-mechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor

Electrical
lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading No 8539),
windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor
vehicles:

10 00 00

(cid:150) Lighting or visual signalling equipment of a kind used on bicycles

Electric (including electrically heated gas),
laser or other light or photon beam,
ultrasonic, electron beam, magnetic pulse or plasma arc soldering, brazing or
welding machines and apparatus, whether or not capable of cutting; electric
machines and apparatus for hot spraying of metals or cermets:

(cid:150) Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus:

11 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Soldering irons and guns

19 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Machines and apparatus for resistance welding of metal:

21 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Fully or partly automatic

29 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) for welding of metals:

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Tariff code

Description

31 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Fully or partly automatic

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

39 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) For manual welding with coated electrodes, complete with welding or cutting

devices

39 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Other machines and apparatus:

(cid:150) (cid:150) For treating metals:

80 11 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) For welding

80 19 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

80 91 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) For resistance welding of plastics

80 99 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets
with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current
line
systems or for digital line systems; videophones

loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their
Microphones and stands therefor;
enclosures; headphones, earphones and combined microphone/speaker sets; audio-
frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets

Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing
apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device

Magnetic tape recorders and other sound recording apparatus, whether or not incor-
porating a sound reproducing device

Video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner

Records,
phenomena,
excluding products of Chapter 37

tapes and other recorded media for sound or other similarly recorded
the production of records, but

including matrices and masters for

Reception apparatus
radio-broadcasting,
whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing
apparatus or a clock

radio-telegraphy or

radio-telephony,

for

Reception apparatus for television, whether or not
incorporating radio-broadcast
receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus; video monitors and
video projectors

Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof:

(cid:150) Trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping:

10 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Folding caravans

10 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Self-loading or self-unloading trailers and semi-trailers for agricultural purposes:

20 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Manure spreaders

20 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) New:

8517

8518

8519

8520

8521

8524

8527

8528

8716

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Tariff code

Description

39 30 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Semi-trailers

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

39 51 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) With a single axle

39 59 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

39 80 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Used

40 00 00

(cid:150) Other trailers and semi-trailers

80 00 00

(cid:150) Other vehicles

(cid:150) Parts:

90 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Chassis

90 30 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Bodies

90 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other parts

9402

9404

Medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture (for example, operating tables, exam-
ination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings, dentists’ chairs); barbers’ chairs
and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements;
parts of the foregoing articles:

90 00 00

Other

Mattress supports; articles of bedding and similar furnishing (for example, mattresses,
quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows) fitted with springs or stuffed or
internally fitted with any material or of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not
covered:

10 00 00

(cid:150) Mattress supports

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of other materials:

29 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Spring interior

29 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Sleeping bags:

30 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Filled with feathers or down

30 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Other:

90 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Filled with feathers or down

90 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

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ANNEX II

IMPORT INTO THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA OF SENSITIVE INDUSTRIAL GOODS
ORIGINATING IN THE COMMUNITY

Referred to in Article 18(3)

Customs duties on imports into the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of goods originating in the Community
which are listed in this Annex shall be progressively reduced in accordance with the following timetable.

(cid:151) on 1 January of the third year after the entry into force of the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 80 % of the

basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the fifth year after the entry into force of the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 70 % of the

basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the sixth year after the entry into force of the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 60 % of the

basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the seventh year after the entry into force of the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 50 % of

the basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the eighth year after the entry into force of the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 40 % of

the basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the ninth year after the entry into force of the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 20 % of the

basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the tenth year after the entry into force of the Agreement the remaining duties shall be abolished.

Tariff code

Description

2515

2516

2710

2711

3004

Marble, travertine, ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone of an
apparent specific gravity of 2,5 or more, and alabaster, whether or not roughly
trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular
(including square) shape

Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental or building stone, whether
or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a
rectangular (including square) shape

Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; prep-
arations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 % or more of
petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic
constituents of the preparations

Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons

Medicaments (excluding goods of heading No 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of
mixed or unmixed products
therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in
measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale:

for

(cid:150) Containing other antibiotics:

20 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Put up in forms or in packings of a kind sold by retail

(cid:150) Containing hormones or other products of heading No 2937 but not containing

antibiotics:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing insulin:

31 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Put up in forms or in packings of a kind sold by retail

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing adrenal cortical hormones:

32 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Put up in forms or in packings of a kind sold by retail

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

39 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Put up in forms or in packings of a kind sold by retail

(cid:150) Containing alkaloids or derivates thereof but not containing hormones, other

products of heading No 2937 or antibiotics:

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Description

40 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Put up in forms or in packings of a kind sold by retail

(cid:150) Other medicaments containing vitamins or other products of heading No 2936:

50 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Put up in forms or in packings of a kind sold by retail

(cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Put up in forms or in packings of a kind sold by retail:

90 11 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing iodine or iodine compounds

90 19 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

90 91 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing iodine or iodine compounds

90 99 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

3005

3205

3208

3209

3210

3401

3402

Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles (for example, dressings, adhesive plasters,
poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or put up in forms
or packings for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes

Colour lakes; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on colour lakes

Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or
chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous
medium; solutions as defined in note 4 to this chapter

Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or
chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium

Other paints and varnishes (including enamels,
water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather

lacquers and distempers); prepared

Soap, organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of
bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap; paper, wadding,
felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent

Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing
preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations,
whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading No 3401:

(cid:150) Preparations put up for retail sale:

20 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Surface-active preparations

20 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Washing preparations and cleaning preparations

(cid:150) Other:

90 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Surface-active preparations

90 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Washing preparations and cleaning preparations

3904

Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms:

10 00 00

(cid:150) Polyvinyl chloride, not mixed with any other substances

(cid:150) Other polyvinyl chloride:

21 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Non-plasticised

22 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Plasticised

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Tariff code

Description

40 00 00

(cid:150) Other vinyl chloride copolymers

50 00 00

(cid:150) Vinylidene chloride polymers

(cid:150) Fluoro-polymers:

61 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Polytetrafluoroethylene

69 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

90 00 00

(cid:150) Other

3917

3920

3922

4012

4202

4203

4205

4304

4418

4808

4810

Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of
plastics

Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced,
laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials

Baths, shower baths, wash-basins, bidets,
cisterns and similar sanitary ware, of plastic

lavatory pans, seats and covers,

flushing

Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, interchangeable
tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber:

(cid:150) Retreaded tyres:

10 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Used pneumatic tyres:

20 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

90 00 00

(cid:150) Other

Trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels, spectacle
instrument cases, gun cases, holsters
cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical
and similar containers; travelling-bags, toilet bags, rucksacks, handbags, shopping-bags,
wallets, purses, map-cases, cigarette-cases, tobacco-pouches, tool bags, sports bags,
jewellery boxes, powder-boxes, cutlery cases and similar containers, of
bottle-cases,
leather or of composition leather, of sheeting of plastics, of
textile materials, of
vulcanized fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials
or with paper

Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather

Other articles of leather or of composition leather

Artificial fur and articles thereof

Builders’
parquet panels, shingles and shakes

joinery and carpentry of wood,

including cellular wood panels, assembled

Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped,
crinkled, embossed or perforated,
in rolls or sheets, other than paper of the kind
described in heading No 4803:

10 00 00

(cid:150) Corrugated paper and paperboard, whether or not perforated

30 00 00

(cid:150) Other kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated

90 00 00

(cid:150) Other

Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or other
inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or
not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or sheets:

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Description

(cid:150) Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes,
not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical process or of which not more than
10 % by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres:

(cid:150) Other paper and paperboard:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Multi-ply:

91 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Each layer bleached

91 30 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) With only one outer layer bleached

91 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind
used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or
cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes,
napkins for babies, tampons, bed sheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital
articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose
wadding or webs of cellulose fibres

Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard,
letter trays, and similar
cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; box files,
articles, of paper or paperboard of a kind used in offices, shops or the like:

10 00 00

(cid:150) Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard

30 00 00

(cid:150) Sacks and bags, having a base of a width of 40 cm or more

40 00 00

(cid:150) Other sacks and bags, including cones

50 00 00

(cid:150) Other packing containers, including record sleeves

60 00 00

(cid:150) Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, of a kind used in offices,

shops or the like

Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, cut to size or
shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of
cellulose fibres:

(cid:150) Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard:

60 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Trays, dishes and plates

60 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp:

70 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Moulded trays and boxes for packing eggs

70 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics

Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics,
uppers of leather

leather or composition leather, and

Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers
of textile materials

Other footwear

Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer
soles); removable in-soles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters,
leggings and
similar articles, and parts thereof

Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron

4818

4819

4823

6402

6403

6404

6405

6406

7303

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Tariff code

Description

7304

7305

7306

7308

7309

7310

7317

7318

7320

7321

7323

Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel

Other tubes and pipes (for example, welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular
cross-sections, the external diameter of which exceeds 406,4 mm, of iron or steel

Other tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (for example, open seam or welded, riveted or
similarly closed), of iron or steel

Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading No 9406) and parts of
structures (for example, bridges and bridge-sections, lock-gates, towers, lattice masts,
roofs, roofing frameworks, doors and windows and their frames and thresholds for
doors, shutters, balustrades, pillars and columns), of iron or steel; plates, rods, angles,
shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures, of iron or steel

Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed
or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 litres, whether or not
lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment

Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than
compressed of liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 litres,
whether of not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal
equipment:

10 00 00

(cid:150) Of a capacity of 50 litres or more

(cid:150) Of a capacity of less than 50 litres:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other, with a wall thickness of:

21 91 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Less than 0,5 mm

21 99 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) 0,5 mm or more

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

29 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) With a wall thickness of less than 0,5 mm

29 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) With a wall thickness of 0,5 mm or more

Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading No
8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material,
but excluding such articles with heads of copper

Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers
(including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel

Springs and leaves for springs, of iron or steel

Stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (including those with subsidiary boilers for central
heating), barbecues, braziers, gas-rings, plate warmers and similar non-electric
domestic appliances, and parts thereof, of iron or steel

Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel; iron or
steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or
steel:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of stainless steel:

93 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Articles for table use

93 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of iron (other than cast iron) or steel, enamelled:

94 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Articles for table use

94 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

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(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

99 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Articles for table use

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

99 91 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Varnished or painted

99 99 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

7325

Other cast articles of iron or steel:

10 00 00

(cid:150) Of non-malleable cast iron

7604

7608

7610

7611

7612

8303

8402

8403

8404

8413

8414

8418

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

99 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of malleable cast iron

99 99 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

Aluminium bars, rods and profiles

Aluminium tubes and pipes

Aluminium structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading No 9406) and parts
of structures (for example, bridges and bridge-sections, towers,
lattice masts, roofs,
roofing frameworks, doors and windows and their frames and threshholds for doors,
balustrades, pillars and columns); aluminium plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the like,
prepared for use in structures

Aluminium reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, for any material (other than
compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity exceeding 300 litres, whether or not lined or
heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment

Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or
collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied
gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 litres, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but
not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment

Armoured or reinforced safes, strong-boxes and doors and safe deposit lockers for
strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal

Steam or other vapour generating boilers (other than central heating hot water boilers
capable also of producing low pressure steam); super-heated water boilers

Central heating boilers other than those of heading No 8402

Auxiliary plant
for use with boilers of heading No 8402 or 8403 (for example,
economizers, super-heaters, soot removers, gas recoverers); condensers for steam or
other vapour power units

Pumps for liquids, whether or not fitted with a measuring device; liquid elevators

Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling
hoods incorporating a fan, whether or not fitted with filters

Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other;
heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading No 8415:

(cid:150) Combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of a capacity exceeding 340 litres:

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Tariff code

Description

10 91 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) New

10 91 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Used

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

10 99 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) New

10 99 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Used

(cid:150) Refrigerators, household type:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Compression-type:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of a capacity exceeding 340 litres:

21 10 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) New

21 10 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Used

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Table model:

21 51 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) New

21 51 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Used

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Building-in type:

21 59 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) New

21 59 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Used

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other, of a capacity:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Not exceeding 250 litres:

21 91 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) New

21 91 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Used

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Exceeding 250 litres but not exceeding 340 litres:

21 99 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) New

21 99 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Used

(cid:150) (cid:150) Absorption-type, electrical:

22 00 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) New

22 00 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Used

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

29 00 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) New

29 00 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Used

(cid:150) Freezers of the chest type, not exceeding 800 litres capacity:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of a capacity not exceeding 400 litres:

30 91 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) New

30 91 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Used

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Description

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of a capacity exceeding 400 litres but not exceeding 800 litres:

30 99 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) New

30 99 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Used

(cid:150) Freezers of the upright type, not exceeding 900 litres capacity:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of a capacity not exceeding 250 litres:

40 91 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) New

40 91 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Used

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of a capacity exceeding 250 litres but not exceeding 900 litres:

40 99 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) New

40 99 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Used

(cid:150) Other refrigerating or freezing chests, cabinets, display counters, show-cases and

similar refrigerating or freezing furniture:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Refrigerated show-cases and counters (incorporating a refrigerating unit or evap-

orator):

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) For frozen food storage:

50 11 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) New

50 11 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Used

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

50 19 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) New

50 19 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Used

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other refrigerating furniture:

50 90 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) New

50 90 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Used

(cid:150) Parts:

91 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Furniture designed to receive refrigerating or freezing equipment

Machining centres, unit construction machines (single station) and multi-station transfer
machines, for working metal

Lathes (including turning centres) for removing metal

Machine-tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling,
(including turning
threading or
centres) of heading No 8458

tapping by removing metal, other

than lathes

Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors

Electric accumulators,
(including square):

including separators

therefor, whether or not

rectangular

(cid:150) Lead-acid of a kind used for starting piston engines:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

8457

8458

8459

8504

8507

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Tariff code

Description

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of a weight exceeding 5 kg:

10 81 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Working with liquid electrolyte

10 89 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

8516

8529

8534

8535

8536

Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space
heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus
(for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric
smoothing irons; other electro-thermic appliances of a kind used for domestic
purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading No 8545

Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading Nos 8525 to
8528

Printed circuits

Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making
connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters,
voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs,
for a voltage exceeding
1 000 V

junction boxes),

Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making
fuses, surge
connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays,
suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding
1 000 V:

(cid:150) Fuses:

10 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) For a current not exceeding 10 A

10 50 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) For a current exceeding 10 A but not exceeding 63 A

10 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) For a current exceeding 63 A

(cid:150) Automatic circuit breakers:

20 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) For a current not exceeding 63 A

20 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) For a current exceeding 63 A

(cid:150) Other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits:

30 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) For a current not exceeding 16 A

30 30 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) For a current exceeding 16 A but not exceeding 125 A

30 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) For a current exceeding 125 A

(cid:150) Relays:

(cid:150) (cid:150) For a voltage not exceeding 60 V:

41 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) For a current not exceeding 2 A

41 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) For a current exceeding 2 A

49 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Other switches:

(cid:150) (cid:150) For a voltage not exceeding 60 V:

50 11 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Push-button switches

50 15 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Rotary switches

50 19 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

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Description

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

50 90 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Starters for fluorescent lamp

50 90 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Lamp-holders, plugs and sockets:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

69 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) For co-axial cables

69 30 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) For printed circuits

69 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Other apparatus:

90 01 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Prefabricated elements for electrical circuits

90 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Connections and contact elements for wire and cables

90 85 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

8537

8538

8539

Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more
apparatus of heading No 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of
electricity,
including those incorporating instruments or apparatus of Chapter 90,
and numerical control apparatus, other than switching apparatus of heading No 8517

Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading No 8535,
8536 or 8537

Electric filament or discharge lamps, including sealed-beam lamp units and ultraviolet
or infra-red lamps; arc-lamps:

(cid:150) Other filament lamps, excluding ultraviolet or infra-red lamps:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Tungsten halogen:

21 30 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of a kind used for motor-cycles or other motor vehicles

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other, for a voltage:

21 92 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Exceeding 100 V

21 98 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Not exceeding 100 V

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other, of a power not exceeding 200 W and for a voltage exceeding 100 V:

22 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Reflector lamps

22 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

29 30 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of a kind used for motor-cycles or other motor vehicles

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other for a voltage:

29 92 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Exceeding 100 V

29 98 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Not exceeding 100 V

(cid:150) Discharge lamps, other than ultraviolet lamps:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Mercury or sodium vapour lamps; metal halide lamps:

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Description

32 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Mercury vapour lamps

Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and
other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre
cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric
conductors or fitted with connectors

Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling-stock:

(cid:150) Brakes and parts thereof:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Air brakes and parts thereof:

21 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of cast iron or cast steel

21 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

29 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of cast iron or cast steel

29 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver

Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons
(other than those of heading No 8702), including station wagons and racing cars

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

Chassis fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading Nos 8701 to 8705

Bodies (including cabs), for the motor vehicles of heading Nos 8701 to 8705

Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of heading Nos 8701 to 8705:

8544

8607

8702

8703

8704

8706

8707

8708

(cid:150) Bumpers and parts thereof:

10 00 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Others

(cid:150) Other parts and accessories of bodies (including cabs)

(cid:150) (cid:150) Safety seat belts:

21 00 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

29 00 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Braces and servo-braces and parts thereof:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Mounted brake linings:

31 00 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

39 00 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Suspension shock-absorbers:

80 00 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Clutches and parts thereof:

93 00 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

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Description

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

99 00 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

8711

8712

9401

Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or
without side cars; side cars

Bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorised

Seats (other than those of heading No 9402), whether or not convertible into beds, and
parts thereof:

(cid:150) Seats of a kind used for aircraft:

10 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

20 00 00

(cid:150) Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles

(cid:150) Swivel seats with variable height adjustment:

30 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Upholstered, with backrest and fitted with castors or glides

30 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

40 00 00

(cid:150) Seats other than garden seats or camping equipment, convertible into beds

50 00 00

(cid:150) Seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials

(cid:150) Other seats, with wooden frames:

61 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Upholstered

69 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Other seats, with metal frames:

71 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Upholstered

79 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

80 00 00

(cid:150) Other seats

(cid:150) Parts:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

90 30 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of wood

90 80 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

9403

Other furniture and parts thereof:

(cid:150) Metal furniture of a kind used in offices:

10 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Drawing tables (other than those of heading No 9017)

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Not exceeding 80 cm in height:

10 51 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Desks

10 59 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Exceeding 80 cm in height:

10 91 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Cupboards with doors, shutters or flaps

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Description

10 93 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Filing, card-index and other cabinets

10 99 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Other metal furniture:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

20 91 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Beds

20 99 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Wooden furniture of a kind used in offices:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Not exceeding 80 cm in height:

30 11 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Desks

30 19 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Exceeding 80 cm in height:

30 91 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Cupboards with doors, shutters or flaps; filing, card-index and other cabinets

30 99 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Wooden furniture of a kind used in the kitchen:

40 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Fitted kitchen units

40 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

50 00 00

(cid:150) Wooden furniture of a kind used in the bedroom

(cid:150) Other wooden furniture:

60 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Wooden furniture of a kind used in the dining room and the living room

60 30 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Wooden furniture of a kind used in shops

60 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other wooden furniture

(cid:150) Furniture of plastics:

70 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

80 00 00

(cid:150) Furniture of other materials, including cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials

(cid:150) Parts:

90 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of metal

90 30 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of wood

90 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of other materials

9405

9406

Lamps and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not
elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like,
having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or
included

Prefabricated buildings

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ANNEX III

DEFINITION OF (cid:145)BABY BEEF(cid:146) PRODUCTS

referred to in Article 27(2)

Notwithstanding the rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, the wording for the description of the
products is to be considered as having no more than an indicative value, the preferential scheme being determined,
within the context of this Annex, by the coverage of the CN codes. Where ex CN codes are indicated, the preferential
scheme is to be determined by application of the CN code and corresponding description taken together.

CN Code

Taric
sub-division

Description

ex 0102 90 51

ex 0102 90 59

ex 0102 90 71

ex 0102 90 79

ex 0201 10 00

ex 0201 20 20

ex 0201 20 30

ex 0201 20 50

Live bovine animals:
(cid:150) Other:
(cid:150) (cid:150) Domestic species:
(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of a weight exceeding 300 kg:
(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Heifers (female bovines that have never calved):
(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) For slaughter:

(cid:150) Not yet having any permanent teeth, of a weight of 320 kg or more

but not exceeding 470 kg (1)

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) Not yet having any permanent teeth, of a weight of 320 kg or more

but not exceeding 470 kg (1)

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:
(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) For slaughter:

(cid:150) Bulls and steers not yet having permanent teeth, of a weight of

350 kg or more but not exceeding 500 kg (1)

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) Bulls and steers not yet having permanent teeth, of a weight of

350 kg or more but not exceeding 500 kg (1)

Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled:
(cid:150) Carcasses and half-carcasses:

(cid:150) Carcasses of a weight of 180 kg or more but not exceeding 300 kg, and
half carcasses of a weight of 90 kg or more but not exceeding 150 kg, with
a low degree of ossification of the cartilages (in particular those of the
symphysis pubis and the vertebral apophyses), the meat of which is a light
pink colour and the fat of which, of extremely fine texture, is white to light
yellow in colour (1)
(cid:150) Other cuts with bone in:
(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:145)Compensated(cid:146) quarters:

(cid:150) (cid:145)Compensated(cid:146) quarters of a weight of 90 kg or more but not exceeding
150 kg, with a low degree of ossification of the cartilages (in particular
those of the symphysis pubis and the vertebral apophyses), the meat of
which is a light pink colour and the fat of which, of extremely fine
texture, is white to light yellow in colour (1)

(cid:150) (cid:150) Unseparated or separated forequarters:

(cid:150) Separated forequarters, of a weight of 45 kg or more but not exceeding
75 kg, with a low degree of ossification of the cartilages (in particular
those of the vertebral apophyses), the meat of which is a light pink
colour and the fat of which, of extremely fine texture, is white to light
yellow in colour (1)

(cid:150) (cid:150) Unseparated or separated hindquarters:

(cid:150) Separated hindquarters of a weight of 45 kg or more but not exceeding
75 kg (but 38 kg or more and not exceeding 68 kg in the case of (cid:145)Pistola(cid:146)
cuts), with a low degree of ossification of the cartilages (in particular
those of the vertebral apophyses), the meat of which is a light pink
colour and the fat of which, of extremely fine texture, is white to light
yellow in colour (1)

10

11

21
31
91

10

21

91

91

91

91

91

(1) Entry under this subheading is subject to conditions laid down in the relevant Community provisions.

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Products referred to in Article 27 paragraph 3 (a)

Following products originating in the Community imported into the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall
benefit from a zero-duty tariff:

CN code (1)

Description

0101

Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies:

(cid:150) Horses:

0101 11 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Pure-bred breeding animals

0101 19

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

0101 19 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

0101 20

(cid:150) Asses, mules and hinnies:

0101 20 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Asses

0101 20 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Mules and hinnies

0102

0102 10

Live bovine animals:

(cid:150) Pure-bred breeding animals:

0102 10 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Heifers (female bovines that have never calved)

0102 10 30 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Cows

0102 10 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

0102 90

(cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Domestic species:

0102 90 05 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of a weight not exceeding 80 kg

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of a weight exceeding 80 kg but not exceeding 160 kg:

0103

Live swine:

0103 10 00 00

(cid:150) Pure-bred breeding animals

(cid:150) Other:

0103 91

(cid:150) (cid:150) Weighing less than 50 kg:

0103 91 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Domestic species

0103 91 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

0104

0104 10

Live sheep and goats:

(cid:150) Sheep:

0104 10 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Pure-bred breeding animals

0104 20

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) Goats:

0104 20 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Pure-bred breeding animals

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Description

0105

Live poultry, that is to say, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and
guinea fowls:

(cid:150) Weighing not more than 185 g:

0105 11

(cid:150) (cid:150) Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Grandparent and parent female chicks:

0105 11 11 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Laying stocks

0105 19

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Geese:

0105 19 00 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Laying stocks

(cid:150) Other:

0105 92

(cid:150) (cid:150) Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus weighing not more than 2 000 g:

0105 92 00 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Laying stocks weighing more than 2 000 g

0105 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Ducks:

0105 99 10 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Laying stocks

0106 00

Other live animals:

0106 00 00 10

(cid:150) Domestic rabbits

0106 00 00 20

(cid:150) Pigeons

0106 00 00 30

(cid:150) Frogs

0106 00 00 40

(cid:150) Dogs and cats

0106 00 00 50

(cid:150) Bees

0106 00 00 60

(cid:150) Wild animals

0106 00 90 00

(cid:150) Other

0205 00 00 00

Meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen

0206

Edible offal of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled
or frozen:

0206 10 00 00

(cid:150) Of bovine animals, fresh or chilled

(cid:150) Of bovine animals, frozen:

0206 21 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Tongues

0206 22 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Livers

0206 30 00 00

(cid:150) Of swine, fresh or chilled

(cid:150) Of swine, frozen:

0206 41 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Livers

0206 49 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

0206 80 00 00

(cid:150) Other, fresh or chilled

0206 90 00 00

(cid:150) Other, frozen

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Description

0208

Other meat and edible meat offal, fresh, chilled or frozen:

0208 10 00 00

(cid:150) Of rabbits or hares

0208 20 00 00

(cid:150) Frogs’ legs

0208 90 00 00

(cid:150) Other

0210 90 00 00

(cid:150) Other, including edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal

0404

Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter,
products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or
other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included:

0404 10 00 00

(cid:150) Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other

sweetening matter

0404 90 00 00

(cid:150) Other

0408

Birds’ eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water,
moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other
sweetening matter:

(cid:150) Egg yolks:

0408 11

(cid:150) (cid:150) Dried:

0408 11 20 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Unfit for human consumption

0408 11 80 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

0408 19

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

0408 19 20 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Unfit for human consumption

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

0408 19 81 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Liquid

0408 19 89 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other, including frozen

0408 91

(cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Dried:

0408 91 20 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Unfit for human consumption

0408 91 80 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

0408 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

0408 99 20 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Unfit for human consumption

0408 99 80 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

0410 00 00 00

Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

0504 00 00 00

Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish), whole and pieces thereof, fresh,
chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked

0601

Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant, in growth or in flower;
chicory plants and roots other than roots of heading No 1212:

0601 10 00 00

(cid:150) Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant

0601 20 00 00

(cid:150) Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower; chicory

plants and roots

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Description

0602

0602 10

Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn:

(cid:150) Unrooted cuttings and slips:

0602 10 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of vines

0602 10 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

0602 20

(cid:150) Trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not, of kinds which bear edible fruit or nuts:

0602 20 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Vine slips, grafted or rooted

0602 20 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

0602 30 00 00

(cid:150) Rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not

0602 40 00 00

(cid:150) Roses, grafted or not

0602 90

(cid:150) Other:

0602 90 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Mushroom spawn

0701

Potatoes, fresh or chilled:

0701 10 00 00

(cid:150) Seed

0703

0703 10

Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, fresh or chilled:

(cid:150) Onions and shallots:

0703 10 00 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) For sowing

0713

0713 10

Dried leguminous vegetables, shelled, whether or not skinned or split:

(cid:150) Peas (Pisum sativum):

0713 10 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) For sowing

0713 20

0713 20 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) For sowing

0713 31

(cid:150) (cid:150) Beans of the species Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper or Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek:

0713 31 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) For sowing

0713 32

(cid:150) (cid:150) Small red (Adzuki) beans (Phaseolus or Vigna angularis):

0713 32 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) For sowing

0713 33

(cid:150) (cid:150) Kidney beans, including white pea beans (Phaseolus vulgaris):

0713 33 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) For sowing

0713 39

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

0713 39 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) For sowing

0713 40

(cid:150) Lentils:

0713 40 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) For sowing

0713 50

(cid:150) Broad beans (Vicia faba var. major) and horse beans (Vicia faba var. equina, Vicia faba var.

minor):

0713 50 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) For sowing

0713 90

(cid:150) Other:

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Description

0713 90 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) For sowing

0714

Manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers
with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in
the form of pellets; sago pith:

0714 10 00 00

(cid:150) Manioc (cassava)

0714 20 00 00

(cid:150) Sweet potatoes

0714 90 00 00

(cid:150) Other

0801

Coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled:

(cid:150) Coconuts:

0801 11 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Desiccated

0801 19 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Brazil nuts:

0801 21 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) In shell

0801 22 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Shelled

(cid:150) Cashew nuts:

0801 31 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) In shell

0801 32 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Shelled

0814 00 00

0904

Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally
preserved in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions

Pepper of the genus Piper, dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the
genus Pimenta:

(cid:150) Pepper:

0904 11 00 00

(cid:150) Neither crushed nor ground

0904 12 00 00

(cid:150) Crushed or ground

0905 00 00 00

Vanilla

0906

Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers:

0906 10 00 00

(cid:150) Neither crushed nor ground

0906 20 00 00

(cid:150) Crushed or ground

0907 00 00 00

Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems)

0908

Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms:

0908 10 00 00

(cid:150) Nutmeg

0908 20 00 00

(cid:150) Mace

0908 30 00 00

(cid:150) Cardamoms

0909

Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries:

0909 10 00 00

(cid:150) Seeds of anise or badian

0909 20 00 00

(cid:150) Seeds of coriander

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Description

0909 30 00 00

(cid:150) Seeds of cumin

0909 40 00 00

(cid:150) Seeds of caraway

0909 50 00 00

(cid:150) Seeds of fennel; juniper berries

0910

Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices:

0910 10 00 00

(cid:150) Ginger

0910 20 00 00

(cid:150) Saffron

0910 30 00 00

(cid:150) Turmeric (curcuma)

0910 40 00 00

(cid:150) Thyme; bay leaves

0910 50 00 00

(cid:150) Curry

(cid:150) Other spices:

0910 91 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Mixtures referred to in note 1 (b) to this chapter

0910 99 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1002 00

Rye:

1002 00 00 10

(cid:150) Seed

1002 00 00 90

(cid:150) Other

1003 00

Barley:

1003 00 00 10

(cid:150) Seed

1004 00

Oats:

1004 00 00 10

(cid:150) Seed

1005

1005 10

Maize (corn):

(cid:150) Seed:

1005 10 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Hybrid

1005 10 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1006

1006 10

Rice:

(cid:150) Rice in the husk (paddy or rough):

1006 10 00 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) For sowing

1007 00 00 00

Grain sorghum

1008

Buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals:

1008 10 00 00

(cid:150) Buckwheat

1008 20 00 00

(cid:150) Millet

1008 30 00 00

(cid:150) Canary seed

1008 90 00 00

(cid:150) Other cereals

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Description

1103 13

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of maize (corn):

1103 13 00 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Unfit for human consumption

1105

Flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes:

1105 10 00 00

(cid:150) Flour, meal and powder

1105 20 00 00

(cid:150) Flakes, granules and pellets

1106

Flour, meal and powder of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading No 0713, of sago or of
roots or tubers of heading No 0714 or of the products of Chapter 8:

1106 20 00 00

(cid:150) Of sago or of roots or tubers of heading No 0714

1106 30

(cid:150) Of the products of Chapter 8:

1106 30 00 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of coconut

1108

Starches; inulin:

(cid:150) Starches:

1108 11 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Wheat starch

1108 12

(cid:150) (cid:150) Maize (corn) starch:

1108 12 00 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Unfit for retail sale

1108 12 00 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1108 13 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Potato starch

1108 14 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Manioc (cassava) starch

1108 19 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other starches

1108 20 00 00

(cid:150) Inulin

1201 00

Soya beans, whether or not broken:

1201 00 10 00

(cid:150) For sowing

1201 00 90 00

(cid:150) Other

1202

1202 10

Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken:

(cid:150) In shell:

1202 10 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) For sowing

1202 10 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1202 20 00 00

(cid:150) Shelled, whether or not broken

1203 00 00 00

Copra

1204 00 00 00

Linseed, whether or not broken

1207

Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken:

1207 10 00 00

(cid:150) Palm nuts and kernels

1207 20 00 00

(cid:150) Cotton seeds

1207 30 00 00

(cid:150) Castor oil seeds

1207 40 00 00

(cid:150) Sesamum seeds

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Description

1207 50 00 00

(cid:150) Mustard seeds

1207 60 00 00

(cid:150) Safflower seeds

(cid:150) Other:

1207 92 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Shea nuts (karite nuts)

1207 99 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1208

Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard:

1208 10 00 00

(cid:150) Of soya beans

1208 90 00 00

(cid:150) Other

1209

Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing:

(cid:150) Beet seed:

1209 11 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Sugar beet seed

1209 19 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1209 22 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Clover (Trifolium spp.) seed

1209 23 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Fescue seed

1209 24 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Kentucky Blue grass (Poa pratensis L.) Seed

1209 25 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Rye grass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seed

1209 26 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Timothy grass seed

1209 29 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1209 30 00 00

(cid:150) Seeds of herbaceous plants cultivated principally for their flowers

(cid:150) Other:

1209 91 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Vegetable seeds

1209 99 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1211

Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in
pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh or dried, whether or not cut,
crushed or powdered:

1211 10 00 00

(cid:150) Liquorice roots

1211 20 00 00

(cid:150) Ginseng roots

1212

Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or
dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including
unroasted chicory roots of the variety Cichorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for
human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included:

1212 10 00 00

(cid:150) Locust beans, including locust bean seeds

1212 30 00 00

(cid:150) Apricot, peach or plum stones and kernels

(cid:150) Other:

1212 92 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Sugar cane

1212 99 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

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Description

1213 00 00 00

Cereal straw and husks, unprepared, whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form
of pellets

1214

Swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay,
vetches and similar forage products, whether or not in the form of pellets:

lucerne (alfalfa), clover, sainfoin, forage kale,

lupines,

1214 10 00 00

(cid:150) Lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets

1214 90 00 00

(cid:150) Other

1301

Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams):

1301 10 00 00

(cid:150) Lac

1301 20 00 00

(cid:150) Gum arabic

1301 90

(cid:150) Other:

1301 90 00 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Canabis resin

1301 90 00 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1302

Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other
mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products:

(cid:150) Vegetable saps and extracts:

1302 11 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Opium

1502 00

Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading No 1503:

1502 00 10 00

(cid:150) For industrial uses other than the manufacture of foodstuffs for human consumption

1502 00 90 00

(cid:150) Other

1504

Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish or marine mammals, whether or not refined, but not
chemically modified:

1504 10 00 00

(cid:150) Fish-liver oils and their fractions:

1504 20

(cid:150) Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish, other than liver oils:

1504 20 00 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Fish oils

1504 20 00 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1504 30

(cid:150) Fats and oils and their fractions, of marine mammals:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Solid fractions:

1504 30 11 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Whale oil and sperm oil

1504 30 19 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1504 30 90 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1508

Ground-nut oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified:

1508 10 00 00

(cid:150) Crude oil

1508 90 00 00

(cid:150) Other

1511

Palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified:

1511 10 00 00

(cid:150) Crude oil

1511 90 00 00

(cid:150) Other

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1512

Sunflower-seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but
not chemically modified:

(cid:150) Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and fractions thereof:

(cid:150) Cotton-seed oil and its fractions:

1512 21 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) crude oil, whether or not gossypol has been removed

1512 29 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1513

Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but
not chemically modified:

(cid:150) Coconut (copra) oil and its fractions:

1513 11 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Crude oil

1513 19 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions thereof:

1513 21 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Crude oil

1513 29 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1515

Other fixed vegetable fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not
refined, but not chemically modified:

(cid:150) Linseed oil and its fractions:

1515 11 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Crude oil

1515 19 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Maize (corn) oil and its fractions:

1515 30 00 00

(cid:150) Castor oil and its fractions

1515 40 00 00

(cid:150) Tung oil and its fractions

1515 50 00 00

(cid:150) Sesame oil and its fractions

1515 90 00 00

(cid:150) Other

1516

Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-
esterified, re-esterified or elaidinized, whether or not refined, but not further prepared:

1516 10

(cid:150) Animal fats and oils and their fractions:

1516 10 00 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Fish and whale

1516 10 00 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1702

Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form;
sugar syrups not containing added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or
not mixed with natural honey; caramel:

(cid:150) Lactose and lactose syrup:

1702 11 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight 99 % or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on

the dry matter

1702 19 00 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1702 20 00 00

(cid:150) Maple sugar and maple syrup

1702 30

(cid:150) Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than

20 % by weight of fructose:

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Description

1702 30 10 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Isoglucose

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing in the dry state, 99 % or more by weight of glucose:

1702 30 51 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) In the form of white crystalline powder, whether or not agglomerated

1702 30 59 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

1702 30 91 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) In the form of white crystalline powder, whether or not agglomerated

1702 30 99 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1702 40 00 00

(cid:150) Glucose and glucose syrup, containing In the dry state at least 20 % but less than 50 % by

weight of fructose

1702 60 00 00

(cid:150) Other fructose and fructose syrup, containing in the dry state more than 50 % by weight of

fructose

1703

Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar:

1703 10 00 00

(cid:150) Cane molasses

1703 90 00 00

(cid:150) Other

1805 00 00 00

Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

2005

Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen,
other than products of heading No 2006:

2005 10

(cid:150) Homogenised vegetables:

2005 10 00 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Food for children in containers not exceeding 250 g

2104

Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations:

2104 20

(cid:150) Homogenised composite food preparations:

2104 20 00 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Food for children in containers not exceeding 250 g

2301

Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other
aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves:

2301 10 00 00

(cid:150) Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal; greaves

2303

Residues of starch manufacture and similar residues, beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of
sugar manufacture, brewing or distilling dregs and waste, whether or not in the form of pellets:

2303 10 00 00

(cid:150) Residues of starch manufacture and similar residues

2303 20 00 00

(cid:150) Beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture

2303 30 00 00

(cid:150) Brewing or distilling dregs and waste

2304 00 00 00

Oil-cake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting
from the extraction of soya-bean oil

2305 00 00 00

Oil-cake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting
from the extraction of ground-nut oil

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Description

2306

Oil-cake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting
from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils, other than those of heading No 2304 or 2305:

2306 10 00 00

(cid:150) Of cotton seeds

2306 20 00 00

(cid:150) Of linseed

2306 30 00 00

(cid:150) Of sunflower seeds

2306 40 00 00

(cid:150) Of rape or colza seeds

2306 50 00 00

(cid:150) Of coconut or copra

2306 60 00 00

(cid:150) Of palm nuts or kernels

2306 70 00 00

(cid:150) Of maize (corn) germ

2306 90 00 00

(cid:150) Other

2307 00 00 00

Wine lees; argol

2308

Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and by-products, whether or not in
the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included:

2308 10 00 00

(cid:150) Acorns and horse-chestnuts

2308 90 00 00

(cid:150) Other

2309

Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Complete food and super concentrates for animal, fish or cattle feed:

2309 90

(cid:150) Other:

2309 90 00 11

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Fish or marine mammal solubles

2309 90 00 30

(cid:150) (cid:150) Premixtures

2401

Unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse

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ANNEX IV(b)

Products referred to in Article 27 paragraph 3(b)

Following products originating in the Community imported into the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall
benefit from a zero-duty tariff within tariff quotas set out below:

CN code (1)

Description

Year 2001

Year 2002

Year 2003 and beyond

Tariff quota
(tonnes)

Applicable duty
for exceeding
quantities
(% of MFN)

Tariff quota
(tonnes)

Applicable duty
for exceeding
quantities
(% of MFN)

Tariff quota
(tonnes)

Applicable duty
for exceeding
quantities
(% of MFN)

0206 29 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

0207

0402

Meat and edible offal, of poultry of
heading No 0105,
fresh, chilled or
frozen

Milk and cream concentrated or
containing added sugar or other
sweetening matter

0405 10

(cid:150) Butter

0406 20

(cid:150) Grated or powdered cheese, of all

kinds

0406 30

(cid:150) Processed cheese, not grated or

powdered

200

1 500

200

100

50

90

90

90

90

90

300

2 000

300

200

70

80

80

80

80

80

400

3 000

400

300

100

70

70

70

70

70

0805 10

(cid:150) Oranges

5 000

90

7 000

80

8 000

70

0805 20

(cid:150) (cid:150) Mandarins

0805 30

(cid:150) Lemons

0805 40

(cid:150) Grapefruit

1005 90

(cid:150) Other:

20 000

1601

1602

Sausages and similar products of
meat, meat offal or blood; food prep-
arations based on these products

Other prepared or preserved meat,
meat offal and blood

2005 70 00

(cid:150) Olives

300

200

600

1507 10 00

(cid:150) Crude

oil, whether

or

not

5 000

degummed

1512 11 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Crude oil

1514 10 00

(cid:150) Crude oil

90

90

90

90

90

20 000

600

500

1 000

10 000

80

80

80

80

80

20 000

1 200

800

1 600

15 000

70

70

70

70

70

1701

Cane or beet sugar and chemically
pure sucrose in solid form:

5 000

90

10 000

80

15 000

70

(cid:150) raw sugar not containing added
flavouring or colouring matter:

1701 11 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Cane sugar

1701 12 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Beet sugar

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CN code (1)

Description

Year 2001

Year 2002

Year 2003 and beyond

Tariff quota
(tonnes)

Applicable duty
for exceeding
quantities
(% of MFN)

Tariff quota
(tonnes)

Applicable duty
for exceeding
quantities
(% of MFN)

Tariff quota
(tonnes)

Applicable duty
for exceeding
quantities
(% of MFN)

2309

Preparations of a kind used in animal
feeding:

7 000

90

10 000

80

12 000

70

(cid:150) (cid:150) Complete

food

super
concentrates for animal, fish or
cattle feed:

and

2309 90

(cid:150) Other:

2309 90 0019

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

2309 90 0020

(cid:150) (cid:150) Cattle

food

molasses,
vitamins, minerals

carbon

enriched with
hydrates,

2309 90 0090

(cid:150) Other

(1) As defined in the Customs Tariff Law of 31 July 1996 of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (Official Journal 38/96).

ANNEX IV(c)

Products referred to in Article 27 paragraph 3(c)

Following products originating in the Community imported into the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall be
subject within tariff quotas to the concessions set out below:

CN code (1)

Description

Annual
quantity
(tonnes)

Applicable duty
(% of MFN)

From
1 January 2001

From
1 January 2002

From
1 January 2003

0203

Meat of swine, fresh, chilled or frozen

2 000

0406

Cheese and curd

600

90

90

80

80

70

70

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ANNEX V(a)

Products referred to in Article 28 paragraph 1

Imports into the European Community of the following products originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia shall be subject to the concessions set out below:

Code

Description

Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncor-
hynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncor-
hynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache, and Oncor-
chilled;
hynchus
frozen; dried, salted or in brine, smoked; fillets
and other fish meals; flours, meats and pellets,
fit for human consumption.

chrysogaster):

fresh or

live;

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Duty
% of MFN

Duty
% of MFN

Duty
% of MFN

90

80

70

Carp: live; fresh or chilled; frozen; dried, salted
or in brine, smoked; fillets and other fish meat;
for human
and pellets,
flours, meals
consumption.

fit

90

80

70

0301 91 10
0301 91 90
0302 11 10
0302 11 90
0303 21 10
0303 21 90
0304 10 11
ex 0304 10 19
ex 0304 10 91
0304 20 11
ex 0304 20 19
ex 0304 90 10
ex 0305 10 00
ex 0305 30 90
0305 49 45
ex 0305 59 90
ex 0305 69 90

0301 93 00
0302 69 11
0303 79 11
ex 0304 10 19
ex 0304 10 91
ex 0304 20 19
ex 0304 90 10
ex 0305 10 00
ex 0305 30 90
ex 0305 49 80
ex 0305 59 90
ex 0305 69 90

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ANNEX V(b)

Products referred to in Article 28 paragraph 2

Imports into the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of the following products originating in the Community shall
be subject to the concessions set out below:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Duty
% of MFN

Duty
% of MFN

Duty
% of MFN

90

80

70

Code (1)

Description

0301

Live Fish:

0301 10 0000

(cid:150) Ornamental fish

(cid:150) Other live fish:

0301 91 0000

0301 92 0000

0301 93 0000

0301 99

0301 99 0010

0302 11 0000

0302 66 0000

0302 69 0010

0303 21 0000

0303 29 0010

0303 79 0010

0304 10 0010

0304 20 0010

0304 90 0010

(cid:150) (cid:150) Trout

(Salmo trutta, oncorhynchus mykiss,
Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita,
Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and
Oncorhynchus chrysogaster):

(cid:150) (cid:150) Eels (Anguilla spp.)

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Carp

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Freshwater fish

(cid:150) (cid:150) Trout

(Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss,
Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita,
Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and
Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)

(cid:150) (cid:150) Eels (Anguilla spp)

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Freshwater fish

(cid:150) (cid:150) Trout

(Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss,
Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita,
Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and
Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Freshwater fish

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Freshwater fish

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of freshwater fish

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of freshwater fish

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of freshwater fish

0305 49 0000

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) dried fish, whether or not salted but not

0305 59 0000

smoked:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) fish salted but not dried or smoked and fish in

brine

0305 69 0000

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(1) As defined in the Customs Tariff Law of 31 July 1996 of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (Official Journal 38/96).

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ANNEX VI

ESTABLISHMENT: FINANCIAL SERVICES

Referred to in Title V, Chapter II

Financial Services: Definitions

A financial service is any service of a financial nature offered by a financial service provider of a Party.

Financial services include the following activities:

A. All Insurance and insurance-related services:

1. direct insurance (including co-insurance):

(i) life;

(ii) non-life;

2. reinsurance and retrocession;

3.

insurance intermediation, such as brokerage and agency;

4. services auxiliary to insurance, such as consultancy, actuarial, risk assessment and claim settlement services;

B. Banking and other financial services (excluding insurance):

1. acceptance of deposits and other repayable funds from the public;

2.

lending of all types, including, inter alia, consumer-credit, mortgage credit, factoring and financing of commercial
transaction;

3. financial leasing;

4. all payment and money transmission services, including credit charge and debit cards, travellers cheques and

bankers drafts;

5. guarantees and commitments;

6. trading for own account of customers, whether on an exchange, in an over-the-counter market or otherwise, the

following:

(a) money market instruments (cheques, bills, certificates of deposits, etc.),

(b) foreign exchange,

(c) derivative products including, but not limited to, futures and options,

(d) exchange rates and interest rate instruments, including products such as swaps, forward rate agreements, etc.,

(e)

transferable securities,

(f) other negotiable instruments and financial assets, including bullion;

7. participation in issues of all kinds of securities, including underwriting and placement as agent (whether publicly

or privately) and provision of services related to such issues;

8. money broking;

9. asset management, such as cash or portfolio management, all forms of collective investment management,

pension-fund management, custodial depository and trust services;

10. settlement and clearing services for financial assets, including securities, derivative products, and other negotiable

instruments;

11. advisory intermediation and other auxiliary financial services on all the activities listed in points 1 to 10 above,
including credit reference and analysis, investment and portfolio research and advice, advice on acquisitions and
on corporate restructuring and strategy;

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12. provision and transfer of financial information, and financial data processing and related software by providers

of other financial services.

The following activities are excluded from the definition of financial services:

(a) activities carried out by central banks or by any other public institution in pursuit of monetary and exchange rate

policies;

(b) activities conducted by central banks, government agencies or departments, or public institutions, for the account or
with the guarantee of the government, except when those activities may be carried out by financial service providers
in competition with such public entities;

(c) activities forming part of a statutory system of social security or public retirement plans, except when those activities

may be carried by financial service providers in competition with public entities or private institutions.

INTELLECTUAL, INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

ANNEX VII

1. Paragraph 3 of Article 71concerns the following multilateral conventions:

Referred to in Article 71

(cid:151) Budapest Treaty on the international Recognition of the Deposit of Micro-organisms for the purposes of Patent

Procedures (1977, modified in 1980);

(cid:151) Protocol relating to the Madrid Agreement concerning the International Registration of Marks (Madrid, 1989);

(cid:151) International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV Geneva Act, 1991).

The Stabilisation and Association Council may decide that paragraph 3 of Article 71 shall apply to other multilateral
conventions.

2. The parties confirm the importance they attach to the obligations arising from the following multilateral conventions:

(cid:151) International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organi-

sations (Rome, 1961);

(cid:151) Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property (Stockholm Act, 1967 and amended in 1979);

(cid:151) Madrid Agreement concerning the International Registration of Marks (Stockholm Act, 1967 and amended in

1979);

(cid:151) Patent Co-operation Treaty (Washington, 1970, amended in 1979 and modified in 1984);

(cid:151) Convention for

the Protection of Producers of Phonograms against Unauthorised Duplications of

their

Phonograms (Geneva 1971);

(cid:151) Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works (Paris Act, 1971);

(cid:151) Nice Agreement concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the purposes of the

Registration of Marks (Geneva, 1977 and amended in 1979).

3. From entry into force of this Agreement, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall grant to Community
companies and nationals, in respect of the recognition and protection of intellectual, industrial and commercial
property, treatment no less favourable than that granted by it to any third country under bilateral agreements.

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PROTOCOL 1

Related to Article 22

on textile and clothing products

Article 1

This Protocol applies to the textile and clothing products (here-
inafter (cid:145)textile products(cid:146)) listed in Section XI (Chapters 50 to
63) of the combined nomenclature of the Community.

Article 2

Textile products falling within Section XI (Chapters 50 to
1.
the combined nomenclature and originating in the
63) of
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
as defined in
Protocol 4 of this Agreement will enter into the Community
free of Customs duties on the day of entry into force of this
Agreement.

The duties applied to direct

imports into the former
2.
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of
textile products falling
within Section XI (Chapters 50 to 63) of the combined nomen-
clature, and originating in the Community as defined in
Protocol 4 of the Agreement, shall be abolished on the date
of entry into force of Agreement except for products listed in
Annex I to this Protocol for which the rates of duties shall be
progressively reduced as provided therein.

3.
Subject to this Protocol, the provisions of the Agreement
and in particular Articles 19 and 34 of the Agreement shall
apply to trade in textile products between the parties.

Article 3

The double-checking arrangements and other related issues
textile products originating in the
regarding exports of
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the Community
and originating in the Community to the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia are stipulated in the Agreement
between the European Community and the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia on trade in textile products as
renewed and applied since 1 January 2000.

Article 4

From the entry into force of this Agreement, no new quanti-
tative restrictions or measures of equivalent effect shall be
imposed except as provided for under the above Agreement
and its Protocols.

ANNEX I

CUSTOMS DUTIES REFFERED TO IN ARTICLE 2(2)

Customs duties on imports into the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of textile products listed in this Annex and
originating in the Community shall be progressively reduced in accordance with the following timetable:

(cid:151) on 1 January of the first year after the entry into force of the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 70 % of the

basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the second year after the entry into force of the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 63 % of

the basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the third year after the entry into force of the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 56 % of the

basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the fourth year after the entry into force of the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 49 % of

the basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the fifth year after the entry into force of the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 42 % of the

basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the sixth year after the entry into force of the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 35 % of the

basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the seventh year after the entry into force of the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 28 % of

the basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the eighth year after the entry into force of the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 21 % of

the basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the ninth year after the entry into force of the Agreement each duty shall be reduced to 14 % of the

basic duty;

(cid:151) on 1 January of the tenth year after the entry into force of the Agreement the remaining duties shall be abolished.

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List of products for which the rates shall be reduced:

5007 10

5007 20

5007 90

5106 10

5106 20

5107 10

5107 20

5108 10

5108 20

5109 10

5109 90

5110 00

5111 11

5111 12

5111 13

5111 90

5112 11

5112 19

5112 20

5112 30

5112 90

5113 00

5204 20

5205 11

5205 12

5205 13

5205 14

5205 15

5205 21

5205 22

5205 23

5205 24

5205 26

5205 27

5205 28

5205 31

5205 32

5205 33

5205 34

5205 35

5205 41

5205 42

5205 43

5205 44

5205 46

5205 47

5205 48

5206 11

5206 12

5206 13

5206 14

5206 15

5206 21

5206 22

5206 23

5206 24

5206 25

5206 31

5206 32

5206 33

5206 34

5206 35

5206 41

5206 42

5206 43

5206 44

5206 45

5207 10

5207 90

5208 11

5208 12

5208 13

5208 19

5208 21

5208 22

5208 23

5208 29

5208 31

5208 32

5208 33

5208 39

5208 41

5208 42

5208 43

5208 49

5208 51

5208 52

5208 53

5208 59

5209 11

5209 12

5209 19

5209 21

5209 22

5209 29

5209 31

5209 32

5209 39

5209 41

5209 42

5209 43

5209 49

5209 51

5209 52

5209 59

5210 11

5210 12

5210 19

5210 21

5210 22

5210 29

5210 31

5210 32

5210 39

5210 41

5210 42

5210 49

5210 51

5210 52

5210 59

5211 11

5211 12

5211 19

5211 21

5211 22

5211 29

5211 31

5211 32

5211 39

5211 41

5211 42

5211 43

5211 49

5211 51

5211 52

5211 59

5212 11

5212 12

5212 13

5212 14

5212 15

5212 21

5212 22

5212 23

5212 24

5212 25

5309 11

5309 19

5309 21

5309 29

5310 10

5310 90

5311 00

5401 10

5401 20

5402 10

5402 20

5402 31

5402 32

5402 33

5402 39

5402 41

5402 42

5402 43

5402 49

5402 51

5402 52

5402 59

5402 61

5402 62

5402 69

5403 10

5403 20

5403 33

5403 39

5403 41

5403 42

5403 49

5404 90

5405 00

5406 10

5406 20

5407 10

5407 20

5407 30

5407 41

5407 42

5407 43

5407 44

5407 51

5407 52

5407 53

5407 54

5407 61

5407 69

5407 71

5407 72

5407 73

5407 74

5407 81

5407 82

5407 83

5407 91

5407 92

5407 93

5407 94

5408 10

5408 21

5408 22

5408 23

5408 24

5408 31

5408 32

5408 33

5408 34

5501 10

5501 20

5501 30

5501 90

5503 10

5503 20

5503 30

5503 40

5503 90

5505 10

5505 20

5506 10

5506 20

5506 30

5506 90

5508 10

5508 20

5509 11

5509 12

5509 21

5509 22

5509 31

5509 32

5509 41

5509 42

5509 51

5509 52

5509 53

5509 59

5509 61

5509 62

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5512 99

5513 11

5513 12

5513 13

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5513 21

5513 22

5513 23

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5513 32

5513 33

5513 39

5513 41

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5514 11

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5514 21

5514 22

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5514 33

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5514 41

5514 42

5514 43

5514 49

5515 11

5515 12

5515 13

5515 19

5515 21

5515 22

5515 29

5515 91

5515 92

5515 99

5516 11

5516 12

5516 13

5516 14

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5516 24

5516 31

5516 32

5516 33

5516 34

5516 41

5516 42

5516 43

5516 44

5516 91

5516 92

5516 93

5516 94

5601 10

5601 21

5601 22

5601 29

5601 30

5602 10

5602 21

5602 29

5602 90

5603 11

5603 12

5603 13

5603 14

5603 91

5603 92

5603 93

5603 94

5606 00

5608 19

5608 90

5609 00

5701 10

5701 90

5702 10

5702 20

5702 31

5702 32

5702 39

5702 41

5702 42

5702 49

5702 51

5702 52

5702 59

5702 91

5702 92

5702 99

5703 10

5703 20

5703 30

5703 90

5704 10

5704 90

5705 00

5801 10

5801 21

5801 22

5801 23

5801 24

5801 25

5801 26

5801 31

5801 32

5801 33

5801 34

5801 35

5801 36

5801 90

5802 11

5802 19

5802 20

5802 30

5803 10

5803 90

5804 10

5804 21

5804 29

5804 30

5805 00

5806 10

5806 20

5806 31

5806 32

5806 39

5806 40

5807 10

5807 90

5808 10

5808 90

5809 00

5810 10

5810 91

5810 92

5810 99

5811 00

5901 10

5901 90

5902 10

5902 20

5902 90

5904 10

5904 91

5904 92

5905 00

5906 10

5906 91

5906 99

5907 00

5908 00

5910 00

6001 10

6001 21

6001 22

6001 29

6001 91

6001 92

6001 99

6002 10

6002 20

6002 30

6002 41

6002 42

6002 43

6002 49

6002 91

6002 92

6002 93

6002 99

6101 10

6101 20

6101 30

6101 90

6102 10

6102 20

6102 30

6102 90

6103 11

6103 12

6103 19

6103 21

6103 22

6103 23

6103 29

6103 31

6103 32

6103 33

6103 39

6103 41

6103 42

6103 43

6103 49

6104 11

6104 12

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6104 33

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6104 41

6104 42

6104 43

6104 44

6104 49

6104 51

6104 52

6104 53

6104 59

6104 61

6104 62

6104 63

6104 69

6105 10

6105 20

6105 90

6106 10

6106 20

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6107 11

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6107 19

6107 21

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6108 22

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6108 99

6109 10

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6110 10

6110 20

6110 30

6110 90

6111 10

6111 20

6111 30

6111 90

6112 11

6112 12

6112 19

6112 20

6112 31

6112 39

6112 41

6112 49

6113 00

6114 10

6114 20

6114 30

6114 90

6115 11

6115 12

6115 19

6115 20

6115 91

6115 92

6115 93

6115 99

6116 10

6116 91

6116 92

6116 93

6116 99

6117 10

6117 20

6117 80

6117 90

6201 11

6201 12

6201 13

6201 19

6201 91

6201 92

6201 93

6201 99

6202 11

6202 12

6202 13

6202 19

6202 91

6202 92

6202 93

6202 99

6203 11

6203 12

6203 19

6203 21

6203 22

6203 23

6203 29

6203 31

6203 32

6203 33

6203 39

6203 41

6203 42

6203 43

6203 49

6204 11

6204 12

6204 13

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6204 21

6204 22

6204 23

6204 29

6204 31

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6204 33

6204 39

6204 41

6204 42

6204 43

6204 44

6204 49

6204 51

6204 52

6204 53

6204 59

6204 61

6204 62

6204 63

6204 69

6205 10

6205 20

6205 30

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6206 10

6206 20

6206 30

6206 40

6206 90

6207 11

6207 19

6207 21

6207 22

6207 29

6207 91

6207 92

6207 99

6208 11

6208 19

6208 21

6208 22

6208 29

6208 91

6208 92

6208 99

6209 10

6209 20

6209 30

6209 90

6210 10

6210 20

6210 30

6210 40

6210 50

6211 11

6211 12

6211 20

6211 31

6211 32

6211 33

6211 39

6211 41

6211 42

6211 43

6211 49

6212 10

6212 20

6212 30

6212 90

6213 10

6213 20

6213 90

6214 10

6214 20

6214 30

6214 40

6214 90

6215 10

6215 20

6215 90

6216 00

6217 10

6217 90

6301 10

6301 20

6301 30

6301 40

6301 90

6302 10

6302 21

6302 22

6302 29

6302 31

6302 32

6302 39

6302 40

6302 51

6302 52

6302 53

6302 59

6302 60

6302 91

6302 92

6302 93

6302 99

6303 11

6303 12

6303 19

6303 91

6303 92

6303 99

6304 11

6304 19

6304 91

6304 92

6304 93

6304 99

6305 10

6305 20

6305 32

6305 33

6305 39

6305 90

6306 11

6306 12

6306 19

6306 21

6306 22

6306 29

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6306 39

6306 41

6306 49

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PROTOCOL 2

on steel products

Article 1

This Protocol shall apply to the products listed in Chapter 72
of the Common Customs Tariff. It shall also apply to other
finished steel products that may originate in future in the
the above
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia under
chapter.

Article 2

Customs duties on imports applicable in the Community on
steel products originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia shall be abolished at the entry into force of the
Agreement.

Article 3

Customs duties applicable in the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia on imports of steel products originating in the
Community shall be progressively abolished in accordance
with the following timetable:

1. each duty shall be reduced to 80 % of the basic duty at the
beginning of the first year after the entry into force of the
Agreement;

2. further reductions to 60 %, 40 %, 20 % and 0 % of the basic
duty shall be made at the beginning of the second, third,
fourth and fifth year respectively after the entry into force
of the Agreement.

Article 4

1.
Quantitative restrictions on imports into the Community
of steel products originating in the former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia as well as measures having equivalent effect shall
be abolished on the date of entry into force of the Agreement.

2.
Quantitative restrictions on imports into the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of steel products originating
in the Community, as well as measures having equivalent effect,
shall be abolished on the date of entry into force of
the
Agreement.

Article 5

1.
In view of the disciplines stipulated by Article 69 of this
Agreement, the Parties recognise the need and urgency that
each Party addresses promptly any structural weaknesses of
its steel sector to ensure the global competitiveness of
its
industry. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall
therefore establish within two years the necessary restructuring
and conversion programme for its steel
industry to achieve
viability of this sector under normal market conditions. Upon
the Community shall provide the former Yugoslav
request,
Republic of Macedonia with the appropriate technical advice
to achieve this objective.

2.
Further to the disciplines stipulated by Article 69 of this
Agreement, any practices contrary to this Article shall be

assessed on the basis of specific criteria arising from the
application of
the Community,
the State aid disciplines of
including its secondary legislation, and including any specific
rules on State aid control applicable to the steel sector after the
expiry of the ECSC Treaty.

3.
For the purposes of applying the provisions of paragraph
1(iii) of Article 69 of this Agreement with regard to steel
the Community recognises that during five years
products,
the former
after
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia may exceptionally grant
State aid for restructuring purposes provided that:

the entry into force of

this Agreement,

(cid:151) it leads to the viability of the benefiting firms under normal
market conditions at the end of the restructuring period,
and

(cid:151) the amount and intensity of such aid are strictly limited to
to restore such

is absolutely necessary in order

what
viability and are progressively reduced, and

(cid:151) the restructuring programme is linked to a global rational-
isation and reduction of capacity in the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia.

Each Party shall ensure full transparency with respect to
4.
restructuring and
the necessary
implementation of
the
conversion programme by a full and continuous exchange of
information to the other Party, including details on the restruc-
turing plan as well as amount, intensity and purpose for any
State aid granted on the basis of paragraph 2 and 3 of this
Article.

5.
The Stabilisation and Association Council shall monitor
the implementation of the requirements set out at paragraphs 1
to 4 above.

6.
If one of the Parties considers that a particular practice of
the other Party is incompatible with the terms of this Article,
and if that practice causes or threatens to cause prejudice to
the interests of the first Party or material injury to its domestic
industry, this Party may take appropriate measures after consul-
tation within the Contact Group referred to in Article 8, or
after thirty working days following referral for such consul-
tation.

Article 6

The provisions of Articles 19, 20 and 34 of the Agreement
shall apply to trade between the parties in steel products.

Article 7

The Contracting Parties recognise the need for an admin-
1.
istrative procedure having as its purpose the rapid provision of
information on the trend in trade flows in respect of the trade
in steel products originating in the former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia in order to increase transparency and to avoid
possible diversions of trade.

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The Contracting Parties therefore agree to establish a
2.
double-checking system, without quantitative limits,
for the
import into the Community of steel products originating in
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; to exchange stat-
istical information on export and surveillance documents and
to hold consultations promptly on any problems arising from
the operation of such a system.

be

regularly

system shall
subsequently be amended or
abolished by means of a Decision of
Association Council.

reviewed. The Annex may
the double-checking system
the Stabilisation and

3.
The details of the double-checking system are contained
in Annex I to this Protocol. The continuing need for this

The Parties agree that one of the special bodies established by
the Stabilisation and Association Council shall be a contact
group, which will discuss the implementation of this Protocol.

Article 8

concerning the introduction of a double-checking system for the export of certain steel products from the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the European Communities

ANNEX I

Article 1

From the date of entry into force of

1.
the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European
Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (hereinafter referred to as respectively (cid:145)the Agreement(cid:146)
and (cid:145)the Community(cid:146)), imports into the Community of the products listed in Appendix I originating in the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall be subject to the presentation of a surveillance document conforming to the
model shown in Appendix II issued by the authorities in the Community.

2.
The classification of the products covered by this Protocol is based on the tariff and statistical nomenclature of the
Community (hereinafter called the (cid:145)combined nomenclature(cid:146), or in abbreviated form (cid:145)CN(cid:146)). The origin of the products
covered by this Protocol shall be determined in accordance with the rules in force in the Community.

The competent authorities of the Community undertake to inform the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of
3.
any changes in the combined nomenclature (CN) in respect of products covered by the double-checking system before
the date of their entry into force in the Community.

4.
Import into the Community of the iron and steel products listed in Appendix I and which originate in the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall, in addition, be subject to the issue of an export document by the competent
authorities of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. In order to avoid problems at the end of a year, presentation
by the importer of the original of the export document must be effected not later than 31 March of the year following
that in which in the goods covered by the document were shipped.

5.
An export document will not be required for goods already shipped before the date of entry into force of the
Agreement, provided that the destination of such products is not changed from a non-Community destination and that
those products which, under the prior surveillance regime applicable in 1996, could be imported only on presentation
of a surveillance document are in fact accompanied by such a document.

6.

Shipment is considered to have taken place on the date of

loading onto the exporting means of transport.

The export document shall conform to the model shown at Appendix III. It shall be valid for exports throughout

7.
the customs territory of the Community.

8.
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall notify the Commission of the European Communities of the
names and addresses of the appropriate governmental authorities of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia which
are authorised to issue and to verify export documents together with specimens of the stamps and signatures they use.
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall also notify the Commission of any change in these particulars.

9.

Certain technical provisions on the implementation of the double-checking system are set out in Appendix IV.

Article 2

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia undertakes to supply the Community with precise statistical
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

1.
information on the export documents issued by the authorities of
pursuant to Article 1.

Such information shall be transmitted to the Community by the end of the month following the month to which the
statistics relate.

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The Community undertakes to supply the authorities of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia with precise
2.
statistical information on surveillance documents issued by Member States in respect of the products listed in Appendix
I. Such information shall be transmitted to the authorities of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia by the end of
the month following the month to which the statistics relate.

Article 3

If necessary, at the request of either of the Parties, consultations shall be held on any problems arising from the
operation of the double-checking system. Such consultations shall be held promptly. Any consultations held under
this Article shall be approached by both Parties in a spirit of co-operation and with a desire to reconcile the difference
between them.

Any notices to be given hereunder shall be given:

Article 4

(cid:151) in respect of the Community, to the Commission of the European Communities (DG Trade E/2 and DG Enterprise

C/2),

(cid:151) in respect of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, to its Mission to the European Communities, the Ministry

of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economy.

Appendix I to Annex I

LIST OF PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO DOUBLE-CHECKING

Complete CN heading 7208

Complete CN heading 7209

Complete CN heading 7210

Complete CN heading 7211

Complete CN heading 7212

The remaining technical annexes will be added at a later stage and will reflect the technical annexes currently in force.

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PROTOCOL 3

on trade between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the Community in processed
agricultural products

Article 1

Article 2

The Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of
1.
the
apply to processed agricultural products
Macedonia
respectively in
duties,
accordance with the conditions mentioned therein, whether
limited by quota or not.

listed in Annex I and Annex II

2.

The Stabilisation and Association Council shall decide on:

(cid:151) extensions of

the list of processed agricultural products

under this Protocol,

(cid:151) amendments to the duties referred to in Annexes I and II,

(cid:151) increases in or the abolition of tariff quotas.

The Stabilisation and Association Council may replace the
3.
duties established by this Protocol by a regime established on
the basis of the respective market prices of the Community and
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of agricultural
products actually used in the manufacture of processed agri-
cultural products subject to this Protocol. It will establish the
list of goods subject to these amounts and as a consequence,
the list of basic products; to this end, it will decide the general
rules of application.

The duties applied pursuant to Article 1 may be reduced by
decision of the Stabilisation and Association Council:

(cid:151) when in trade between the Community and the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia the duties applied to the
basic products are reduced, or

(cid:151) in

response

to

reductions

resulting

from mutual

concessions relating to processed agricultural products.

The reductions provided for under the first indent shall be
calculated on the part of the duty designated as the agricultural
component which shall correspond to the agricultural products
actually used in the manufacture of the processed agricultural
products in question and deducted from the duties applied to
these basic agricultural products.

Article 3

inform each other of

former Yugoslav Republic of
The Community and the
the administrative
Macedonia shall
arrangements adopted for
the products covered by this
Protocol. These arrangements should ensure equal treatment
for all interested parties and should be as simple and flexible
as possible.

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DUTIES APPLICABLE UPON IMPORTS INTO THE COMMUNITY OF GOODS ORIGINATING IN THE
FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA

ANNEX I

Duties are set to zero for imports into the Community of processed agricultural products originating in the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia as listed hereafter.

CN Code

(1)

0403

Description

(2)

Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and
cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or
flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa:

0403 10

(cid:150) Yoghurt:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a milk fat content, by weight:

0403 10 51

0403 10 53

0403 10 59

0403 10 91

0403 10 93

0403 10 99

0403 90

0403 90 71

0403 90 73

0403 90 79

0403 90 91

0403 90 93

0403 90 99

0405

0405 20

0405 20 10

0405 20 30

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Not exceeding 1,5 %

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Exceeding 1,5 % but not exceeding 27 %

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Exceeding 27 %

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other, of a milk fat content, by weight:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Not exceeding 3 %

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Exceeding 3 % but not exceeding 6 %

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Exceeding 6 %

(cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a milkfat content, by weight:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Not exceeding 1,5 %

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Exceeding 1,5 % but not exceeding 27 %

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Exceeding 27 %

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other, of a milkfat content, by weight:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Not exceeding 3 %

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Exceeding 3 % but not exceeding 6 %

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Exceeding 6 %

Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads:

(cid:150) Dairy spreads:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of a fat content, by weight, of 39 % or more but less than 60 %

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of a fat content, by weight, of 60 % or more but not exceeding 75 %

0509 00

Natural sponges of animal origin:

0509 00 90

(cid:150) Other

0710

Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water), frozen:

0710 40 00

(cid:150) Sweet corn

0711

Vegetables provisionally preserved (for example, by sulphur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulphur
water or
immediate
consumption:

in other preservative solutions), but unsuitable in that

state for

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(2)

0711 90

(cid:150) Other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Vegetables

0711 90 30

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Sweet corn

1302

Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other
mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products:

1302 12 00

1302 13 00

1302 20

1302 20 10

1302 20 90

(cid:150) Vegetable saps and extracts:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of liquorice

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of hops

(cid:150) Pectic substances, pectinates and pectates:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Dry

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1505

Wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin):

1505 10 00

(cid:150) Wool grease, crude

1516

Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-
esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared:

1516 20

(cid:150) Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions:

1516 20 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Hydrogenated castor oil, so called (cid:145)opal-wax(cid:146)

1517

Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of
different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading
No 1516:

1517 10

(cid:150) Margarine, excluding liquid margarine:

1517 10 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing more than 10 % but not more than 15 % by weight of milk fats

1517 90

(cid:150) Other:

1517 90 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing more than 10 % but not more than 15 % by weight of milk fats

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1517 90 93

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Edible mixtures or preparations of a kind used as mould release preparations

1518 00

Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, boiled, oxidised, dehydrated, sulphurised,
blown, polymerised by heat in vacuum or in inert gas or otherwise chemically modified,
excluding those of heading No 1516;
inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or
vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, not elsewhere
specified or included:

1518 00 10

(cid:150) Linoxyn

(cid:150) Fixed vegetable oils, fluid, mixed, for technical or industrial uses other than the manufacture

of foodstuffs for human consumption

(cid:150) Other:

1518 00 91

Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, boiled, oxidised, dehydrated, sulphurised,
blown, polymerised by heat in vacuum or in inert gas or otherwise chemically modified,
excluding those of heading No 1516

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

1518 00 95

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or of animal and vegetable fats and oils and

their fractions

1518 00 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

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1521

(2)

Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether
or not refined or coloured:

1521 90

(cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Beeswax and other insect waxes, whether or not refined or coloured

1521 90 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1522 00

Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes:

1522 00 10

(cid:150) Degras

1702

Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form;
sugar syrups not containing added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or
not mixed with natural honey; caramel:

1702 50 00

(cid:150) Chemically pure fructose

1702 90

(cid:150) Other, including invert sugar:

1702 90 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Chemically pure maltose

1704

1704 10

1704 10 11

1704 10 19

Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa:

(cid:150) Chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing less than 60 % by weight of sucrose (including invert sugar expressed as

sucrose):

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Gum in strips

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing 60 % or more by weight of sucrose (including invert sugar expressed as

sucrose):

1704 10 91

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Gum in strips

1704 10 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1704 90

(cid:150) Other:

1704 90 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Liquorice extract containing more than 10 % by weight of sucrose but not containing other

added substances

1704 90 30

(cid:150) (cid:150) White chocolate

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

1704 90 51

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Pastes,

including marzipan, in immediate packings of a net content of 1 kg or more

1704 90 55

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Throat pastilles and cough drops

1704 90 61

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Sugar coated (panned) goods

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

1704 90 65

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Gum confectionery and jelly confectionery including fruit pastes in the form of sugar

confectionery

1704 90 71

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Boiled sweets whether or not filled

1704 90 75

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Toffees, caramels and similar sweets

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1704 90 81

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Compressed tablets

1704 90 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

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Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted:

1803 10 00

(cid:150) Not defatted

1803 20 00

(cid:150) Wholly or partly defatted

1804 00 00

Cocoa butter, fat and oil

1805 00 00

Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter

1806

1806 10

Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa:

(cid:150) Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter:

1806 10 15

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing no sucrose or containing less than 5 % by weight of sucrose (including invert

sugar expressed as sucrose) or isoglucose expressed as sucrose

1806 10 20

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing 5 % or more but less than 65 % by weight of sucrose (including invert sugar

expressed as sucrose) or isoglucose expressed as sucrose

1806 10 30

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing 65 % or more but less than 80 % by weight of sucrose (including invert sugar

expressed as sucrose) or isoglucose expressed as sucrose

1806 10 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing 80 % or more by weight of sucrose (including invert sugar expressed as sucrose)

or isoglucose expressed as sucrose

1806 20

(cid:150) Other preparations in block, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kg or in liquid, paste,
powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of a content
exceeding 2 kg:

1806 20 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing 31 % or more by weight of cocoa butter or containing a combined weight of

31 % or more of cocoa butter and milk fat

1806 20 30

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing a combined weight of 25 % or more, but less than 31 % of cocoa butter and

milk fat

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

1806 20 50

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing 18 % or more by weight of cocoa butter

1806 20 70

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Chocolate milk crumb

1806 20 80

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Chocolate flavour coating

1806 20 95

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Other, in blocks, slabs or bars:

1806 31 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Filled

1806 32

(cid:150) (cid:150) Not filled

1806 32 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) With added cereal, fruit or nuts

1806 32 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1806 90

(cid:150) Other:

1806 90 11

1806 90 19

(cid:150) (cid:150) Chocolate and chocolate products:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Chocolates, whether or not filled:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing alcohol

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

1806 90 31

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Filled

1806 90 39

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Not filled

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1806 90 50

(cid:150) (cid:150) Sugar confectionery and substitutes thereof made from sugar substitution products,

containing cocoa

1806 90 60

(cid:150) (cid:150) Spreads containing cocoa

1806 90 70

(cid:150) (cid:150) Preparations containing cocoa for making beverages

1806 90 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1901

Malt extract; food preparations of flour, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or
containing less than 40 % by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not
elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of heading Nos 0401 to 0404,
not containing cocoa or containing less than 5 % by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally
defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included:

1901 10 00

(cid:150) Preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale

1901 20 00

(cid:150) Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers’ wares of heading 1905

1901 90

(cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Malt extract:

1901 90 11

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) With a dry extract content of 90 % or more by weight

1901 90 19

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

1901 90 91

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing no milk fats, sucrose, isoglucose, glucose or starch or containing less than
1,5 % milk fat, 5 % sucrose (including invert sugar) or isoglucose, 5 % glucose or starch,
excluding food preparations in powder form of goods of heading Nos 0401 to 0404

1901 90 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1902

Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substances) or otherwise prepared
such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni, couscous, whether or
not prepared:

(cid:150) Uncooked pasta, not stuffed or otherwise prepared:

1902 11 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing eggs

1902 19

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1902 19 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing no common wheat flour or meal

1902 19 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1902 20

(cid:150) Stuffed pasta whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1902 20 91

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Cooked

1902 20 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1902 30

(cid:150) Other pasta

1902 30 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Dried

1902 30 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1902 40

(cid:150) Couscous

1902 40 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Unprepared

1902 40 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

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1904

(2)

Tapioca and substitutes thereof prepared from starch,
siftings or similar forms

in the form of flakes, grains, pearls,

Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (for example,
cornflakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)), in grain form, or in the form of flakes or other
worked grains (except flour and meal), pre-cooked, or otherwise prepared, not elsewhere
specified or included:

1904 10

(cid:150) Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products:

1904 10 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Obtained from maize

1904 10 30

(cid:150) (cid:150) Obtained from rice

1904 10 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

1904 20

(cid:150) Prepared foods obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal

flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals:

1904 20 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Preparation of the M(cid:252)sli type based on unroasted cereal flakes

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

1904 20 91

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Obtained from maize

1904 20 95

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Obtained from rice

1904 20 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1904 90

1904 90 10

(cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Rice

1904 90 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1905

Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers’ wares, whether or not containing cocoa;
communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers,
rice paper and similar products:

1905 10 00

(cid:150) Crispbread

1905 20

(cid:150) Gingerbread and the like

1905 20 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight of sucrose less than 30 % (including invert sugar expressed as

sucrose)

1905 20 30

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight of sucrose 30 % or more but less than 50 % (including invert sugar

expressed as sucrose)

1905 20 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight of sucrose 50 % or more (including invert sugar expressed as sucrose)

1905 30

(cid:150) Sweet biscuits; waffles and wafers:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Completely or partially coated or covered with chocolate or other preparations containing

cocoa:

1905 30 11

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) In immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 85 g

1905 30 19

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Sweet biscuits:

1905 30 30

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing 8 % or more by weight of milk fats

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

1905 30 51

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Sandwich biscuits

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1905 30 59

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Waffles and wafers:

1905 30 91

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Salted, whether or not filled

1905 30 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1905 40

(cid:150) Rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products:

1905 40 10

1905 40 90

1905 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Rusks

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Other:

1905 90 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Matzos

1905 90 20

(cid:150) (cid:150) Communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing

wafers, rice paper and similar products

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

1905 90 30

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Bread, not containing added honey, eggs, cheese or fruit, and containing by weight in the

dry matter state not more than 5 % of sugars and not more than 5 % of fat

1905 90 40

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Waffles and wafers with a water content exceeding 10 % by weight

1905 90 45

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Biscuits

1905 90 55

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Extruded or expanded products, savoury or salted

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

1905 90 60

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) With added sweetening matter

1905 90 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

2001

2001 90

2001 90 30

2001 90 40

Vegetables, fruits, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or
acetic acid:

(cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata)

(cid:150) (cid:150) Yams, sweet potatoes and similar edible parts of plants containing 5 % or more by weight

of starch

2001 90 60

(cid:150) (cid:150) Palm hearts

2004

2004 10

Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other
than products of heading No 2006:

(cid:150) Potatoes:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

2004 10 91

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) In the form of flour, meal or flakes

2004 90

(cid:150) Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables:

2004 90 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata)

2005

Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen,
other than products of heading No 2006

2005 20

(cid:150) Potatoes:

2005 20 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) In the form of flour, meal or flakes

2005 80 00

(cid:150) Sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata)

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Fruits, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not
containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or
included:

(cid:150) Nuts, ground-nuts and other seeds, whether or not mixed together:

2008 11

(cid:150) (cid:150) Ground-nuts

2008 11 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Peanut butter

(cid:150) Other, including mixtures other than those of subheading 2008 19:

2008 91 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Palm hearts

2008 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Not containing added spirit:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Not containing added sugar:

2008 99 85

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Maize (corn), other than sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata)

2008 99 91

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Yams, sweet potatoes and similar edible parts of plants, containing 5 % or more by

weight of starch

2101

Extracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee, tea or matØ, and preparations with a basis of
these products or with a basis of coffee, tea or matØ; roasted chicory and other roasted coffee
substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof:

(cid:150) Extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts,

essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee:

2101 11

2101 11 11

2101 11 19

2101 12

(cid:150) (cid:150) Extracts; essences or concentrates:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) With a coffee-based dry matter content of 95 % or more by weight

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of

coffee:

2101 12 92

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates of coffee

2101 12 98

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

2101 20

(cid:150) Extracts, essences and concentrates, of tea or matØ, and preparations with a basis of these

extracts, essences and concentrates or with a basis of tea or matØ:

2101 20 20

(cid:150) (cid:150) Extracts, essences or concentrates:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Preparations

2101 20 92

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) With a basis of extracts, essences or concentrates of tea or matØ:

2101 20 98

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

2101 30

(cid:150) Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes and extracts, essences and concentrates

thereof:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes:

2101 30 11

2101 30 19

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Roasted chicory

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Extracts, essences and concentrates of roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes:

2101 30 91

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of roasted chicory

2101 30 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

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(2)

Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of
heading No 3002); prepared baking powders:

2102 10

(cid:150) Active yeasts:

2102 10 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Culture yeast

2102 10 31

2102 10 39

2102 10 90

2102 20

(cid:150) (cid:150) Baker’s yeast:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Dried

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Inactive yeasts; other single-cell micro-organisms, dead:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Inactive yeasts:

2102 20 11

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) In tablet, cube or similar form, or in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding

1 kg

2102 20 19

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

2102 30 00

(cid:150) Prepared baking powders

2103

Sauces and preparations thereof; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and
meal and prepared mustard:

2103 10 00

(cid:150) Soya sauce

2103 20 00

(cid:150) Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces

2103 30

(cid:150) Mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard:

2103 30 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Prepared mustard

2103 90

2103 90 90

2104

2104 10

2104 10 10

2104 10 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

Soups and broths and preparations thereof; homogenised composite food preparations:

(cid:150) Soups and broths and preparation thereof:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Dried

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

2104 20 00

(cid:150) Homogenised composite food preparations

2105 00

Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa:

2105 00 10

(cid:150) Containing no milk fats or containing less than 3 % by weight of such fats

(cid:150) Containing by weight of milk fats:

2105 00 91

(cid:150) (cid:150) 3 % or more but less than 7 %

2105 00 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) 7 % or more

2106

2106 10

Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included:

(cid:150) Protein concentrates and textured protein substances:

2106 10 20

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing no milk fats, sucrose, isoglucose, glucose or starch or containing, by weight, less

than 1,5 % milk fat, 5 % sucrose or isoglucose, 5 % glucose or starch

2106 10 80

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

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2106 90

(cid:150) Other:

2106 90 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Cheese fondues

2106 90 20

(cid:150) (cid:150) Compound alcoholic preparations, other than those based on odoriferous substances, of a

kind used for the manufacture of beverages

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

2106 90 92

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing no milk fats, sucrose, isoglucose, glucose or starch or containing, by weight,

less than 1.5 % milk fat, 5 % sucrose or isoglucose, 5 % glucose or starch:

2106 90 98

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

2202

Waters,
including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other
sweetening matter or flavoured, and other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit or
vegetable juices of heading No 2009:

2202 10 00

(cid:150) Waters including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other

sweetening matter or flavoured

2202 90

(cid:150) Other:

2202 90 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Not containing products of heading Nos 0401 to 0404 or fat obtained from products of

heading Nos 0401 to 0404

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other, containing by weight of fat obtained from the products of heading Nos 0401 to

0404:

2202 90 91

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Less than 0,2 %

2202 90 95

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) 0,2 % or more but less than 2 %

2202 90 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) 2 % or more

2203 00

Beer made from malt:

(cid:150) In containers holding 10 litres or less:

2203 00 01

(cid:150) (cid:150) In bottles

2203 00 09

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

2203 00 10

(cid:150) In containers holding more than 10 litres

2205

2205 10

Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes flavoured with plants or aromatic substances:

(cid:150) In containers holding 2 litres or less:

2205 10 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of an actual alcoholic strength by volume of 18 % vol or less

2205 10 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of an actual alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 18 % vol

2205 90

(cid:150) Other:

2205 90 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of an actual alcoholic strength by volume of 18 % vol or less

2205 90 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of an actual alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 18 % vol

2207

Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 % vol or higher; ethyl
alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength:

2207 10 00

(cid:150) Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 % vol or higher

2207 20 00

(cid:150) Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength

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Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol; spirits,
liqueurs and other spirituous beverages:

2208 40

(cid:150) Rum and taffia:

(cid:150) (cid:150) In containers holding 2 litres or less

2208 40 11

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Rum with a content of volatile substances other than ethyl and methyl alcohol equal to
or exceeding 225 grams per hectolitre of pure alcohol (with a 10 % tolerance)

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

2208 40 31

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of a value exceeding 7,9 EUR per litre of pure alcohol

2208 40 39

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) In containers holding more than 2 litres

2208 40 51

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Rum with a content of volatile substances other than ethyl and methyl alcohol equal to
or exceeding 225 grams per hectolitre of pure alcohol (with a 10 % tolerance)

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

2208 40 91

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of a value exceeding 2 EUR per litre of pure alcohol

2208 40 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

2208 90

(cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Undernatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % volume,

in containers holding:

2208 90 91

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) 2 litres or less

2208 90 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) More than 2 litres

2402

Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes:

2402 10 00

(cid:150) Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos, containing tobacco

2402 20

(cid:150) Cigarettes containing tobacco:

2402 20 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing cloves

2402 20 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

2402 90 00

(cid:150) Other

2403

Other manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitues;
stituted(cid:146) tobacco; tobacco extracts and essences:

(cid:145)homogenised(cid:146) or (cid:145)recon-

2403 10

(cid:150) Smoking tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion:

2403 10 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) In immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 500 g

2403 10 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) Other

2403 91 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:145)Homogenised(cid:146) or (cid:145)reconstituted(cid:146) tobacco

2403 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

2403 99 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Chewing tobacco and snuff

2403 99 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

2905

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives:

(cid:150) Other polyhydric alcohols:

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(cid:150) (cid:150) Mannitol

2905 44

(cid:150) (cid:150) D-glucitol (sorbitol):

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) In aqueous solution:

2905 44 11

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing 2 % or less by weight of D-mannitol, calculated on the D-glucitol content

2905 44 19

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

2905 44 91

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing 2 % or less by weight of D-mannitol, calculated on the D-glucitol content

2905 44 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

2905 45 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Glycerol

3301

Essential oils (terpeneless or not),
including concretes and absolutes; resinoids; extracted
oleoresins; concentrates of essential oils in fats, in fixed oils, in waxes or the like, obtained
by enfleurage or maceration;
the deterpenation of essential oils;
terpenic by products of
aqueous distillates and aqueous solutions of essential oils:

3301 90

(cid:150) Other

3301 90 21

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Extracted oleoresins of liquorice and hops

3302

Mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of
one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry; other preparations
based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages:

3302 10

(cid:150) Of a kind used in the food or drink industries

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of the type used in the drink industries:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Preparations containing all flavouring agents characterising a beverage:

3302 10 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of an actual alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 0,5 %

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

3302 10 21

3302 10 29

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

weight,

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing no milkfats, sucrose,

isoglucose, glucose, or starch or containing, by
less than 1,5 % milkfat, 5 % sucrose or isoglucose, 5 % glucose or starch

3501

3501 10

Casein, caseinates and other casein derivates; casein glues:

(cid:150) Casein:

3501 10 50

(cid:150) (cid:150) For industrial uses other than the manufacture of foodstuffs or fodder

3501 10 90

3501 90

3501 90 90

3505

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues
based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches:

3505 10

(cid:150) Dextrins and other modified starches:

3505 10 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Dextrins

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other modified starches:

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3505 10 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

3505 20

3505 20 10

3505 20 30

(cid:150) Glues:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing, by weight, less than 25 % of starches or dextrins or other modified starches

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing, by weight, 25 % or more but less than 55 % of starches or dextrins or other

modified starches

3505 20 50

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing, by weight, 55 % or more but less than 80 % of starches or dextrins or other

modified starches

3505 20 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight 80 % or more of starches or dextrins or other modified starches

3809

3809 10

3809 10 10

3809 10 30

3809 10 50

3809 10 90

Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing or fixing of dyestuffs and other products
and preparations (for example, dressings and mordants), of a kind used in the textile, paper,
leather or like industries, not elsewhere specified or included:

(cid:150) With a basis of amylaceouos substances:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight of such substances less than 55 %

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight of such substances 55 % or more but less than 70 %

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight of such substances 70 % or more but less than 83 %

(cid:150) (cid:150) Containing by weight of such substances 83 % or more

3823

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols:

(cid:150) Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining

3823 11 00

3823 12 00

3823 13 00

3823 19

3823 19 10

3823 19 30

3823 19 90

3823 70 00

3824

(cid:150) (cid:150) Stearic acid

(cid:150) (cid:150) Oleic acid

(cid:150) (cid:150) Tall oil fatty acids

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Distilled fatty acids

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Fatty acid distillate

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) Industrial fatty alcohols

Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the
chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not
elsewhere specified or included; residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not
elsewhere specified or included:

3824 60

(cid:150) Sorbitol other than that of subheading 2905 44:

(cid:150) (cid:150) in aqueous solution:

3824 60 11

3824 60 19

3824 60 91

3824 60 99

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing 2 % or less by weight of D-mannitol, calculated on the D-glucitol content

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing 2 % or less by weight of D-mannitol, calculated on the D-glucitol content

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

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DUTIES APPLICABLE TO GOODS ORIGINATING IN THE COMMUNITY ON IMPORT INTO THE FORMER
YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA

ANNEX II

CN Code (1)

(1)

Description

(2)

Rate of duty (%)

2001

(3)

2002

2003 and after

(4)

(5)

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0501 00 00

Human hair, unworked, whether or not washed
or scoured; waste of human hair

0502

0503 00 00

0505

0506

0507

0508 00 00

Pigs’, hogs’ or boars’ bristles and hair; badger
hair and other brush-making hair; waste of
such bristles or hair

Horsehair and horsehair waste, whether or not
put up as a layer with or without supporting
material

Skins and other parts of birds, with their
feathers or down, feathers and parts of feathers
(whether or not with trimmed edges) and down,
not further worked than cleaned, disinfeccted or
treated for preservation; powder and waste of
feathers or parts of feathers

Bones
and horn-cores, unworked, defatted,
simply prepared (but not cut to shape), treated
with acid or degelatinised; powder and waste of
these products

Ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone
hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and
beaks, unworked or simply prepared but not
these
to shape; powder and waste of
cut
products

Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply
prepared but not otherwise worked; shells of
molluscs,
and
cuttle-bone, unworked or simply prepared but
not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof

crustaceans or

echinoderms

0509 00

Natural sponges of animal origin

0510 00 00

1212

civet

castoreum,

Ambergris,
and musk;
cantharides; bile, whether or not dried; glands
and other animal products used in the prep-
fresh
aration
chilled,
provisionally
preserved:

pharmaceutical

of
frozen

otherwise

products,

or

fresh, chilled,

Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar
beet and sugar cane,
frozen or
dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and
kernels and other vegetable products (including
unroasted chicory roots of the variety Cichorium
intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for
human consumption, not elsewhere specified
or included:

1212 20 00

(cid:150) Seaweeds and other algae

0

0

0

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(3)

(4)

(5)

1302

Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances,
pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other
mucilages
and thickeners, whether or not
modified, derived from vegetable products:

(cid:150) Vegetable saps and extracts:

1302 12 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of liquorice

1302 13 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of hops

1302 14 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of pyrethrum or of

the roots of plants

containing rotenone

1302 19

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1302 19 30

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Intermixtures of vegetable extracts, for the
manufacture of beverages or of food prep-
arations

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

1302 19 91

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Medicinal

1302 20

(cid:150) Pectic substances, pectinates and pectates

(cid:150) Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not
modified, derived from vegetable products:

1302 31 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Agar-agar

1302 32

(cid:150) (cid:150) Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not
modified, derived from locust beans, locust
bean seeds or sugar seeds:

1302 32 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of locust beans or locust bean seeds

1401

1402

1403

1404

Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for
plaiting (for example, bamboos, rattans, reeds,
rushes, osier, raffia, cleaned, bleached or dyed
cereal straw, and lime bark)

Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily as
stuffing or as padding (for example, kapok,
vegetable hair and eel-grass), whether or not
put up as a layer with or without supporting
material

Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in
brooms or in brushes (for example, broomcorn
piassava, couch-grass and istle), whether or not
in hanks or bundles

Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or
included:

1404 10 00

(cid:150) Raw vegetable materials of a kind used

primarily in dyeing or tanning

1404 90 00

(cid:150) Other

1505

grease

Wool
therefrom (including lanolin)

and fatty

substances derived

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

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1506 00 00

1515

Other animal fats and oils and their fractions,
whether or not
refined, but not chemically
modified

Other fixed vegetable fats and oils (including
jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not
refined, but not chemically modified:

(3)

0

(4)

0

(5)

0

1515 60

(cid:150) Jojoba oil and its fractions

0

0

0

1516

Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their
fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-
esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or
not refined, but not further prepared:

1516 20

(cid:150) Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions:

1516 20 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Hydrogenated castor oil, so-called (cid:145)opal-wax(cid:146)

1518 00

boiled,

oxidised,

Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their
dehydrated,
fractions,
sulphurised, blown, polymerised by heat
in
vacuum or in inert gas or otherwise chemically
modified, excluding those of heading No 1516;
inedible mixtures or preparations of animal or
vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different
fats or oils of
this chapter, not elsewhere
specified or included

1520 00 00

Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes

1521

1522 00

Vegetable waxes
beeswax, other
whether or not refined or coloured

than triglycerides),
insect waxes and spermaceti,

(other

Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of
fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes:

1522 00 10

(cid:150) Degras

1702

Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose,
in solid form;
maltose, glucose and fructose,
sugar syrups not containing added flavouring
or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether
or not mixed with natural honey; caramel:

1702 50 00

(cid:150) Chemically pure fructose

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1704

1704 10

1704 90

Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate),
not containing cocoa:

(cid:150) Chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated

80 % of MFN 65 % of MFN 50 % of MFN

(cid:150) Other

80 % of MFN 65 % of MFN 50 % of MFN

1803

Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted

1804 00 00

Cocoa butter, fat and oil

0

0

0

0

0

0

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1901

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Chocolate
and
containing cocoa

other

food

preparations

80 % of MFN 65 % of MFN 50 % of MFN

Malt extract; food preparations of flour, meal,
starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or
containing less than 40 % by weight of cocoa
calculated on a
totally defatted basis, not
food prep-
elsewhere specified or
arations of goods of heading Nos 0401 to
0404, not containing cocoa or containing less
than 5 % by weight of cocoa calculated on a
totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or
included:

included;

1901 10 00

(cid:150) Preparations for infant use, put up for retail

0

0

0

sale

1902

or

other

substances)

Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with
meat
otherwise
prepared such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles,
lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni, except pasta
falling within CN codes 1902 20 10 and
1902 20 30, couscous, whether or not prepared

or

80 % of MFN 65 % of MFN 50 % of MFN

1903 00 00

Tapioca and substitutes thereof prepared from
flakes, grains, pearls,
in the form of
starch,
siftings or similar forms

0

0

0

1905

2105 00

2106

Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers’
wares, whether or not
cocoa;
communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind
suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers,
rice paper and similar products

containing

80 % of MFN 65 % of MFN 50 % of MFN

Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not
containing cocoa

80 % of MFN 65 % of MFN 50 % of MFN

Food preparations not elsewhere specified or
included:

2106 10

(cid:150) Protein concentrates and textured protein

0

0

0

substances

2106 90

(cid:150) Other:

2106 90 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Cheese fondues

80 % of MFN 65 % of MFN 50 % of MFN

2106 90 20

2106 90 92

(cid:150) (cid:150) Compound alcoholic preparations, other
than those based on odoriferous substances,
of a kind used for
the manufacture of
beverages

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing no milk fats, sucrose,

isog-
lucose, glucose or starch or containing,
less than 1,5 % milk fat, 5 %
by weight,
sucrose or
isoglucose, 5 % glucose or
starch:

80 % of MFN 65 % of MFN 50 % of MFN

80 % of MFN 65 % of MFN 50 % of MFN

2106 90 98

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

80 % of MFN 65 % of MFN 50 % of MFN

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2202

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

including natural or artificial mineral
Waters,
waters
containing
and aerated waters, not
added sugar or other sweetening matter nor
flavoured; ice and snow

80 % of MFN 65 % of MFN 50 % of MFN

including mineral waters and aerated
Waters,
other
containing
waters,
sweetening matter or
flavoured, and other
non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit or
vegetable juices of heading No 2009

added

sugar

or

80 % of MFN 65 % of MFN 50 % of MFN

2203 00

Beer made from malt

90 % of MFN 80 % of MFN 70 % of MFN

2402

2905

Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of
tobacco or of tobacco substitutes

90 % of MFN 80 % of MFN 70 % of MFN

and
Acyclic
sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives:

halogenated,

alcohols

their

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

(cid:150) Other polyhydric alcohols:

2905 43 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Mannitol

2905 44

(cid:150) (cid:150) D-glucitol (sorbitol)

2905 45 00

(cid:150) (cid:150) Glycerol

3301

(terpeneless or not),

including
Essential oils
concretes and absolutes;
resinoids; extracted
oleoresins; concentrates of essential oils in fats,
in fixed oils, in waxes or the like, obtained by
enfleurage or maceration; terpenic by products
of the deterpenation of essential oils; aqueous
distillates and aqueous solutions of essential oils:

3301 90

(cid:150) Other

3301 90 21

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Extracted oleoresins of liquorice and hops

3301 90 29

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Extracted oleoresins of pyrethrum or of
roots of plants containing rotenone; inter-
mixtures of vegetable extracts,
the
manufacture of beverages or of food prep-
arations

for

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

3301 90 31

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Medicinal

3302

Mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures
(including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of
one or more of
these substances, of a kind
used as a raw materials in industry; other prep-
arations based on odoriferous substances, of a
kind used for the manufacture of beverages:

3302 10

(cid:150) Of a kind used in the food or drink industries

(cid:150) (cid:150) Of the type used in the drink industries:

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Preparations

containing

all

flavouring

agents characterising a beverage:

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3302 10 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Of

an actual

alcoholic

strength by

volume exceeding 0,5 %

(3)

0

(4)

0

(5)

0

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

3302 10 21

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Containing no milkfats, sucrose,
starch

iso-
glucose,
or
containing, by weight, less than 1,5 %
milkfat, 5 % sucrose or isoglucose, 5 %
glucose or starch

glucose,

or

3302 10 29

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

3501

3501 10

3501 90

Casein, caseinates and other casein derivates;
casein glues:

(cid:150) Casein

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other:

3501 90 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

3505

and other modified starches

Dextrins
(for
example, pregelatinised or esterified starches);
glues based on starches, or on dextrins or
other modified starches:

3505 10

(cid:150) Dextrins and other modified starches:

3505 10 10

(cid:150) (cid:150) Dextrins

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other modified starches:

3505 10 90

(cid:150) (cid:150) (cid:150) Other

3505 20

(cid:150) Glues

3809

fixing of

Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the
and other
dyeing or
products
example,
preparations
dressings and mordants), of a kind used in the
textile, paper,
like industries, not
elsewhere specified or included:

leather or

dyestuffs

and

(for

3809 10

(cid:150) With a basis of amylaceouos substances

3823

3824

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils
from refining; industrial fatty alcohols

Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores;
chemical products and preparations of
the
chemical or allied industries (including those
consisting of mixtures of natural products), not
residual
or
elsewhere
specified
products of
the chemical or allied industries,
not elsewhere specified or included:

included;

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

3824 60

(cid:150) Sorbitol other

than that of

subheading

0

0

0

2905 44

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PROTOCOL 4

Definition of the concept of originating products and methods of administrative co-operation

(referred to in Article 42)

TITLE I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1

Definitions

For the purposes of this Protocol:

(l)

(cid:145)consignment(cid:146) means products which are either sent simul-
taneously from one exporter to one consignee or covered
by a single transport document covering their shipment
from the exporter to the consignee or, in the absence of
such a document, by a single invoice;

(m) (cid:145)territories(cid:146) includes territorial waters.

(a)

(cid:145)manufacture(cid:146) means any kind of working or processing
including assembly or specific operations;

TITLE II

DEFINITION OF THE CONCEPT OF (cid:145)ORIGINATING PRODUCTS(cid:146)

(b)

(cid:145)material(cid:146) means any ingredient, raw material, component
or part, etc., used in the manufacture of the product;

Article 2

General requirements

(c)

(cid:145)product(cid:146) means the product being manufactured, even if it
is
later use in another manufacturing
operation;

intended for

1.
For the purpose of implementing this Agreement, the
following products shall be considered as originating in the
Community:

(d)

(cid:145)goods(cid:146) means both materials and products;

(a) products wholly obtained in the Community within the

meaning of Article 5 of this Protocol;

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(cid:145)customs value(cid:146) means
as determined in
accordance with the 1994 Agreement on implementation
of Article VII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade (WTO Agreement on customs valuation);

the value

(cid:145)ex-works price(cid:146) means the price paid for the product ex
works to the manufacturer in the Community or the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in whose under-
taking the last working or processing is carried out,
provided the price includes the value of all the materials
taxes which are, or may be,
used, minus any internal
repaid when the product obtained is exported;

(cid:145)value of materials(cid:146) 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, the first
in the
ascertainable price paid
for
Community
of
Macedonia;

former Yugoslav Republic

the materials

the

or

(cid:145)value of originating materials(cid:146) means the value of such
materials as defined in subparagraph (g) applied mutatis
mutandis;

(cid:145)chapters(cid:146) and (cid:145)headings(cid:146) mean the chapters and the
headings
(four-digit codes) used in the nomenclature
which makes up the Harmonised Commodity Description
and Coding System, referred to in this Protocol as (cid:145)the
Harmonised System(cid:146) or (cid:145)HS(cid:146);

(k)

(cid:145)classified(cid:146) refers to the classification of a product or
material under a particular heading;

(b) products obtained in the Community

incorporating
materials which have not been wholly obtained there,
provided that such materials have undergone sufficient
working or processing in the Community within the
meaning of Article 6 of this Protocol;

2.
For the purpose of implementing this Agreement, the
following products shall be considered as originating in the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia:

(a) products wholly obtained in the former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia within the meaning of Article 5 of
this
Protocol;

(b) products obtained in the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia incorporating materials which have not been
wholly obtained there, provided that such materials have
undergone sufficient working or processing in the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia within the meaning of
Article 6 of this Protocol.

Article 3

Bilateral cumulation in the European Community

Materials originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia shall be considered as materials originating in the
Community when incorporated into a product obtained there.
It shall not be necessary that such materials have undergone
sufficient working
have
processing,
undergone working or processing going beyond that referred
to in Article 6(1).

provided

they

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Article 4

Bilateral cumulation in the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia

Materials originating in the Community shall be considered as
materials originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia when incorporated into a product obtained there.
It shall not be necessary that such materials have undergone
have
processing,
sufficient working
undergone working or processing going beyond that referred
to in Article 6(1).

provided

they

or

Article 5

Wholly obtained products

(b) which sail under the flag of an EC Member State or of the

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;

(c) which are owned to an extent of at least 50 per cent by
nationals of EC Member States or of the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia, or by a company with its head
office in one of these States, of which the manager or
managers, Chairman of
the Board of Directors or the
Supervisory Board, and the majority of the members of
such boards are nationals of EC Member States or of the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and of which, in
addition, in the case of partnerships or limited companies,
at least half the capital belongs to those States or to public
bodies or nationals of the said States;

1.
The following shall be considered as wholly obtained in
the Community or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia:

(d) of which the master and officers are nationals of EC
the former Yugoslav Republic of

Member States or of
Macedonia; and

(a) mineral products extracted from their soil or from their

seabed;

(b) vegetable products harvested there;

(c)

live animals born and raised there;

(d) products from live animals raised there;

(e) products obtained by hunting or fishing conducted there;

(f) products of sea fishing and other products taken from the
sea outside the territorial waters of the Community or the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia by their vessels;

(g) products made aboard their factory ships exclusively from

products referred to in subparagraph (f);

(h) used articles collected there fit only for the recovery of raw
materials, including used tyres fit only for retreading or for
use as waste;

(i) waste and scrap resulting from manufacturing operations

conducted there;

(j) products extracted from marine soil or subsoil outside their
territorial waters provided that they have sole rights to
work that soil or subsoil;

(k) goods produced there

exclusively from the products

specified in subparagraphs (a) to (j).

(e) of which at least 75 per cent of the crew are nationals of
EC Member States or of the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia.

Article 6

Sufficiently worked or processed products

1.
For the purposes of Article 2, products which are not
wholly obtained are considered to be sufficiently worked or
processed when the conditions set out in the list in Annex II
are fulfilled.

for all products
The conditions referred to above indicate,
covered by this Agreement, the working or processing which
must be carried out on non-originating materials used in
manufacturing and apply only in relation to such materials.
Accordingly, it follows that if a product, which has acquired
originating status by fulfilling the conditions set out in the list
is used in the manufacture of another product, the conditions
applicable to the product in which it is incorporated do not
apply to it, and no account shall be taken of the non-orig-
inating materials which may have been used in its manufacture.

2.
Notwithstanding paragraph 1, non-originating materials
which, according to the conditions set out in the list, should
not be used in the manufacture of a product may nevertheless
be used, provided that:

(a) their total value does not exceed 10 per cent of

the

ex-works price of the product;

The terms (cid:145)their vessels(cid:146) and (cid:145)their

2.
in
paragraph 1(f) and (g) shall apply only to vessels and factory
ships:

factory ships(cid:146)

(b) any of the percentages given in the list for the maximum
exceeded

value of non-originating materials
through the application of this paragraph.

are not

(a) which are registered or recorded in an EC Member State or

in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;

This paragraph shall not apply to products falling within
Chapters 50 to 63 of the Harmonised System.

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Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall apply except as provided in

3.
Article 7.

Article 8

Unit of qualification

Article 7

Insufficient working or processing operations

1. Without prejudice
operations
processing to confer
whether or not the requirements of Article 6 are satisfied:

following
the
insufficient working or
the status of originating products,

shall be considered as

to paragraph 2,

(a) preserving operations to ensure that the products remain

in good condition during transport and storage;

(b) breaking-up and assembly of packages;

(c) washing, cleaning; removal of dust, oxide, oil, paint or

other coverings;

(d)

ironing or pressing of textiles;

(e)

simple painting and polishing operations;

The unit of qualification for

1.
the
this Protocol shall be the particular product
provisions of
which is considered as the basic unit when determining classi-
fication using the nomenclature of the Harmonised System.

the application of

Accordingly, it follows that:

(a) when a product composed of a group or assembly of
articles is classified under the terms of the Harmonised
System in a single heading, the whole constitutes the unit
of qualification;

(b) when a consignment consists of a number of

identical
products
the
Harmonised System, each product must be taken indi-
vidually when applying the provisions of this Protocol.

same heading of

classified under

the

2. Where, under General Rule 5 of the Harmonised System,
packaging is
for classification
purposes, it shall be included for the purposes of determining
origin.

included with the product

(f) husking, partial or total bleaching, polishing, and glazing

of cereals and rice;

(g) operations to colour sugar or form sugar lumps;

(h) peeling, stoning and shelling, of fruits, nuts and vegetables;

(i)

sharpening, simple grinding or simple cutting;

Article 9

Accessories, spare parts and tools

Accessories, spare parts and tools dispatched with a piece of
equipment, machine, apparatus or vehicle, which are part of
the normal equipment and included in the price thereof or
which are not separately invoiced, shall be regarded as one
with the piece of equipment, machine, apparatus or vehicle
in question.

(j)

(k)

(l)

sifting, screening, sorting, classifying, grading, matching;
(including the making-up of sets of articles);

simple placing in bottles, cans, flasks, bags, cases, boxes,
fixing on cards or boards and all other simple packaging
operations;

affixing or printing marks,
distinguishing signs on products or their packaging;

logos and other like

labels,

(m) simple mixing of products, whether or not of different

kinds,

(n)

simple assembly of parts of articles
complete article or disassembly of products into parts;

to constitute a

(o) a combination of two or more operations specified in

subparagraphs (a) to (n);

(p)

slaughter of animals.

2.
All operations carried out either in the Community or in
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on a given product
shall be considered together when determining whether the
working or processing undergone by that product is to be
regarded as insufficient within the meaning of paragraph 1.

Article 10

Sets

Sets, as defined in General Rule 3 of the Harmonised System,
shall be regarded as originating when all component products
are originating. Nevertheless, when a set is composed of orig-
inating and non-originating products, the set as a whole shall
be regarded as originating, provided that
the
non-originating products does not exceed 15 per cent of the
ex-works price of the set.

the value of

Article 11

Neutral elements

In order to determine whether a product originates, it shall not
be necessary to determine the origin of the following which
might be used in its manufacture:

(a) energy and fuel;

(b) plant and equipment;

(c) machines and tools;

(d) goods which do not enter and which are not intended to

enter into the final composition of the product.

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TITLE III

TERRITORIAL REQUIREMENTS

Article 12

Principle of territoriality

The conditions for acquiring originating status set out in
times in the

1.
Title II must continue to be fulfilled at all
Community or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

2.
If originating goods exported from the Community or the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to another country are
returned, they must be considered as non-originating, unless it
can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the customs auth-
orities that:

(a)

the returning goods are the same as those that were

exported; and

(b) they have not undergone any operation beyond that
necessary to preserve them in good condition while in
that country or while being exported.

Article 13

Direct transport

applies

The preferential

treatment provided for under
satisfying
products,
only

the
1.
the
to
Agreement
requirements of this Protocol, which are transported directly
between the Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia. However,
single
consignment may be transported through other
territories
with, should the occasion arise, trans-shipment or temporary
they remain
warehousing in such territories, provided that
under
in the
country of
transit or warehousing and do not undergo
operations other than unloading, reloading or any operation
designed to preserve them in good condition.

the customs authorities

the surveillance of

constituting

products

one

Originating products may be transported by pipeline across
territory other than that of the Community or the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

2.
Evidence that the conditions set out in paragraph 1 have
been fulfilled shall be supplied to the customs authorities of the
importing country by the production of:

(a) a single transport document covering the passage from the
exporting country through the country of transit; or

(b) a certificate issued by the customs authorities of

the

country of transit:

(i) giving an exact description of the products;

(ii) stating the dates of unloading and reloading of the
the

products and, where applicable,
the names of
ships, or the other means of transport used; and

(iii) certifying the conditions under which the products

remained in the transit country; or

(c)

failing these, any substantiating documents.

Article 14

Exhibitions

1.
Originating products, sent for exhibition in a country
other than the Community or the former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia shall benefit on importation from the provisions
of the Agreement provided it is shown to the satisfaction of the
customs authorities that:

(a) an exporter has consigned these products
the

from the
Community
of
Macedonia to the country in which the exhibition is held
and has exhibited them there;

former Yugoslav Republic

or

(b) the products have been sold or otherwise disposed of by
that exporter to a person in the Community or the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;

(c)

the products have been consigned during the exhibition or
immediately thereafter in the state in which they were sent
for exhibition; and

(d) the products have not, since they were consigned for
exhibition, been used for any purpose other than demon-
stration at the exhibition.

2.
in
A proof of origin must be issued or made out
accordance with the provisions of Title V and submitted to
the importing country in the
the customs authorities of
the exhibition
normal manner. The name and address of
must be indicated thereon. Where necessary, additional docu-
mentary evidence of the conditions under which they have
been exhibited may be required.

Paragraph 1 shall apply to any trade,

industrial, agri-
3.
cultural or crafts exhibition, fair or similar public show or
display which is not organised for private purposes in shops
or business premises with a view to the sale of
foreign
products, and during which the products
remain under
customs control.

TITLE IV

DRAWBACK OR EXEMPTION

Article 15

Prohibition of drawback of, or exemption from, customs
duties

Non-originating materials used in the manufacture of
1.
former
products originating in the Community,
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, for which a proof of origin
is issued or made out in accordance with the provisions of
Title V shall not be subject in the Community or the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to drawback of, or exemption
from, customs duties of whatever kind.

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The prohibition in paragraph 1 shall apply to any
2.
arrangement for refund, remission or non-payment, partial or
complete, of customs duties or charges having an equivalent
effect, applicable in the Community or the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia to materials used in the manufacture
and to products covered by paragraph 1(b) above, where such
refund, remission or non-payment applies, expressly or in
effect, when products obtained from the said materials are
exported and not when they are retained for home use there.

3.
The exporter of products covered by a proof of origin
shall be prepared to submit at any time, upon request from the
customs authorities, all appropriate documents proving that no
drawback has been obtained in respect of the non-originating
materials used in the manufacture of the products concerned
and that all customs duties or charges having equivalent effect
applicable to such materials have actually been paid.

4.
The provisions of paragraphs 1 to 3 shall also apply in
respect of packaging within the meaning of Article 8(2),
accessories, spare parts and tools within the meaning of
Article 9 and products in a set within the meaning of Article
10 when such items are non-originating.

The provisions of paragraphs 1 to 4 shall apply only in
5.
respect of materials which are of
the kind to which the
Agreement applies. Furthermore, they shall not preclude the
refund system for agricultural
application of an export
products, applicable upon export
in accordance with the
provisions of the Agreement.

the

Notwithstanding paragraph 1,

6.
former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia may apply arrangements for drawback
of, or exemption from, customs duties or charges having an
equivalent effect, applicable to materials used in the manu-
to the following
facture of originating products,
provisions:

subject

(a) a 5 per cent rate of customs charge shall be retained in
respect of products falling within Chapters 25 to 49 and 64
to 97 of the Harmonised System, or such lower rate as is in
force in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;

(b) a 10 per cent rate of customs charge shall be retained in
respect of products falling within Chapters 50 to 63 of the
Harmonised System, or such lower rate as is in force in the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

The provisions of this Article shall apply from 1 January 2003
and may be reviewed by common accord.

TITLE V

PROOF OF ORIGIN

Article 16

General requirements

Products originating

1.
shall, on
importation into the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

in the Community

and products originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia shall, on importation into the Community benefit
from this Agreement upon submission of either:

(a) a movement certificate EUR.1, a specimen of which appears

in Annex III; or

(b) in the cases specified in Article 21(1), a declaration, the text
of which appears in Annex IV, given by the exporter on an
invoice, a delivery note or any other commercial document
which describes the products concerned in sufficient detail
to enable them to be identified (hereinafter referred to as
the (cid:145)invoice declaration(cid:146)).

Notwithstanding paragraph 1, originating products within
2.
in the cases specified in
the meaning of this Protocol shall,
Article 26, benefit
it being
necessary to submit any of the documents referred to above.

from this Agreement without

Article 17

Procedure for the issue of a movement certificate EUR.1

1.
A movement certificate EUR.1 shall be issued by the
customs authorities of the exporting country on application
having been made in writing by the exporter or, under the
exporter’s responsibility, by his authorised representative.

2.
For this purpose, the exporter or his authorised represen-
tative shall fill out both the movement certificate EUR.1 and
the application form, specimens of which appear in Annex III.
These forms shall be completed in one of the languages in
which this Agreement is drawn up and in accordance with
the provisions of the domestic law of the exporting country.
If they are handwritten, they shall be completed in ink in
printed characters. The description of the products must be
given in the box reserved for this purpose without leaving
any blank lines. Where the box is not completely filled, a
the
line must be drawn below the last
horizontal
description, the empty space being crossed through.

line of

The exporter applying for the issue of a movement
3.
certificate EUR.1 shall be prepared to submit at any time, at
the request of the customs authorities of the exporting country
where the movement certificate EUR.1 is issued, all appropriate
documents proving the originating status of
the products
concerned as well as the fulfilment of the other requirements
of this Protocol.

A movement certificate EUR.1 shall be issued by the
4.
customs authorities of an EC Member State or the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia if
the products concerned
can be considered as products originating in the Community
or in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and fulfil the
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The issuing customs authorities shall

take any steps
5.
necessary to verify the originating status of the products and
the fulfilment of the other requirements of this Protocol. For
this purpose, they shall have the right to call for any evidence
and to carry out any inspection of the exporter’s accounts or
any other check considered appropriate. The issuing customs
the forms referred to in
authorities shall also ensure that
paragraph 2 are duly completed.
they shall
In particular,
check whether the space reserved for the description of the
products has been completed in such a manner as to exclude
all possibility of fraudulent additions.

The date of issue of the movement certificate EUR.1 shall

6.
be indicated in Box 11 of the certificate.

7.
A movement certificate EUR.1 shall be issued by the
customs authorities and made available to the exporter as
soon as actual exportation has been effected or ensured.

Article 18

Movement certificates EUR.1 issued retrospectively

Notwithstanding Article 17(7), a movement certificate
1.
EUR.1 may exceptionally be issued after exportation of the
products to which it relates if:

(a)

it was not issued at the time of exportation because of
errors or involuntary omissions or special circumstances; or

(b) it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the customs auth-
orities that a movement certificate EUR.1 was issued but
was not accepted at importation for technical reasons.

For the implementation of paragraph 1,

2.
the exporter
must indicate in his application the place and date of expor-
tation of the products to which the movement certificate EUR.1
relates, and state the reasons for his request.

3.
The customs authorities may issue a movement certificate
EUR.1 retrospectively only after verifying that the information
supplied in the exporter’s application agrees with that in the
corresponding file.

4. Movement certificates EUR.1 issued retrospectively must
be endorsed with one of the following phrases:

The endorsement referred to in paragraph 4 shall be
the movement certificate

5.
inserted in the (cid:145)Remarks(cid:146) box of
EUR.1.

Article 19

Issue of a duplicate movement certificate EUR.1

In the event of theft, loss or destruction of a movement
1.
certificate EUR.1, the exporter may apply to the customs auth-
orities which issued it for a duplicate made out on the basis of
the export documents in their possession.

The duplicate issued in this way must be endorsed with

2.
one of the following words:

(cid:145)DUPLICATA(cid:146),

(cid:145)DUPLIKAT(cid:146),
(cid:145)DU-
PLICATE(cid:146), (cid:145)`˝(cid:212)(cid:201)ˆ(cid:209)`(cid:214)ˇ(cid:146), (cid:145)DUPLICADO(cid:146), (cid:145)SEGUNDA VIA(cid:146), (cid:145)KAK-
SOISKAPPALE(cid:146), (cid:145)DUPLIKAT(cid:146)

(cid:145)DUPLICATO(cid:146),

(cid:145)DUPLICAAT(cid:146),

The endorsement referred to in paragraph 2 shall be
the duplicate movement

3.
inserted in the (cid:145)Remarks(cid:146) box of
certificate EUR.1.

4.
The duplicate, which must bear the date of issue of the
original movement certificate EUR.1, shall take effect as from
that date.

Article 20

Issue of movement certificates EUR.1 on the basis of a
proof of origin issued or made out previously

When originating products are placed under the control of a
customs office in the Community or the former Yugoslav
it shall be possible to replace the
Republic of Macedonia,
original proof of origin by one or more movement certificates
EUR.1 for the purpose of sending all or some of these products
the former Yugoslav
elsewhere within the Community or
Republic
replacement movement
The
of Macedonia.
certificate(s) EUR.1 shall be issued by the customs office
under whose control the products are placed.

Article 21

Conditions for making out an invoice declaration

An invoice declaration as referred to in Article 16(1)(b)

1.
may be made out:

(cid:145)DELIVRE A POSTERIORI(cid:146),
(cid:145)NACHTR˜GLICH AUSGESTELLT(cid:146),
(cid:145)AFGEGEVEN A POSTERIORI(cid:146),
(cid:145)RILASCIATO A POSTERIORI(cid:146),
(cid:145)UDSTEDT EFTERF(cid:216)LGENDE(cid:146),
(cid:145)ISSUED RETROSPECTIVELY(cid:146),
(cid:145)¯˚˜ˇ¨¯˝ ¯˚ (cid:212)(cid:217)˝ (cid:213)(cid:211)(cid:212)¯(cid:209)(cid:217)˝(cid:146),
(cid:145)EXPEDIDO A POSTERIORI(cid:146),
(cid:145)EMITIDO A POSTERIORI(cid:146), (cid:145)ANNETTU J˜LKIK˜TEEN(cid:146), (cid:145)UTF˜R-
DAT I EFTERHAND(cid:146), (cid:145)DOPOLNITELNO IZDADENO(cid:146)

(a) by an approved exporter within the meaning of Article 22,

or

(b) by any exporter for any consignment consisting of one or
more packages containing originating products whose total
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An invoice declaration may be made out if the products
2.
concerned can be considered as products originating in the
Community
of
Macedonia and fulfil the other requirements of this Protocol.

former Yugoslav Republic

the

or

in

3.
The exporter making out an invoice declaration shall be
prepared to submit at any time, at the request of the customs
authorities of the exporting country, all appropriate documents
proving the originating status of the products concerned as
this
well as
Protocol.

the fulfilment of

requirements of

the other

4.
An invoice declaration shall be made out by the exporter
by typing, stamping or printing on the invoice, the delivery
note or another commercial document, the declaration, the text
of which appears in Annex IV, using one of the linguistic
versions set out in that Annex and in accordance with the
provisions of the domestic law of the exporting country. If
it shall be written in ink in
the declaration is handwritten,
printed characters.

5.
Invoice declarations shall bear the original signature of
the exporter in manuscript. However, an approved exporter
within the meaning of Article 22 shall not be required to
sign such declarations provided that he gives the customs auth-
orities of the exporting country a written undertaking that he
accepts full responsibility for any invoice declaration which
identifies him as if it had been signed in manuscript by him.

6.
An invoice declaration may be made out by the exporter
when the products to which it relates are exported, or after
exportation on condition that it is presented in the importing
country no longer than two years after the importation of the
products to which it relates.

Article 22

Approved exporter

irrespective of

this Agreement
the

1.
The customs authorities of the exporting country may
authorise any exporter who makes frequent shipments of
products under
invoice
declarations
the products
concerned. An exporter seeking such authorisation must offer
to the satisfaction of the customs authorities all guarantees
necessary to verify the originating status of the products as
well as
this
Protocol.

to make out
value of

the fulfilment of

requirements of

the other

The customs authorities may grant the status of approved
2.
exporter subject to any conditions which they consider appro-
priate.

The customs authorities shall grant

to the approved
3.
exporter a customs authorisation number which shall appear
on the invoice declaration.

The customs authorities shall monitor the use of

4.
authorisation by the approved exporter.

the

5.
The customs authorities may withdraw the authorisation
at any time. They shall do so where the approved exporter no
longer offers the guarantees referred to in paragraph 1, does

not fulfil the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 or otherwise
makes an incorrect use of the authorisation.

Article 23

Validity of proof of origin

1.
A proof of origin shall be valid for four months from the
date of issue in the exporting country, and must be submitted
within the said period to the customs authorities of
the
importing country.

2.
Proofs of origin which are submitted to the customs auth-
orities of the importing country after the final date for pres-
entation specified in paragraph 1 may be accepted for the
purpose of applying preferential treatment, where the failure
to submit these documents by the final date set is due to
exceptional circumstances.

In other cases of belated presentation, the customs auth-
3.
orities of
the importing country may accept the proofs of
origin where the products have been submitted before the
said final date.

Article 24

Submission of proof of origin

Proofs of origin shall be submitted to the customs authorities
of the importing country in accordance with the procedures
applicable in that country. The said authorities may require a
translation of a proof of origin and may also require the import
declaration to be accompanied by a statement
from the
importer to the effect that the products meet the conditions
required for the implementation of the Agreement.

Article 25

Importation by instalments

Where, at the request of the importer and on the conditions
laid down by the customs authorities of the importing country,
dismantled or non-assembled products within the meaning of
General Rule 2(a) of the Harmonised System falling within
Sections XVI and XVII or heading Nos 7308 and 9406 of
the Harmonised System are imported by instalments, a single
proof of origin for such products shall be submitted to the
customs authorities upon importation of the first instalment.

Article 26

Exemptions from proof of origin

Products sent as small packages from private persons to
1.
private persons or forming part of travellers’ personal luggage
shall be admitted as originating products without requiring the
submission of a proof of origin, provided that such products
are not imported by way of trade and have been declared as
meeting the requirements of this Protocol and where there is
no doubt as to the veracity of such a declaration. In the case of
products sent by post, this declaration can be made on the
customs declaration CN22/CN23 or on a sheet of paper
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Imports which are occasional and consist

solely of
2.
products for the personal use of the recipients or travellers
or their families shall not be considered as imports by way
of trade if it is evident from the nature and quantity of the
products that no commercial purpose is in view.

The exporter making out an invoice declaration shall
2.
keep for at least three years a copy of this invoice declaration
as well as the documents referred to in Article 21(3).

3.
Furthermore, the total value of these products shall not
exceed EUR 500 in the case of small packages or EUR 1 200
in the case of products forming part of travellers’ personal
luggage.

Article 27

Supporting documents

The documents referred to in Articles 17(3) and 21(3) used for
the purpose of proving that products covered by a movement
certificate EUR.1 or an invoice declaration can be considered as
in the former
products originating in the Community or
the other
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
requirements of this Protocol may consist inter alia of
the
following:

fulfil

and

3.
The customs authorities of the exporting country issuing
a movement certificate EUR.1 shall keep for at least three years
the application form referred to in Article 17(2).

4.
The customs authorities of the importing country shall
keep for at least three years the movement certificates EUR.1
and the invoice declarations submitted to them.

Article 29

Discrepancies and formal errors

The discovery of

1.
slight discrepancies between the
statements made in the proof of origin and those made in
the documents
the
purpose of carrying out
the formalities for importing the
products shall not ipso facto render the proof of origin null
and void if
this document does
correspond to the products submitted.

submitted to the customs office for

is duly established that

it

(a) direct evidence of the processes carried out by the exporter
or supplier to obtain the goods concerned, contained for
example in his accounts or internal book-keeping;

(b) documents proving the originating status of materials used,
in the Community or the former
issued or made out
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia where these documents
are used in accordance with domestic law;

Obvious formal errors such as typing errors on a proof of
2.
origin should not cause this document to be rejected if these
errors are not
to create doubts concerning the
correctness of the statements made in this document.

such as

Article 30

Amounts expressed in Euro

(c) documents proving the working or processing of materials
in the Community or the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, issued or made out in the Community or the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, where these
documents are used in accordance with domestic law;

1.
For the application of the provisions of Article 21(1)(b)
and Article 26(3) in cases where products are invoiced in a
currency other than euro, the amount in the national currency
of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia equivalent to
the amounts expressed in euro shall be fixed annually.

(d) movement

certificates EUR.1 or

invoice declarations
proving the originating status of materials used, issued or
made out
the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia in accordance with this Protocol.

in the Community or

Article 28

Preservation of proof of origin and supporting documents

The exporter applying for the issue of a movement
the

1.
certificate EUR.1 shall keep for at
documents referred to in Article 17(3).

three years

least

shall benefit

A consignment

from the provisions of
2.
Article 21(1)(b) or Article 26(3) by reference to the currency
in which the invoice is drawn up, according to the amount
fixed by the Community or the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia.

in that currency of

The amounts to be used in any given national currency
3.
the amounts
shall be the equivalent
expressed in euro as at the first working day of October. The
amounts shall be communicated to the European Commission
by 15 October and shall apply from 1 January the following
year. The European Commission shall notify the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of the relevant amount.

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The Community or the former Yugoslav Republic of
4.
Macedonia may round up or down the amount resulting
from the conversion into its national currency of an amount
expressed in euro. The rounded-off amount may not differ
from the amount resulting from the conversion by more
than 5 per cent. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
may retain unchanged its national currency equivalent of an
amount expressed in euro if, at
the annual
adjustment provided for in paragraph 3, the conversion of
that amount, prior to any rounding-off, results in an increase
of less that 15 per cent in the national currency equivalent. The
national currency equivalent may be retained unchanged if the
conversion would result in a decrease in that equivalent value.

the time of

invoice, if it has been submitted, the invoice declaration, or a
copy of these documents, to the customs authorities of the
exporting country giving, where appropriate, the reasons for
the
and information obtained
suggesting that the information given on the proof or origin
is incorrect shall be forwarded in support of the request for
verification.

enquiry. Any documents

The verification shall be carried out by the customs auth-
3.
orities of the exporting country. For this purpose, they shall
have the right to call for any evidence and to carry out any
inspection of
the exporter’s accounts or any other check
considered appropriate.

5.
The amounts expressed in euro shall be reviewed by the
Stabilisation and Association Committee at the request of the
Community or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
Stabilisation and
When carrying out
Association Committee
the desirability of
preserving the effects of the limits concerned in real terms.
For
it may decide to modify the amounts
this purpose,
expressed in euro.

consider

review,

shall

this

the

TITLE VI

ARRANGEMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COOPERATION

Article 31

Mutual assistance

1.
The customs authorities of the EC Member States and of
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall provide each
other,
through the European Commission, with specimen
impressions of stamps used in their customs offices for the
issue of movement certificates EUR.1 and with the addresses
of
the customs authorities responsible for verifying those
certificates and invoice declarations.

In order to ensure the proper application of this Protocol,
2.
former Yugoslav Republic of
the Community and the
through the competent
Macedonia shall assist each other,
in checking the authenticity of the
customs administrations,
movement certificates EUR.1 or the invoice declarations and
the correctness of the information given in these documents.

Article 32

Verification of proofs of origin

Subsequent verifications of proofs of origin shall be
1.
carried out at random or whenever the customs authorities
of the importing country have reasonable doubts as to the
authenticity of such documents, the originating status of the
products concerned or the fulfilment of the other requirements
of this Protocol.

For the purposes of
the

implementing the provisions of
2.
paragraph 1,
importing
country shall return the movement certificate EUR.1 and the

customs authorities of

the

If

the customs authorities of

4.
the importing country
decide to suspend the granting of preferential treatment to
the products concerned while awaiting the results of the verifi-
cation, release of the products shall be offered to the importer
subject to any precautionary measures judged necessary.

the results of

The customs authorities requesting the verification shall
5.
this verification as soon as
be informed of
the
possible. These results must
documents
products
are
concerned can be considered as products originating in the
Community or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
and fulfil the other requirements of this Protocol.

indicate clearly whether
and whether

authentic

the

6.
If in cases of reasonable doubt there is no reply within
ten months of the date of the verification request or if the
information to determine
reply does not contain sufficient
the authenticity of
in question or the real
the document
origin of
the requesting customs authorities
shall, except in exceptional circumstances, refuse entitlement
to the preferences.

the products,

Article 33

Dispute settlement

Where disputes arise in relation to the verification procedures
of Article 32 which cannot be settled between the customs
authorities requesting a verification and the customs authorities
responsible for carrying out this verification or where they
raise a question as to the interpretation of this Protocol, they
shall be
submitted to the Stabilisation and Association
Committee.

In all cases the settlement of disputes between the importer and
the customs authorities of
the importing country shall be
under the legislation of the said country.

Article 34

Penalties

Penalties shall be imposed on any person who draws up, or
causes to be drawn up, a document which contains incorrect
information for
the purpose of obtaining a preferential
treatment for products.

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Article 35

Free zones

1.
The Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of
to ensure that
take all necessary steps
Macedonia shall
products traded under cover of a proof of origin which in
the course of
transport use a free zone situated in their
territory, are not substituted by other goods and do not
undergo handling other than normal operations designed to
prevent their deterioration.

2.
By means of an exemption to the provisions contained in
paragraph 1, when products originating in the Community or
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are imported into
a free zone under cover of a proof of origin and undergo
treatment or processing, the authorities concerned shall issue
a new EUR.1 certificate at
the
treatment or processing undergone is in conformity with the
provisions of this Protocol.

the exporter’s

request,

if

TITLE VII

CEUTA AND MELILLA

Article 36

Application of the Protocol

The term (cid:145)Community(cid:146) used in Article 2 does not cover

1.
Ceuta and Melilla.

Products originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of
2.
Macedonia, when imported into Ceuta or Melilla, shall enjoy in
all respects the same customs regime as that which is applied
to products originating in the customs
the
Community under Protocol 2 of the Act of Accession of the
Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the
European Communities. The former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia shall grant to imports of products covered by the
Agreement and originating in Ceuta and Melilla the same
that which is granted to products
customs
imported from and originating in the Community.

territory of

regime

as

For

the purpose of

3.
concerning products originating in Ceuta and Melilla,
Protocol shall apply mutatis mutandis subject
conditions set out in Article 37.

the application of paragraph 2
this
to the special

Article 37

Special conditions

Providing

1.
in
accordance with the provisions of Article 13, the following
shall be considered as:

they have been transported directly

(b) products obtained in Ceuta and Melilla in the manu-
facture of which products other than those referred to
in (a) are used, provided that:

(i) the said products have undergone sufficient working
or processing within the meaning of Article 6 of
this Protocol; or that

(ii) those products

Republic

of Macedonia

are originating in the

former
the
or
Yugoslav
this Protocol,
Community within the meaning of
provided
to
working or processing which goes beyond the insuf-
ficient working or processing referred to in Ar-
ticle 7(1).

been submitted

they have

that

2. products originating in the former Yugoslav Republic of

Macedonia:

(a) products wholly obtained in the former Yugoslav

Republic of Macedonia;

(b) products obtained in the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, in the manufacture of which products other
than those referred to in (a) are used, provided that:

(i) the said products have undergone sufficient working
or processing within the meaning of Article 6 of
this Protocol; or that

(ii) those products are originating in Ceuta and Melilla
or
this
the Community within the meaning of
Protocol, provided that they have been submitted
to working or processing which goes beyond the
insufficient working or processing referred to in
Article 7(1).

2.

Ceuta and Melilla shall be considered as a single territory.

3.
The exporter or his authorised representative shall enter
(cid:145)the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia(cid:146) and (cid:145)Ceuta and
Melilla(cid:146) in Box 2 of movement certificates EUR.1 or on invoice
declarations. In addition, in the case of products originating in
Ceuta and Melilla, this shall be indicated in Box 4 of movement
certificates EUR.1 or on invoice declarations.

The Spanish customs authorities shall be responsible for

4.
the application of this Protocol in Ceuta and Melilla.

TITLE VIII

FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 38

1. products originating in Ceuta and Melilla:

(a) products wholly obtained in Ceuta and Melilla;

Amendments to the Protocol

The Association Council may decide to amend the provisions
of this Protocol.

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ANNEX I

INTRODUCTORY NOTES TO THE LIST IN ANNEX II

Note 1

The list sets out the conditions required for all products to be considered as sufficiently worked or processed within the
meaning of Article 6.

Note 2

2.1. The first two columns in the list describe the product obtained. The first column gives the heading number or
Chapter number used in the Harmonised System and the second column gives the description of goods used in
that system for that heading or Chapter. For each entry in the first two columns a rule is specified in column 3 or
4. Where, in some cases, the entry in the first column is preceded by an (cid:145)ex(cid:146), this signifies that the rules in column
3 or 4 apply only to the part of that heading as described in column 2.

2.2. Where several heading numbers are grouped together in column 1 or a Chapter number is given and the
description of products in column 2 is therefore given in general terms, the adjacent rules in column 3 or 4
apply to all products which, under the Harmonised System, are classified in headings of the Chapter or in any of
the headings grouped together in column 1.

2.3. Where there are different rules in the list applying to different products within a heading, each indent contains the

description of that part of the heading covered by the adjacent rules in column 3 or 4.

2.4. Where, for an entry in the first two columns, a rule is specified in both columns 3 and 4, the exporter may opt, as
an alternative, to apply either the rule set out in column 3 or that set out in column 4. If no origin rule is given in
column 4, the rule set out in column 3 has to be applied.

Note 3

3.1. The provisions of Article 6, concerning products having acquired originating status which are used in the manu-
facture of other products, shall apply, regardless of whether this status has been acquired inside the factory where
these products are used or in another factory in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia or in the Community.

Example:

An engine of heading No 8407, for which the rule states that the value of the non-originating materials which may
be incorporated may not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price, is made from (cid:145)other alloy steel roughly shaped by
forging(cid:146) of heading No ex 7224.

If this forging has been forged in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia from a non-originating ingot, it has
already acquired originating status by virtue of the rule for heading No ex 7224 in the list. The forging can then
count as originating in the value-calculation for the engine, regardless of whether it was produced in the same
factory or in another factory in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The value of the non-originating ingot
is thus not taken into account when adding up the value of the non-originating materials used.

3.2. The rule in the list represents the minimum amount of working or processing required, and the carrying-out of
more working or processing also confers originating status; conversely, the carrying-out of
less working or
processing cannot confer originating status. Thus, if a rule provides that non-originating material, at a certain
level of manufacture, may be used, the use of such material at an earlier stage of manufacture is allowed, and the
use of such material at a later stage is not.

3.3. Without prejudice to Note 3.2, where a rule states that (cid:145)materials of any heading(cid:146) may be used, materials of the
same heading as the product may also be used, subject, however, to any specific limitations which may also be
contained in the rule. However, the expression (cid:145)manufacture from materials of any heading,
including other
materials of heading No . . .(cid:146) means that only materials classified in the same heading as the product and of a
different description than that of the product as given in column 2 of the list may be used.

3.4. When a rule in the list specifies that a product may be manufactured from more than one material, this means that

one or more materials may be used. It does not require that all be used.

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Example:

The rule for fabrics of headings Nos 5208 to 5212 provides that natural fibres may be used and that chemical
materials, among other materials, may also be used. This does not mean that both have to be used; it is possible to
use one or the other, or both.

3.5 Where a rule in the list specifies that a product must be manufactured from a particular material, the condition
obviously does not prevent the use of other materials which, because of their inherent nature, cannot satisfy the
rule. (See also Note 6.2 below in relation to textiles).

Example:

The rule for prepared foods of heading No 1904, which specifically excludes the use of cereals and their derivatives,
does not prevent the use of mineral salts, chemicals and other additives which are not products from cereals.

However, this does not apply to products which, although they cannot be manufactured from the particular
materials specified in the list, can be produced from a material of the same nature at an earlier stage of manu-
facture.

Example:

In the case of an article of apparel of ex Chapter 62 made from non-woven materials,
if the use of only
non-originating yarn is allowed for this class of article, it is not possible to start from non-woven cloth even if
non-woven cloths cannot normally be made from yarn. In such cases, the starting material would normally be at
the stage before yarn that is, the fibre stage.

3.6. Where, in a rule in the list, two percentages are given for the maximum value of non-originating materials that can
be used, then these percentages may not be added together. In other words, the maximum value of all the
non-originating materials used may never exceed the higher of the percentages given. Furthermore, the individual
percentages must not be exceeded, in relation to the particular materials to which they apply.

Note 4

4.1. The term (cid:145)natural fibres(cid:146) is used in the list to refer to fibres other than artificial or synthetic fibres. It is restricted to
the stages before spinning takes place, including waste, and, unless otherwise specified, includes fibres which have
been carded, combed or otherwise processed, but not spun.

4.2. The term (cid:145)natural fibres(cid:146) includes horsehair of heading No 0503, silk of headings Nos 5002 and 5003, as well as
wool-fibres and fine or coarse animal hair of headings Nos 5101 to 5105, cotton fibres of headings Nos 5201 to
5203 and other vegetable fibres of headings 5301 to 5305.

4.3. The terms (cid:145)textile pulp(cid:146),

(cid:145)chemical materials(cid:146) and (cid:145)paper-making materials(cid:146) are used in the list to describe the
materials, not classified in Chapters 50 to 63, which can be used to manufacture artificial, synthetic or paper
fibres or yarns.

4.4. The term (cid:145)man-made staple fibres(cid:146) is used in the list to refer to synthetic or artificial filament tow, staple fibres or

waste, of headings Nos 5501 to 5507.

Note 5

5.1. Where, for a given product in the list, reference is made to this Note, the conditions set out in column 3 shall not
be applied to any basic textile materials used in the manufacture of this product and which, taken together,
represent 10 % or less of the total weight of all the basic textile materials used. (See also Notes 5.3 and 5.4 below.)

5.2. However, the tolerance mentioned in Note 5.1 may be applied only to mixed products which have been made from

two or more basic textile materials.

The following are the basic textile materials:

(cid:151) silk,

(cid:151) wool,

(cid:151) coarse animal hair,

(cid:151) fine animal hair,

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(cid:151) horsehair,

(cid:151) cotton,

(cid:151) paper-making materials and paper,

(cid:151) flax,

(cid:151) true hemp,

(cid:151) jute and other textile bast fibres,

(cid:151) sisal and other textile fibres of the genus Agave,

(cid:151) coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres,

(cid:151) synthetic man-made filaments,

(cid:151) artificial man-made filaments,

(cid:151) current-conducting filaments,

(cid:151) synthetic man-made staple fibres of polypropylene,

(cid:151) synthetic man-made staple fibres of polyester,

(cid:151) synthetic man-made staple fibres of polyamide,

(cid:151) synthetic man-made staple fibres of polyacrylonitrile,

(cid:151) synthetic man-made staple fibres of polyimide,

(cid:151) synthetic man-made staple fibres of polytetrafluoroethylene,

(cid:151) synthetic man-made staple fibres of polyphenylene sulphide,

(cid:151) synthetic man-made staple fibres of polyvinyl chloride,

(cid:151) other synthetic man-made staple fibres,

(cid:151) artificial man-made staple fibres of viscose,

(cid:151) other artificial man-made staple fibres,

(cid:151) yarn made of polyurethane segmented with flexible segments of polyether, whether or not gimped,

(cid:151) yarn made of polyurethane segmented with flexible segments of polyester, whether or not gimped,

(cid:151) products of heading No 5605 (metallised yarn) incorporating strip consisting of a core of aluminium foil or of
a core of plastic film whether or not coated with aluminium powder, of a width not exceeding 5 mm,
sandwiched by means of a transparent or coloured adhesive between two layers of plastic film,

(cid:151) other products of heading No 5605.

Example:

A yarn, of heading No 5205, made from cotton fibres of heading No 5203 and synthetic staple fibres of heading
No 5506, is a mixed yarn. Therefore, non-originating synthetic staple fibres which do not satisfy the origin-rules
(which require manufacture from chemical materials or textile pulp) may be used up to a weight of 10 % of the
yarn.

Example:

A woollen fabric, of heading No 5112, made from woollen yarn of heading No 5107 and synthetic yarn of staple
fibres of heading No 5509, is a mixed fabric. Therefore, synthetic yarn which does not satisfy the origin-rules
(which require manufacture from chemical materials or textile pulp), or woollen yarn which does not satisfy the
origin-rules (which require manufacture from natural fibres, not carded or combed or otherwise prepared for
spinning), or a combination of the two, may be used provided their total weight does not exceed 10 % of the
weight of the fabric.

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Example:

Tufted textile fabric, of heading No 5802, made from cotton yarn of heading No 5205 and cotton fabric of heading
No 5210, is a only mixed product if the cotton fabric is itself a mixed fabric made from yarns classified in two
separate headings, or if the cotton yarns used are themselves mixtures.

Example:

If the tufted textile fabric concerned had been made from cotton yarn of heading No 5205 and synthetic fabric of
heading No 5407, then, obviously, the yarns used are two separate basic textile materials and the tufted textile
fabric is, accordingly, a mixed product.

5.3. In the case of products incorporating (cid:145)yarn made of polyurethane segmented with flexible segments of polyether,

whether or not gimped(cid:146), this tolerance is 20 % in respect of this yarn.

5.4. In the case of products incorporating (cid:145)strip consisting of a core of aluminium foil or of a core of plastic film
whether or not coated with aluminium powder, of a width not exceeding 5 mm, sandwiched by means of an
adhesive between two layers of plastic film(cid:146), this tolerance is 30 % in respect of this strip.

Note 6

6.1. Where, in the list, reference is made to this Note, textile materials (with the exception of linings and interlinings),
which do not satisfy the rule set out in the list in column 3 for the made-up product concerned, may be used,
provided that they are classified in a heading other than that of the product and that their value does not exceed
8 % of the ex-works price of the product.

6.2. Without prejudice to Note 6.3, materials, which are not classified within Chapters 50 to 63, may be used freely in

the manufacture of textile products, whether or not they contain textiles.

Example:

If a rule in the list provides that, for a particular textile item (such as trousers), yarn must be used, this does not
prevent the use of metal items, such as buttons, because buttons are not classified within Chapters 50 to 63. For
the same reason, it does not prevent the use of slide-fasteners, even though slide-fasteners normally contain textiles.

6.3. Where a percentage-rule applies, the value of materials which are not classified within Chapters 50 to 63 must be

taken into account when calculating the value of the non-originating materials incorporated.

Note 7

7.1. For the purposes of headings Nos ex 2707, 2713 to 2715, ex 2901, ex 2902 and ex 3403, the (cid:145)specific processes(cid:146)

are the following:

(a) vacuum-distillation;

(b) redistillation by a very thorough fractionation-process (1);

(c) cracking;

(d) reforming;

(e) extraction by means of selective solvents;

(f)

the process comprising all of the following operations: processing with concentrated sulphuric acid, oleum or
sulphuric anhydride; neutralisation with alkaline agents; decolourisation and purification with naturally-active
earth, activated earth, activated charcoal or bauxite;

(g) polymerisation;

(h) alkylation;

(i)

isomerisation.

(1) See Additional Explanatory Note 4(b) to Chapter 27 of the Combined Nomenclature.

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7.2. For the purposes of headings Nos 2710, 2711 and 2712, the (cid:145)specific processes(cid:146) are the following:

(a) vacuum-distillation;

(b)

redistillation by a very thorough fractionation-process (1);

(c)

cracking;

(d)

reforming;

(e)

extraction by means of selective solvents;

(f)

the process comprising all of the wing operations: processing with concentrated sulphuric acid, oleum or
sulphuric anhydride; neutralisation with alkaline agents; decolourisation and purification with naturally-active
earth, activated earth, activated charcoal or bauxite;

(g) polymerisation;

(h) alkylation;

(ij)

isomerisation;

(k)

in respect of heavy oils of heading No ex 2710 only, desulphurisation with hydrogen, resulting in a reduction
of at least 85 % of the sulphur-content of the products processed (ASTM D 1266-59 T method);

(l)

in respect of products of heading No 2710 only, deparaffining by a process other than filtering;

(m) in respect of heavy oils of heading No ex 2710 only, treatment with hydrogen, at a pressure of more than 20
bar and a temperature of more than 250 (cid:176)C, with the use of a catalyst, other than to effect desulphurisation,
when the hydrogen constitutes an active element in a chemical reaction. The further treatment, with hydrogen,
of lubricating oils of heading No ex 2710 (e.g. hydrofinishing or decolourisation), in order, more especially, to
improve colour or stability shall not, however, be deemed to be a specific process;

(n)

(o)

in respect of fuel oils of heading No ex 2710 only, atmospheric distillation, on condition that less than 30 % of
these products distils, by volume, including losses, at 300 (cid:176)C, by the ASTM D 86 method;

in respect of heavy oils other than gas oils and fuel oils of heading No ex 2710 only, treatment by means of a
high-frequency electrical brush-discharge.

7.3. For the purposes of headings Nos ex 2707, 2713 to 2715, ex 2901, ex 2902 and ex 3403, simple operations, such
as cleaning, decanting, desalting, water-separation, filtering, colouring, marking, obtaining a sulphur-content as a
result of mixing products with different sulphur-contents, or any combination of
these operations or like
operations, do not confer origin.

(1) See Additional Explanatory Note 4(b) to Chapter 27 of the Combined Nomenclature.

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LIST OF WORKING OR PROCESSING REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED OUT ON NON-ORIGINATING
MATERIALS IN ORDER THAT THE PRODUCT MANUFACTURED CAN OBTAIN ORIGINATING STATUS

ANNEX II

HS heading No

Description of product

Working or processing, carried out on non-originating materials,
which confers originating status

(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

Chapter 1

Live animals

All the animals of Chapter 1 used
must be wholly obtained

Chapter 2

Meat and edible meat offal

Chapter 3

Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other
aquatic invertebrates

in which

Manufacture
the
materials of Chapters 1 and 2 used
must be wholly obtained

all

in which

the
Manufacture
materials of Chapter 3 used must
be wholly obtained

all

ex Chapter 4

0403

eggs; natural
birds’
Dairy produce;
honey; edible products of animal origin,
not
included;
except for:

specified or

elsewhere

in which

the
Manufacture
materials of Chapter 4 used must
be wholly obtained

all

Buttermilk,
curdled milk and cream,
yoghurt, kephir and other fermented or
acidified milk and cream, whether or not
concentrated or containing added sugar
or other sweetening matter or flavoured
or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials of Chapter 4

used must be wholly obtained;

juice (except those of
(cid:151) any fruit
pineapple,
lime or grapefruit) of
heading No 2009 used must
already be originating;

(cid:151) the value of any materials of
not
the ex-works

Chapter
exceed 30 % of
price of the product

used

does

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ex Chapter 5

Products of animal origin, not elsewhere
specified or included; except for:

in which

Manufacture
the
materials of Chapter 5 used must
be wholly obtained

all

ex 0502

Prepared pigs’, hogs’ or boars’ bristles
and hair

Cleaning, disinfecting,
straightening of bristles and hair

sorting and

Chapter 6

Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots
and the like; cut flowers and ornamental
foliage

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials of Chapter 6

used must be wholly obtained

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

Chapter 7

Edible vegetables and certain roots and
tubers

in which

Manufacture
the
materials of Chapter 7 used must
be wholly obtained

all

Chapter 8

Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits
or melons

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all the fruit and nuts used must

be wholly obtained;

(cid:151) the value of any materials of
Chapter
not
used
exceed 30 % of the value of the
ex-works price of the product

does

17

ex Chapter 9

0901

Coffee, tea, matØ and spices; except for: Manufacture

in which

the
materials of Chapter 9 used must
be wholly obtained

all

Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaf-
feinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee
substitutes
in any
proportion

containing coffee

Manufacture from materials of any
heading

0902

Tea, whether or not flavoured

Manufacture from materials of any
heading

ex 0910

Mixtures of spices

Manufacture from materials of any
heading

Chapter 10

Cereals

ex Chapter 11

Products of the milling industry; malt;
starches; inulin; wheat gluten; except for:

ex 1106

Flour, meal and powder of
shelled
heading No 0713

leguminous

the dried,
of

vegetables

in which

Manufacture
the
materials of Chapter 10 used must
be wholly obtained

all

Manufacture in which all the cereals,
edible vegetables, roots and tubers of
heading No 0714 or fruit used must
be wholly obtained

Drying and milling of
vegetables of heading No 0708

leguminous

Chapter 12

Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscel-
laneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial
or medicinal plants; straw and fodder

in which

the
Manufacture
materials of Chapter 12 used must
be wholly obtained

all

1301

1302

Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and
oleoresins (for example, balsams)

Manufacture in which the value of
any materials of heading No 1301
used may not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

and

saps

pectinates

extracts; pectic
Vegetable
pectates;
substances,
agar-agar
and
thickeners, whether or not modified,
derived from vegetable products:

and other mucilages

and

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

(cid:150) Mucilages and thickeners, modified,

derived from vegetable products

Manufacture
mucilages and thickeners

from non-modified

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Chapter 14

Vegetable plaiting materials; vegetable
specified or
elsewhere
products not
included

ex Chapter 15

Animal or vegetable fats and oils and
their cleavage products; prepared edible
fats; animal or vegetable waxes; except
for:

1501

Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat,
other than that of heading No 0209 or
1503:

in which

Manufacture
the
materials of Chapter 14 used must
be wholly obtained

all

in which

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

(cid:150) Fats from bones or waste

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from materials of any
heading except those of heading No
0203, 0206 or 0207 or bones of
heading No 0506

Manufacture from meat or edible
offal of swine of heading No 0203
or 0206 or of meat and edible offal
of poultry of heading No 0207

1502

Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats,
other than those of heading No 1503

(cid:150) Fats from bones or waste

Manufacture from materials of any
heading except those of heading No
0201, 0202, 0204 or 0206 or bones
of heading No 0506

(cid:150) Other

1504

Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish
or marine mammals, whether or not
refined, but not chemically modified:

(cid:150) Solid fractions

(cid:150) Other

in which

Manufacture
the
materials of Chapter 2 used must
be wholly obtained

all

Manufacture from materials of any
heading including other materials of
heading No 1504

in which

Manufacture
the
materials of Chapters 2 and 3 used
must be wholly obtained

all

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

ex 1505

Refined lanolin

Manufacture from crude wool grease
of heading No 1505

1506

Other animal
fats and oils and their
fractions, whether or not refined, but
not chemically modified:

(cid:150) Solid fractions

(cid:150) Other

Vegetable oils and their fractions:

(cid:150) Soya, ground nut, palm, copra, palm
kernel, babassu, tung and oiticica oil,
myrtle wax and Japan wax, fractions
of jojoba oil and oils for technical or
industrial uses other than the manu-
facture
human
foodstuffs
consumption

for

of

Manufacture from materials of any
heading including other materials of
heading No 1506

in which

Manufacture
the
materials of Chapter 2 used must
be wholly obtained

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

(cid:150) Solid fractions, except

for

that of

jojoba oil

Manufacture from other materials of
heading Nos 1507 to 1515

(cid:150) Other

in which

the
Manufacture
vegetable materials used must be
wholly obtained

all

Animal or vegetable fats and oils and
their fractions, partly or wholly hydro-
genated,
inter-esterified, re-esterified or
elaidinised, whether or not refined, but
not further prepared

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials of Chapter 2

used must be wholly obtained;

(cid:151) all

be

the vegetable materials used
must
obtained.
wholly
However, materials of heading
Nos 1507, 1508, 1511 and 1513
may be used

Margarine;
edible mixtures or prep-
arations of animal or vegetable fats or
oils or of fractions of different fats or
oils of
this Chapter, other than edible
fats or oils or their fractions of heading
No 1516

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials of Chapters 2
and 4 used must be wholly
obtained;

1507
to
1515

1516

1517

(cid:151) all

be

the vegetable materials used
must
obtained.
wholly
However, materials of heading
Nos 1507, 1508, 1511 and 1513
may be used

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

Chapter 16

Preparations of meat, of fish or of crus-
taceans, molluscs or other aquatic invert-
ebrates

Manufacture from animals of Chapter
1

All the materials of Chapter 3 used
must be wholly obtained

ex Chapter 17

Sugars and sugar confectionery; except
for:

in which

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

ex 1701

1702

ex 1703

1704

Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure
sucrose, in solid form, containing added
flavouring or colouring matter

Manufacture in which the value of
any materials of Chapter 17 used
does
the
exceed 30 % of
ex-works price of the product

not

Other sugars, including chemically pure
lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in
solid form; sugar syrups not containing
added flavouring or colouring matter;
artificial honey, whether or not mixed
with natural honey; caramel:

(cid:150) Chemically-pure maltose and fructose Manufacture from materials of any
heading including other materials of
heading No 1702

(cid:150) Other sugars in solid form, containing
added flavouring or colouring matter

Manufacture in which the value of
any materials of Chapter 17 used
does
the
exceed 30 % of
ex-works price of the product

not

(cid:150) Other

Molasses resulting from the extraction or
refining of
added
flavouring or colouring matter

containing

sugar,

confectionery

Sugar
chocolate), not containing cocoa

(including white

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used must already be orig-
inating

all

Manufacture in which the value of
any materials of Chapter 17 used
does
the
exceed 30 % of
ex-works price of the product

not

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of any materials of
not
the ex-works

Chapter
exceed 30 % of
price of the product

does

used

17

Chapter 18

Cocoa and cocoa preparations

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of any materials of
not
the ex-works

Chapter
exceed 30 % of
price of the product

used

does

17

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

1901

starch or malt

Malt extract; food preparations of flour,
extract, not
meal,
containing cocoa or
containing less
than 40 % by weight of cocoa calculated
on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere
specified or included; food preparations
of goods of heading Nos 0401 to 0404,
not containing cocoa or containing less
than 5 % by weight of cocoa calculated
on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere
specified or included:

(cid:150) Malt extract

Manufacture from cereals of Chapter
10

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of the materials of each
of Chapters 4 and 17 used does
not exceed 30 % of the ex-works
price of the product

1902

Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed
(with meat or other
substances) or
otherwise prepared, such as spaghetti,
gnocchi,
macaroni, noodles,
ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or
not prepared:

lasagne,

(cid:150) Containing 20 % or less by weight of
meat, meat offal, fish, crustaceans or
molluscs

Manufacture in which all the cereals
and derivatives (except durum wheat
and its derivatives) used must be
wholly obtained

(cid:150) Containing more than 20 % by weight
of meat, meat offal, fish, crustaceans
or molluscs

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all cereals and derivatives (except
durum wheat and its derivatives)
used must be wholly obtained;

(cid:151) all

the materials of Chapters 2
and 3 used must be wholly
obtained

1903

Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared
from starch, in the form of flakes, grains,
pearls, siftings or similar forms

Manufacture from materials of any
heading except potato starch of
heading No 1108

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

1904

1905

Prepared foods obtained by the swelling
or roasting of cereals or cereal products
(for example, corn flakes); cereals (other
than maize (corn)) in grain form, or in
flakes or other worked
the form of
grains
and meal),
pre-cooked, or otherwise prepared, not
elsewhere specified or included

(except

flour

Manufacture:

(cid:151) from materials

not

classified

within heading No 1806;

(cid:151) in which all the cereals and flour
(except durum wheat and its
derivatives,
indurata
maize) used must be wholly
obtained (1);

and Zea

(cid:151) in which the

value of

any
materials of Chapter 17 used
does not exceed 30 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other
bakers’ wares, whether or not containing
cocoa;
empty
communion wafers,
cachets of a kind suitable for phar-
rice
maceutical use,
paper and similar products

sealing wafers,

Manufacture from materials of any
heading except those of Chapter 11

ex Chapter 20

Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or
other parts of plants; except for:

Manufacture in which all the fruit,
nuts or vegetables used must be
wholly obtained

ex 2001

ex 2004
and
ex 2005

2006

2007

Yams, sweet potatoes and similar edible
parts of plants containing 5 % or more
by weight
or
starch, prepared
preserved by vinegar or acetic acid

of

Potatoes in the form of flour, meal or
flakes, prepared or preserved otherwise
than by vinegar or acetic acid

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

in which

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

fruit, nuts,

fruit-peel and
Vegetables,
other parts of plants, preserved by
sugar (drained, glacØ or crystallized)

Manufacture in which the value of
any materials of Chapter 17 used
does
the
exceed 30 % of
ex-works price of the product

not

fruit jellies, marmalades,

Jams,
fruit or
nut purØe and fruit or nut pastes, being
cooked preparations, whether or not
containing
other
added
sweetening matter

sugar

or

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of any materials of
not
the ex-works

Chapter
exceed 30 % of
price of the product

used

does

17

ex 2008

(cid:150) Nuts, not containing added sugar or

spirits

Manufacture in which the value of
the originating nuts and oil seeds of
heading Nos 0801, 0802 and 1202
to 1207 used exceeds 60 % of the
ex-works price of the product

(1) The exception concerning (cid:145)Zea indurata(cid:146) maize is applicable until 31 December 2002.

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

Peanut butter; mixtures based on cereals;
palm hearts; maize (corn)

(cid:150) Other except for fruit and nuts cooked
otherwise than by steaming or boiling
in water, not containing added sugar,
frozen

2009

Fruit juices (including grape must) and
vegetable juices, unfermented and not
containing added spirit, whether or not
other
added
containing
sweetening matter

sugar

or

ex Chapter 21

Miscellaneous edible preparations; except
for:

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of any materials of
not
the ex-works

Chapter
exceed 30 % of
price of the product

does

used

17

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of any materials of
not
the ex-works

Chapter
exceed 30 % of
price of the product

does

used

17

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

2101

2103

Extracts, essences and concentrates, of
tea or matØ and preparations
coffee,
with a basis of these products or with
a basis of coffee, tea or matØ; roasted
chicory
coffee
other
substitutes, and extracts, essences and
concentrates thereof

roasted

and

(cid:151) all

the chicory used must be

wholly obtained

Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed
condiments
seasonings;
and mixed
mustard flour and meal and prepared
mustard:

(cid:150) Sauces
mixed
seasonings

preparations

and
condiments

therefor;
and mixed

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, mustard flour or
meal or prepared mustard may be
used

than that of

(cid:150) Mustard flour and meal and prepared

mustard

Manufacture from materials of any
heading

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

ex 2104

(cid:150) Soups and broths and preparations

therefor

Manufacture from materials of any
or
heading
preserved vegetables of heading Nos
2002 to 2005

prepared

except

2106

preparations
Food
specified or included

not

elsewhere

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of the materials of each
of Chapters 4 and 17 used does
not exceed 30 % of the ex-works
price of the product

ex Chapter 22

Beverages, spirits and vinegar; except for: Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

2202

2207

Waters,
including mineral waters and
aerated waters, containing added sugar
or other sweetening matter or flavoured,
and other non-alcoholic beverages, not
including fruit or vegetable juices of
heading No 2009

ethyl

alcohol

Undenatured
an
alcoholic strength by volume of 80 %
vol or higher; ethyl alcohol and other
spirits, denatured, of any strength

of

(cid:151) all

the grapes or any material
derived from grapes used must
be wholly obtained

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of any materials of
not
the ex-works

Chapter
exceed 30 % of
price of the product;

does

used

17

(cid:151) any fruit
pineapple,
juices) must
inating

juice used (except for
lime and grapefruit
already be orig-

Manufacture:

(cid:151) from materials

classified
within headings Nos 2207 or
2208,

not

(cid:151) in which all the grapes or any
from grapes
derived
material
used must be wholly obtained
or if all the other materials used
are already originating, arrack
may be used up to a limit of
5 % by volume

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

2208

alcohol

Undenatured
of
ethyl
alcoholic strength by volume of
spirits,
than 80 % vol;
other spirituous beverages

an
less
liqueurs and

ex Chapter 23

Residues
industries;
except for:

and waste
prepared

from the
animal

food
fodder;

Manufacture:

(cid:151) from materials

classified
within headings Nos 2207 or
2208,

not

(cid:151) in which all the grapes or any
material
from grapes
derived
used must be wholly obtained
or if all the other materials used
are already originating, arrack
may be used up to a limit of
5 % by volume

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

ex 2301

ex 2303

ex 2306

Whale meal; flours, meals and pellets of
fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other
aquatic invertebrates, unfit
for human
consumption

in which

the
Manufacture
materials of Chapters 2 and 3 used
must be wholly obtained

all

Residues from the manufacture of starch
from maize
concentrated
(excluding
steeping liquors), of a protein content,
calculated
product,
the
exceeding 40 % by weight

dry

on

cake

and other

Oil
residues
resulting from the extraction of olive
oil, containing more than 3 % of olive oil

solid

Manufacture in which all the maize
used must be wholly obtained

Manufacture in which all the olives
used must be wholly obtained

2309

Preparations of a kind used in animal
feeding

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all the cereals, sugar or molasses,
meat or milk used must already
be originating;

(cid:151) all

the materials of Chapter 3

used must be wholly obtained

ex Chapter 24

Tobacco
substitutes; except for:

and manufactured

tobacco

2402

Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes,
of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes

ex 2403

Smoking tobacco

in which

Manufacture
the
materials of Chapter 24 used must
be wholly obtained

all

Manufacture in which at least 70 %
the unmanufactured
by weight of
tobacco
of
tobacco
heading No 2401 used must already
be originating

refuse

or

Manufacture in which at least 70 %
the unmanufactured
by weight of
tobacco
of
tobacco
heading No 2401 used must already
be originating

refuse

or

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

ex Chapter 25

Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering
lime and cement; except for:
materials,

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

Enriching of
purifying and grinding of
crystalline graphite

the carbon content,
crude

crystalline

Natural
with
enriched carbon content, purified and
ground

graphite,

sawing or
cut, by
Marble, merely
slabs of a
into blocks or
otherwise,
rectangular (including square) shape, of
a thickness not exceeding 25 cm

Cutting, by sawing or otherwise, of
marble (even if already sawn) of a
thickness exceeding 25 cm

Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and
other monumental or building stone,
merely cut, by sawing or otherwise,
into blocks or slabs of a rectangular
(including square) shape, of a thickness
not exceeding 25 cm

Cutting, by sawing or otherwise, of
stone (even if already sawn) of a
thickness exceeding 25 cm

ex 2504

ex 2515

ex 2516

ex 2518

Calcined dolomite

Calcination of dolomite not calcined

ex 2519

in

Crushed natural magnesium carbonate
hermetically-sealed
(magnesite),
containers,
and magnesium oxide,
whether or not pure, other than fused
(sintered)
magnesia
magnesia

dead-burned

or

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
natural
product.
However,
(magnesite)
magnesium carbonate
may be used

than that of

ex 2520

Plasters specially prepared for dentistry

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

ex 2524

Natural asbestos fibres

Manufacture
concentrate

from

asbestos

ex 2525

Mica powder

Grinding of mica or mica waste

ex 2530

Earth colours, calcined or powdered

Calcination or grinding of
colours

earth

Chapter 26

Ores, slag and ash

ex Chapter 27

Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products
of
bituminous
distillation;
substances; mineral waxes; except for:

their

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

ex 2707

ex 2709

2710

of

Oils in which the weight of the aromatic
exceeds
constituents
the
that
constituents, being oils
non-aromatic
similar to mineral oils obtained by distil-
lation of high temperature coal tar, of
which more
than 65 % by volume
distils at a temperature of up to 250 (cid:176)C
(including mixtures of petroleum spirit
for use as power or
and benzole),
heating fuels

Operations of refining and/or one or
more specific process(es) (1)

or

than that of

Other operations in which all
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 50 % of the ex-works price
of the product

Crude oils obtained from bituminous
minerals

Destructive distillation of bituminous
materials

Petroleum oils and oils obtained from
bituminous materials, other than crude;
preparations not elsewhere specified or
included, containing by weight 70 % or
more of petroleum oils or of oils
obtained from bituminous materials,
these oils being the basic constituents
of the preparations

Operations of refining and/or one or
more specific process(es) (2)

or

than that of

Other operations in which all
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 50 % of the ex-works price
of the product

2711

Petroleum gases
hydrocarbons

and other

gaseous

Operations of refining and/or one or
more specific process(es) (2)

2712

petroleum wax,

Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, microcryst-
alline
slack wax,
lignite wax, peat wax, other
ozokerite,
mineral waxes, and similar products
obtained by
synthesis or by other
processes, whether or not coloured

or

than that of

Other operations in which all
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 50 % of the ex-works price
of the product

Operations of refining and/or one or
more specific process(es) (2)

or

than that of

the
Other operations in which all
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 50 % of the ex-works price
of the product

(1) For the special conditions relating to (cid:145)specific processes(cid:146) see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3.
(2) For the special conditions relating to (cid:145)specific processes(cid:146) see Introductory Note 7.2.

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2713

Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen and
other residues of petroleum oils or of
oils obtained from bituminous materials

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

Operations of refining and/or one or
more specific process(es) (1)

or

than that of

Other operations in which all
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 50 % of the ex-works price
of the product

Operations of refining and/or one or
more specific process(es) (1)

or

than that of

Other operations in which all
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 50 % of the ex-works price
of the product

Operations of refining and/or one or
more specific process(es) (1)

or

than that of

Other operations in which all
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 50 % of the ex-works price
of the product

all

in which

than that of

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price
of the product

by

treatment

Manufacture
electrolytic
or
in which the
thermal
value of all the materials used does
not exceed 50 % of
the ex-works
price of the product

2714

Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous
or oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and
asphaltic rocks

2715

ex Chapter 28

on

Bituminous mixtures based on natural
asphalt,
on
natural
tar or
petroleum bitumen, on mineral
example,
tar pitch (for
on mineral
bituminous mastics, cut-backs)

bitumen,

chemicals;
compounds

or
Inorganic
inorganic
precious
metals, of rare-earth metals, of radio-
active elements or of isotopes; except for:

organic
of

ex 2805

(cid:145)Mischmetall(cid:146)

ex 2811

Sulphur trioxide

Manufacture from sulphur dioxide

ex 2833

Aluminium sulphate

ex 2840

Sodium perborate

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture from disodium tetra-
borate pentahydrate

(1) For the special conditions relating to (cid:145)specific processes(cid:146) see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3.

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

ex Chapter 29

Organic chemicals; except for:

all

in which

than that of

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price
of the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
40 % of
product

the ex-works price of

ex 2901

Acyclic hydrocarbons for use as power
or heating fuels

Operations of refining and/or one or
more specific process(es) (1)

or

than that of

Other operations in which all
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 50 % of the ex-works price
of the product

Operations of refining and/or one or
more specific process(es) (1)

or

than that of

Other operations in which all
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used, provided their value does not
exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of
the product

Manufacture from materials of any
heading,
including other materials
of heading No 2905. However,
metal alcoholates of
this heading
may be used, provided their value
does
the
exceed 20 % of
ex-works price of the product

not

Manufacture from materials of any
heading. However,
the value of all
the materials of heading Nos 2915
and 2916 used may not
exceed
20 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
40 % of
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

ex 2902

and

Cyclanes
than
cyclenes
azulenes), benzene, toluene, xylenes, for
use as power or heating fuels

(other

ex 2905

Metal alcoholates of alcohols of
heading and of ethanol

this

2915

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids
and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides
halogenated,
and
sulphonated,
nitrosated
derivatives

peroxyacids;

nitrated

their

or

ex 2932

(cid:150) Internal ethers and their halogenated,
sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated
derivatives

Manufacture from materials of any
heading. However,
the value of all
the materials of heading No 2909
used may not exceed 20 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
40 % of
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:150) Cyclic acetals and internal hemiacetals
sulphonated,

and their halogenated,
nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

Manufacture from materials of any
heading

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(1) For the special conditions relating to (cid:145)specific processes(cid:146) see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

2933

Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen
hetero-atom(s) only

2934

acids
Nucleic
heterocyclic compounds

and their

salts; other

Manufacture from materials of any
heading. However,
the value of all
the materials of heading Nos 2932
and 2933 used may not exceed
20 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture from materials of any
heading. However,
the value of all
the materials of heading Nos 2932,
2933 and 2934 used may not exceed
20 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
40 % of
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

all

in which

than that of

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price
of the product

ex Chapter 30

Pharmaceutical products; except for:

3002

Human blood; animal blood prepared for
therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic
uses; antisera and other blood fractions
and modified immunological products,
whether or not obtained by means of
processes;
biotechnological
vaccines,
toxins,
of micro-organisms
cultures
(excluding yeasts) and similar products:

(cid:150) Products consisting of

two or more
constituents which have been mixed
together for
therapeutic or prophy-
lactic uses or unmixed products for
these uses, put up in measured doses
or in forms or packings for retail sale

Manufacture from materials of any
heading,
including other materials
of heading No 3002. The materials
of
this description may also be
used, provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price of
the product

(cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Human blood

(cid:150) (cid:150) Animal blood prepared for
peutic or prophylactic uses

thera-

(cid:150) (cid:150) Blood fractions other than antisera,
haemoglobin, blood globulins and
serum globulins

Manufacture from materials of any
heading,
including other materials
of heading No 3002. The materials
this description may also be
of
used, provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price of
the product

Manufacture from materials of any
heading,
including other materials
of heading No 3002. The materials
of
this description may also be
used, provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price of
the product

Manufacture from materials of any
including other materials
heading,
of heading No 3002. The materials
of
this description may also be
used, provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price of
the product

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

(cid:150) (cid:150) Haemoglobin, blood globulins and

serum globulins

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

Manufacture from materials of any
heading,
including other materials
of heading No 3002. The materials
this description may also be
of
used, provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price of
the product

Manufacture from materials of any
heading,
including other materials
of heading No 3002. The materials
of
this description may also be
used, provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price of
the product

3003
and
3004

Medicaments
goods
heading No 3002, 3005 or 3006):

(excluding

of

(cid:150) Obtained from amikacin of heading

No 2941

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
than that of
product. However, materials
of
heading No 3003 or 3004 may be
used provided their value,
taken
together, does not exceed 20 % of
the ex works price of the product

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

of

the

that

used

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than
product.
However, materials of heading
No 3003 or 3004 may be used
provided
taken
together, does not exceed 20 %
of
the
the ex-works price of
product;

value,

their

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

all

in which

than that of

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price
of the product

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

of

that

used

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than
product.
the
classified
However, materials
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does
not
the
ex-works price of the product;

exceed

20 %

of

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

ex Chapter 31

Fertilizers; except for:

ex 3105

Mineral or chemical fertilizers containing
two or three of the fertilizing elements
nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium;
other fertilizers; goods of this Chapter,
in
in tablets or
similar
not
packages
exceeding 10 kg, except for:

gross weight

forms or

of

a

(cid:151) sodium nitrate

(cid:151) calcium cyanamide

(cid:151) potassium sulphate

(cid:151) magnesium potassium sulphate

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

ex Chapter 32

Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and
their derivatives; dyes, pigments and
and
colouring matter; paints
other
varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks;
except for:

all

in which

than that of

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price
of the product

ex 3201

Tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and
other derivatives

Manufacture from tanning extracts of
vegetable origin

3205

Colour lakes; preparations as specified in
Note 3 to this Chapter based on colour
lakes (1)

Manufacture from materials of any
heading, except heading Nos 3203,
3204 and 3205. However, materials
from heading No 3205 may be used
provided their value does not exceed
20 % of the ex-works price of the
product

ex Chapter 33

Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery,
cosmetic or toilet preparations; except
for:

all

in which

than that of

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price
of the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
40 % of
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

3301

ex Chapter 34

oils
concretes

(terpeneless
and

Essential
or
not),
absolutes;
including
resinoids; extracted oleoresins; concen-
trates of essential oils in fats,
in fixed
in waxes or the like, obtained by
oils,
enfleurage
terpenic
the deterpenation of
by-products of
essential oils; aqueous distillates and
aqueous solutions of essential oils

or maceration;

Manufacture from materials of any
including materials of a
heading,
(cid:145)group(cid:146) (2)
different
in this heading.
However, materials of
same
the
group may be used, provided their
value does not exceed 20 % of the
ex-works price of the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

surface-active

artificial waxes,

agents,
Soap,
organic
lubricating prep-
washing preparations,
prepared
arations,
waxes, polishing or
scouring prep-
arations, candles and similar articles,
modelling pastes,
(cid:145)dental waxes(cid:146) and
dental preparations with a basis of
plaster; except for:

all

in which

than that of

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price
of the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(1) Note 3 to Chapter 32 says that these preparations are those of a kind used for colouring any material or used as ingredients in the manufacture of colouring provided

they are not classified in another heading in Chapter 32.

(2) A (cid:145)group(cid:146) is regarded as any part of the heading separated from the rest by a semi-colon.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

ex 3403

Lubricating preparations containing less
than 70 % by weight of petroleum oils
from bituminous
oils
or
minerals

obtained

Operations of refining and/or one or
more specific process(es) (1)

or

than that of

Other operations in which all
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 50 % of the ex-works price
of the product

3404

Artificial waxes and prepared waxes:

(cid:150) With a basis of paraffin, petroleum
from
slack wax or

waxes,
bituminous minerals,
scale wax

obtained

waxes

all

in which

than that of

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 50 % of the ex-works price
of the product

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture from materials of any
heading, except:

(cid:151) hydrogenated oils having

the
character of waxes of heading
No 1516;

(cid:151) fatty acids not chemically defined
or industrial fatty alcohols having
the character of waxes of heading
No 3823;

(cid:151) materials of heading No 3404

However,
these materials may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price
of the product

ex Chapter 35

3505

Albuminoidal
starches; glues; enzymes; except for:

substances;

modified

Dextrins and other modified starches (for
esterified
example,
starches); glues based on starches, or on
dextrins or other modified starches:

pregelatinised

or

all

in which

than that of

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price
of the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:150) Starch ethers and esters

Manufacture from materials of any
including other materials
heading,
of heading No 3505

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(1) For the special conditions relating to (cid:145)specific processes(cid:146) see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from materials of any
heading, except
those of heading
No 1108

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
40 % of
product

the ex-works price of

ex 3507

Prepared
enzymes
specified or included

not

elsewhere

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Chapter 36

pyrotechnic

Explosives;
matches;
combustible preparations

pyrophoric

alloys;

products;
certain

all

in which

than that of

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price
of the product

ex Chapter 37

Photographic or cinematographic goods;
except for:

3701

3702

3704

Photographic plates and film in the flat,
sensitized, unexposed, of any material
paperboard
other
or
textiles;
film in the flat,
sensitized, unexposed, whether or not
in packs:

than
paper,
instant print

(cid:150) Instant print

film for colour photo-

graphy, in packs

(cid:150) Other

sensitized,
Photographic film in rolls,
unexposed, of any material other than
paper, paperboard or
instant
print film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed

textiles;

Photographic
paper,
plates,
paperboard and textiles, exposed but
not developed

film

all

in which

than that of

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price
of the product

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other than heading No
3701 or 3702. However, materials
from heading No 3702 may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 30 % of the ex-works price
of the product

all

in which

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other than heading No
3701 or 3702. However, materials
from heading Nos 3701 and 3702
may be used provided their value,
taken together, does not
exceed
20 % of the ex-works price of the
product

in which

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other than heading No
3701 or 3702

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other than heading Nos
3701 to 3704

all

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

ex Chapter 38

Miscellaneous chemical products; except
for:

all

in which

than that of

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price
of the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

ex 3801

(cid:150) Colloidal graphite in suspension in oil
and semi-colloidal graphite; carbon-
aceous pastes for electrodes

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

(cid:150) Graphite

in paste
mixture of more
weight of graphite with mineral oils

form, being a
than 30 % by

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials of heading No 3403
used does not exceed 20 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

ex 3803

Refined tall oil

Refining of crude tall oil

ex 3805

Spirits of sulphate turpentine, purified

Purification by distillation or refining
of raw spirits of sulphate turpentine

ex 3806

Ester gums

Manufacture from resin acids

ex 3807

Wood pitch (wood tar pitch)

Distillation of wood tar

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
40 % of
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
40 % of
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

3808

3809

3810

fungicides,
rodenticides,
Insecticides,
herbicides, anti-sprouting products and
plant-growth
disinfectants
regulators,
and similar products, put up in forms
or packings for retail sale or as prep-
arations or articles (for example, sulphur-
treated bands, wicks and candles, and
fly-papers)

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
products

carriers

agents,
the

dye
dyeing or

Finishing
to
fixing of
accelerate
dyestuffs and other products and prep-
arations
and
mordants), of a kind used in the textile,
paper,
like industries, not
elsewhere specified or included

example, dressings

leather or

(for

soldering,

Pickling preparations for metal surfaces;
fluxes and other auxiliary preparations
or welding;
brazing
for
soldering, brazing or welding powders
and pastes
and
other materials; preparations of a kind
used as cores or coatings for welding
electrodes or rods

consisting of metal

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
products

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
50 % the
products

ex-works price of

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

3811

3812

3813

3814

3818

3819

3820

3822

oxidation
preparations,
Anti-knock
gum inhibitors,
viscosity
inhibitors,
anti-corrosive preparations
improvers,
and
for
other
mineral oils (including gasoline) or for
other
same
used
purposes as mineral oils:

additives,

prepared

liquids

the

for

(cid:150) Prepared additives for lubricating oil,
containing petroleum oils or oils
obtained from bituminous minerals

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials of heading No 3811
used does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

(cid:150) Other

Prepared rubber accelerators; compound
plasticisers for rubber or plastics, not
included; anti-
elsewhere specified or
other
oxidizing
preparations
compound stabilizers
rubber or
plastics

and

for

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Preparations and charges for fire-extin-
guishers;
fire-extinguishing
grenades

charged

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Organic composite solvents and thinners,
included;
not
prepared paint or varnish removers

specified or

elsewhere

Chemical elements doped for use in elec-
tronics, in the form of discs, wafers or
similar
compounds
doped for use in electronics

chemical

forms;

fluids

and
for hydraulic

other
Hydraulic
brake
prepared liquids
trans-
mission, not containing or containing
less than 70 % by weight of petroleum
oils or oils obtained from bituminous
minerals

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Anti-freezing preparations and prepared
de-icing fluids

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a
backing and prepared diagnostic or
laboratory reagents, whether or not on
a backing, other than those of heading
No 3002 or 3006

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

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3823

3824

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

Industrial monocarboxylic
acid oils from refining;
alcohols:

fatty acids;
fatty

industrial

(cid:150) Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids,

acid oils from refining

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

(cid:150) Industrial fatty alcohols

Manufacture from materials of any
heading including other materials of
heading No 3823

the

chemical or

chemical products

Prepared binders for foundry moulds or
and prep-
cores;
arations of
allied
industries (including those consisting of
mixtures
not
elsewhere specified or included; residual
products of
allied
industries, not elsewhere specified or
included:

chemical or

products),

natural

the

of

(cid:150) The following of this heading:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Prepared

binders

foundry
moulds or cores based on natural
resinous products

for

(cid:150) (cid:150) Naphthenic

acids,

their water

insoluble salts and their esters

(cid:150) (cid:150) Sorbitol other than that of heading

No 2905

excluding
(cid:150) (cid:150) Petroleum sulphonates,
petroleum sulphonates
alkali
of
metals, of ammonium or of ethano-
lamines;
sulphonic
thiophenated
from
acids
bituminous minerals, and their salts

obtained

oils

of

all

in which

than that of

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price
of the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:150) (cid:150) Ion exchangers

(cid:150) (cid:150) Getters for vacuum tubes

(cid:150) (cid:150) Alkaline iron oxide for the purifi-

cation of gas

(cid:150) (cid:150) Ammoniacal gas liquors and spent
oxide produced in coal gas purifi-
cation

(cid:150) (cid:150) Sulphonaphthenic acids, their water
insoluble salts and their esters

(cid:150) (cid:150) Fusel oil and Dippel’s oil

(cid:150) (cid:150) Mixtures of
anions

salts having different

(cid:150) (cid:150) Copying pastes with a basis of
gelatin, whether or not on a paper
or textile backing

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

3901
to
3915

Plastics in primary forms, waste, parings
and scrap, of plastic; except for heading
Nos ex 3907 and 3912 for which the
rules are set out below:

(cid:150) Addition

homopolymerization
products in which a single monomer
contributes more than 99 % by weight
to the total polymer content

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product;

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:150) Other

ex 3907

(cid:150) Copolymer, made from polycarbonate
acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene

and
copolymer (ABS)

(cid:150) Polyester

(cid:151) the value of any materials of
not
the ex-works

Chapter
exceed 20 % of
price of the product (1)

does

used

39

Manufacture in which the value of
the materials of Chapter 39 used
the
does
ex-works price of the product (1)

exceed 20 % of

not

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
25 % of
product

the ex-works price of

all

in which

than that of

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, materials classified
within the same heading may be
used provided their value does not
exceed 50 % of the ex-works price
of the product (1).

not

Manufacture in which the value of
any materials of Chapter 39 used
the
does
ex-works
product
and/or manufacture from polycar-
bonate of tetrabromo-(bisphenol A)

exceed 20 % of

price

the

of

3912

Cellulose and its chemical derivatives,
not elsewhere specified or included,
in
primary forms

Manufacture in which the value of
any materials classified in the same
heading as
the product does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price
of the product

ex 3916
to
3921

and

except

Semi-manufactures
plastics;
ex 3916,
ex 3921,
out below:

of
articles
headings Nos
and
ex 3920
for which the rules are set

ex 3917,

for

(cid:150) Flat products,

surface-worked

further worked than
into
only
forms
rectangular
(including square); other products,
further worked than only surface-
worked

other

than

cut

or

Manufacture in which the value of
any materials of Chapter 39 used
does
the
exceed 50 % of
ex-works price of the product

not

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(1) In the case of the products composed of materials classified within both heading Nos 3901 to 3906, on the one hand, and within heading Nos 3907 to 3911, on the

other hand, this restriction only applies to that group of materials which predominates by weight in the product.

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

(cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Addition
products
monomer
99 % by weight
polymer content

homopolymerization
single
a
than
total

in which
contributes more
the

to

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product;

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) the value of any materials of
not
the ex-works

Chapter
exceed 20 % of
price of the product (1)

used

does

39

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

Manufacture in which the value of
any materials of Chapter 39 used
does
the
ex-works price of the product (1)

exceed 20 % of

not

ex 3916
and
ex 3917

Profile shapes and tubes

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
the
does not exceed 50 % of
ex-works price of the product;

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) the

value

of
within

any materials
classified
same
heading as the product does not
exceed 20 % of
the ex-works
price of the product

the

ex 3920

(cid:150) Ionomer sheet or film

Manufacture from a thermoplastic
partial salt which is a copolymer of
ethylene and metacrylic acid partly
neutralized with metal
ions, mainly
zinc and sodium

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:150) Sheets

of

regenerated

cellulose,

polyamides or polyethylene

Manufacture in which the value of
any materials classified in the same
heading as
the product does not
exceed 20 % of the ex-works price
of the product

ex 3921

Foils of plastic, metallized

Manufacture from highly transparent
polyester foils with a thickness of
less than 23 micron (2)

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

3922
to
3926

ex Chapter 40

Articles of plastics

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Rubber and articles thereof; except for: Manufacture

in which

the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

ex 4001

Laminated slabs of crepe rubber
shoes

for

Lamination of
rubber

sheets of natural

(1) In the case of the products composed of materials classified within both heading Nos 3901 to 3906, on the one hand, and within heading Nos 3907 to 3911, on the

other hand, this restriction only applies to that group of materials which predominates by weight in the product.

(2) The following foils shall be considered as highly transparent: foils, the optical dimming of which (cid:151) measured according to ASTM-D 1003-16 by Gardner Hazemeter

(i.e. Hazefactor) (cid:151) is less than 2 %.

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

4005

4012

Compounded rubber, unvulcanised,
in
primary forms or in plates, sheets or
strip

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used, except natural
rubber, does not exceed 50 % of the
ex-works price of the product

Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of
rubber;
inter-
solid or cushion tyres,
changeable tyre treads and tyre flaps, of
rubber:

(cid:150) Retreaded pneumatic, solid or cushion

Retreading of used tyres

tyres, of rubber

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from materials of any
heading, except
those of heading
No 4011 or 4012

ex 4017

Articles of hard rubber

Manufacture from hard rubber

ex Chapter 41

Raw hides and skins (other than furskins)
and leather; except for:

in which

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

ex 4102

4104
to
4107

Raw skins of sheep or lambs, without
wool on

Removal of wool from sheep or lamb
skins, with wool on

Leather, without hair or wool, other than
leather of heading Nos 4108 or 4109

Retanning of pre-tanned leather

or

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

4109

Patent
leather
leather; metallised leather

and patent

laminated

Manufacture from leather of heading
Nos 4104 to 4107 provided its value
the
exceed 50 % of
does
ex-works price of the product

not

Chapter 42

goods, handbags

Articles of leather; saddlery and harness;
similar
travel
containers; articles of animal gut (other
than silk worm gut)

and

ex Chapter 43

Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures
thereof; except for:

ex 4302

Tanned or dressed furskins, assembled:

(cid:150) Plates, crosses and similar forms

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

in which

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

in addition to
Bleaching or dyeing,
cutting
of
non-assembled tanned or dressed
furskins

assembly

and

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture
tanned or dressed furskins

from non-assembled,

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

4303

Articles of apparel, clothing accessories
and other articles of furskin

ex Chapter 44

Wood and articles of wood; wood
charcoal; except for:

Manufacture
tanned
or
heading No 4302

from non-assembled
of
dressed

furskins

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

ex 4403

Wood roughly squared

from wood in the
Manufacture
rough, whether or not stripped of
its bark or merely roughed down

ex 4407

ex 4408

Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced
or peeled, of a thickness
exceeding
6 mm, planed, sanded or finger-jointed

Planing, sanding or finger-jointing

Veneer sheets and sheets for plywood, of
a thickness not exceeding 6 mm, spliced,
and other wood sawn lengthwise, sliced
or peeled of a thickness not exceeding
6 mm, planed, sanded or finger-jointed

Splicing, planing, sanding or finger-
jointing

4409

Wood continuously shaped along any of
its edges or faces, whether or not planed,
sanded or finger-jointed:

ex 4410
to
ex 4413

ex 4415

ex 4416

ex 4418

(cid:150) Sanded or finger-jointed

Sanding or finger-jointing

(cid:150) Beadings and mouldings

Beading or moulding

Beadings
including
and mouldings,
moulded skirting and other moulded
boards

Beadings and moulding

Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and
similar packings, of wood

Manufacture from boards not cut to
size

Casks, barrels, vats,
tubs and other
coopers’ products and parts thereof, of
wood

Manufacture from riven staves, not
further worked than sawn on the
two principal surfaces

(cid:150) Builders’
wood

joinery and carpentry of

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product. However,
cellular wood
panels, shingles and shakes may be
used

than that of

(cid:150) Beadings and mouldings

Beading or moulding

ex 4421

Match splints; wooden pegs or pins for
footwear

Manufacture
heading
heading No 4409

except

from wood of

any
drawn wood of

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

ex Chapter 45

Cork and articles of cork; except for:

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

4503

Articles of natural cork

Manufacture from cork of heading
No 4501

Chapter 46

Manufactures of straw, of esparto or of
other plaiting materials; basketware and
wickerwork

Chapter 47

Pulp of wood or of other
fibrous
cellulosic material; recovered (waste and
scrap) paper or paperboard

ex Chapter 48

Paper and paperboard; articles of paper
pulp, of paper or of paperboard; except
for:

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

Paper and paperboard, ruled,
squared only

lined or

Manufacture
materials of Chapter 47

from paper-making

ex 4811

4816

4817

Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other
copying or transfer papers (other than
those of heading No 4809), duplicator
and offset plates, of paper,
stencils
whether or not put up in boxes

Envelopes,
letter cards, plain postcards
and correspondence cards, of paper or
paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and
writing
compendiums, of paper or
paperboard, containing an assortment
of paper stationery

ex 4818

Toilet paper

ex 4819

Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other
packing
paper,
paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs
of cellulose fibres

containers,

of

Manufacture
materials of Chapter 47

from paper-making

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
the
does not exceed 50 % of
ex-works price of the product

Manufacture
materials of Chapter 47

from paper-making

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

ex 4820

Letter pads

ex 4823

paper,

Other
cellulose
wadding and webs of cellulose fibres,
cut to size or shape

paperboard,

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture
materials of Chapter 47

from paper-making

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

ex Chapter 49

Printed books, newspapers, pictures and
other products of the printing industry;
plans;
typescripts
manuscripts,
except for:

and

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

4909

4910

bearing

Printed or illustrated postcards; printed
greetings,
cards
messages or announcements, whether
or not
illustrated, with or without
envelopes or trimmings

personal

Calendars of any kind, printed, including
calendar blocks:

(cid:150) Calendars of

the (cid:145)perpetual(cid:146)

type or
with replaceable blocks mounted on
bases other than paper or paperboard

from materials

Manufacture
not
classified within heading No 4909
or 4911

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:150) Other

ex Chapter 50

Silk; except for:

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

from materials

Manufacture
not
classified in heading No 4909 or
4911

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

ex 5003

5004
to
ex 5006

Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable
for
reeling, yarn waste and garnetted
stock), carded or combed

Carding or combing of silk waste

Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) raw silk or silk waste carded or
combed or otherwise prepared
for spinning,

(cid:151) other natural fibres not carded or
combed or otherwise prepared
for spinning,

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp,

or

(cid:151) paper-making materials

5007

Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste:

(cid:150) Incorporating rubber thread

Manufacture from single yarn (1)

(1) For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 5.

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) coir yarn,

(cid:151) natural fibres,

(cid:151) man-made

not
staple
carded or combed or otherwise
prepared for spinning,

fibres

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp,

or

(cid:151) paper

or

setting,

Printing accompanied by at least two
preparatory or finishing operations
(such as scouring, bleaching, merce-
rising, heat
raising, calen-
dering, shrink resistance processing,
decatising,
finishing,
permanent
impregnating, mending and burling)
where the value of
the unprinted
fabric used does not exceed 47,5 %
of the ex-works price of the product

ex Chapter 51

Wool,
horsehair
except for:

fine or
yarn

coarse
and woven

animal hair;
fabric;

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

5106
to
5110

Yarn of wool, of fine or coarse animal
hair or of horsehair

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) raw silk or silk waste carded or
combed or otherwise prepared
for spinning,

(cid:151) natural

fibres not

carded or
combed or otherwise prepared
for spinning,

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp,

or

(cid:151) paper-making materials

5111
to
5113

Woven fabrics of wool, of fine or coarse
animal hair or of horsehair:

(cid:150) Incorporating rubber thread

Manufacture from single yarn (1)

(1) For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 5.

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) coir yarn,

(cid:151) natural fibres,

(cid:151) man-made

not
staple
carded or combed or otherwise
prepared for spinning,

fibres

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp,

or

(cid:151) paper

or

setting,

Printing accompanied by at least two
preparatory or finishing operations
(such as scouring, bleaching, merce-
rising, heat
raising, calen-
dering, shrink resistance processing,
permanent
decatising,
finishing,
impregnating, mending and burling)
where the value of
the unprinted
fabric used does not exceed 47,5 %
of the ex-works price of the product

ex Chapter 52

Cotton; except for:

in which

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

5204
to
5207

5208
to
5212

Yarn and thread of cotton

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) raw silk or silk waste carded or
combed or otherwise prepared
for spinning,

(cid:151) natural

fibres not

carded or
combed or otherwise prepared
for spinning,

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp,

or

(cid:151) paper-making materials

Woven fabrics of cotton:

(cid:150) Incorporating rubber thread

Manufacture from single yarn (1)

(1) For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 5.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) coir yarn,

(cid:151) natural fibres,

(cid:151) man-made

not
staple
carded or combed or otherwise
prepared for spinning,

fibres

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp,

or

(cid:151) paper

or

setting,

Printing accompanied by at least two
preparatory or finishing operations
(such as scouring, bleaching, merce-
rising, heat
raising, calen-
dering, shrink resistance processing,
decatising,
finishing,
permanent
impregnating, mending and burling)
where the value of
the unprinted
fabric used does not exceed 47,5 %
of the ex-works price of the product

ex Chapter 53

Other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn
and woven fabrics of paper yarn; except
for:

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

5306
to
5308

Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres;
paper yarn

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) raw silk or silk waste carded or
combed or otherwise prepared
for spinning,

(cid:151) natural

fibres not

carded or
combed or otherwise prepared
for spinning,

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp,

or

(cid:151) paper-making materials

5309
to
5311

Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile
fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn:

(cid:150) Incorporating rubber thread

Manufacture from single yarn (1)

(1) For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 5.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) coir yarn,

(cid:151) natural fibres,

(cid:151) man-made

not
staple
carded or combed or otherwise
prepared for spinning,

fibres

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp,

or

(cid:151) paper

or

setting,

Printing accompanied by at least two
preparatory or finishing operations
(such as scouring, bleaching, merce-
rising, heat
raising, calen-
dering, shrink resistance processing,
permanent
decatising,
finishing,
impregnating, mending and burling)
where the value of
the unprinted
fabric used does not exceed 47,5 %
of the ex-works price of the product

5401
to
5406

Yarn, monofilament
man-made filaments

and

thread

of

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) raw silk or silk waste carded or
combed or otherwise prepared
for spinning,

(cid:151) natural

fibres not

carded or
combed or otherwise prepared
for spinning,

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp,

or

(cid:151) paper-making materials

5407
ad
5408

Woven fabrics of man-made filament
yarn:

(cid:150) Incorporating rubber thread

Manufacture from single yarn (1)

(1) For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 5.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) coir yarn,

(cid:151) natural fibres,

(cid:151) man-made

not
staple
carded or combed or otherwise
prepared for spinning,

fibres

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp,

or

(cid:151) paper

or

setting,

Printing accompanied by at least two
preparatory or finishing operations
(such as scouring, bleaching, merce-
rising, heat
raising, calen-
dering, shrink resistance processing,
permanent
decatising,
finishing,
impregnating, mending and burling)
where the value of
the unprinted
fabric used does not exceed 47,5 %
of the ex-works price of the product

Man-made staple fibres

Manufacture from chemical materials
or textile pulp

Yarn and sewing thread of man-made
staple fibres

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) raw silk or silk waste carded or
combed or otherwise prepared
for spinning,

(cid:151) natural

fibres not

carded or
combed or otherwise prepared
for spinning,

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp,

or

(cid:151) paper-making materials

Woven fabrics of man-made staple fibres:

5501
to
5507

5508
to
5511

5512
to
5516

(cid:150) Incorporating rubber thread

Manufacture from single yarn (1)

(1) For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 5.

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) coir yarn,

(cid:151) natural fibres,

(cid:151) man-made

not
staple
carded or combed or otherwise
prepared for spinning,

fibres

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp,

or

(cid:151) paper

or

setting,

Printing accompanied by at least two
preparatory or finishing operations
(such as scouring, bleaching, merce-
rising, heat
raising, calen-
dering, shrink resistance processing,
permanent
decatising,
finishing,
impregnating, mending and burling)
where the value of
the unprinted
fabric used does not exceed 47,5 %
of the ex-works price of the product

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) coir yarn,

(cid:151) natural fibres,

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp,

or

(cid:151) paper making materials

ex Chapter 56

Wadding,
felt and non-wovens; special
yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables
and articles thereof; except for:

5602

Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated,
covered or laminated:

(cid:150) Needleloom felt

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) natural fibres,

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp

However:

(cid:151) polypropylene

filament

of

heading No 5402,

(cid:151) polypropylene fibres of heading

No 5503 or 5506 or

(cid:151) polypropylene filament

tow of
heading No 5501, of which the
denomination in all cases of a
single filament or
fibre is less
than 9 decitex,

may be used provided their value
does not
the
ex-works price of the product

exceed 40 % of

(1) For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 5.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) natural fibres,

(cid:151) man-made

staple

fibres made

from casein, or

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp

5604

Rubber thread and cord, textile covered;
textile yarn, and strip and the like of
heading No 5404 or 5405, impregnated,
coated, covered or sheathed with rubber
or plastics:

(cid:150) Rubber
covered

(cid:150) Other

thread

and

cord,

textile

Manufacture from rubber thread or
cord, not textile covered

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) natural fibres, natural fibres not
carded or combed or otherwise
processed for spinning,

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp,

or

(cid:151) paper-making materials

Metallised yarn, whether or not gimped,
being textile yarn, or strip or the like of
heading No 5404 or 5405, combined
with metal in the form of thread, strip
or powder or covered with metal

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) natural fibres,

(cid:151) man-made

not
staple
carded or combed or otherwise
processed for spinning,

fibres

Gimped yarn, and strip and the like of
heading No 5404 or 5405, gimped
(other than those of heading No 5605
and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille
yarn (including flock chenille yarn);
loop wale-yarn

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp,

or

(cid:151) paper-making materials

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) natural fibres,

(cid:151) man-made

not
staple
carded or combed or otherwise
processed for spinning,

fibres

5605

5606

(1) For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 5.

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp,

or

(cid:151) paper-making materials

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

Chapter 57

Carpets and other textile floor coverings:

(cid:150) Of needleloom felt

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) natural fibres, or

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp

However:

(cid:151) polypropylene

filament

of

heading No 5402,

(cid:151) polypropylene fibres of heading

No 5503 or 5506 or

(cid:151) polypropylene filament

tow of
heading No 5501, of which the
denomination in all cases of a
single filament or
fibre is less
than 9 decitex,

may be used provided their value
does
the
exceed 40 % of
ex-works price of the product

not

(cid:151) Jute fabric may be used as a

backing

(cid:150) Of other felt

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) natural

fibres not

carded or
combed or otherwise processed
for spinning, or

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) coir yarn or jute yarn,

(cid:151) synthetic or

artificial

filament

yarn,

(cid:151) natural fibres, or

(cid:151) man-made

not
staple
carded or combed or otherwise
processed for spinning

fibres

Jute fabric may be used as a backing

ex Chapter 58

Special woven fabrics;
fabrics;
lace;
embroidery; except for:

tapestries;

tufted textile
trimmings;

(cid:150) Combined with rubber thread

Manufacture from single yarn (1)

(1) For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 5.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) natural fibres,

(cid:151) man-made

not
staple
carded or combed or otherwise
processed for spinning, or

fibres

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp,

or

setting,

Printing accompanied by at least two
preparatory or finishing operations
(such as scouring, bleaching, merce-
rising, heat
raising, calen-
dering, shrink resistance processing,
permanent
decatising,
finishing,
impregnating, mending and burling)
where the value of
the unprinted
fabric used does not exceed 47,5 %
of the ex-works price of the product

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

the

Hand-woven tapestries of
types
Gobelins, Flanders, Aubusson, Beauvais
and
needle-worked
the
tapestries
example, petit point,
cross stitch), whether or not made up

like,

and

(for

Embroidery in the piece, in strips or in
motifs

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

Manufacture from yarn

fabrics

Textile
coated with gum or
amylaceous substances, of a kind used
for the outer covers of books or the
like;
tracing cloth; prepared painting
canvas; buckram and similar stiffened
textile fabrics of a kind used for hat
foundations

Tyre cord fabric of high tenacity yarn of
nylon or other polyamides, polyesters or
viscose rayon:

5805

5810

5901

5902

(cid:150) Containing not more than 90 % by

Manufacture from yarn

weight of textile materials

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from chemical materials
or textile pulp

(1) For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 5.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

5903

fabrics

Textile
covered or
other than those of heading No 5902

coated,
laminated with plastics,

impregnated,

Manufacture from yarn

or

setting,

Printing accompanied by at least two
preparatory or finishing operations
(such as scouring, bleaching, merce-
rising, heat
raising, calen-
dering, shrink resistance processing,
decatising,
finishing,
permanent
impregnating, mending and burling)
where the value of
the unprinted
fabric used does not exceed 47,5 %
of the ex-works price of the product

5904

Linoleum, whether or note cut to shape;
floor coverings consisting of a coating or
covering applied on a textile backing,
whether or not cut to shape

Manufacture from yarn (1)

5905

Textile wall coverings:

(cid:150) Impregnated,

or
coated,
laminated with rubber, plastics or
other materials

covered

Manufacture from yarn

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) coir yarn,

(cid:151) natural fibres,

(cid:151) man-made

not
staple
carded or combed or otherwise
processed for spinning, or

fibres

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp,

or

setting,

Printing accompanied by at least two
preparatory or finishing operations
(such as scouring, bleaching, merce-
rising, heat
raising, calen-
dering, shrink resistance processing,
permanent
decatising,
finishing,
impregnating, mending and burling)
the unprinted
where the value of
fabric used does not exceed 47,5 %
of the ex-works price of the product

(1) For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 5.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

5906

Rubberized textile fabrics, other
those of heading No 5902:

than

(cid:150) Knitted or crocheted fabrics

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) natural fibres,

(cid:151) man-made

not
staple
carded or combed or otherwise
processed for spinning, or

fibres

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp

Manufacture from chemical materials

(cid:150) Other

fabrics made

synthetic
filament yarn, containing more than
90 % by weight of textile materials

of

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from yarn

5907

Textile fabrics otherwise impregnated,
coated or covered; painted canvas being
theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or
the like

Manufacture from yarn

or

setting,

Printing accompanied by at least two
preparatory or finishing operations
(such as scouring, bleaching, merce-
rising, heat
raising, calen-
dering, shrink resistance processing,
permanent
decatising,
finishing,
impregnating, mending and burling)
the unprinted
where the value of
fabric used does not exceed 47,5 %
of the ex-works price of the product

5908

Textile wicks, woven, plaited or knitted,
for lamps, stoves, lighters, candles or the
like;
and
tubular
fabric
therefor, whether or not impregnated:

incandescent
knitted

gas mantles

gas mantle

(cid:150) Incandescent gas mantles, impregnated Manufacture from tubular knitted gas

mantle fabric

(cid:150) Other

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

5909
to
5911

Textile articles of a kind suitable for
industrial use:

(cid:150) Polishing discs or rings other than of

felt of heading 5911

Manufacture from yarn or waste
fabrics or rags of heading No 6310

(1) For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 5.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

in

or

(cid:150) Woven fabrics, of a kind commonly
used
other
papermaking
technical uses, felted or not, whether
or not impregnated or coated, tubular
or endless with single or multiple
warp and/or weft, or flat woven with
multiple warp and/or weft of heading
No 5911

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) coir yarn,

(cid:151) the following materials:

(cid:151) yarn

of
ethylene (2),

polytetrafluoro-

(cid:151) yarn, multiple, of polyamide,
coated
or
covered with a phenolic resin,

impregnated

aromatic

(cid:151) yarn of synthetic textile fibres
of
polyamides,
obtained by polycondensation
of m-phenylenediamine and
isophthalic acid,

(cid:151) monofil of polytetrafluoro-

ethylene (2),

(cid:151) yarn of synthetic textile fibres
of poly-p-phenylene tereph-
thalamide,

(cid:151) glass fibre yarn, coated with
gimped

phenol
resin and
with acrylic yarn (2),

(cid:151) copolyester monofilaments of
a polyester and a resin of
terephthalic
and
1,4-cyclohexanediethanol and
isophthalic acid,

acid

(cid:151) natural fibres,

(cid:151) man-made

not
staple
carded or combed or otherwise
processed for spinning, or

fibres

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) coir yarn,

(cid:151) natural fibres,

(cid:151) man-made

not
staple
carded or combed or otherwise
processed for spinning, or

fibres

(1) For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 5.
(2) The use of this material is restricted to the manufacture of woven fabrics of a kind used in paper-making machinery.

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

Chapter 60

Knitted or crocheted fabrics

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) natural fibres,

(cid:151) man-made

not
staple
carded or combed or otherwise
processed for spinning, or

fibres

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp

Manufacture from yarn (1) (2)

Articles
accessories, knitted or crocheted:

apparel

and

of

clothing

(cid:150) Obtained

by

together

or
sewing
otherwise assembling,
two or more
pieces of knitted or crocheted fabric
which have been either cut to form
or obtained directly to form

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from (1)

(cid:151) natural fibres,

of

Articles
clothing
apparel
accessories, not knitted or crocheted;
except for:

and

Women’s, girls’ and babies’ clothing and
clothing
babies,
embroidered

accessories

for

(cid:151) man-made

not
staple
carded or combed or otherwise
processed for spinning, or

fibres

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp

Manufacture from yarn (1) (2)

Manufacture from yarn (2)

or

from unembroidered
Manufacture
fabric provided the value of
the
unembroidered fabric used does not
exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of
the product (2)

Fire-resistant
fabric
equipment
covered with foil of aluminized polyester

of

Manufacture from yarn (2)

or

Manufacture from uncoated fabric
provided the value of the uncoated
fabric used does not exceed 40 % of
the ex-works price of the product (2)

Chapter 61

ex Chapter 62

ex 6202,
ex 6204,
ex 6206,
ex 6209
and
ex 6211

ex 6210
and
ex 6216

(1) For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 5.
(2) See Introductory Note 6.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

6213
and
6214

Handkerchiefs, shawls, scarves, mufflers,
mantillas, veils and the like:

(cid:150) Embroidered

Manufacture from unbleached single
yarn (1) (2)

or

from unembroidered
Manufacture
fabric provided the value of
the
unembroidered fabric used does not
exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of
the product (2)

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from unbleached single
yarn (1) (2)

or

at

by

least

setting,

Making up followed by printing
accompanied
two
preparatory or finishing operations
(such as scouring, bleaching, merce-
rising, heat
raising, calen-
dering, shrink resistance processing,
permanent
decatising,
finishing,
impregnating, mending and burling)
where the value of
the unprinted
goods of heading Nos 6213 and
6214 used does not exceed 47,5 %
of the ex-works price of the product

6217

of

Other made up clothing accessories;
parts
clothing
accessories, other than those of heading
No 6212:

garments

or

of

(cid:150) Embroidered

Manufacture from yarn (2)

or

from unembroidered
Manufacture
fabric provided the value of
the
unembroidered fabric used does not
exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of
the product (2)

(cid:150) Fire-resistant

covered with
polyester

equipment
of

foil

of
fabric
aluminized

Manufacture from yarn (2)

or

Manufacture from uncoated fabric
provided the value of the uncoated
fabric used does not exceed 40 % of
the ex-works price of the product (2)

(1) For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 5.
(2) See Introductory Note 6.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

(cid:150) Interlinings for collars and cuffs, cut

Manufacture in which:

out

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture from yarn (1)

ex Chapter 63

Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn
clothing and worn textile articles; rags;
except for:

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

6301
to
6304

Blankets, travelling rugs, bed linen etc.;
curtains etc.; other furnishing articles:

(cid:150) Of felt, of nonwovens

Manufacture from (2)

(cid:150) Other:

(cid:150) (cid:150) Embroidered

(cid:151) natural fibres, or

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp

Manufacture from unbleached single
yarn (1) (3)

or

than

(other

Manufacture
from unembroidered
or
fabric
crocheted) provided the value of the
unembroidered fabric used does not
exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of
the product

knitted

(cid:150) (cid:150) Other

Manufacture from unbleached single
yarn (1) (3)

6305

Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the
packing of goods

Manufacture from (2)

(cid:151) natural fibres,

(cid:151) man-made

not
staple
carded or combed or otherwise
processed for spinning, or

fibres

(1) See Introductory Note 6.
(2) For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 5.
(3) For knitted or crocheted articles, not elastic or rubberized, obtained by sewing or assembling pieces of knitted or crocheted fabrics (cut out or knitted directly to shape),

see Introductory Note 6.

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp

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(1)

6306

6307

6308

ex Chapter 64

6406

ex Chapter 65

6503

6505

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; tents;
sails for boats, sailboards or landcraft;
camping goods:

(cid:150) Of nonwovens

Manufacture from (1) (2)

(cid:150) Other

Other made-up articles,
patterns

including dress

Sets consisting of woven fabric and yarn,
whether or not with accessories,
for
making
tapestries,
into
embroidered table cloths or serviettes,
or
textile articles, put up in
packings for retail sale

similar

rugs,

up

(cid:151) natural fibres, or

(cid:151) chemical materials or textile pulp

Manufacture from unbleached single
yarn (1) (2)

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Each item in the set must satisfy the
rule which would apply to it if
it
were not
set.
included
articles
non-originating
However,
may be incorporated provided their
total value does not exceed 15 % of
the ex-works price of the set

in the

Footwear, gaiters and the like; except for: Manufacture from materials of any
heading except
for assemblies of
uppers affixed to inner soles or to
other sole components of heading
No 6406

footwear

Parts of
(including uppers
whether or not attached to soles other
removable in-soles,
than outer
articles;
heel
gaiters,
articles,
leggings
and parts thereof

similar
and
and similar

cushions

soles);

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

Headgear and parts thereof, except for: Manufacture

in which

the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

Felt hats and other felt headgear, made
from the hat bodies, hoods or plateaux
of heading No 6501, whether or not
lined or trimmed

Hats and other headgear, knitted or
crocheted, or made up from lace,
felt
or other textile fabric, in the piece (but
not in strips), whether or not lined or
trimmed; hair-nets of
any material,
whether or not lined or trimmed

Manufacture from yarn or
fibres (2)

textile

Manufacture from yarn or
fibres (2)

textile

ex Chapter 66

Umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking-sticks,
seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops, and parts
thereof; except for:

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

(1) For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 5.
(2) See Introductory Note 6.

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6601

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

Umbrellas and sun umbrellas (including
walking-stick
garden
umbrellas and similar umbrellas)

umbrellas,

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Chapter 67

Prepared feathers and down and articles
made of feathers or of down; artificial
flowers; articles of human hair

ex Chapter 68

Articles
stone,
of
asbestos, mica or
except for:

plaster,
cement,
similar materials;

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

ex 6803

Articles of slate or of agglomerated slate Manufacture from worked slate

ex 6812

ex 6814

Articles of asbestos; articles of mixtures
with a basis of asbestos or of mixtures
with a basis of asbestos and magnesium
carbonate

Manufacture from materials of any
heading

Articles of mica, including agglomerated
or reconstituted mica, on a support of
paper, paperboard or other materials

Manufacture
(including agglomerated or
stituted mica)

from worked mica
recon-

Chapter 69

Ceramic products

ex Chapter 70

Glass and glassware; except for:

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

ex 7003,
ex 7004,
and
ex 7005

7006

7007

7008

Glass with a non-reflecting layer

Manufacture
heading No 7001

from materials

of

bent,

Glass of heading No 7003, 7004 or
7005,
engraved,
drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked,
but not
fitted with other
materials:

edge-worked,

framed or

(cid:150) Glass-plate substrates, coated with a
dielectric thin film, and of a semicon-
ductor
in accordance with
SEMII-standards (1)

grade

Manufacture
non-coated
from
glass-plate substrate of heading No
7006

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture
heading No 7001

from materials

Safety glass, consisting of
(tempered) or laminated glass

toughened

Manufacture
heading No 7001

from materials

of

of

Multiple-walled insulating units of glass Manufacture

from materials

of

heading No 7001

(1) SEMII = Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Institute Incorporated.

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7009

7010

7013

(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

Glass mirrors, whether or not framed,
including rear-view mirrors

Manufacture
heading 7001

from materials

of

Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials,
ampoules and other containers, of glass,
of a kind used for the conveyance or
packing of goods; preserving jars of
glass; stoppers,
lids and other closures,
of glass

Glassware of a kind used for
table,
kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration
or similar purposes (other than that of
heading No 7010 or 7018)

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

or

Cutting of glassware, provided the
the uncut glassware does
value of
not exceed 50 % of
the ex-works
price of the product

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

or

Cutting of glassware, provided the
the uncut glassware does
value of
not exceed 50 % of
the ex-works
price of the product

or

printing)

silk-screen

Hand-decoration (with the exception
of
of
hand-blown glassware, provided the
the hand-blown glassware
value of
the
exceed 50 % of
does
ex-works price of the product

not

ex 7019

Articles (other than yarn) of glass fibres Manufacture from:

(cid:151) uncoloured slivers, rovings, yarn

or chopped strands, or

(cid:151) glass wool

ex Chapter 71

Natural or cultured pearls, precious or
semi-precious
stones, precious metals,
metals clad with precious metal, and
articles
jewellery;
thereof;
coin; except for:

imitation

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

ex 7101

ex 7102,
ex 7103
and
ex 7104

Natural or cultured pearls, graded and
temporarily strung for convenience of
transport

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Worked precious or semi-precious stones
(natural, synthetic or reconstructed)

Manufacture
precious or semi-precious stones)

from

unworked

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

7106,
7108
and
7110

Precious metals:

(cid:150) Unwrought

from materials

not
Manufacture
classified within heading No 7106,
7108 or 7110

or

thermal or

Electrolytic,
chemical
separation of precious metals of
heading No 7106, 7108 or 7110

or

of

precious metals

of
Alloying
heading No 7106, 7108 or 7110
with each other or with base metals

(cid:150) Semi-manufactured or in powder form Manufacture

from

unwrought

precious metals

Metals clad with precious metals, semi-
manufactured

Manufacture from metals clad with
precious metals, unwrought

Articles of natural or cultured pearls,
stones
precious
(natural, synthetic or reconstructed)

semi-precious

or

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

ex 7107,
ex 7109
and
ex 7111

7116

7117

Imitation jewellery

ex Chapter 72

Iron and steel; except for:

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

or

Manufacture from base metal parts,
not plated or covered with precious
metals, provided the value of all the
materials used does not exceed 50 %
of the ex-works price of the product

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

7207

7208
to
7216

7217

Semi-finished
non-alloy steel

products

of

iron

or

from materials

of
Manufacture
heading No 7201, 7202, 7203,
7204 or 7205

Flat-rolled products, bars
angles, shapes and sections of
non-alloy steel

and rods,
iron or

Manufacture from ingots or other
primary forms of heading No 7206

Wire of iron or non-alloy steel

Manufacture
materials of heading No 7207

from semi-finished

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

ex 7218,
7219
to
7222

Semi-finished
flat-rolled
products, bars and rods, angles, shapes
and sections of stainless steel

products,

Manufacture from ingots or other
primary forms of heading No 7218

7223

Wire of stainless steel

ex 7224,
7225
to
7228

products,

flat-rolled
Semi-finished
products, hot-rolled bars and rods,
in
irregularly wound coils; angles, shapes
steel;
and
hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or
non-alloy steel

sections, of other

alloy

Manufacture
materials of heading No 7218

from semi-finished

Manufacture from ingots or other
primary forms of heading No 7206,
7218 or 7224

7229

Wire of other alloy steel

Manufacture
materials of heading No 7224

from semi-finished

7302

7304,
7305
and
7306

ex 7307

7308

ex Chapter 73

Articles of iron or steel; except for:

ex 7301

Sheet piling

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

Manufacture
heading No 7206

from materials

Manufacture
heading No 7206

from materials

of

of

Railway or tramway track construction
material of iron or steel, the following:
rails, checkrails and rack-rails,
switch
blades, crossing frogs, point rods and
other crossing pieces,
(cross-
fish-plates, chairs, chair wedges,
ties),
rail
sole plates
clips,
bedplates,
other material
specialised for jointing or fixing rails

(base plates),
and

sleepers

ties

Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of iron
(other than cast iron) or steel

from materials

Manufacture
of
heading No 7206, 7207, 7218 or
7224

Tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel
(ISO No X5CrNiMo 1712), consisting of
several parts

Turning, drilling, reaming, threading,
deburring and sandblasting of forged
blanks the value of which does not
exceed 35 % of the ex-works price of
the product

(excluding

lock-gates,

Structures
prefabricated
buildings of heading No 9406) and
parts of structures (for example, bridges
and bridge-sections,
towers,
lattice masts, roofs, roofing frameworks,
doors and windows and their frames and
shutters, balus-
thresholds
trades, pillars and columns), of iron or
steel;
shapes,
sections,
tubes and the like, prepared
for use in structures, of iron or steel

for doors,

angles,

plates,

rods,

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, welded angles,
shapes and sections of heading No
7301 may not be used

than that of

ex 7315

Skid chain

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials of heading No 7315
used does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

ex Chapter 74

Copper and articles thereof; except for: Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

7401

7402

7403

Copper
(precipitated copper)

mattes;

cement

copper

Unrefined copper; copper anodes
electrolytic refining

for

and

copper

alloys,

Refined
unwrought:

copper

(cid:150) Refined copper

(cid:150) Copper

alloys
containing other elements

and refined copper

7404

Copper waste and scrap

7405

Master alloys of copper

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

in which

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

Manufacture from refined copper,
unwrought, or waste and scrap of
copper

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

ex Chapter 75

Nickel and articles thereof; except for:

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

7501
to
7503

Nickel mattes, nickel oxide sinters and
other
intermediate products of nickel
metallurgy; unwrought nickel; nickel
waste and scrap

in which

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

ex Chapter 76

Aluminium and articles thereof; except
for:

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

7601

Unwrought aluminium

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product; and

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

or

elec-
Manufacture by thermal or
trolytic
from unalloyed
aluminium or waste and scrap of
aluminium

treatment

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the

that

used

the materials

of
gauze,
fencing,

are
classified within a heading other
product.
than
grill,
However,
netting,
reinforcing
similar materials
fabric
(including
of
bands)
aluminium wire, or
expanded
metal of aluminium may be used;

endless

cloth,

and

7602

Aluminium waste or scrap

ex 7616

Aluminium articles other
than gauze,
cloth, grill, netting, fencing, reinforcing
fabric and similar materials (including
endless bands) of aluminium wire, and
expanded metal of aluminium

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

Chapter 77

Reserved for possible future use in the
HS

ex Chapter 78

Lead and articles thereof; except for:

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

7801

Unwrought lead:

(cid:150) Refined lead

(cid:150) Other

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

Manufacture from (cid:145)bullion(cid:146) or (cid:145)work(cid:146)
lead

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, waste and scrap
of heading No 7802 may not be used

than that of

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

7802

Lead waste and scrap

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

ex Chapter 79

Zinc and articles thereof; except for:

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

7901

Unwrought zinc

7902

Zinc waste and scrap

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

all

in which

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, waste and scrap
of heading No 7902 may not be
used

than that of

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

ex Chapter 80

Tin and articles thereof; except for:

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

8001

Unwrought tin

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, waste and scrap
of heading No 8002 may not be
used

than that of

8002
and
8007

Tin waste and scrap; other articles of tin Manufacture

in which

the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

Chapter 81

Other base metals;
thereof:

cermets;

articles

(cid:150) Other base metals, wrought; articles

thereof

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials classified within the
same heading as the product used
does
the
exceed 50 % of
ex-works price of the product

not

(cid:150) Other

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

ex Chapter 82

Tools,
implements, cutlery, spoons and
forks, of base metal; parts thereof of
base metal; except for:

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

8206

8207

Tools of two or more of the heading Nos
8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail
sale

example,

Interchangeable tools
for hand tools,
whether or not power-operated, or for
machine-tools
for
(for
pressing, stamping, punching,
tapping,
threading, drilling, boring, broaching,
milling,
screwdriving),
including dies for drawing or extruding
metal, and rock drilling or earth boring
tools

turning,

or

all

in which

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other than heading Nos
8202 to 8205. However,
tools of
heading Nos 8202 to 8205 may be
incorporated into the set provided
their value does not exceed 15 % of
the ex-works price of the set

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

8208

Knives and cutting blades, for machines
or for mechanical appliances

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
the
does not exceed 40 % of
ex-works price of the product

all

in which

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, knife blades and
handles of base metal may be used

than that of

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, handles of base
metal may be used

than that of

ex 8211

Knives with cutting blades, serrated or
not
(including pruning knives), other
than knives of heading No 8208

clippers,

Other articles of cutlery (for example,
hair
kitchen
cleavers, choppers and mincing knives,
paper knives); manicure or pedicure
sets and instruments (including nail files)

butchers’

or

8214

8215

Spoons,
servers,
tongs and similar kitchen or tableware

forks,
ladles, skimmers, cake-
fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, handles of base
metal may be used

than that of

ex Chapter 83

Miscellaneous articles of base metal;
except for:

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

ex 8302

fittings and similar
Other mountings,
articles
and
buildings,
for
automatic door closers

suitable

ex 8306

Statuettes and other ornaments, of base
metal

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product.
other
materials of heading No 8302 may
be used provided their value does
not exceed 20 % of
the ex-works
price of the product

than that of
the

However,

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
other
product.
materials of heading No 8306 may
be used provided their value does
not exceed 30 % of
the ex-works
price of the product

than that of
the

However,

ex Chapter 84

Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and
mechanical
thereof;
except for:

appliances; parts

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

in which

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product (1)

than that of

all

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other than heading No
8403 or 8404

all

ex 8401

Nuclear fuel elements

8402

Steam or other vapour generating boilers
(other than central heating hot water
boilers capable also of producing low
pressure
super-heated water
boilers

steam);

8403
and
ex 8404

Central heating boilers other than those
of heading No 8402 and auxiliary plant
for central heating boilers

8406

8407

Steam turbines
turbines

and

other

vapour

Spark-ignition reciprocating or
internal combustion piston engines

rotary

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

(1) This rule shall apply until 31 December 2005.

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
30 % of
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
40 % of
product

the ex-works price of

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

8408

8409

Compression-ignition internal combust-
ion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel
engines)

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Parts suitable for use solely or principally
with the engines of heading No 8407 or
8408

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

8411

Turbo-jets,
gas turbines

turbo-propellers and other

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

8412

Other engines and motors

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

ex 8413

Rotary positive displacement pumps

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

ex 8414

Industrial fans, blowers and the like

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
the
does not exceed 40 % of
ex-works price of the product

8415

Air conditioning machines, comprising a
motor-driven fan and
for
changing the temperature and humidity,
including those machines in which the
humidity cannot be separately regulated

elements

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
25 % of
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

8418

Refrigerators, freezers and other refrig-
erating or freezing equipment, electric
or other; heat pumps other
than air
conditioning machines of heading No
8415

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product;

(cid:151) the value of all

the non-orig-
inating materials used does not
exceed the value of
the orig-
inating materials used

ex 8419

Machines
paperboard industries

for wood, paper pulp and

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

(cid:151) where, within the above limit, the
materials
classified within the
same heading as the product are
only used up to a value of 25 %
of
the
the ex-works price of
product

8420

Calendering or other rolling machines,
other
than for metals or glass, and
cylinders therefor

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

(cid:151) where, within the above limit, the
materials
classified within the
same heading as the product are
only used up to a value of 25 %
of
the
the ex-works price of
product

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

8423

Weighing machinery (excluding balances
of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better),
including weight operated counting or
checking machines; weighing machine
weights of all kinds

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

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to
8428

8429

8430

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

Lifting, handling,
machinery

loading or unloading

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

(cid:151) where, within the above limit, the
materials
within
heading No 8431 are only used
the
up to a value of 10 % of
ex-works price of the product

classified

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
30 % of
product

the ex-works price of

Self-propelled bulldozers,
levellers,
graders,
shovels,
excavators,
tamping machines and road rollers:

angledozers,
scrapers, mechanical
loaders,

shovel

(cid:150) Road rollers

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture:

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
30 % of
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

(cid:151) where, within the above limit, the
materials
within
heading No 8431 are only used
up to a value of 10 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

classified

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

(cid:151) where, within the above limit, the
value of
the materials classified
within heading No 8431 are
only used up to a value of 10 %
of
the
the ex-works price of
product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

grading,

excavating,

Other moving,
levelling,
com-
scraping,
pacting, extracting or boring machinery,
for earth, minerals or ores; pile-drivers
and pile-extractors;
snow-ploughs and
snow-blowers

tamping,

ex 8431

Parts suitable for use solely or principally
with road rollers

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

8439

Machinery for making pulp of
cellulosic material or
finishing paper or paperboard

fibrous
for making or

8441

Other machinery for making up paper
pulp, paper or paperboard,
including
cutting machines of all kinds

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
30 % of
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
30 % of
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

(cid:151) where, within the above limit, the
materials
classified within the
same heading as the product are
only used up to a value of 25 %
of
the
the ex-works price of
product

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

(cid:151) where, within the above limit, the
materials
classified within the
same heading as the product are
only used up to a value of 25 %
of
the
the ex-works price of
product

8444
to
8447

ex 8448

8452

Machines of these headings for use in the
textile industry

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

use with
Auxiliary machinery
machines of headings Nos 8444 and
8445

for

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Sewing machines, other
than book-
sewing machines of heading No 8440;
furniture, bases
specially
designed for sewing machines; sewing
machine needles:

and covers

(cid:150) Sewing machines

(lock stitch only)
with heads of a weight not exceeding
16 kg without motor or 17 kg with
motor

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

(cid:151) where

all

the

value of

the
non-originating materials used in
assembling the head (without
exceed the
motor) does not
value
originating
the
of
materials used;

(cid:151) the thread tension, crochet and
are

used

zigzag mechanisms
already originating

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Machine-tools and machines and their
parts and accessories of headings Nos
8456 to 8466

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Office machines
type-
(for
writers, calculating machines, automatic
data processing machines, duplicating
machines, stapling machines)

example,

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

for metal

foundry;
Moulding boxes
patterns;
mould
moulds
than ingot
moulds), metal carbides, glass, mineral
materials, rubber or plastics

bases; moulding
for metal

(other

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

8456
to
8466

8469
to
8472

8480

8482

Ball or roller bearings

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

8484

8485

ex Chapter 85

Gaskets and similar
joints of metal
sheeting combined with other material
or of two or more layers of metal; sets
or assortments of gaskets and similar
joints, dissimilar in composition, put up
in
similar
envelopes
packings; mechanical seals

pouches,

or

connectors,

Machinery parts, not containing elec-
trical
coils,
contacts or other electrical features, not
specified or included elsewhere in this
Chapter

insulators,

thereof;

Electrical machinery and equipment and
parts
and
sound
reproducers, television image and sound
recorders and reproducers, and parts and
accessories of such articles; except for:

recorders

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

8501

Electric motors and generators (excluding
generating sets)

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

(cid:151) where, within the above limit, the
materials
within
heading No 8503 are only used
the
up to a value of 10 % of
ex-works price of the product

classified

8502

Electric
converters

generating

sets

and

rotary

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
the ex-works price of
40 % of
the product;

classified

(cid:151) where, within the above limit, the
materials
within
heading No 8501 or 8503,
taken together, are only used up
to a value of 10 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

ex 8504

Power supply units for automatic data-
processing machines

ex 8518

Microphones and stands therefor;
loud-
speakers, whether or not mounted in
audio-frequency
their
electric
sound
electric
amplifier sets

enclosures;
amplifiers;

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
25 % of
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) where

the

value of

the
non-originating materials used
does not exceed the value of the
originating materials used

all

8519

Turntables (record-decks), record-players,
cassette-players and other sound repro-
incorporating a
ducing apparatus, not
sound recording device

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
30 % of
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) where

the

value of

the
non-originating materials used
does not exceed the value of the
originating materials used

all

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

8520

8521

8522

8523

8524

Magnetic tape recorders and other sound
recording apparatus, whether or not
reproducing
incorporating
device

sound

a

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

Manufacture which value of all
the
materials used does not exceed 30 %
of the ex-works price of the product

(cid:151) where

the

value of

the
non-originating materials used
does not exceed the value of the
originating materials used

all

recording

Video
reproducing
apparatus, whether or not incorporating
a video tuner

or

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) where

the

value of

the
non-originating materials used
does not exceed the value of the
originating materials used

all

Parts and accessories suitable for use
solely or principally with the apparatus
of heading Nos 8519 to 8521

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Prepared unrecorded media for sound
recording or similar recording of other
phenomena, other
than products of
Chapter 37

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Records, tapes and other recorded media
for sound or other similarly recorded
phenomena,
and
masters for the production of records,
but excluding products of Chapter 37:

including matrices

(cid:150) Matrices

and masters

for

the

production of records

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

(cid:151) where, within the above limit, the
materials
within
heading No 8523 are only used
up to a value of 10 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

classified

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
30 % of
product

the ex-works price of

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

8525

for

Transmission
radio-
apparatus
telephony, radio-telegraphy, radio-broad-
television, whether or not
casting or
incorporating reception apparatus or
reproducing
sound
apparatus;
still
image video cameras and other video
camera recorders

recording

television

cameras;

or

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
25 % of
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) where

the

value of

the
non-originating materials used
does not exceed the value of the
originating materials used

all

8526

Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid
apparatus
control
and radio remote
apparatus

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) where

the

value of

the
non-originating materials used
does not exceed the value of the
originating materials used

all

8527

8528

Reception apparatus for radio-telephony,
radio-telegraphy or
radio-broadcasting,
whether or not combined, in the same
housing, with sound recording or repro-
ducing apparatus or a clock

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) where

the

value of

the
non-originating materials used
does not exceed the value of the
originating materials used

all

for

apparatus

television,
Reception
whether or not
incorporating radio
broadcast receivers or sound or video
recording or
apparatus;
video monitors and video projectors

reproducing

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) where

the

value of

the
non-originating materials used
does not exceed the value of the
originating materials used

all

8529

Parts suitable for use solely or principally
with the apparatus of heading Nos 8525
to 8528:

(cid:150) Suitable for use solely or principally
with video recording or reproducing
apparatus

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) where

the

value of

the
non-originating materials used
does not exceed the value of the
originating materials used

all

8535
and
8536

switching or
Electrical apparatus
protecting
for
electrical
making connections to or in electrical
circuits

for
circuits, or

8537

Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets
and other bases, equipped with two or
more apparatus of heading No 8535 or
8536,
the
for
including
distribution
those
or
apparatus of Chapter 90, and numerical
control apparatus, other than switching
apparatus of heading No 8517

electric
of
incorporating

instruments

electricity,

control

or

ex 8541

Diodes,
semi-
transistors and similar
conductor devices, except wafers not
yet cut into chips

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

(cid:151) where, within the above limit, the
within
materials
heading No 8538 are only used
up to a value of 10 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

classified

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

(cid:151) where, within the above limit, the
within
materials
heading No 8538 are only used
up to a value of 10 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

classified

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

8542

Electronic integrated circuits and micro-
assemblies

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

classified

(cid:151) where, within the above limit, the
materials
within
heading No 8541 or 8542,
taken together, are only used up
to a value of 10 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

8544

8545

and

other

insulated

(including

enamelled

Insulated
or
anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial
electric
cable)
conductors, whether or not fitted with
fibre cables, made
connectors; optical
up
fibres,
whether or not assembled with electric
conductors or fitted with connectors

individually

sheathed

of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp
carbons, battery
and other
articles of graphite or other carbon,
with or without metal, of a kind used
for electrical purposes

carbons

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

8546

Electrical insulators of any material

8547

8548

ex Chapter 86

8608

insulating materials

Insulating fittings for electrical machines,
appliances or equipment, being fittings
wholly of
apart
from any minor components of metal
incor-
(for example,
for
porated during moulding solely
purposes
than
assembly,
insulators of heading No 8546; electrical
conduit and joints therefor, of base metal
lined with insulating material

threaded sockets)

other

of

and

batteries

and scrap of primary

cells,
Waste
primary
electric
accumulators; spent primary cells, spent
primary batteries
electric
of
accumulators;
machinery or apparatus, not specified
or included elsewhere in this Chapter

and spent

electrical

parts

or

Railway
locomotives,
tramway
rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway
or tramway track fixtures and fittings
and parts thereof; mechanical (including
signaling
electro-mechanical)
equipment of all kinds; except for:

traffic

Railway or tramway track fixtures and
(including electro-
fittings; mechanical
mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic
control
railways,
inland waterways,
tramways,
parking facilities, port
installations or
airfields; parts of the foregoing

equipment
roads,

for

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

ex Chapter 87

Vehicles other than railway or tramway
rolling-stock, and parts and accessories
thereof; except for:

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

8709

8710

Works trucks, self-propelled, not
fitted
with lifting or handling equipment, of
the type used in factories, warehouses,
dock
short
distance transport of goods; tractors of
the
station
on
platforms; parts of the foregoing vehicles

airports

railway

areas

used

type

for

or

and other

Tanks
armoured fighting
vehicles, motorized, whether or not
fitted with weapons, and parts of such
vehicles

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
30 % of
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
the
does not exceed 40 % of
ex-works price of the product

8711

(including mopeds)

and
Motorcycles
cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor,
with or without side-cars; side-cars:

(cid:150) With

combustion
cylinder capacity:

reciprocating
piston

engine

internal
a
of

(cid:150) (cid:150) Not exceeding 50 cc

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
20 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) where

the

value of

the
non-originating materials used
does not exceed the value of the
originating materials used

all

(cid:150) (cid:150) Exceeding 50 cc

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) where

the

value of

the
non-originating materials used
does not exceed the value of the
originating materials used

all

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
30 % of
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) where

the

value of

the
non-originating materials used
does not exceed the value of the
originating materials used

all

ex 8712

Bicycles without ball bearings

Manufacture
from materials
classified in heading No 8714

not

8715

Baby carriages and parts thereof

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

8716

Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles,
not mechanically propelled; parts thereof

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

ex Chapter 88

Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof;
except for:

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
30 % of
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
30 % of
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

ex 8804

Rotochutes

Manufacture from materials of any
heading including other materials of
heading No 8804

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
40 % of
product

the ex-works price of

8805

Aircraft launching gear; deck-arrestor or
similar gear; ground flying trainers; parts
of the foregoing articles

in which

the
Manufacture
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

Chapter 89

Ships, boats and floating structures

ex Chapter 90

Optical, photographic, cinematographic,
measuring, checking, precision, medical
or surgical
instruments and apparatus;
parts and accessories thereof; except for:

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However, hulls of heading
No 8906 may not be used

than that of

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles;
optical fibre cables other than those of
heading No 8544; sheets and plates of
(including
polarizing material;
contact
and
other optical elements, of any material,
unmounted, other than such elements of
glass not optically worked

lenses), prisms, mirrors

lenses

Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical
elements, of any material, mounted,
being parts of or fittings for instruments
or apparatus, other than such elements
of glass not optically worked

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Spectacles,
corrective, protective or other

goggles

and

the

like,

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

9001

9002

9004

ex 9005

Binoculars, monoculars, other optical
therefor,
and mountings
telescopes,
except for astronomical refracting tele-
scopes and mountings therefor

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
40 % the

does
exceed
ex-works price of the product;

not

(cid:151) the value of all

the non-orig-
inating materials used does not
exceed the value of
the orig-
inating materials used

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

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(1)

(2)

(3)

or

(4)

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

ex 9006

(other
cameras;

cinema-
Photographic
photographic
tographic)
flashlight
flashbulbs
other than electrically ignited flashbulbs

apparatus

than

and

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product;

(cid:151) the value of all

the non-orig-
inating materials used does not
exceed the value of
the orig-
inating materials used

9007

Cinematographic cameras and projectors,
incorporating sound
whether or not
recording or reproducing apparatus

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product;

(cid:151) the value of all

the non-orig-
inating materials used does not
exceed the value of
the orig-
inating materials used

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

9011

microscopes,
optical
Compound
including those for photomicrography,
cinephotomicrography
or micropro-
jection

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product;

(cid:151) the value of all

the non-orig-
inating materials used does not
exceed the value of
the orig-
inating materials used

ex 9014

Other
appliances

navigational

instruments

and

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

9015

9016

9017

9018

9019

Surveying (including photogrammetrical
surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic,
geo-
hydrological, meteorological or
physical
and appliances,
instruments
excluding compasses; rangefinders

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used not exceed 40 %
of the ex-works price of the product

Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better,
with or without weights

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

(for

machines,

Drawing, marking-out or mathematical
example,
calculating instruments
pantographs,
drafting
slide rules,
protractors, drawing sets,
disc
for
calculators);
measuring length, for use in the hand
(for example, measuring rods and tapes,
micrometers, callipers), not specified or
included elsewhere in this Chapter

instruments

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

and appliances used in
Instruments
medical, surgical, dental or veterinary
scintigraphic
sciences,
apparatus,
electro-medical
apparatus and sight-testing instruments:

including
other

(cid:150) Dentists’ chairs incorporating dental

appliances or dentists’ spittoons

Manufacture from materials of any
heading,
including other materials
of heading No 9018

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
40 % of
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

Mechano-therapy
appliances; massage
apparatus; psychological aptitude-testing
oxygen
apparatus;
artificial
therapy,
respiration
therapeutic
respiration apparatus

therapy,
therapy,
other

ozone
aerosol
or

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
25 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

9020

9024

9025

9026

9027

and gas
Other breathing appliances
masks,
protective masks
excluding
having neither mechanical parts nor
replaceable filters

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
25 % of
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

Machines and appliances for testing the
hardness, strength, compressibility, elas-
ticity or other mechanical properties of
(for example, metals, wood,
materials
textiles, paper, plastics)

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

and

Hydrometers
instruments,
barometers,
psychrometers,
any combination of these instruments

floating
similar
thermometers, pyrometers,
and
recording or not, and

hygrometers

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Instruments and apparatus for measuring
or checking the flow, level, pressure or
liquids or gases (for
other variables of
gauges,
example,
level
manometers, heat meters),
excluding
instruments and apparatus of heading
No 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032

flow meters,

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

analysis

refractometers,
smoke

Instruments and apparatus for physical
or chemical analysis (for example, polar-
spectrometers,
imeters,
apparatus);
gas
or
instruments
for
measuring
viscosity,
porosity, expansion, surface tension or
instruments and apparatus for
the like;
measuring or
checking quantities of
heat, sound or light (including exposure
meters); microtomes

apparatus

checking

and

or

9028

liquid or

Gas,
electricity supply or
production meters, including calibrating
meters therefor:

(cid:150) Parts and accessories

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

(cid:150) Other

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
30 % of
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) where

the

value of

the
non-originating materials used
does not exceed the value of the
originating materials used

all

9029

9030

9031

9032

9033

counters,
taximeters,

production
Revolution
counters,
mileometers,
pedometers and the like; speed indicators
and tachometers, other than those of
heading No 9014 or 9015; stroboscopes

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

or

checking

instruments and apparatus

spectrum analysers and
Oscilloscopes,
for
other
measuring
electrical
quantities, excluding meters of heading
No 9028;
instruments and apparatus
for measuring or detecting alpha, beta,
gamma, X-ray, cosmic or other ionizing
radiations

or

checking

Measuring
instruments,
appliances and machines, not specified
or included elsewhere in this Chapter;
profile projectors

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

or
Automatic
instruments and apparatus

regulating

controlling

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Parts and accessories (not specified or
included elsewhere in this Chapter) for
machines,
instruments or
apparatus of Chapter 90

appliances,

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

ex Chapter 91

Clocks and watches and parts thereof;
except for:

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

9105

Other clocks

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) where

the

value of

the
non-originating materials used
does not exceed the value of the
originating materials used

all

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

9109

Clock movements,
assembled

complete

and

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
30 % of
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) where

the

value of

the
non-originating materials used
does not exceed the value of the
originating materials used

all

9110

Complete watch or clock movements,
unassembled
assembled
or
incomplete watch or
(movement sets);
clock movements,
rough
watch or clock movements

assembled;

partly

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
the
30 % of
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture:

(cid:151) in which the value of all

the
materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the ex-works price of
the product;

(cid:151) where, within the above limit, the
materials
within
heading No 9114 are only used
up to a value of 10 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

classified

9111

Watch cases and parts thereof

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
30 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

9112

Clock cases and cases of a similar type
for other goods of
this Chapter, and
parts thereof

Manufacture in which:

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does ot exceed 30 %
of the ex-works price of the product

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 40 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

9113

Watch straps, watch bands and watch
bracelets, and parts thereof:

(cid:150) Of base metal, whether or not gold- or
silver-plated, or of metal clad with
precious metal

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

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(3)

or

(4)

(cid:150) Other

Chapter 92

Musical
accessories of such articles

instruments;

parts

and

Chapter 93

and
Arms
accessories thereof

ammunition;

parts

and

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

ex Chapter 94

Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress
supports, cushions and similar stuffed
lamps and lighting fittings,
furnishings;
included;
not
illuminated name-
illuminated
prefabricated
like;
and
plates
buildings; except for:

specified or

signs,
the

elsewhere

ex 9401
and
ex 9403

Base metal
incorporating
furniture,
unstuffed cotton cloth of a weight of
300 g/m2 or less

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
40 % of
the
product

the ex-works price of

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified in a
heading other
the
product

than that of

all

or

from cotton

Manufacture
cloth
already made up in a form ready
for use of heading No 9401 or
9403, provided:

(cid:151) its value does not exceed 25 % of
the

ex-works

price

of

the
product;

(cid:151) all the other materials used are
already
are
originating
classified in a heading other
than heading No 9401 or 9403

and

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

9405

Lamps and lighting fittings
including
searchlights and spotlights and parts
elsewhere
thereof, not
or
illuminated
illuminated signs,
included;
name-plates
like, having a
and the
and
permanently fixed light
parts thereof not elsewhere specified or
included

specified

source,

9406

Prefabricated buildings

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

ex Chapter 95

Toys, games and sports requisites; parts
and accessories thereof; except for:

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

9503

Other toys; reduced-size ((cid:145)scale(cid:146)) models
and similar recreational models, working
or not; puzzles of kinds

ex 9506

Golf clubs and parts thereof

ex Chapter 96

Miscellaneous manufactured
except for:

articles;

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product. However,
roughly shaped
blocks for making golf club heads
may be used

than that of

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
a heading other
the
product

than that of

all

ex 9601
and
ex 9602

ex 9603

Articles of animal, vegetable or mineral
carving materials

Manufacture from (cid:145)worked(cid:146) carving
materials of the same heading

Brooms and brushes (except for besoms
and the like and brushes made from
marten or squirrel hair), hand-operated
mechanical
not
rollers,
motorized,
squeegees and mops

sweepers,
and

paint

floor

pads

9605

Travel sets for personal toilet, sewing or
shoe or clothes cleaning

9606

Buttons, press-fasteners,
and press-studs, button moulds
other parts of
blanks

snap-fasteners
and
these articles; button

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials used does not exceed
50 % of the ex-works price of the
product

Each item in the set must satisfy the
rule, which would apply to it if it
set.
included
were not
However,
articles
non-originating
may be incorporated, provided their
total value does not exceed 15 % of
the ex-works price of the set

in the

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
ex-works price of the product

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(2)

(3)

or

(4)

9608

9612

felt-tipped and other
Ball-point pens;
and markers;
pens
porous-tipped
and
stylograph pens
fountain pens,
other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling
or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-
parts
similar
holders
(including
the
and
foregoing articles, other than those of
heading No 9609

holders;
clips)

caps

and

of

prepared

Typewriter or similar ribbons, inked or
otherwise
giving
impressions, whether or not on spools
ink-pads, whether or
or in cartridges;
not inked, with or without boxes

for

all

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product. However, nibs or nib-points
classified within the same heading
may be used

than that of

Manufacture in which:

(cid:151) all

the materials

are
classified within a heading other
than that of the product;

used

ex 9613

Lighters with piezo-igniter

ex 9614

Smoking pipes and pipe bowls

Chapter 97

Works of art, collectors’ pieces and
antiques

(cid:151) the value of all the materials used
does not exceed 50 % of
the
works price of the product

Manufacture in which the value of all
the materials of heading No 9613
the
used does not exceed 30 % of
ex-works price of the product

Manufacture from roughly shaped
blocks

in which

Manufacture
the
materials used are classified within
the
a heading other
product

than that of

all

MOVEMENT CERTIFICATE EUR.1 AND APPLICATION FOR A MOVEMENT CERTIFICATE EUR.1

ANNEX III

1. Each form shall measure 210 (cid:215) 297 mm; a tolerance of up to minus 5 mm or plus 8 mm in the length may be
allowed. The paper used must be white, sized for writing, not containing mechanical pulp and weighting not less
than 25 g/m2. It shall have a printed green guilloche pattern background making any falsification by mechanical or
chemical means apparent to the eye.

2. The competent authorities of the parties may reserve the right to print the forms themselves or may have them
printed by approved printers. In the latter case, each form must include a reference to such approval. Each form must
bear the name and address of the printer or a mark by which the printer can be identified. It shall also bear a serial
number, either printed or not, by which it can be identified.

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INVOICE DECLARATION

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PROTOCOL 5

On Mutual Administrative Assistance in Custom Matters

Article 1

Definitions

For the purposes of this Protocol:

(a) (cid:145)customs legislation(cid:146) shall mean any legal or regulatory
provisions applicable in the territories of
the European
Community and former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
governing the import, export and transit of goods and
their placing under any other customs regime or procedure,
including measures of prohibition, restriction and control;

applied,
planned which are or could be operations
customs legislation.

including information regarding activities noted or
in breach of

At the request of the applicant authority, the requested

2.
authority shall inform it:

(a) whether goods exported from the territory of one of the
Contracting Parties have been properly imported into the
territory of the other Contracting Party, specifying, where
appropriate, the customs procedure applied to the goods;

(b) (cid:145)applicant authority(cid:146) shall mean a competent administrative
authority which has been designated by a Contracting Party
for this purpose and which makes a request for assistance
on the basis of this Protocol;

(b) whether goods imported into the territory of one of the
Contracting Parties have been properly exported from the
territory of the other Party, specifying, where appropriate,
the customs procedure applied to the goods.

(c) (cid:145)requested authority(cid:146) shall mean a competent administrative
authority which has been designated by a Contracting Party
for this purpose and which receives a request for assistance
on the basis of this Protocol;

(d) (cid:145)personal data(cid:146) shall mean all

information relating to an

identified or identifiable individual;

(e) (cid:145)operation in breach of customs legislation(cid:146) shall mean any
violation or attempted violation of customs legislation.

Article 2

Scope

1.
in the
The Contracting Parties shall assist each other,
areas within their competence, in the manner and under the
conditions laid down in this Protocol, to ensure the correct
in particular by
application of
preventing, investigating and combating operations in breach
of that legislation.

legislation,

customs

the

Assistance in customs matters, as provided for in this
2.
Protocol, shall apply to any administrative authority of the
Contracting Parties which is competent for the application of
this Protocol. It shall not prejudice the rules governing mutual
assistance in criminal matters. Nor shall it cover information
obtained under powers exercised at the request of a judicial
authority, except where communication of such information is
authorised by that authority.

Assistance to recover duties, taxes or fines is not covered

3.
by this Protocol.

3.
At the request of the applicant authority, the requested
authority shall, within the framework of its legal or regulatory
provisions,
special
surveillance of:

the necessary

to ensure

steps

take

(a) natural or legal persons in respect of whom there are
reasonable grounds for believing that
they are or have
been involved in operations in breach of customs legis-
lation;

(b) places where stocks of goods have been or may be
assembled in such a way that
there are reasonable
grounds for believing that these goods are intended to be
used in operations in breach of customs legislation;

(c) goods that are or may be transported in such a way that
there are reasonable grounds for believing that they are
intended to be used in operations in breach of customs
legislation;

(d) means of transport that are or may be used in such a way
that there are reasonable grounds for believing that they are
intended to be used in operations in breach of customs
legislation.

Article 4

Spontaneous assistance

The Contracting Parties shall assist each other, at their own
initiative and in accordance with their legal or regulatory
the
provisions,
correct application of customs
legislation, particularly by
providing information obtained pertaining to:

to be necessary for

they consider

that

if

Article 3

Assistance on request

(cid:151) activities which are or appear to be operations in breach of
customs legislation and which may be of interest to the
other Contracting Party;

1.
At the request of the applicant authority, the requested
authority shall provide it with all relevant information which
may enable it to ensure that customs legislation is correctly

(cid:151) new means or methods

employed in carrying out

operations in breach of customs legislation;

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(cid:151) goods known to be subject

to operations in breach of

(f) a summary of

the relevant

facts and of

the enquiries

customs legislation;

already carried out.

(cid:151) natural or legal persons in respect of whom there are
they are or have
reasonable grounds for believing that
been involved in operations in breach of customs legis-
lation;

3.
Requests shall be submitted in an official language of the
in a language acceptable to that
requested authority or
authority. This requirement shall not apply to any documents
that accompany the request under paragraph 1.

(cid:151) means of transport in respect of which there are reasonable
grounds for believing that they have been, are, or may be
used in operations in breach of customs legislation.

4.
If a request does not meet the formal requirements set
out above, its correction or completion may be requested; in
the meantime precautionary measures may be ordered.

Article 5

Delivery, notification

the request of

At
the requested
regulatory
authority shall,
provisions applicable to the latter, take all necessary measures
in order:

the applicant authority,
in accordance with legal or

(cid:151) to deliver any documents or

(cid:151) to notify any decisions,

emanating from the applicant authority and falling within the
scope of this Protocol, to an addressee residing or established
in the territory of the requested authority.

Requests for delivery of documents or notification of decisions
shall be made in writing in an official
the
requested authority or
in a language acceptable to that
authority.

language of

Article 6

Form and substance of requests for assistance

to this Protocol shall be made in
Requests pursuant
1.
writing. They shall be
accompanied by the documents
necessary to enable compliance with the request. When
required because of
situation, oral
the urgency of
requests may be accepted, but must be confirmed in writing
immediately.

the

Requests pursuant

2.
following information:

to paragraph 1 shall

include the

Article 7

Execution of requests

In order to comply with a request for assistance, the
1.
requested authority shall proceed, within the limits of
its
competence and available resources, as though it were acting
on its own account or at the request of other authorities of that
same Contracting Party, by supplying information already
possessed, by carrying out appropriate
enquiries or by
arranging for them to be carried out. This provision shall
also apply to any other authority to which the request has
been addressed by the requested authority when the latter
cannot act on its own.

Requests for assistance shall be executed in accordance
the requested
regulatory provisions of

2.
with the legal or
Contracting Party.

3.
Duly authorised officials of a Contracting Party may, with
the agreement of the other Contracting Party involved and
subject to the conditions laid down by the latter, be present
to obtain in the offices of the requested authority or any other
concerned
in accordance with paragraph 1,
information relating to activities that are or may be operations
in breach of customs legislation which the applicant authority
needs for the purposes of this Protocol.

authority

4.
Duly authorised officials of a Contracting Party may, with
the agreement of the other Contracting Party involved and
subject to the conditions laid down by the latter, be present
at enquiries carried out in the latter’s territory.

(a) the applicant authority;

(b) the measure requested;

(c)

the object of and the reason for the request;

Article 8

Form in which information is to be communicated

The requested authority shall communicate results of
1.
enquiries to the applicant authority in writing together with
relevant documents, certified copies or other items.

(d) the legal or regulatory provisions and other legal elements

involved;

2.

This information may be in computerised form.

(e)

indications as exact and comprehensive as possible on the
natural or legal persons who are the target of the investi-
gations;

Original documents

3.
shall be transmitted only upon
request in cases where certified copies would be insufficient.
These originals shall be returned at the earliest opportunity.

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Article 9

Exceptions to the obligation to provide assistance

1.
Assistance may be refused or may be subject to the satis-
faction of certain conditions or requirements, in cases where a
Party is of
the opinion that assistance under this Protocol
would:

(a) be likely to prejudice the sovereignty of former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia or that of a Member State which
has been requested to provide assistance under
this
Protocol; or

(b) be likely to prejudice public policy, security or other
in particular in the cases referred to

essential
under Article 10(2); or

interests,

(c) violate an industrial, commercial or professional secret.

Assistance may be postponed by the requested authority
2.
on the ground that it will interfere with an ongoing investi-
gation, prosecution or proceeding. In such a case, the requested
authority shall
authority to
determine if assistance can be given subject to such terms or
conditions as the requested authority may require.

consult with the

applicant

3. Where the applicant authority seeks assistance which it
would itself be unable to provide if so requested, it shall draw
attention to that fact in its request. It shall then be for the
requested authority to decide how to respond to such a
request.

4.
For the cases referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, the
decision of the requested authority and the reasons therefor
must be communicated to the applicant authority without
delay.

Article 10

Information exchange and confidentiality

1.
form
Any information communicated in whatsoever
pursuant to this Protocol shall be of a confidential or restricted
nature, depending on the rules applicable in each of
the
Contracting Parties. It shall be covered by the obligation of
official secrecy and shall enjoy the protection extended to
similar information under the relevant laws of the Contracting
Party that
received it and the corresponding provisions
applying to the Community authorities.

exchanged only where

Personal data may be

2.
the
Contracting Party which may receive them undertakes to
protect such data in at least an equivalent way to the one
applicable to that particular case in the Contracting Party
that may supply them. To that end, contracting parties shall
communicate to each other information on their applicable
rules,
legal provisions in force
including, where appropriate,
in the Member States of the Community.

The use,

this Protocol,

in judicial or

information obtained under

administrative proceedings
3.
instituted in respect of operations in breach of customs legis-
lation, of
is
considered to be for the purposes of this Protocol. Therefore,
in their records of evidence,
the Contracting Parties may,
reports and testimonies and in proceedings and charges
brought before the courts, use as evidence information
obtained and documents consulted in accordance with the
provisions of this Protocol. The competent authority which
supplied that information or gave access to those documents
shall be notified of such use.

this Protocol. Where one of

Information obtained shall be used solely for

the
4.
purposes of
the Contracting
Parties wishes to use such information for other purposes, it
shall obtain the prior written consent of the authority which
provided the information. Such use shall then be subject to any
restrictions laid down by that authority.

Article 11

Experts and witnesses

An official of a requested authority may be authorised to
appear, within the limitations of the authorisation granted, as
an expert or witness in judicial or administrative proceedings
regarding the matters covered by this Protocol, and produce
such objects, documents or certified copies thereof, as may be
needed for the proceedings. The request for appearance must
indicate specifically before which judicial or administrative
authority the official will have to appear, on what matters
and by virtue of what title or qualification the official will be
questioned.

Article 12

Assistance expenses

The Contracting Parties shall waive all claims on each other for
the reimbursement of expenses incurred pursuant
to this
Protocol, except, as appropriate, for expenses to experts and
witnesses, and those to interpreters and translators who are not
public service employees.

Article 13

Implementation

services of

the Commission of

1.
The implementation of this Protocol shall be entrusted on
the one hand to the customs authorities of former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia and on the other hand to the
the European
competent
Communities and the customs authorities of
the Member
States as appropriate. They shall decide on all practical
measures and arrangements necessary for
its application,
taking into consideration the rules in force in particular in
the field of data protection. They may recommend to the
competent bodies amendments which they consider should
be made to this Protocol.

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The Contracting Parties shall consult each other and
2.
subsequently keep each other informed of the detailed rules
of implementation which are adopted in accordance with the
provisions of this Protocol.

Article 14

Other agreements

Taking into account the respective competencies of the
1.
European Community and the Member States, the provisions of
this Protocol shall:

(cid:151) not affect the obligations of the Contracting Parties under

any other international agreement or convention;

(cid:151) be deemed complementary to agreements on mutual
assistance which have been or may be concluded between
individual Member States and former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia; and shall

(cid:151) not

affect

the Community provisions governing the
the
communication between the competent services of
and the
Commission of
customs
any
information obtained under this Protocol which could be
of interest to the Community.

the European Communities
the Member

authorities of

States of

this Protocol shall

Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1,

the
2.
provisions of
take precedence over the
provisions of any bilateral agreement on mutual assistance
which has been or may be concluded between individual
Member States and former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
insofar as the provisions of the latter are incompatible with
those of this Protocol.

3.
In respect of questions relating to the applicability of this
Protocol, the Contracting Parties shall consult each other to
resolve the matter in the framework of the Stabilisation and
Association Committee set up under Article 114 of the Stabili-
sation and Association Agreement.