2010/568/EU: Decision No 1/2010 of the EU-Egypt Association Council of 3 August 2010 amending Article 15(7) of Protocol 4 to the association agreement with Egypt concerning the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation - Main contents
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2010/568/EU: Decision No 1/2010 of the EU-Egypt Association Council of 3 August 2010 amending Article 15(7) of Protocol 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, of the other part, concerning the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation| Legal instrument | Other |
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| CELEX number i | 22010D0568 |
| Document | 03-08-2010 |
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| Publication in Official Journal | 23-09-2010; OJ L 249 p. 5-5 |
| Effect | 01-01-2010; Application See Art 2 03-08-2010; Entry into force See Art 2 |
| End of validity | 31-12-9999 |
23.9.2010 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 249/5 |
DECISION No 1/2010 OF THE EU-EGYPT ASSOCIATION COUNCIL
of 3 August 2010
amending Article 15(7) of Protocol 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, of the other part, concerning the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation
(2010/568/EU)
THE ASSOCIATION COUNCIL,
Having regard to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, of the other part, and in particular Article 39 of Protocol 4 thereto,
Whereas:
(1) |
Article 15(7) of Protocol 4 (1) to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, of the other part (2) (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’), allows for drawback of, or exemption from, customs duties or charges having an equivalent effect, subject to certain conditions, until 31 December 2009. |
(2) |
To provide clarity, long-term economic predictability and legal certainty for economic operators, the parties to the Agreement have agreed to extend the application period of Article 15(7) of Protocol 4 to the Agreement by 3 years, with effect as from 1 January 2010. |
(3) |
Moreover, the rates of customs charges currently applicable in Egypt should be adjusted to bring them into line with those that apply in the European Union. |
(4) |
Protocol 4 to the Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly. |
(5) |
Since Article 15(7) of Protocol 4 to the Agreement no longer applies as of 31 December 2009, this Decision should apply from 1 January 2010, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Article 15(7) of Protocol 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, of the other part, concerning the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation is replaced by the following:
‘7. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Egypt may, except for products falling within Chapters 1 to 24 of the Harmonised System, apply arrangements for drawback of, or exemption from, customs duties or charges having an equivalent effect, applicable to non-originating materials used in the manufacture of originating products, subject to the following provisions:
(a) |
a 4 % 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 Egypt; |
(b) |
an 8 % 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 Egypt. |
This paragraph shall apply until 31 December 2012 and may be reviewed by common accord.’.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
It shall apply from 1 January 2010.
Done at Brussels, 3 August 2010.
For the EU-Egypt Association Council
The President
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