Customs Committee Sample Clauses

Customs Committee. 1. The Customs Committee established pursuant to Article 15.2.1 (Specialised Committees) shall ensure the proper functioning of this Chapter and the Protocol concerning the Definition of "Originating Products" and Methods of Administrative Cooperation and the Protocol on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters and examine all issues arising from their application. For matters covered by this Agreement, it shall report to the Trade Committee set up under Article 15.1.1 (Trade Committee). 2. The Customs Committee shall consist of representatives of the customs and other competent authorities of the Parties responsible for customs and trade facilitation matters, for the management of the Protocol concerning the Definition of "Originating Products" and Methods of Administrative Cooperation and the Protocol on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters. 3. The Customs Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure and meet annually, the location of the meeting alternating between the Parties.
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Customs Committee. 1. The Parties hereby establish a customs committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Customs Committee"), composed of the customs authorities of the Parties and other competent authorities, if the Parties deem it necessary. The Customs Committee shall be responsible for addressing rules of origin, origin procedures, trade facilitation, and customs matters. 2. The Customs Committee shall ensure the proper functioning of this Chapter and Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures) and examine all issues arising from their application. 3. The functions of the Customs Committee shall include: (a) ensuring the effective, uniform, and consistent administration of this Chapter and Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures); (b) revising Annex 3-A (Product Specific Rules of Origin) on the basis of the transposition of the HS; (c) advising the Joint Commission of proposed solutions to address issues related to: (i) interpretation, application, and administration of this Chapter and Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures); (ii) tariff classification and customs valuation; (iii) calculation of the regional value content; and (iv) issues arising from the adoption by either Party of operational practices not in conformity with this Chapter or Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures) which may adversely affect the flow of trade between the Parties; (d) adopting customs practices and standards which facilitate commercial exchange between the Parties, according to the international standards; (e) resolving any issues related to interpretation, application, and administration of this Chapter and Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures), including tariff classification. If the Customs Committee does not reach a decision on the tariff classification, the Parties shall hold the appropriate consultations at the WCO. The recommendations of the WCO HS Committee or the Council shall be binding between the Parties; (f) presenting proposals for the Joint Commission's approval on modifications under Article 3.17 (Consultation and Modification), in the event a consensus is reached between the Parties; and (g) working on the development of an electronic certification and verification system. 4. The Customs Committee may formulate resolutions, recommendations or opinions which it considers necessary for the attainment of the common objectives and the functioning of the mechanisms established in this Chapter and Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin and Ori...
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Customs Committee. In all cases the settlement of disputes between the importer and the competent authorities of the importing Party shall be under the legislation of the said Party.
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Customs Committee. 1. The Customs Committee established pursuant to Article 15.2.1 (Specialised Committees) shall ensure the proper functioning of this Chapter and the Protocol concerning the Definition of "Originating Products" and Methods of Administrative Cooperation and the Protocol on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters and examine all issues arising from their application. For matters covered by this Agreement, it shall report to the Trade Committee set up under Article 15.1.1 (Trade Committee). 2. The Customs Committee shall consist of representatives of the customs and other competent authorities of the Parties responsible for customs and trade facilitation matters, for the management of the Protocol concerning the Definition of "Originating Products" and Methods of Administrative Cooperation and the Protocol on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters. 3. The Customs Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure and meet annually, the location of the meeting alternating between the Parties. 4. On the request of a Party, the Customs Committee shall meet to discuss and endeavour to resolve any difference that may arise between the Parties on matters as included in this Chapter and the Protocol concerning the Definition of "Originating Products" and Methods of Administrative Cooperation and the Protocol on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters, including trade facilitation, tariff classification, origin of goods and mutual administrative assistance in customs matters, in particular relating to Articles 7 and 8 of the Protocol on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters. 5. The Customs Committee may formulate resolutions, recommendations or opinions which it considers necessary for the attainment of the common objectives and sound functioning of the mechanisms established in this Chapter and the Protocol concerning the Definition of "Originating Products" and Methods of Administrative Cooperation and the Protocol on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters.
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Customs Committee. 1. The Parties hereby establish the Customs Committee pursuant to Article 7.2 (Committees and Working Groups) of the Framework Agreement. The Customs Committee shall ensure the proper functioning of this Chapter and the Protocol on Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures and examine all issues arising from their application. For matters covered by this Agreement, it shall report to the Joint Committee established pursuant to 7.1 (Joint Committee) of the Framework Agreement. 2. The Customs Committee shall consist of representatives of the customs and other competent authorities of the Parties responsible for customs and trade facilitation matters, and for the management of the Protocol on Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures. 3. The Customs Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure, if considered necessary, and meet annually, the location of the meeting alternating between the Parties. 4. On request of a Party, the Customs Committee shall meet to discuss and endeavour to resolve any difference that may arise between the Parties on matters as included in this Chapter and the Protocol on Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures. 5. The Customs Committee may formulate resolutions, recommendations or opinions which it considers necessary for the attainment of the common objectives and sound functioning of the mechanisms established in this Chapter and the Protocol on Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures. CHAPTER 4 TRADE REMEDIES
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Customs Committee. 1. The Parties hereby establish a Customs Committee (hereinafter referred to as "the Committee"), comprising officials of each Party responsible for customs matters and rules of origin. 2. The Committee shall ensure the proper functioning of this Chapter and Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures), and examine all issues arising from their implementation. 3. The functions of the Committee shall include: (a) ensuring the effective, uniform and consistent administration of this Chapter and Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin and Origin Procedure); (b) maintaining Annexes 2-A (Tariff Schedule) and 3-A (Product Specific Rules of Origin) on the basis of the neutral transposition of the Harmonized System; (c) advising the Joint Commission of proposed solutions to address issues related to: (i) interpretation, application and administration of this Chapter and Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures); (ii) tariff classification and customs valuation related to the determination of origin;
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Customs Committee. 1. The Parties hereby establish a Customs Committee (hereinafter referred to as the “Committee”) composed of the customs authorities of the Parties. The competent authorities of the Parties may join the Committee if the Parties deem it necessary. 2. The Committee shall ensure the proper functioning of this Chapter and Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures) and examine all the issues arising from the application of these Chapters. 3. The functions of the Committee shall include: (a) monitoring and implementing of this Chapter and Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures) (b) establishing uniform guidelines for the effective, uniform, and consistent interpretation of this Chapter and Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures); (c) revising Annex 3-A (Product Specific Rules) on the basis of the transposition of the Harmonized System; (d) where necessary, finding solutions for issues related to tariff classification, customs valuation, calculation of the regional value content and other customs matters which may adversely affect trade facilitation between the Parties in the process of implementation of this Chapter or Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures); and (e) reviewing revision, and reaching agreement on revision, of this Chapter and Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures). 4. The Committee shall meet every year, or as otherwise agreed, alternating between the Parties.
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Customs Committee. 1. The Parties hereby establish the Customs Committee pursuant to Article 7.2 (Committees and Working Groups) of the Framework Agreement. The Customs Committee shall ensure the proper functioning of this Chapter and the Protocol on Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures and examine all issues arising from their application. For matters covered by this Agreement, it shall report to the Joint Committee established pursuant to 7.1 (Joint Committee) of the Framework Agreement. 2. The Customs Committee shall consist of representatives of the customs and other competent authorities of the Parties responsible for customs and trade facilitation matters, and for the management of the Protocol on Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures. 3. The Customs Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure, if considered necessary, and meet annually, the location of the meeting alternating between the Parties. 4. On request of a Party, the Customs Committee shall meet to discuss and endeavour to resolve any difference that may arise between the Parties on matters as included in this Chapter and the Protocol on Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures. 5. The Customs Committee may formulate resolutions, recommendations or opinions which it considers necessary for the attainment of the common objectives and sound functioning of the mechanisms established in this Chapter and the Protocol on Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures. CHAPTER 4 TRADE REMEDIES Section A: Bilateral Safeguard Measures Article 4.1: Application of a Bilateral Safeguard Measure 1. If, as a result of the reduction or elimination of a customs duty under this Agreement, originating goods of a Party are being imported into the territory of the other Party in such increased quantities, in absolute terms or relative to domestic production, and under such conditions as to cause or threaten to cause serious injury to a domestic industry producing like or directly competitive goods, the importing Party may adopt measures provided for in paragraph 2 in accordance with the conditions and procedures laid down in this Section. 2. The importing Party may take a bilateral safeguard measure which: (a) suspends further reduction of the rate of customs duty on the good concerned provided for under this Agreement; or (b) increases the rate of customs duty on the good to a level which does not exceed the lesser of: (i) the MFN applied rate of customs duty on the good in effect at the time the measure is taken; or (ii) the base rate o...
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Customs Committee. 1. The Parties hereby establish the Customs Committee pursuant to Article 7.2 (Committees and Working Groups) of the Framework Agreement. The Customs Committee shall ensure the proper functioning of this Chapter and the Protocol on Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures and examine all issues arising from their application. For matters covered by this Agreement, it shall report to the Joint Committee established pursuant to 7.1 (Joint Committee) of the Framework Agreement. 2. The Customs Committee shall consist of representatives of the customs and other competent authorities of the Parties responsible for customs and trade facilitation matters, and for the management of the Protocol on Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures.
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