PE-CONS 54/16 DGC 1A EUROPEAN UNION. Brussels, 25 January 2017 (OR. en) 2016/0029 (COD) PE-CONS 54/16 STIS 8 TEXT 3 WTO 353 CODEC 1853

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1 EUROPEAN UNION THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT THE COUNCIL Brussels, 25 January 2017 (OR. en) 2016/0029 (COD) PE-CONS 54/16 STIS 8 TEXT 3 WTO 353 CODEC 1853 LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS Subject: REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2015/936 on common rules for imports of textile products from certain third countries not covered by bilateral agreements, protocols or other arrangements, or by other specific Union import rules PE-CONS 54/16 DGC 1A JV/kp EN

2 REGULATION (EU) 2017/... OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of amending Regulation (EU) 2015/936 on common rules for imports of textile products from certain third countries not covered by bilateral agreements, protocols or other arrangements, or by other specific Union import rules THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(2) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission, After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments, Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure 1, 1 Position of the European Parliament of 19 January 2017 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and decision of the Council of... PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 1 DGC 1A EN

3 Whereas: (1) Regulation (EU) 2015/936 of the European Parliament and of the Council 1 lays down the common rules for imports of textile products from certain third countries not covered by bilateral agreements, protocols or other arrangements, or by other specific Union import rules. (2) The release of political prisoners in the Republic of Belarus on 22 August 2015 was an important step which, together with several positive initiatives undertaken by the Republic of Belarus over the last two years, such as resumption of the EU-Belarus Human Rights Dialogue, contributed to the improvement of relations between the Union and the Republic of Belarus. (3) EU-Belarus relations should be based on common values, in particular with regard to human rights, democracy and the rule of law and it should be recalled that the human rights situation in the Republic of Belarus remains of concern to the Union, in particular with regard to issues such as the death penalty, which should be abolished. 1 Regulation (EU) 2015/936 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 June 2015 on common rules for imports of textile products from certain third countries not covered by bilateral agreements, protocols or other arrangements, or by other specific Union import rules (OJ L 160, , p. 1). PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 2 DGC 1A EN

4 (4) Those positive political developments between the Union and the Republic of Belarus should be recognised and bilateral relations further improved. Accordingly, this Regulation should repeal the autonomous quotas on imports of textiles and clothing originating in the Republic of Belarus, provided for in Annexes II and III to Regulation (EU) 2015/936, without prejudice to the Union's ability to have recourse to quotas in the future should the human rights situation in the Republic of Belarus seriously deteriorate. (5) The removal of autonomous quotas on imports of textiles and clothing originating in the Republic of Belarus implies that the quotas on outward processing traffic are no longer necessary. As a result, Article 4(2) and Chapter V of Regulation (EU) 2015/936, together with Annex V thereto should be deleted. Article 31 of that Regulation concerning the adoption of delegated acts should also be amended accordingly. The limited use of autonomous and outward processing quotas on imports of textiles and clothing originating in the Republic of Belarus implies that the removal of those quotas would have a limited impact on Union trade. PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 3 DGC 1A EN

5 (6) In order to correct erroneous Combined Nomenclature codes in categories 12, 13, 18, 68, 78, 83 (Group II B), 67, 70, 94, 96 (Group III B) and 161 (Group V), Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2015/936 should be amended. (7) The official name of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea should be used in Annexes II, III and IV to Regulation (EU) 2015/936. (8) In order to facilitate administrative procedures, the period of validity of import authorisations laid down in in Article 21(2) of Regulation (EU) 2015/936 should be increased from six to nine months, HAVE ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 4 DGC 1A EN

6 Article 1 Regulation (EU) 2015/936 is amended as follows: (1) Article 4(2) is deleted. (2) Article 21(2) is replaced by the following: '2. The period of validity of import authorisations issued by the competent authorities of the Member States shall be nine months. That period of validity may be modified where necessary, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 30(3).'. (3) Chapter V is deleted. (4) Article 31(2) and (3) are replaced by the following: '2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 3(3), Article 5(2), Article 12(3), Article 13 and Article 35 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from 20 February The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 5 DGC 1A EN

7 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 3(3), Article 5(2), Article 12(3), Article 13 and Article 35 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.' (5) Article 31(6) is replaced by the following: '6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 3(3) or Article 12(3) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by four months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.' (6) Section A of Annex I is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation and Annexes II, III and IV are replaced by texts set out in the Annex to this Regulation. (7) Annex V is deleted. PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 6 DGC 1A EN

8 Article 2 This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at, For the European Parliament The President For the Council The President PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 7 DGC 1A EN

9 ANNEX Annexes I, II, III and IV to Regulation (EU) 2015/936 are amended as follows: 1. Section A of Annex I is replaced by the following: 'A. TEXTILE PRODUCTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1 1. Without prejudice to the rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature (CN), the wording of the description of goods is considered to be of indicative value only since the products covered by each category are determined, within this Annex, by CN codes. Where there is an 'ex' symbol in front of a CN code, the products covered in each category are determined by the scope of the CN code and by that of the corresponding description. 2. Garments which are not recognisable as being garments for men or boys or as being garments for women or girls are classified with the latter. 3. Where the expression 'babies' garments' is used, this is meant to cover garments up to and including commercial size 86. PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 1

10 GROUP I A 1 Cotton yarn, not put up for retail sale ex Woven fabrics of cotton, other than gauze, terry fabrics, narrow woven fabrics, pile fabrics, chenille fabrics, tulle and other net fabrics ex ex PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 2

11 2 a) Of which: other than unbleached or bleached ex ex Woven fabrics of synthetic fibres (discontinuous or waste) other than narrow woven fabrics, pile fabrics (including terry fabrics) and chenille fabrics ex ex ex PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 3

12 3 a) Of which: other than unbleached or bleached GROUP I B ex ex ex ex Shirts, T-shirts, lightweight fine knit roll, polo or turtle necked jumpers and pullovers (other than of wool or fine animal hair), undervests and the like, knitted or crocheted Jerseys, pullovers, slip-overs, waistcoats, twinsets, cardigans, bed-jackets and jumpers (others than jackets and blazers), anoraks, wind-cheaters, waister jackets and the like, knitted or crocheted ex , , PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 4

13 6 Men's or boys' woven breeches, shorts other than swimwear and trousers (including slacks); women's or girls' woven trousers and slacks, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres; lower parts of track suits with lining, others than category 16 or 29, of cotton or of man-made fibres Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, whether or not knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or man-made fibres Men's or boys' shirts, other than knitted or crocheted, of wool, cotton or man-made fibres GROUP II A 1, , , ex Terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics of cotton; toilet linen and kitchen linen, other than knitted or crocheted, of terry towelling and woven terry fabrics, of cotton ex Bed linen, other than knitted or crocheted PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 5

14 22 Yarn of staple or waste synthetic fibres, not put up for retail sale a) Of which: acrylic ex Yarn of staple or waste artificial fibres, not put up for retail sale Woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics (other than terry towelling or terry fabrics of cotton and narrow woven fabrics) and tufted textile surfaces, of wool, of cotton or of man-made textile fibres a) Of which: cotton corduroy Table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen, other than knitted or crocheted, other than of terry towelling or a similar terry fabrics of cotton ex ex PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 6

15 GROUP II B 12 Pantyhose and tights, stockings, understockings, socks, ankle-socks, sockettes and the like, knitted or crocheted, other than for babies, including stockings for varicose veins, other than products of category 70 ex Men's or boys' underpants and briefs, women's or girls' knickers and briefs, knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres ex ex Men's or boys' woven overcoats, raincoats and other coats, cloaks and capes, of wool, of cotton or of man-made textile fibres (other than parkas) (of category 21) ex ex ex ex Women's or girls' woven overcoats, raincoats and other coats, cloaks and capes; jackets and blazers, of wool, of cotton or of man-made textile fibres (other than parkas) (of category 21) ex ex ex ex ,3 pairs , , PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 7

16 16 Men's or boys' suits and ensembles, other than knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres, excluding ski suits; men's or boys' track suits with lining, with an outer shell of a single identical fabric, of cotton or of man-made fibres Men's or boys' jackets or blazers, other than knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres 0, , Men's or boys' singlets and other vests, underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, other than knitted or crocheted Women's or girls' singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, night-dresses, pyjamas, négligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, other than knitted or crocheted ex ex Handkerchiefs, other than knitted or crocheted ex PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 8

17 21 Parkas; anoraks, windcheaters, waister jackets and the like, other than knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of manmade fibres; upper parts of tracksuits with lining, other than category 16 or 29, of cotton or of man-made fibres ex ex ex ex ex ex ex ex Men's or boys' nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted 2, , ex Women's or girls' night-dresses, pyjamas, négligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted ex Women's or girls' dresses, of wool, of cotton or of manmade fibres , Women's or girls' skirts, including divided skirts 2, PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 9

18 28 Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres ex ex Women's or girls' suits and ensembles, other than knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres, excluding ski suits; women's or girls' track suits with lining, with an outer shell of an identical fabric, of cotton or of man-made fibres , , Brassières, woven, knitted or crocheted 18,2 55 ex Babies' garments and clothing accessories, excluding babies' gloves, mittens and mitts of categories 10 and 87, and babies' stockings, socks and sockettes, other than knitted or crocheted, of category ex ex ex ex ex ex Track suits of knitted or crocheted fabric, of wool, of cotton or of man-made textile fibres 1, PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 10

19 76 Men's or boys' industrial or occupational clothing, other than knitted or crocheted Women's or girls' aprons, smock overalls and other industrial or occupational clothing, other than knitted or crocheted Ski suits, other than knitted or crocheted ex Garments, other than knitted or crocheted, excluding garments of categories 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 26, 27, 29, 68, 72, 76 and ex ex ex Overcoats, jackets, blazers and other garments, including ski suits, knitted or crocheted, excluding garments of categories 4, 5, 7, 13, 24, 26, 27, 28, 68, 69, 72, 73, 74, 75 ex ex ex ex ex PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 11

20 GROUP III A 33 Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn obtained from strip or the like of polyethylene or polypropylene, less than 3 m wide Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods, not knitted or crocheted, obtained from strip or the like Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn obtained from strip or the like of polyethylene or polypropylene, 3 m or more wide Woven fabrics of synthetic filaments, other than those for tyres of category ex ex PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 12

21 35 a) Of which: other than unbleached or bleached ex ex ex ex ex Woven fabrics of artificial filaments, other than those for tyres of category ex ex a) Of which: other than unbleached or bleached ex ex ex Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres ex ex a) Of which: other than unbleached or bleached ex ex PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 13

22 38 A Knitted or crocheted synthetic curtain fabric including net curtain fabric B Net curtains, other than knitted or crocheted ex ex ex Woven curtains (including drapes, interior blinds, curtain and bed valances and other furnishing articles), other than knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres ex ex ex ex ex ex Yarn of synthetic filament (continuous), not put up for retail sale, other than non textured single yarn untwisted or with a twist of not more than 50 turns/m ex ex PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 14

23 42 Yarn of continuous man-made fibres, not put up for retail sale Yarn of artificial fibres; yarn of artificial filaments, not put up for retail sale, other than single yarn of viscose rayon untwisted or with a twist of not more than 250 turns/m and single non textured yarn of cellulose acetate ex ex Yarn of man-made filament, yarn of artificial staple fibres, cotton yarn, put up for retail sale Carded or combed sheep's or lambs' wool or other fine animal hair Yarn of carded sheep's or lambs' wool (woollen yarn) or of carded fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale Yarn of combed sheep's or lambs' wool (worsted yarn) or of combed fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 15

24 49 Yarn of sheep's or lambs' wool or of combed fine animal hair, put up for retail sale Woven fabrics of sheep's or lambs' wool or of fine animal hair Cotton, carded or combed Cotton gauze Artificial staple fibres, including waste, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning Synthetic staple fibres, including waste, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning Yarn of synthetic staple fibres (including waste), put up for retail sale PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 16

25 58 Carpets, carpentines and rugs, knotted (made up or not) Carpets and other textile floor coverings, other than the carpets of category ex ex ex ex ex Tapestries, hand-made, of the type Gobelins, Flanders, Aubusson, Beauvais and the like, and needlework tapestries (e.g. petit point and cross stitch) made in panels and the like by hand Narrow woven fabrics, and narrow fabrics (bolduc) consisting of warp without weft, assembled by means of an adhesive, other than labels and similar articles of category 62 Elastic fabrics and trimmings (not knitted or crocheted), made from textile materials assembled from rubber thread ex PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 17

26 62 Chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn), gimped yarn (other than metallised yarn and gimped horsehair yarn) Tulle and other net fabrics but not including woven, knitted or crocheted fabrics, hand or mechanically-made lace, in the piece, in strips or in motifs Labels, badges and the like of textile materials, not embroidered, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, woven Braids and ornamental trimmings in the piece; tassels, pompons and the like Embroidery, in the piece, in strips or in motifs PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 18

27 63 Knitted or crocheted fabric of synthetic fibres containing by weight 5 % or more elastomeric yarn and knitted or crocheted fabrics containing by weight 5 % or more of rubber thread ex ex Raschel lace and long-pile fabric of synthetic fibres ex Knitted or crocheted fabric, other than those of categories 38 A and 63, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres ex ex ex ex ex Travelling rugs and blankets, other than knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres ex ex PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 19

28 GROUP III B 10 Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted 17 pairs ex Knitted or crocheted clothing accessories other than for babies; household linen of all kinds, knitted or crocheted; curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds, curtain or bed valances and other furnishing articles knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted blankets and travelling rugs, other knitted or crocheted articles including parts of garments or of clothing accessories ex ex ex ex ex ex ex a) Of which: sacks and bags of a kind used for the packing of goods, made from polyethylene or polypropylene strip Women's and girls' slips and petticoats, knitted or crocheted 7, PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 20

29 70 Pantyhose and tights of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex (6,7 tex) ex Women's full length hosiery of synthetic fibres ex ,4 pairs Swimwear, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres 9, Women's or girls' knitted or crocheted suits and ensembles, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres, excluding ski suits ex ex Men's or boys' knitted or crocheted suits and ensembles, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres, excluding ski suits Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like other than knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres ex Ties, bow ties and cravats other than knitted or crocheted, of wool, of cotton or of man-made fibres , , ,9 56 PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 21

30 86 Corsets, corset-belts, suspender belts, braces, suspenders, garters and the like, and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted Gloves, mittens and mitts, not knitted or crocheted ex ex ex ex Stockings, socks and sockettes, not knitted or crocheted; other clothing accessories, parts of garments or of clothing accessories other than for babies, other than knitted or crocheted ex ex ex ex Twine, cordage, ropes and cables of synthetic fibres, plaited or not 91 Tents Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods, of woven fabrics, other than made from polyethylene or polypropylene strip ex ex ex ,8 114 PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 22

31 94 Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps Felt and articles thereof, whether or not impregnated or coated, other than floor coverings ex ex ex ex Non-woven fabrics and articles of such fabrics, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated ex ex ex ex ex ex ex ex ex ex ex ex Nets and netting made of twine, cordage or rope and made up fishing nets of yarn, twine, cordage or rope PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 23

32 98 Other articles made from yarn, twine, cordage, cables or rope, other than textile fabrics, articles made from such fabrics and articles of category Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books and the like; tracing cloth; prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics of a kind used for hat foundations Linoleum, whether or not cut to shape; floor coverings consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape Rubberised textile fabric, not knitted or crocheted, excluding those for tyres Textile fabrics otherwise impregnated or coated; painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths, other than of category PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 24

33 100 Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with preparations of cellulose derivatives or of other artificial plastic materials Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, plaited or not, other than of synthetic fibres ex Tarpaulins, sails, awnings and sunblinds Woven pneumatic mattresses Camping goods, woven, other than pneumatic mattresses and tents Other made up textile articles, woven, excluding those of categories 113 and ex Floor cloths, dish cloths and dusters, other than knitted or crocheted PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 25

34 114 Woven fabrics and articles for technical uses GROUP IV ex Flax or ramie yarn Woven fabrics of flax or of ramie ex Table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen of flax or ramie, other than knitted or crocheted ex ex Curtains (including drapes), interior blinds, curtains and bed valances and other furnishing articles, not knitted or crocheted, of flax or ramie ex ex Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, plaited or not, of flax or ramie ex PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 26

35 122 Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods, used, of flax, other than knitted or crocheted ex Woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics of flax or ramie, other than narrow woven fabrics GROUP V ex Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like, of flax or ramie, other than knitted or crocheted ex Synthetic staple fibres A Synthetic filament yarn (continuous) not put up for retail sale, other than yarn of category B Monofilament, strip (artificial straw and the like) and imitation catgut of synthetic materials ex ex PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 27

36 126 Artificial staple fibres A Yarn of artificial filaments (continuous) not put up for retail sale, other than yarn of category ex ex B Monofilament, strip (artificial straw and the like) and imitation catgut of artificial textile materials ex Coarse animal hair, carded or combed Yarn of coarse animal hair or of horsehair A Silk yarn other than yarn spun from silk waste B Silk yarn other than of category 130 A; silk-worm gut ex Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 28

37 132 Paper yarn Yarn of true hemp Metallised yarn Woven fabrics of coarse animal hair or of horse hair Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste ex ex Woven pile fabric and chenille fabrics and narrow woven fabrics of silk, or of silk waste ex ex Woven fabrics of paper yarn and other textile fibres other than of ramie ex Woven fabrics of metal threads or of metallised yarn PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 29

38 140 Knitted or crocheted fabric of textile material other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or man-made fibres ex ex ex Travelling rugs and blankets of textile material other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or man-made fibres ex Carpets and other textile floor coverings of sisal, of other fibres of the agave family or the Manila hemp ex ex ex ex ex Felt of coarse animal hair ex ex Twine, cordage, ropes and cables plaited or not abaca (Manila hemp) or of true hemp ex ex A Binder or baler twine for agricultural machines, of sisal or other fibres of the agave family ex B Twine, cordage, ropes and cables of sisal or other fibres of the agave family, other than the products of category 146 A ex PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 30

39 146 C Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided, of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading No 5303 ex Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling), yarn waste and garneted stock, other than not carded or combed ex A Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading No B Coir yarn Woven fabrics of jute or of other textile bast fibres of a width of more than 150 cm ex Woven fabrics of jute or of other textile bast fibres of a width of not more than 150 cm; sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods, of jute or of other textile bast fibres, other than used ex PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 31

40 151 A Floor coverings of coconut fibres (coir) B Carpets and other textile floor coverings, of jute or of other textile bast fibres, other than tufted or flocked ex ex ex ex Needle loom felt of jute or of other textile bast fibres not impregnated or coated, other than floor coverings Used sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods, of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading No PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 32

41 154 Silkworm cocoons suitable for reeling Raw silk (not thrown) Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling), yarn waste and garnetted stock, not carded or combed ex Wool not carded or combed Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair, including yarn waste but excluding garneted stock Garneted stock of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair Flax, raw or processed but not spun: flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garneted stock) PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 33

42 Ramie and other vegetable textile fibres, raw or processed but not spun: tow, noils and waste, other than coir and abaca Cotton, not carded nor combed Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garneted stock) True hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun: tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garneted stock) Abaca (Manila hemp or Musa Textilis Nee), raw or processed but not spun: tow and waste of abaca (including yarn waste and garneted stock) Jute or other textile bast fibres (excl. flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun: tow and waste of jute or other textile bast fibres (including yarn waste and garneted stock) Other vegetable textile fibres, raw or processed but not spun: tow and waste of such fibres (including yarn waste and garneted stock) PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 34

43 156 Blouses and pullovers knitted or crocheted of silk or silk waste for women and girls ex Garments, knitted or crocheted, other than those of categories 1 to 123 and 156 ex ex ex ex ex ex ex ex ex ex ex ex ex Dresses, blouses and shirt-blouses, not knitted or crocheted, of silk or silk waste Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like, not knitted or crocheted, of silk or silk waste Ties, bow ties and cravats of silk or silk waste Handkerchiefs of silk or silk waste ex PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 35

44 161 Garments, not knitted or crocheted, other than those of categories 1 to 123 and category ex ex ex ex ex Gauze and articles of gauze put up in forms or packings for retail sale '. PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 36

45 2. Annex II is replaced by the following: 'ANNEX II LIST OF COUNTRIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2 Democratic People's Republic of Korea'. 3. Annex III is replaced by the following: 'ANNEX III ANNUAL UNION QUANTITATIVE LIMITS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3(1) Democratic People's Republic of Korea Category Unit Quantity 1 tonnes tonnes tonnes pieces pieces pieces pieces pieces tonnes pairs pieces pieces pieces pieces pieces 61 PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 37

46 Unit Quantity 18 tonnes pieces tonnes pieces pieces pieces pieces pieces pieces pieces tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes pieces pieces pieces pieces pieces tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes 11 PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 38

47 Unit Quantity 117 tonnes tonnes tonnes A tonnes B tonnes tonnes 152 '. PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 39

48 4. Annex IV is replaced by the following: 'ANNEX IV REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3(3) (The product descriptions of the categories listed in this Annex are to be found in Section A of Annex I) Democratic People's Republic of Korea Categories: 10, 22, 23, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, 40, 41, 42, 49, 50, 53, 54, 55, 58, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 72, 84, 85, 86, 88, 90, 91, 93, 97, 99, 100, 101, 111, 112, 113, 114, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 130, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 140, 141, 145, 146A, 146B, 146C, 149, 150, 153, 156, 157, 159, 160. '. PE-CONS 54/16 JV/kp 40