Examples of Interpretative Rules in a sentence
Note VII of the Explanatory Notes to Rule 2(a) of the General Interpretative Rules is relevant in delineating the boundary between complete articles and parts of those articles (paragraph 100 of China's first written submission).
Where, at the request of the importer and on the conditions laid down by the Customs Authorities or Designated Competent Authorities of the importing State Party, dismantled or non-assembled products within the meaning of General Interpretative Rules of the Harmonized System are imported by instalments, a single proof of origin for such products shall be submitted to the Customs Authorities or Designated Competent Authority upon importation of the first instalment.
Apart from the fact that the tariff classification of sets must follow the strict rules set out in the Interpretative Rules to the HS, they also pose problems from the point of view of origin.
As explained in response to question 68, the Appellate Body has repeatedly affirmed the importance of the Harmonized System, including the General Interpretative Rules, in the interpretation of a Member's Schedule of Concessions.
The Harmonized System, which includes the General Interpretative Rules, is the basis upon which WTO Members negotiate and schedule their tariff commitments; it is not a "term or condition" that Members must include in their Schedules of Concessions in order to preserve.
Pierce, Jr., Distinguishing Legislative Rules From Interpretative Rules, 52 ADMIN.
Only in absence of such a picture emerging, Interpretative Rules can be resorted to.
However, the factors that China relies on as justification for classifying the different combinations of auto parts and components is in contradiction to the terms of the Harmonized System and the proper application of the General Interpretative Rules.
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