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(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 4166/87 of 21 December 1987 establishing ceilings and Community surveillance for imports of certain products originat ing in Malta ( 1988)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Whereas this objective may be achieved by means of an administrative procedure based on charging imports of the products in question against the ceilings at Com­ Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European munity level as and when the products are entered with Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 customs authorities for free circulation ; whereas this ad­ thereof, ministrative procedure must provide for the possibility of the applicable customs duties being reimposed as soon as the ceilings are reached at Community level ; Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas the provisions of the Additional Protocol to the Whereas the nomenclature used will be replaced from Agreement establishing an association between the Euro­ 1 January 1988 by the combined nomenclature based on pean Economic Community and Malta ('), have lapsed ; the International Convention on the Harmonized Com­ modity Description and Coding System ; whereas this Whereas the arrangements which the Community applies Regulation must therefore take account of that fact by to trade with Malta within the context of the association indicating the combined nomenclature codes and, where with that country should be extended for 1988 ; appropriate, the Taric code numbers of the products concerned ; Whereas the Council has adopted Regulation (EEC) No 2357 / 86 of 24 July 1986 amending Regulations (EEC) No 3555 / 80, (EEC) No 3394/ 85 and (EEC) No Whereas this administrative procedure requires close and 3668 / 85 as regards imports into Greece of certain pro­ particularly rapid cooperation between the Member States and the Commission and the latter must in parti­ ducts originating in Malta (2); whereas, since a Protocol as provided for in Articles 179 and 366 of the Act of cular be able to follow the progress of quantities charged Accession of Spain and Portugal does not exist, the against the ceilings and keep the Member States in­ Community must take the measures referred to in Arti­ formed ; whereas this cooperation has to be particularly cles 180 and 367 of that Act, whereas this Regulation close since the Commission must be able to take appro­ applies to the Community as constituted on 31 Decem­ priate measures to reimpose customs tariffs if one of the ber 1985 ; ceilings is reached,

Whereas the abovementioned Additional Protocol pro­ vides for the total abolition of customs duties in respect HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION : of the products to which the Agreement applies ; whereas, however, exemption from duties in respect of a number of products is subject to ceilings above which the Article 1 customs duties applicable to third countries may be reim­ posed ; whereas the ceilings to be applied in 1988 should 1 . From 1 January to 31 December 1988 imports into therefore be determined ; whereas those ceilings can be the Community as constituted on 31 December 1985 of applied only if the Community is regularly informed of the products listed in the Annex and originating in Malta imports of the said products originating in Malta ; shall be subject to annual ceilings and Community sur­ whereas imports of those products should therefore be veillance . subject to a system of surveillance ;

The description of the products referred to in the first (1) OJ No L 304 , 29 . 11 . 1977 , p. 2 . subparagraph, the corresponding combined nomencla­ (2) OJ No L 205 , 29 . 7 . 1986, p. 9 . ture codes and the ceilings are set out in the Annex.

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2. Quantities shall be charged against the ceilings as 3 . As soon as the ceilings have been reached, the and when the products are entered with customs auth­ Commission may adopt a Regulation reimposing until orities for free circulation accompanied by a movement the end of the calendar year the customs duties appli­ certificate in accordance with the rules contained in the cable to third countries . Protocol concerning the definition of the concept of originating products' and methods of administrative 4 . Member States shall send the Commission not later cooperation annexed to the Protocol laying down certain than the 15th day of each month statements of the quan­ provisions relating to the Agreement establishing an as­ tities charged during the preceding month. If the Com­ sociation between the European Economic Community mission so requests, they shall provide such statements and Malta (1). for periods of 10 days and forward them within five clear days of the end of each 10-day period. Goods may be charged against the ceiling only if the Article 2 movement certificate is submitted before the date on which customs duties are reimposed. The Commission, in close cooperation with the Member States, shall take all appropriate measures for the pur­ The extent to which a ceiling is used up shall be deter­ poses of applying this Regulation. mined at Community level on the basis of the imports charged against it in the manner defined in the preceding Article 3 subparagraphs. This Regulation shall enter into force on the day fol­ lowing its publication in the Official Journal of the Euro­ Member States shall inform the Commission of imports pean Communities. charged in accordance with the above procedure at the intervals and within the time limits specified in paragraph 4. It shall apply from 1 January 1988 .

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States .

Done at Brussels, 21 December 1987.

For the Council The President B. HAARDER

O OJ No L 111 , 28 . 4. 1976, p. 3 .

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ANNEX List of products subject to import ceilings in 1988

Level of ceiling Order GN code Description (tonnes) No

5204 Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up, for retail sale : — Not put up for retail sale : 11.0010 5204 11 00 — Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton 5204 19 00 — Other 5205 Coton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale 5206 Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 % by weight application of of cotton, not put up for retail sale ceiling suspended

5604 Rubber thread and cord, textile covered ; textile yarn, and strip and the like of heading No 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics : ex 5604 90 00 — Other : — Of cotton

5208 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2 11.0020 5209 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m2 5210 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200 g/m2 5211 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200 g/m2 5212 Other woven fabrics of cotton application of • ceiling suspended 5801 Woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading No 5802 or 5806 : — Of cotton : 5801 21 00 — Uncut weft pile fabrics ex 5811 00 00 Quilted textile products of cotton in the piece, composed of one or more layers of textile materials assembled with padding by stitching or otherwise, other than embroidery of heading No 5810 ex 6308 00 00 Sets consisting of wovpn fabric and yarn, of cotton, whether or not with accessories, for making up into rugs, tapestries, embroidered table cloths or serviettes, or similar textile articles, put up in packings for retail sale

11.0030 5506 Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning application of ceiling suspended 5507 Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

11.0040 5608 Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope ; made-up fishing nets and other made-up nets, of textile materials : — Of man-made textile materials : 5608 19 — Other : Made-up nets : Of nylon or other polyamides : 5608 19 19 Other Other : 5608 19 39 Other 5608 90 00 — Other

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Order No CN code Description Level of ceiling (tonnes)

11.0040 6101 Men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski­ (cont 'd) jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading No 6103

6102 Women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski­ jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading No 6104 6103 Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted

6104 Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted 6106 Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, knitted or crocheted 6107 Men's or boys' underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles , knitted or crocheted : — Other : 6107 91 00 — Of cotton 6107 92 00 — Of man-made fibres 6107 99 00 — Of other textile materials

6108 Women's or girls' slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, négligés, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted : — Other : 610891 00 — Of cotton

6108 92 00 — Of man-made fibres

6108 99 — Of other textile materials : 6108 99 10 Of wool or fine animal hair

6108 99 90 Of other textile materials 6110 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted :

6110 10 — Of wool or fine animal hair : — Other : Men's or boys': 6110 1031 Of wool 6110 1039 Of fine animal hair Women's or girls': 6110 1091 Of wool 6110 10 99 Of fine animal hair 6110 20 — Of cotton : — Other : 6110 20 91 Men's or boys' 6110 20 99 Women's or girls' 6110 30 — Of man-made fibres : — Other : 6110 30 91 Men's or boys' 6110 30 99 Women's or girls' 6110 90 — Of other textile materials : 6110 90 10 — Of flax or ramie 6110 90 90 — Other

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Level of ceiling Order CN code Description (tonnes) No

11.0040 6111 Babies' garments and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted : (cont 'd) 6111 10 — Of wool or fine animal hair : 6111 1090 — Other 6111 20 — Of cotton : 6111 20 90 — Other 6111 30 — Of synthetic fibres : i 6111 30 90 Other 6111 90 00 — Of other textile materials

6112 Track suits, ski suits and swimwear, knitted or crocheted : — Track suits : 6112 11 00 — Of cotton 6112 12 00 — Of synthetic fibres 6112 19 00 — Of other textile materials

6112 20 00 — Ski suits — Men's or boys' swimwear : 6112 31 — Of synthetic fibres : 6112 31 90 Other 6112 39 — Of other textile materials : 6112 39 90 Other application of ceiling suspended — Women's or girls' swimwear : 6112 41 — Of synthetic fibres : 6112 41 90 Other 6112 49 — Of other textile materials : 6112 49 90 Other 6113 00 Garments, made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading No 5903 , 5906 or 5907 : 6113 00 90 — Other

6114 Other garments, knitted or crocheted

6117 Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted , knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories

6301 Blankets and travelling rugs : 6301 20 — Blankets (other than electric blankets) and travelling rugs, of wool or of fine animal hair : 6301 20 10 — Knitted or crocheted 6301 30 — Blankets (other than electric blankets) and travelling rugs, of cotton : 6301 30 10 — Knitted or crocheted

6301 40 — Blankets (other than electric blankets) and travelling rugs, of synthetic fibres : 6301 40 10 — Knitted or crocheted

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Order CN code Description Level of ceiling No (tonnes)

11.0040 6301 90 — Other blankets and travelling rugs : (cont'd) 6301 90 10 — Knitted or crocheted 6302 Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen : 6302 10 — Bed linen, knitted or crocheted : 6302 10 10 — Of cotton 6302 10 90 — Of other textile materials 6302 40 00 — Table linen, knitted or crocheted 6303 Curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds ; curtain or bed valances : — Knitted or crocheted : 6303 11 00 — Of cotton 6303 12 00 — Of synthetic fibres 6303 19 00 — — Of other textile materials

6304 Other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading No 9404 : application of — Bedspreads : ceiling suspended 6304 1 1 00 — Knitted or crocheted — Other : 6304 91 00 — Knitted or crocheted l

6305 Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods : \

6305 20 00 — Of cotton — Of man-made textile materials : 6305 31 — Of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like ex 6305 39 00 — Other : Of cotton l

ex 6305 90 00 — Of other textile materials : — Of cotton \

6307 Other made up articles, including dress patterns : I

6307 10 — Floor-cloths, dish-cloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths : 6307 10 10 — Knitted or crocheted 6307 90 — Other : 6307 90 10 — Knitted or crocheted

11.0050 6201 Men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski­ jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets ancl similar articles, other than those of heading No 6203 6203 Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear) 6207 Men's or boys' singlets and other vests, underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles : — Other : 6207 91 00 — Of cotton 6207 92 00 — Of man-made fibres 6207 99 00 — Of other textile materials

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Level of ceiling Order CN code Description No (tonnes)

11.0050 6210 Garments, made up of fabrics of heading Nos 5602, 5603, 5903 , 5906 or 5907 : (cont'd) 6210 10 — Of fabrics of heading No 5602 or 5603 : — Of fabrics of heading No 5603 : 6210 10 91 In sterile packs 6210 10 99 Other l 6210 20 00 - Other garments, of the type described in subheadings 6201 11 to 6201 19 ' 6210 40 00 - Other men's or boys' garments 6211 Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; other garments : \ — Swimwear : 6211 11 00 — Men's or boys' 1 392 tonnes 6211 20 00 — Ski suits - Other garments, men's or boys': \ 6211 31 00 — Of wool or fine animal hair I 6211 32 — Of cotton : 6211 32 10 Industrial and occupational clothing l 6211 32 90 Other 6211 33 — Of man-made fibres : 6211 33 10 Industrial and occupational clothing 6211 33 90 Other 6211 39 00 — Of other textile materials \ 6217 Other made up clothing accessories ; parts of garments or of clothing acces­ sories, other than those of heading No 6212 : 6217 90 00 — Parts J