4.1. Where for a given product in the list a reference is made to this note, the conditions set out in column 3 shall not be applied to any basic textile materials used in the manufacture of this product, which, taken together, represent 10 % or less of the total weight of all the basic textile materials used (See also notes 4.3 and 4.4).
\n4.2. However, this tolerance may only be applied to mixed products which have been made from two or more basic textile materials.
\nThe following are the basic textile materials:
\nExample:
\nA yarn of heading No 5205 made from cotton fibres of heading No 5203 and synthetic staple fibres of heading No 5506 is a mixed yarn.
\nTherefore, non-originating synthetic staple fibres that do not satisfy the origin rules (which require manufacture from chemical materials or textile pulp) may be used up to a weight of 10 % of the yarn.
\nExample:
\nA woollen fabric of heading No 5112 made from woollen yarn of heading No 5107 and synthetic yarn of staple fibres of heading No 5509 is a mixed fabric. Therefore synthetic yarn which does not satisfy the origin rules (which require manufacture from chemical materials or textile pulp) or woollen yarn that does not satisfy the origin rules (which require manufacture from natural fibres, not carded or combed or otherwise prepared for spinning) or a combination of the two may be used up to a weight of 10 % of the fabric.
\nExample:
\nTufted textile fabric of heading No 5802 made from cotton yarn of heading No 5205 and cotton fabric of heading No 5210 is only a mixed product if the cotton fabric is itself a mixed fabric being made from yarns classified in two separate headings or if the cotton yarns used are themselves mixtures.
\nExample:
\nIf the tufted textile fabric concerned had been made from cotton yarn of heading No 5205 and synthetic fabric of heading No 5407, then, obviously, the yarns used are two separate basic textile materials and the tufted textile fabric is accordingly a mixed product.
\nExample:
\nA carpet with tufts made from both artificial yarns and cotton yarns and with a jute backing is a mixed product because three basic textile materials are used. Thus, any non-originating materials that are at a later stage of manufacture than the rule allows may be used, provided their total weight taken together does not exceed 10 % of the weight of the textile materials in the carpet. Thus, both the jute backing and/or the artificial yarns could be imported at that stage of manufacture, provided the weight conditions are met.
\n4.3. In the case of fabrics incorporating \"yarn made of polyurethane segmented with flexible segments of polyether whether or not gimped\" this tolerance is 20 % in respect of this yarn.
\n4.4. In the case of fabrics incorporating strip consisting of a core of aluminium foil or of a core of plastic film whether or not coated with aluminium powder, of a width not exceeding 5 mm, sandwiched by means of an adhesive between two films of plastic film, this tolerance is 30 % in respect of this strip.
\nNote 5 5.1. In the case of those textile products which are marked in the list by a footnote referring to this note, textile materials with the exception of linings and interlinings which do not satisfy the rule set out in the list in column 3 for the made-up products concerned may be used provided that they are classified in a heading other than that of the product and that their value does not exceed 8 % of the ex-works price of the product.
\n5.2. Materials which are not classified within Chapters 50 to 63 may be used freely, whether or not they contain textiles.
\nExample:
\nIf a rule in the list provides that for a particular textile item, such as trousers, yarn must be used, this does not prevent the use of metal items, such as buttons, because buttons are not classified within Chapters 50 to 63. For the same reason, it does not prevent the use of slide-fasteners even though slide-fasteners normally contain textiles.
\n5.3. Where a percentage rule applies, the value of materials which are not classified within Chapters 50 to 63 must be taken into account when calculating the value of the non-originating materials incorporated.
\nNote 6 6.1. For the purposes of heading Nos ex 2707, 2713 to 2715, ex 2901, ex 2902 and ex 3403, the \"specific processes\" are the following: (a) vacuum distillation; (b) redistillation by a very thorough fractionation process(1); (c) cracking; (d) reforming; (e) extraction by means of selective solvents; (f) the process comprising all the following operations: processing with concentrated sulphuric acid, oleum or sulphuric anhydride; neutralisation with alkaline agents; decolorisation and purification with naturally active earth, activated earth, activated charcoal or bauxite; (g) polymerisation; (h) alkylation; (i) isomerisation.
\n6.2. For the purposes of heading Nos 2710, 2711 and 2712, the \"specific processes\" are the following: (a) vacuum distillation; (b) redistillation by a very thorough fractionation process; (c) cracking; (d) reforming; (e) extraction by means of selective solvents; (f) the process comprising all the following operations: processing with concentrated sulphuric acid (oleum) or sulphuric anhydride; neutralisation with alkaline agents; decolorisation and purification with naturally active earth, activated earth, activated charcoal or bauxite; (g) polymerisation; (h) alkylation; (i) isomerisation; (k) (in respect of heavy oils falling within heading No ex 2710 only) desulphurisation with hydrogen resulting in a reduction of at least 85 % of the sulphur content of the products processed (ASTM D 1266-59 T method); (l) (in respect of products falling within heading No 2710 only) deparaffining by a process other than filtering; (m) (in respect of heavy oils falling within heading No ex 2710 only) treatment with hydrogen at a pressure of more than 20 bar and a temperature of more than 250 °C with the use of a catalyst, other than to effect desulphurisation, when the hydrogen constitutes an active element in a chemical reaction. The further treatment with hydrogen of lubricating oils of heading No ex 2710 (e.g. hydrofinishing or decolorisation) in order, more especially, to improve colour or stability shall not, however, be deemed to be a specific process; (n) (in respect of fuel oils falling within heading No ex 2710 only) atmospheric distillation, on condition that less than 30 % of these products distils, by volume, including losses, at 300 °C by the ASTM D 86 method; (o) (in respect of heavy oils other than gas oils and fuel oils falling within heading No ex 2710 only) treatment by means of a high-frequency electrical brush-discharge.
\n6.3. For the purposes of heading Nos ex 2707, 2713 to 2715, ex 2901, ex 2902 and ex 3403, simple operations such as cleaning, decanting, desalting, water separation, filtering, colouring, marking obtaining a sulphur content as a result of mixing products with different sulphur contents, any combination of these operations or like operations do not confer origin.
\nANNEX II LIST OF WORKING OR PROCESSING REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED OUT ON NON-ORIGINATING MATERIALS IN ORDER THAT THE PRODUCT MANUFACTURED CAN OBTAIN ORIGINATING STATUS >TABLE POSITION> ANNEX III EUR.1 MOVEMENT CERTIFICATES 1. EUR.1 movement certificates shall be made out on the form of which a specimen appears in this Annex. This form shall be printed in one or more of the languages in which the Agreement is drawn up.
\nCertificates shall be made out in one of these languages and in accordance with the provisions of the domestic law of the exporting State. If they are handwritten, they shall be completed in ink and in capital letters.
\nFor the purposes of this Protocol: (a) \"customs legislation\" shall mean provisions adopted by the Parties and governing the import, export, transit of goods and their placing under any customs procedure, including measures of prohibition, restriction and control; (b) \"customs duties\" shall mean all duties, taxes, fees or other charges which are levied and collected in the territories of the Parties, in application of customs legislation, but not including fees and charges which are limited in amount to the approximate costs of services rendered; (c) \"applicant authority\" shall mean a competent administrative authority which has been appointed by a Party for this purpose and which makes a request for assistance in customs matters; (d) \"requested authority\" shall mean a competent administrative authority which has been appointed by a Party for this purpose and which receives a request for assistance in customs matters; (e) \"personal data\" shall mean all information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
\nNor shall it cover information obtained under powers exercised at the request of the judicial authorities, unless those authorities so agree.
\nThe Parties shall provide each other, in accordance with their laws, rules and other legal instruments, with assistance if they consider that to be necessary for the correct application of customs legislation, particularly when they obtain information pertaining to:
\nAt the request of the applicant authority, the requested authority shall in accordance with its legislation take all necessary measures in order:
\nDocuments necessary for the execution of such requests shall accompany the request. When required because of the urgency of the situation, oral requests may be accepted, but must be confirmed in writing immediately.
\nAn official of a requested authority may be authorised to appear, within the limitations of the authorisation granted, as expert or witness in judicial or administrative proceedings regarding the matters covered by this Protocol in the jurisdiction of another Party, and produce such objects, documents or authenticated copies thereof, as may be needed for the proceedings. The request for an appearance must indicate specifically on what matters and by virtue of what title or qualification the official will be questioned.
\nThe Parties shall waive all claims on each other for the reimbursement of expenses incurred pursuant to this Protocol, except, as appropriate, for expenses to experts and witnesses and to interpreters and translators who are not public service employees.
\nThey may recommend to the competent bodies amendments which they consider be made to this Protocol.
\nFinal Act The plenipotentiaries of:
\nTHE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN, THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, IRELAND, THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG, THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS, THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA, THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC, THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN, THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, Contracting Parties to the Treaty establishing the European Community and the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, hereinafter referred to as \"the Member States\", and of the EUROPEAN COMMUNITY and the EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY, hereinafter referred to as \"the Community\", of the one part, and the plenipotentiary of the STATE OF ISRAEL hereinafter referred to as \"Israel\", of the other part, meeting at Brussels on the twentieth day of November in the year one thousand nine hundred and ninety-five for the signature of the Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part, have adopted the following texts: the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement, the Annexes thereto and the following Protocols: >TABLE POSITION> The plenipotentiaries of the Member States and of the Community and the plenipotentiary of Israel have adopted the texts of the Joint Declarations listed below and annexed to this Final Act:
\nJoint Declaration relating to Article 2 of the Agreement, Joint Declaration relating to Article 5 of the Agreement, Joint Declaration relating to Article 6(2) of the Agreement, Joint Declaration relating to Article 9(2) of the Agreement, Joint Declaration relating to Article 39 of and Annex VII to the Agreement, Joint Declaration relating to Title VI of the Agreement, Joint Declaration relating to Article 44 of the Agreement, Joint Declaration on decentralised cooperation Joint Declaration relating to Article 68 of the Agreement, Joint Declaration relating to Article 74 of the Agreement, Joint Declaration relating to Article 75 of the Agreement, Joint Declaration on public procurement, Joint Declaration on veterinary matters, Joint Declaration relating to Protocol 4 of the Agreement, Joint Declaration on advance implementation.
\nThe plenipotentiaries of the Member States and of the Community and the plenipotentiary of Israel have also taken note of the following Exchanges of Letters annexed to this Final Act:
\nAgreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning outstanding bilateral issues, Agreement in the form of an Exchange of letters relating to Protocol 1 and concerning imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers and flower buds falling within subheading 060310 of the Common Customs Tariff, Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters regarding the implementation of the Uruguay Round Agreements.
\nThe plenipotentiary of Israel has taken note of the Declarations by the European Community mentioned below and annexed to this Final Act:
\nDeclaration relating to Article 28 of the Agreement on cumulation of origin, Declaration relating to Article 28 of the Agreement on adaptation of rules of origin, Declaration relating to Article 36 of the Agreement, Declaration relating to Title VI of the Agreement on economic cooperation.
\nThe plenipotentiaries of the Member States and of the Community have taken note of the Declaration by Israel mentioned below and annexed to this Final Act:
\nDeclaration relating to Article 65 of the Agreement.
\nHecho en Bruselas, el veinte de noviembre de mil novecientos noventa y cinco.
\nUdfördiget i Bruxelles, den tyvende november nitten hundrede og femoghalvfems.
\nGeschehen zu BrŽssel am zwanzigsten November neunzehnhundertfŽnfundneunzig. >ISO_7>øółżõ ėĮłĖ ĀęįžąūūõĖ, ėĮłĖ õčś˙ėł Ķ˙õüņęč˙į ščūłń õżżłńśŽėłń õżõżČżĮń ĘążĮõ.
\nDone at Brussels on the twentieth day of November in the year one thousand, nine hundred and ninety-five.
\nFait š Bruxelles, le vingt novembre mil neuf cent quatre-vingt-quinze.
\nFatto a Bruxelles, addü venti novembre millenovecentonovantacinque.
\nGedaan te Brussel, de twintigste november negentienhonderdvijfennegentig.
\nFeito em Bruxelas, em vinte de Novembro de mil novecentos e noventa e cinco.
\nTehty Brysselissō kahdentenakymmenentenō pōivōnō marraskuuta vuonna tuhatyhdeksōnsataayhdeksōnkymmentōviisi.
\nSom skedde i Bryssel den tjugonde november nittonhundranittiofem. >PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.015901.TIF\"> Pour le Royaume de Belgique/Voor het Koninkrijk Belgiū/FŽr das KŠnigreich Belgien >PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.015902.TIF\"> Cette signature engage łgalement la Communautł fran÷aise, la Communautł flamande, la Communautł germanophone, la Rłgion wallonne, la Rłgion flamande et la Rłgion de Bruxelles-Capitale.
\nDeze handtekening verbindt eveneens de Vlaamse Gemeenschap, de Franstalige Gemeenschap, de Duitstalige Gemeenschap, het Vlaamse Gewest, het Waalse Gewest en het Brusselse Hoofdstedelijke Gewest.
\nDiese Unterschrift verbindet zugleich die Deutschsprachige Gemeinschaft, die Flōmische Gemeinschaft, die FranzŠsische Gemeinschaft, die Wallonische Region, die Flōmische Region und die Region BrŽssel-Hauptstadt.
\nPõ Kongeriget Danmarks vegne >PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.015903.TIF\"> FŽr die Bundesrepublik Deutschland >PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.016001.TIF\"> >ISO_7>Ćłń Į÷ż Åūū÷żłśČ Ä÷ü˙śęńĮčń >ISO_1>> PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.016002.TIF\"> Por el Reino de Espaęa >PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.016003.TIF\"> Pour la Rłpublique fran÷aise >PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.016004.TIF\"> Thar cheann na hÉireann/For Ireland >PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.016005.TIF\"> Per la Repubblica italiana >PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.016006.TIF\"> Pour le Grand-Duchł de Luxembourg >PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.016101.TIF\"> Voor het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden >PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.016102.TIF\"> FŽr die Republik Österreich >PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.016103.TIF\"> Pela RepŪblica Portuguesa >PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.016104.TIF\"> Suomen tasavallan puolesta >PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.016105.TIF\"> FŠr Konungariket Sverige >PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.016106.TIF\"> For the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland >PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.016201.TIF\"> Por las Comunidades Europeas/For De Europöiske Föllesskaber/FŽr die Europōischen Gemeinschaften/>ISO_7>Ćłń ĮłĖ ÅįęųĘńŪśąĖ Ź˙łżŽĮ÷ĮõĖ/>ISO_1>For the European Communities/Pour les Communautłs europłennes/Per le Comunitš europee/Voor de Europese Gemeenschappen/Pelas Comunidades Europeias/Euroopan yhteisŠjen puolesta/Põ Europeiska gemenskapernas vōgnar >PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.016202.TIF\"> >PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.016203.TIF\"> >PIC FILE= \"L_2000147EN.016204.TIF\"> JOINT DECLARATIONS Joint Declaration relating to Article 2 The Parties reaffirm the importance they attach to the respect of human rights as set out in the UN Charter including the struggle against xenophobia, anti-Semitism and racism.
\nJoint Declaration relating to Article 5 It may be agreed that meetings of experts on particular subjects should take place.
\nJoint Declaration relating to Article 6(2) In case of changes in the nomenclature used for the classification of agricultural goods or non-Annex II processed agricultural products, the Parties agree to hold consultations in order to agree the adaptations which would appear necessary to maintain the existing concessions.
\nJoint Declaration relating to Article 9(2) With a view to ensuring the smooth application of the prior notification, provided for in Article 9(2) of the Agreement, Israel shall transmit to the Commission, within an appropriate period before adoption, in an informal and confidential manner, the elements of the calculation of the agricultural component to be applied. The Commission shall inform Israel of its assessment within a period of 10 working days.
\nJoint Declaration relating to Article 39 and Annex VII For the purpose of this Agreement, intellectual, industrial and commercial property includes in particular copyright, including the copyright in computer programs, and neighbouring rights, patents, industrial designs, geographical indications, including appellations of origin, trade marks and service marks, topographies of integrated circuits, as well as protection against unfair competition as referred to in Article 10a of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property (Stockholm Act, 1967) and protection of undisclosed information on \"know-how\".
\nIt is understood that in the translation of the Agreement into Hebrew the expression \"intellectual, industrial and commercial property\" will be translated into the Hebrew term corresponding to \"intellectual property\".
\nJoint Declaration relating to Title VI Each Party shall be responsible for bearing the financial costs of its share of participation in activities undertaken in the context of economic cooperation, to be decided on a case-by-case basis.
\nJoint Declaration relating to Article 44 The Parties reaffirm their commitment to the Middle East peace process and their belief that peace should be consolidated through regional cooperation. The Community is prepared to support joint development projects submitted by Israel and its neighbours, subject to relevant Community technical and budgetary procedures.
\nJoint Declaration on decentralised cooperation The Parties reaffirm the importance they attach to decentralised cooperation programmes as a means of encouraging the exchange of experience and transfer of knowledge in the Mediterranean region and between the European Community and its Mediterranean partners.
\nJoint Declaration relating to Article 68 The Association Council's rules of procedure will provide for the possibility of decisions to be adopted by written procedure.
\nJoint Declaration relating to Article 74 The Parties note that the Economic and Social Committee of the Community and the Israeli Economic and Social Council may intensify their relations by means of annual dialogue and mutual cooperation.
\nJoint Declaration relating to Article 75 When the arbitration procedure is applied, the Parties will endeavour to ensure that the Association Council appoints the third arbitrator within two months of the appointment of the second arbitrator.
\nJoint Declaration on public procurement The Parties will open formal negotiations in a number of areas to open their respective government procurement markets beyond what has been mutually agreed under the Government Procurement Agreement concluded in the framework of the WTO, hereinafter referred to as GPA. These negotiations should be undertaken in such a way that an agreement will be reached before the end of 1995.
\nThe Parties agree that these negotiations will cover, inter alia, the procurement of:
\nThe Parties shall undertake to refrain from introducing additional discriminatory measures against suppliers of the other Party in the fields of heavy electrical and medical equipment beyond the provisions already agreed in the GPA and they shall seek to avoid introducing discriminatory measures which distort open procurement.
\nThe Parties shall periodically review the implementation of their agreement on government procurement with a view to further negotiations aimed at an expansion of mutual coverage.
\nIn addition the Parties will actively support the liberalisation of telecommunications service markets and will participate in the multilateral GATS negotiating group on basic telecommunications.
\nJoint Declaration on veterinary matters The Parties shall seek to apply their rules on veterinary matters in a non-discriminatory manner and not to introduce any new measures that have the effect of unduly obstructing trade.
\nJoint Declaration relating to Protocol 4 The Community and Israel agree that working or processing carried out outside the Parties shall be effected by means of outward processing or a similar system.
\nJoint Declaration on advance implementation The Parties express their intention to effect advance implementation of the provisions of the Agreement concerning trade and concerning customs cooperation by means of an interim Agreement to enter into force, if possible, by 1 January 1996.
\nAGREEMENT IN THE FORM OF AN EXCHANGE OF LETTERS between the Community and Israel concerning outstanding bilateral issues A. Letter from the Community Sir, The Community and Israel note the agreement reached on implementing an acceptable solution to all bilateral issues still outstanding concerning the application of the Cooperation Agreement of 1975.
\nI should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the contents of this letter.
\nPlease accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.
\nOn behalf of the Council of the European Union B. Letter from Israel Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date which reads as follows: \"The Community and Israel note the agreement reached on implementing an acceptable solution to all bilateral issues still outstanding concerning the application of the Cooperation Agreement of 1975.
\nI should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the contents of this letter.\"
\nI have the honour to confirm that my Government is in agreement with the contents of your letter.
\nPlease accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.
\nFor the Government of Israel AGREEMENT IN THE FORM OF AN EXCHANGE OF LETTERS between the Community and Israel relating to Protocol 1 and concerning imports into the Community of fresh cut flowers and flower buds falling within subheading 060310 of the Common Customs Tariff A. Letter from the Community Sir, The following was agreed between the Community and Israel:
\nProtocol 1 provides for the elimination of customs duties on imports into the Community of cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, falling within subheading 060310 of the Common Customs Tariff and originating in Israel, subject to a limit of 19500 tonnes.
\nIsrael undertakes to abide by the conditions laid down below for imports into the Community of roses and carnations which qualify for the elimination of this tariff:
\nIsrael further undertakes to maintain the traditional breakdown of trade between roses and carnations.
\nShould the Community market be disturbed by a change in this breakdown, the Community reserves the right to determine the proportions in line with traditional trade patterns. In such cases, an appropriate exchange of views could take place.
\nI should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the contents of this letter.
\nPlease accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.
\nOn behalf of the Council of the European Union B. Letter from Israel Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date which reads as follows: \"The following was agreed between the Community and Israel:
\nProtocol 1 provides for the elimination of customs duties on imports into the Community of cut flowers and flower buds, fresh, falling within subheading 060310 of the Common Customs Tariff and originating in Israel, subject to a limit of 19500 tonnes.
\nIsrael undertakes to abide by the conditions laid down below for imports into the Community of roses and carnations which qualify for the elimination of this tariff:
\nIsrael further undertakes to maintain the traditional breakdown of trade between roses and carnations.
\nShould the Community market be disturbed by a change in this breakdown, the Community reserves the right to determine the proportions in line with traditional trade patterns. In such cases, an appropriate exchange of views could take place.
\nI should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the contents of this letter.\"
\nI have the honour to confirm that my Government is in agreement with the contents of your letter.
\nPlease accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.
\nFor the Government of Israel AGREEMENT IN THE FORM OF AN EXCHANGE OF LETTERS between the Community and Israel regarding the implementation of the Uruguay Round Agreements A. Letter from the Community Sir, The Agreement reached between the European Community and Israel does not contain any provisions regarding the new regime applied on the import of oranges into the Community. The Parties will continue negotiations on this matter in order to find a solution before the beginning of the marketing year 1995/1996, i.e. 1 December. In this context, the Community has agreed that Israel will not be treated less favourably than other Mediterranean partners.
\nBy 1 December 1995, if an accord has not been reached regarding the entry price for oranges, the Community will take all necessary measures to guarantee to Israel an adequate and acceptable entry price for both Parties, which will enable the importation of 200000 tonnes of oranges from Israel, a figure which will imply a reduction of 30 % from the actual tariff quota for oranges from Israel.
\nIn addition, the Community will adopt the appropriate measures to allow the import into the Community of traditional Israeli non-Annex II processed agricultural products covered by concessions in the new Agreement.
\nSimilarly, if necessary, Israel will take parallel measures to ensure the import of traditional Community exports of agricultural products for the 1995/1996 season.
\nI should be grateful if you would kindly inform me whether the Government of Israel is in agreement with the contents of this letter.
\nPlease accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.
\nOn behalf of the Council of the European Union B. Letter from Israel Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date which reads as follows: \"The Agreement reached between the European Community and Israel does not contain any provisions regarding the new regime applied on the import of oranges into the Community. The Parties will continue negotiations on this matter in order to find a solution before the beginning of the marketing year 1995/1996, i.e. 1 December. In this context, the Community has agreed that Israel will not be treated less favourably than other Mediterranean partners.
\nBy 1 December 1995, if an accord has not been reached regarding the entry price for oranges, the Community will take all necessary measures to guarantee to Israel an adequate and acceptable entry price for both Parties, which will enable the importation of 200000 tonnes of oranges from Israel, a figure which will imply a reduction of 30 % from the actual tariff quota for oranges from Israel.
\nIn addition, the Community will adopt the appropriate measures to allow the import into the Community of traditional Israeli non-Annex II processed agricultural products covered by concessions in the new Agreement.
\nSimilarly, if necessary, Israel will take parallel measures to ensure the import of traditional Community exports of agricultural products for the 1995/1996 season.
\nI should be grateful if you would kindly inform me whether the Government of Israel is in agreement with the contents of this letter.\"
\nI have the honour to confirm that my Government is in agreement with the contents of your letter.
\nPlease accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.
\nFor the Government of Israel DECLARATIONS BY THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY Declaration by the European Community on cumulation of origin (Article 28) In line with political developments, if and when Israel and one or more other Mediterranean countries conclude Agreements to establish free trade among themselves, the European Community is prepared to implement cumulation of origin in its trade arrangements with those countries.
\nDeclaration by the European Community on adaptation of rules of origin (Article 28) In the framework of the ongoing process of harmonisation of rules of origin applicable between the Community and other third countries, the Community may in future submit to the Association Council the amendments to Protocol 4 that may be necessary.
\nDeclaration by the European Community relating to Article 36 The Community declares that, until the adoption by the Association Council of the implementing rules on fair competition referred to in Article 36(2), in the context of the interpretation of Article 36(1), it will assess any practice contrary to that Article on the basis of the criteria resulting from the rules contained in Articles 85, 86 and 92 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, and, for products covered by the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, from those contained in Articles 65 and 66 of that Treaty and the Community rules on State aids, including secondary legislation.
\nAs regards the agricultural products referred to in Title II Chapter 3, the Community will assess any practice contrary to paragraph 1(i) of Article 36 according to the criteria established by the Community on the basis of Articles 42 and 43 of the Treaty establishing the European Community and in particular those established in Council Regulation No 26 of 1962.
\nDeclaration by the European Community on economic cooperation (Title VI) Israel will remain eligible for funding from the Community budget for programmes of regional cooperation in the Mediterranean and other relevant horizontal budget lines. Israel will also remain eligible for European Investment Bank (EIB) loans granted under the horizontal Mediterranean facility.
\nDECLARATION BY ISRAEL Declaration by Israel on Article 65 Israel states that, in the discussions leading to the Association Council's decision referred to in Article 65(1), it will raise the question of provisions to avoid double contribution in respect of workers of one Party resident in the territory of the other Party.