Common use of Consultation and Modifications Clause in Contracts

Consultation and Modifications. 1. The Parties shall consult and cooperate to ensure that this Chapter is applied in an effective and uniform manner. 2. The Parties shall consult regularly to discuss necessary amendments to this Chapter and its Annexes, taking into account developments in technology, production processes, and other related matters, pursuant to Article 20.3 (Consultations). 3. Within six months after entry into force of this Agreement, the Parties shall meet: (a) to consider possible modifications to Annex 3A, including an assessment of the operation and use of the RVC; (b) the addition of products to Annex 3B; and (c) to review and consider possible modifications to Annex 3C. (a) On the request of either Party, the Parties shall consult: (i) to consider whether the rules of origin applicable to particular textile or apparel goods under this Chapter should be revised to address availability of supply of fibers, yarns or fabrics in the territories of the Parties; or (ii) to review the rules of origin applicable to particular textile or apparel goods in light of (A) the effects of increasing global competition, (B) the termination of the WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing and the full integration of the textile and apparel sector into GATT 1994, and (C) eventual harmonization of rules of origin pursuant to Part IV of the WTO Agreement on Rules of Origin. (b) In the consultations referred to in subparagraph (a)(i), each Party shall consider all data presented by the other Party showing substantial production in its territory of a particular fiber, yarn or fabric. The Parties shall consider that substantial production has been shown if a Party demonstrates that its domestic producers are capable of supplying commercial quantities of the fiber, yarn or fabric in a timely manner. (c) The Parties shall endeavor to conclude consultations under subparagraph (a)(i) within 60 days of receipt of a request by one Party from the other Party. An amended rule of origin agreed to by the Parties shall supersede any prior rule of origin under this Agreement for the textile or apparel goods at issue, on approval by the Parties in accordance with Article 21.8 (Amendments). (d) In consultations under subparagraph (a)(ii), the Parties shall give particular consideration to operative rules in other economic association or integration agreements and developments relating to textile and apparel production and trade.

Consultation and Modifications. 1. The Parties shall consult and cooperate to ensure that this Chapter is applied in an effective and uniform manner. 2. The Parties shall consult regularly to discuss necessary amendments to this Chapter and its Annexes, taking into account developments in technology, production processes, and other related matters, pursuant to Article 20.3 (Consultations). 3. Within six months after entry into force of this Agreement, the Parties shall meet: (a) to consider possible modifications to Annex 3A, including an assessment of the operation and use of the RVC; (b) the addition of products to Annex 3B; and (c) to review and consider possible modifications to Annex 3C. (a) On the request of either Party, the Parties shall consult: (i) to consider whether the rules of origin applicable to particular textile or apparel goods under this Chapter should be revised to address availability of supply of fibers, yarns or fabrics in the territories of the Parties; or (ii) to review the rules of origin applicable to particular textile or apparel goods in light of (A) the effects of increasing global competition, (B) the termination of the WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing and the full integration of the textile and apparel sector into GATT 1994, and (C) eventual harmonization of rules of origin pursuant to Part IV of the WTO Agreement on Rules of Origin. (b) In the consultations referred to in subparagraph (a)(i), each Party shall consider all data presented by the other Party showing substantial production in its territory of a particular fiber, yarn or fabric. The Parties shall consider that substantial production has been shown if a Party demonstrates that its domestic producers are capable of supplying commercial quantities of the fiber, yarn or fabric in a timely manner. (c) The Parties shall endeavor to conclude consultations under subparagraph (a)(i) within 60 days of receipt of a request by one Party from the other Party. An amended rule of origin agreed to by the Parties shall supersede any prior rule of origin under this Agreement for the textile or apparel goods at issue, on approval by the Parties in accordance with Article 21.8 (Amendments). (d) In consultations under subparagraph (a)(ii), the Parties shall give particular consideration to operative rules in other economic association or integration agreements and developments relating to textile and apparel production and trade.. SECTION D : DEFINITIONS

Consultation and Modifications. 1. The Parties shall consult and cooperate to ensure that this Chapter is applied in an effective and uniform manner. 2. The Parties shall consult regularly to discuss necessary amendments to this Chapter and its Annexes, taking into account developments in technology, production processes, and other related matters, pursuant to Article 20.3 (Consultations). 3. Within six months after entry into force of this Agreement, the Parties shall meet: (a) to consider possible modifications to Annex 3A, including an assessment of the operation and use of the RVC; (b) the addition of products to Annex 3B; and (c) to review and consider possible modifications to Annex 3C. (a) On the request of either Party, the Parties shall consult: (i) to consider whether the rules of origin applicable to particular textile or apparel goods under this Chapter should be revised to address availability of supply of fibersFibers, yarns or fabrics in the territories of the Parties; or (ii) to review the rules of origin applicable to particular textile or apparel goods in light of (A) the effects of increasing global competition, (B) the termination of the WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing and the full integration of the textile and apparel sector into GATT 1994, and (C) eventual harmonization of rules of origin pursuant to Part IV of the WTO Agreement on Rules of Origin. (b) In the consultations referred to in subparagraph (a)(i), each Party shall consider all data presented by the other Party showing substantial production in its territory of a particular fiberFiber, yarn or fabric. The Parties shall consider that substantial production has been shown if a Party demonstrates that its domestic producers are capable of supplying commercial quantities of the fiberFiber, yarn or fabric in a timely manner. (c) The Parties shall endeavor endeavour to conclude consultations under subparagraph (a)(i) within 60 days of receipt of a request by one Party from the other Party. An amended rule of origin agreed to by the Parties shall supersede any prior rule of origin under this Agreement for the textile or apparel goods at issue, on approval by the Parties in accordance with Article 21.8 (Amendments). (d) In consultations under subparagraph (a)(ii), the Parties shall give particular consideration to operative rules in other economic association or integration agreements and developments relating to textile and apparel production and trade.

Consultation and Modifications. 1. The Parties shall consult and cooperate to ensure that this Chapter is applied in an effective and uniform manner. 2. The Parties shall consult regularly to discuss necessary amendments to this Chapter and its Annexes, taking into account developments in technology, production processes, and other related matters, pursuant to Article 20.3 (Consultations). 3. Within six months after entry into force of this Agreement, the Parties shall meet: (a) to consider possible modifications to Annex 3A, including an assessment of the operation and use of the RVC; (b) the addition of products to Annex 3B; and (c) to review and consider possible modifications to Annex 3C. (a) On the request of either Party, the Parties shall consult: (i) to consider whether the rules of origin applicable to particular textile or apparel goods under this Chapter should be revised to address availability of supply of fibersf ibers, yarns or fabrics in the territories of the Parties; or (ii) to review the rules of origin applicable to particular textile or apparel goods in light of (A) the effects of increasing global competition, (B) the termination of the WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing and the full integration of the textile and apparel sector into GATT 1994, and (C) eventual harmonization of rules of origin pursuant to Part IV of the WTO Agreement on Rules of Origin. (b) In the consultations referred to in subparagraph (a)(i), each Party shall consider all data presented by the other Party showing substantial production in its territory of a particular fiber, yarn or fabric. The Parties shall consider that substantial production has been shown if a Party demonstrates that its domestic producers are capable of supplying commercial quantities of the fiber, yarn or fabric in a timely manner. (c) The Parties shall endeavor to conclude consultations under subparagraph (a)(i) within 60 6 0 days of receipt of a request by one Party from the other Party. An amended rule of origin agreed to by the Parties shall supersede any prior rule of origin under this Agreement for the textile or apparel goods at issue, on approval by the Parties in accordance with Article 21.8 (Amendments). (d) In consultations under subparagraph (a)(ii), the Parties shall give particular consideration to operative rules in other economic association or integration agreements and developments relating to textile and apparel production and trade.. SECTION D : DEFINITIONS