Common use of Uniform Regulations Clause in Contracts

Uniform Regulations. 1. The Parties shall, by entry into force of this Agreement, adopt or maintain through their respective laws or regulations, Uniform Regulations regarding the interpretation, application, and administration of this Chapter, Chapter 4 (Rules of Origin), Chapter 6 (Textile and Apparel Goods), Chapter 7 (Customs Administration and Trade Facilitation) and other matters as may be decided by the Parties. 2. The Committee on Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures (Origin Committee) shall consult to discuss possible amendments or modifications to the Uniform Regulations. 3. In particular, the Origin Committee shall consult regularly to consider modifications or additions to the Uniform Regulations to reduce their complexity and provide practical and useful guidance to ensure better compliance with the rules and procedures of this Chapter, Chapter 4 (Rules of Origin), and Chapter 6 (Textile and Apparel Goods), including examples or guidance that would be of particular assistance to SMEs in the territories of the Parties. 4. The Origin Committee shall notify the Commission of any modification of or addition to the Uniform Regulations it decides. 5. Each Party shall implement any modification of or addition to the Uniform Regulations within a period that the Parties decide. 6. Each Party shall apply the Uniform Regulations in addition to the obligations in the Chapter.