Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin. 1. For the purpose of the effective and uniform implementation of this Chapter, the Parties hereby establish a Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin (ROO Sub-Committee). The functions of the ROO Sub-Committee shall include:
(a) monitoring of the implementation and administration of this Chapter;
(b) discussion of any issue that may have arisen in the course of implementation, including any matters that may have been referred to the ROO Sub-Committee by the Goods Committee established pursuant to Article 11 (Committee on Trade in Goods) of Chapter 2 (Trade in Goods) or the FTA Joint Committee;
(c) discussion of any proposed modifications of the rules of origin under this Chapter; and
(d) consultation on issues relating to rules of origin and administrative co-operation.
2. The ROO Sub-Committee shall consist of representatives of the Parties. It shall meet from time to time as mutually determined by the Parties.
3. The ROO Sub-Committee shall commence a review of Article 6 (Cumulative Rules of Origin) no earlier than 12 months, and no later than 18 months following entry into force of this Agreement. This review will consider the extension of the application of cumulation to all value added to a good within AANZFTA. The ROO Sub-Committee shall submit to the Goods Committee established pursuant to Article 11 (Committee on Trade in Goods) of Chapter 2 (Trade in Goods) a final report, including any recommendations, within three years of entry into force of this Agreement.
4. The ROO Sub-Committee shall commence a review of the application of the chemical reaction rule and other chemical process rules to Chapters 28 to 40 of the HS Code and other Product Specific Rules identified by Parties, no earlier than 12 months and no later than 18 months, following entry into force of this Agreement. The ROO Sub- Committee shall submit to the Goods Committee established pursuant to Article 11 (Committee on Trade in Goods ) of Chapter 2 (Trade in Goods) a final report, including any recommendations, within three years of entry into force of this Agreement.
Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin. 1. For the purposes of the effective implementation andoperation of this Chapter, a Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin(hereinafter referred to in this Article as "theSub-Committee") shall be established pursuant to Article 11.
2. The functions of the Sub-Committee shall be: (a) reviewing and making appropriate recommendations,as needed, to the Joint Committee on: (i) the implementation and operation of thisChapter; (ii) any amendments to Annex 2 and Attachment to Annex 3, proposed by either Party; and (iii) the Implementing Regulations referred to inRule 11 of Annex 3; (b) considering any other matter related to this Chapter, as the Parties may agree; (c) reporting the findings of the Sub-Committee to theJoint Committee; and (d) carrying out other functions as may be delegated bythe Joint Committee pursuant to Article 11.
3. The Sub-committee shall be composed of representatives of the Governments of the Parties, and may invite representativesof relevant entities other than the Governments of the Parties with necessary expertise relevant to the issues to be discussed, upon agreement of the Parties.
4. The Sub-Committee shall meet at such time and venue as maybe agreed by the Parties.
Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin. 1. For the purposes of the effective and uniform implementation of this Chapter, a Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin shall be established pursuant to Article 90.
2. The functions of the Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin shall include:
(a) monitoring of the implementation and operation of this Chapter;
(b) reviewing, as and when necessary, this Chapter to provide appropriate recommendations with the view to enhancing this Chapter to make it responsive to the dynamic changes in the regional and global production processes so as to facilitate trade and investment among Member States, promote a regional production network, encourage the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and narrowing the development gaps;
(c) reviewing, as and when necessary, the operational procedures of this Chapter with the view to simplifying the procedures and making them transparent, predictable and standardised, taking into account the best practices of other regional and international trade agreements;
(d) considering any other matter as Member States may agree related to this Chapter; and
(e) carrying out other functions as may be delegated by the CCA, SEOM and the AFTA Council.
3. The Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin shall be composed of representatives of the Governments of Member States, and may invite representatives of relevant entities other than the Governments of the Member States with necessary expertise relevant to the issues to be discussed, upon agreement of all Member States.
Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin. 1. For the purposes of the effective implementation and operation of this Chapter, a Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin (hereinafter referred to in this Article as “the Sub- Committee”) shall be established on the date of entry into force of this Agreement.
2. The functions of the Sub-Committee shall be:
(a) reviewing and making appropriate recommendations, as necessary, to the Joint Committee on:
(i) the implementation and operation of this Chapter;
(ii) any amendments to Annex 2 proposed by either Party; and
(iii) the Implementing Procedures referred to in Section 11 of Annex 3;
(b) considering any other matter, including development of an electronic system for facilitating the issuance and verification of certificate of origin, as the Parties may agree related to this Chapter;
(c) reporting the findings of the Sub-Committee to the Joint Committee; and
(d) carrying out other functions as may be delegated by the Joint Committee pursuant to Article 14.
Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin. 1. For purposes of the effective implementation and operation of this Chapter, a Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin(hereinafter referred to in this Article as “the Sub- Committee”) shall be established pursuant to Article 13.
2. The functions of the Sub-Committee shall be:
(a) reviewing and making appropriate recommendations, as needed, to the Joint Committee on:
(i) the implementation and operation of this Chapter;
(ii) any amendments to Annexes 2 and 3, proposed by either Party; and
(iii) the Operational Procedures on Trade in Goods and Rules of Origin referred to in Article 25;
(b) considering any other matter as the Parties may agree related to this Chapter;
(c) reporting the findings of the Sub-Committee to the Joint Committee; and
(d) performing other functions as may be delegated by the Joint Committee pursuant to Article 13.
Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin. 1. For the purposes of the effective implementation and operation of this Chapter, the Parties hereby establish a Sub- Committee on Rules of Origin (hereinafter referred to in this Article as "the Sub-Committee").
2. The functions of the Sub- Committee shall be: (a) reviewing and making appropriate recommendations, as necessary, to the Commission on: (i) the effective, uniform and consistent administration of this Chapter, including its interpretation, application and enhancement of cooperation in this regard; (ii) any amendments to Annex 3, taking into account the amendment of the Harmonized System, as well as Annex 4 proposed by either Party; and (iii) the Operational Procedures referred to in Article 70; (b) considering any other matter related to this Chapter, such as tariff classification and customs valuation related to the determination of origin, calculation of the qualifying value content, and development of an electronic certification system, as the Parties may agree; (c) reporting the findings of the Sub-Committee to the Commission; and (d) other functions assigned by the Commission.
3. The Sub-Committee shall hold meetings at such times and venues or by means, as may be agreed by the Parties.
Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin. 1. The Parties hereby establish a Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin (hereinafter referred to as “the ROO Sub-Committee”), composed of representatives of each Party. The ROO Sub-Committee shall consult regularly to ensure that this Chapter is administered effectively, uniformly and consistently with the spirit and objectives of this Agreement, and shall cooperate in the administration of this Chapter.
2. The ROO Sub-Committee shall have the following functions:
(a) reviewing and making appropriate recommendations to the Joint Committee on:
(i) transposition of Annex 4 – 4 (Product Specific Rules) according to the amendments to the Nomenclature appended to the International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System. Such transposition shall be carried out without impairing the existing commitments and shall be completed in a timely manner;
(ii) implementation and operation of this Chapter, including proposals for establishing implementing arrangements;
(iii) failure to fulfil the obligations by the Parties, as determined in this Chapter;
(iv) any amendments or modifications to the provisions of this Chapter and to Annexes 4 – 1 (Certificate of Origin (Form EAS)), 4 – 2 (Instructions for Completing a Certificate of Origin (Form EAS)), 4 – 3 (Declaration of Origin) and 4 – 4 (Product Specific Rules); and
(v) the technical aspects of submission and the format of the electronic certification of origin or technical aspects of the ECS.
(b) considering any other matter proposed by a Party related to this Chapter;
(c) reporting the findings of the ROO Sub-Committee to the Joint Committee; and
(d) performing other functions as may be delegated by the Joint Committee pursuant to Article 15.1 (Joint Committee).
3. The ROO Sub-Committee shall meet at such times as the Parties mutually decide to consider any matters arising under this Chapter. Meetings shall take place in such locations and through such means as the Parties mutually decide.
4. A provisional agenda for each meeting shall be forwarded to the Parties, as a general rule, no later than one (1) month before the meeting.
Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin. 1. For the purposes of effective implementation and operation of this Chapter, the Parties hereby establish a Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin (hereinafter referred to as “the ROO Sub-Committee”).
2. The ROO Sub-Committee shall have the following functions:
a) reviewing and making appropriate recommendations to the Joint Committee and the Goods Committee on:
i. transposition of Annex 3 to this Agreement that is in the nomenclature of the revised HS following periodic amendments of the HS. Such transposition shall be carried out without impairing the existing commitments and shall be completed in a timely manner; ii. implementation and operation of this Chapter, including proposals for establishing implementing arrangements;
Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin. 1. For the purposes of the effective implementation and operation of this Chapter, the functions of the Sub- Committee on Rules of Origin (hereinafter referred to in this Article as “the Sub-Committee”) established in accordance with Article 14 shall be:
(a) reviewing and monitoring:
(i) the implementation and operation of this Chapter;
(ii) any amendments to Annexes 2 and 3, proposed by either Country; and
(iii) the Operational Procedures referred to in Article 50;
(b) discussing any issues related to this Chapter;
(c) reporting the findings and the outcome of discussions of the Sub-Committee to the Joint Committee; and
(d) carrying out other functions as may be delegated by the Joint Committee in accordance with Article 13.
2. The Sub-Committee shall meet at such venues and times as may be agreed by the Countries.
3. The Sub-Committee shall be:
(a) composed of representatives of the Governments; and
(b) co-chaired by officials of the Governments.
Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin. A Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin shall be set up under the Joint Committee to assist it in carrying out its duties and to ensure a continuous information and consultations process between experts.
