automatically within five working days of the presentation by the importer of the original of the corresponding export licence. The import authorization or document shall be valid for six months. 2. The competent Community authorities shall cancel the already issued import authorization or document if the corresponding export licence has been withdrawn. However, if the competent Community authorities have not been notified of the withdrawal or cancellation of the export licence until after the products have been imported into the Community, the quantities involved shall be set off against the quantitative limit for the category and the quota year in question. Article 13 1. If the competent Community authorities find that the total quantities covered by export licences issued by Macao for a particular category in any Agreement year exceed the quantitative limit established in Annex II for that category, as may be modified by Articles 7, 13 and 14 of the Agreement, or any definitive or provisional limit established under Article 8 of the Agreement, the said authorities may suspend the further issue of import authorizations or documents. In this event, the competent Community authorities shall immediately inform the authorities of Macao and the special consultation procedure set out in Article 16 of the Agreement shall be initiated forthwith. 2. Exports of Macao origin not covered by Macao export licences issued in accordance with the provisions of this Protocol may be refused the issue of import authorizations or documents by the competent Community authorities. However, if the import of such products is allowed into the Community by the competent Community authorities, the quantities involved shall not be set off against the appropriate quantitative limits set out in Annex II or established as a result of the application of Article 8 of the Agreement, without the express agreement of Macao and save as provided for in Article 11 of the Agreement. TITLE IV FORM AND PRODUCTION OF EXPORT LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN, AND COMMON PROVISIONS Article 14 1. The export licence and the certificate of origin may comprise additional copies duly indicated as such. They shall be made out in English or French. If they are completed by hand, entries must be ink and in block capitals. These documents shall measure 210 x 297 mm. The paper used must be white writing paper, sized, not containing mechanical pulp and weighing not less than 25 g/m2. Each part shall have a printed guilloche-pattern background making any falsification by mechanical or chemical means apparent to the eye. If the documents have several copies only the top copy which is the original shall be printed with the guilloche-pattern background. This copy shall be clearly marked as "original" and the other copies as "copy". Only the original shall be accepted by the competent authorities in the Community as being valid for the purposes of export to the Community in accordance with the arrangements established by this Agreement. 2. Each document shall bear a standardized serial number, whether or not printed, by which it can be identified. This number shall be composed of the following elements: - two letters identifying Macao as follows : MO, - two letter identifying countries of destination as follows: BL : Benelux DE : Federal Republic of Germany DK : Denmark ES : Spain FR : France GB : United Kingdom GR : Greece IE : Ireland IT : Italy PT : Portugal, - a one-digit number identifying quota year, corresponding to the last figure in year, e.g. 7 for 1987, - a two-digit number running consecutively from 01 to 99 identifying the issuing office, - a five-digit number running consecutively from 00001 to 99999 allocated to the country of destination. Article 15 The export licence and certificate of origin may be issued after the shipment of the products to which they relate. In such cases they shall bear either the endorsement "délivré a posteriori" or the endorsement "Issued retrospectively". Article 16 1. In the event of theft, loss or destruction of an export licence or a certificate of origin, the exporter may apply to the competent governmental authority which issued the document for a duplicate to be made out on the basis of the export documents in his possession. The duplicate of any such certificate or licence so issued shall bear the endorsement "duplicata". 2. The duplicate must bear the date of the original export licence or certificate of origin. TITLE V ADMINISTRATIVE COOPERATION Article 17 The Community and Macao shall cooperate closely to implement the provisions of this Agreement. To this end, contacts and exchanges of views (including on technical matters) shall be facilitated by both parties. Article 18 In order to ensure that the Agreement is properly applied, the Community and Macao shall assist each other in checking the authenticity and accuracy of export licences and certificates of origin issued or declarations made under this Protocol. Article 19 Macao
any measures taken pursuant to the precedingparagraphs. 6. Debiting against a specific quantitative limit referred to in paragraph 1 shall be carried out by thecompetent authorities of the Community at the time of issuing the prior authorization provided forby the Community Regulation on economic outward processing, Regulation (EEC) No 636/82. Aspecific quantitative limit shall be debited for the year in which a prior authorization isissued. 7. A certificate of origin shall be issued for all products covered by the present Protocol by Macao inaccordance with the provisions of Protocol A of the Agreement, bearing a reference to the priorauthorization referred to in paragraph 6 as evidence that the processing operation described in theprior authorization has been carried out in Macao. 8. The Community shall provide Macao with the names, addresses and the specimens of stamps usedby the competent authorities of the Community for the issue of the prior authorizations referred toin paragraph 6. 9. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs 1 to 8 above, Macao and the Community will continue to consult together to seek a mutually acceptable means to enable both parties to take advantage of the OPT provisions in the Agreement with a view to effective development of trade in textiles between Macao and the Community. Annex to Protocol E OPT QUANTITATIVE LIMITS For practical reasons the product descriptions used in Annex I are given in the present Annex in abbreviated form >PIC FILE= "T0050029"> PROTOCOL F The Community and Macao agree that if the Multifibre Arrangement is extended for a period going beyond 31 December 1990 then the present Agreement will be automatically prolonged for a further period of one year up to 31 December 1991 in accordance with the economic and technical terms of the existing Agreement, with the adaptations strictly necessary for the application of the Agreement for the fifth year. Agreed Minute In the context of the Agreement between the Community and Macao on trade in textile products initialled on 19 July 1986, it was agreed that advance use of a portion of the quantitative limits for 1987 for each Group I category of products is authorized up to 2 % and for each Group II and III category of products up to 3 % of the corresponding quantitative limit for 1986. It was further agreed that carryover to the quantitative limits for the year 1987 for each Group I category of products is authorized up to 3 % and for each Group II and III category of products up to 4 % of the corresponding quantitative limit for 1987. Head of Delegation of Macao Head of Delegation of the European Economic Community Exchange of Notes The Permanent Representation of Portugal to the European Communities presents its compliments to the Directorate-General for External Relations of the Commission of the European Communities and has the honour to refer to the Agreement on trade in textile products between Macao and the Community initialled on 19 July 1986. The Permanent Representation wishes to inform the Directorate-General that whilst awaiting the completion of the necessary procedures for the conclusion and the coming into force of the Agreement, the Government of Macao is prepared to allow the provisions of the Agreement to apply de facto from 1 January 1987 if the Community is disposed to do likewise. The Permanent Representation would be grateful if the Community would confirm its agreement to the foregoing. The Permanent Representation of Portugal to the European Communities avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Directorate-General for External Relations of the Commission of the European Communities the assurance of its highest consideration. Exchange of Notes The Directorate-General for External Relations of the Commission of the European Communities presents its compliments to the Permanent Representation of Portugal to the European Communities and has the honour to refer to the Note of 19 July 1986 regarding the Agreement on trade in textile products between Macao and the Community initialled on 19 July 1986. The Directorate-General wishes to confirm that whilst awaiting the completion of the necessary procedures for the conclusion and the coming into force of the Agreement, the Community is prepared to allow the provisions of the Agreement to apply de facto from 1 January 1987. The Directorate-General for External Relations of the Commission of the European Communities avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Permanent Representation of Portugal to the European Communities the assurance of its highest consideration. Informação relativa ao Acordo entre a Comunidade e Macau sobre o comércio de produtos têxteis Nos termos do artigo 2º da decisão do Conselho de 11 de Dezembro de 1986 relativa à aplicação provisória do Acordo com Macau sobre o comércio de produtos têxteis, a Comissão a decision on classification results in a change of classification practice or a change of category of any product subject to the Agreement, the competent authorities of the Community shall provide 30 days' notice, from the date of the Community's communication, before the decision is put into effect. Products shipped before the date of application of the decision shall remain subject to the earlier classification practice, provided that the goods in question are presented for importation into the Community within 60 days of that date. 4. Where a Community decision on classification resulting in a change of classification practice or a change of categorization of any product subject to the Agreement affects a category subject to restraint, the two parties agree to enter into consultations in accordance with the procedures described in Article 16 (1) of the Agreement with a view to honouring the obligation under the second subparagraph of Article 10 (3) of the Agreement. TITLE II ORIGIN Article 2 1. Products originating in Macao for export to the Community in accordance with the arrangements established by this Agreement shall be accompanied by a certificate of Macao origin conforming to the model annexed to this Protocol. 2. The certificate of origin shall be issued by the competent governmental authorities of Macao if the products in question can be considered products originating in that country within the meaning of the relevant rules in force in the Community. 3. The certificate of origin referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be required for import of goods covered by a certificate of origin Form A or Form APR completed in accordance with the relevant Community rules in order to qualify for generalized tariff preferences. Article 3 The certificate of origin shall be issued only on application having been made in writing by the exporter or, under the exporter's responsibility, by his authorized representative. The competent governmental authorities of Macao shall ensure that the certificate of origin is properly completed and for this purpose they shall call for any necessary documentary evidence or carry out any check which they consider appropriate. Article 4 Where different criteria for determining origin are laid down for products falling within the same category, certificates of origin shall contain a sufficiently detailed description of the goods to enable the criterion to be determined on the basis of which the certificate was issued. Article 5 The discovery of slight discrepancies between the statements made in the certificate of origin and those made in the documents produced to the customs office for the purpose of carrying out the formalities for importing the product shall not ipso facto cast doubt upon the statements in the certificate. TITLE III DOUBLE-CHECKING SYSTEM FOR CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS WITH QUANTITATIVE LIMITS Section I Exportation Article 6 The competent authorities of Macao shall issue an export licence in respect of all consignments from Macao of textile products referred to in Annex II, up to the relevant quantitative limits as may be modified by Articles 7, 13 and 14 of the Agreement and of textile products subject to any definitive or provisional quantitative limits established as a result of the application of Article 8 of the Agreement. Article 7 1. The export licence shall conform to the model annexed to this Protocol. It must certify, inter alia, that the quantity of the product in question has been set off against the quantitative limit prescribed for the category of the product in question. 2. Each export licence shall only cover one of the categories of products listed in Annex II of this Agreement. It may be used for one or more consignments of the products in question. 3. Where the conversion rate provided for in Annex II is applied the following note must be inserted in box 9 of the export certificate "conversion rate for garments of a commercial size not exceeding 130 cm is to be applied". Article 8 The competent Community authorities must be notified forthwith of the withdrawal or alteration of any export licence already issued. Article 9 1. Exports shall be set off against the quantitative limits established for the year in which shipment of the goods has been effected, even if the export licence is issued after such shipment. 2. For the purpose of applying paragraph 1, shipment of the goods is considered to have taken place on the date of their loading on to the exporting aircraft, vehicle or vessel. Article 10 The presentation of an export licence, in application of Article 12, shall be effected not later than 31 March of the year following that in which the goods covered by the licence have been shipped. Section II Importation Article 11 Importation into the Community of textile products subject to quantitative limits shall be subject to the presentation of an import authorization or document. Article 12 1. The competent Community authorities shall issue such import authorization or document automatically within five working days of the presentation by the importer of the original of the corresponding export licence. The import authorization or document shall be valid for six months. 2. The competent Community authorities shall cancel the already issued import authorization or document if the corresponding export licence has been withdrawn. However, if the ANNEX II For practical reasons the product descriptions used in Annex I are given in the present Annex in abbreviated form COMMUNITY LIMITS >PIC FILE= "T0050023"> >PIC FILE= "T0050024"> REGIONAL LIMITS >PIC FILE= "T0050025"> PROTOCOL A TITLE I CLASSIFICATION Article 1 1. The competent authorities of the Community undertake to inform Macao of any changes in the tariff and statistical nomenclatures before the date of their entry into effect in the Community. 2. The competent authorities of the Community undertake to inform Macao of any decisions relating to the classification of products subject to the Agreement within one month of their adoption at the latest. Such communication shall include: (a) a description of the products concerned; (b) the relevant category and the related tariff and statistical references; (c) the reasons which have led to the decision. 3. Where a decision on classification results in a change of classification practice or a change of category of any product subject to the Agreement, the competent authorities of the Community shall provide 30 days' notice, from the date of the Community's communication, before the decision is put into effect. Products shipped before the date of application of the decision shall remain subject to the earlier classification practice, provided that the goods in question are presented for importation into the Community within 60 days of that date. 4. Where a Community decision on classification resulting in a change of classification practice or a change of categorization of any product subject to the Agreement affects a category subject to restraint, the two parties agree to enter into consultations in accordance with the procedures described in Article 16 (1) of the Agreement with a view to honouring the obligation under the second subparagraph of Article 10 (3) of the Agreement. TITLE II ORIGIN Article 2 1. Products originating in Macao for export to the Community in accordance with the arrangements established by this Agreement shall be accompanied by a certificate of Macao origin conforming to the model annexed to this Protocol. 2. The certificate of origin shall be issued by the competent governmental authorities of Macao if the products in question can be considered products originating in that country within the meaning of the relevant rules in force in the Community. 3. The certificate of origin referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be required for import of goods covered by a certificate of origin Form A or Form APR completed in accordance with the relevant Community rules in order to qualify for generalized tariff preferences. Article 3 The certificate of origin shall be issued only on application having been made in writing by the exporter or, under the exporter's responsibility, by his authorized representative. The competent governmental authorities of Macao shall ensure that the certificate of origin is properly completed and for this purpose they shall call for any necessary documentary evidence or carry out any check which they consider appropriate. Article 4 Where different criteria for determining origin are laid down for products falling within the same category, certificates of origin shall contain a sufficiently detailed description of the goods to enable the criterion to be determined on the basis of which the certificate was issued. Article 5 The discovery of slight discrepancies between the statements made in the certificate of origin and those made in the documents produced to the customs office for the purpose of carrying out the formalities for importing the product shall not ipso facto cast doubt upon the statements in the certificate. TITLE III DOUBLE-CHECKING SYSTEM FOR CATEGORIES OF PRODUCTS WITH QUANTITATIVE LIMITS Section I Exportation Article 6 The competent authorities of Macao shall issue an export licence in respect of all consignments from Macao of textile products referred to in Annex II, up to the relevant quantitative limits as may be modified by Articles 7, 13 and 14 of the Agreement and of textile products subject to any definitive or provisional quantitative limits established as a result of the application of Article 8 of the Agreement. Article 7 1. The export licence shall conform to the model annexed to this Protocol. It must certify, inter alia, that the quantity of the product in question has been set off against the quantitative limit prescribed for the category of the product in question. 2. Each export licence shall only cover one of the categories of products listed in Annex II of this Agreement. It may be used for one or more consignments of the products in question. 3. Where the conversion rate provided for in Annex II is applied the following note must be inserted in box 9 of the export certificate "conversion rate for garments of a commercial size not exceeding 130 cm is to be applied". Article 8 The competent Community authorities must be notified forthwith of the withdrawal or alteration of any export licence already issued. under Annex II to theAgreement. 3. The Community may, at its own discretion, and bearing in mind the interest of both parties, or inthe framework of a request set out in Article 16 of the Agreement: (a) examine the possibilities of transfers between categories and advance use or carryover ofportions of specific quantitative limits from one year to another; (b) consider the scope for reallocating portions of any specific quantitative limits not used in oneregion of the Community to another region. 4. However the Community may automatically carry out the flexibilities in the sense of paragraph 3up to the following extent: (a) transfer between categories up to 20 % of the share established for the category to which thetransfer is made; (b) carryover of specific quantitative limits from one year to another up to 10,5 % of the share forthe year of actual utilization; (c) advance use of specific quantitative limits from one year to another up to 7,5 % of the share forthe year of actual utilization. 5. The Community shall inform Macao of any measures taken pursuant to the precedingparagraphs. 6. Debiting against a specific quantitative limit referred to in paragraph 1 shall be carried out by thecompetent authorities of the Community at the time of issuing the prior authorization provided forby the Community Regulation on economic outward processing, Regulation (EEC) No 636/82. Aspecific quantitative limit shall be debited for the year in which a prior authorization isissued. 7. A certificate of origin shall be issued for all products covered by the present Protocol by Macao inaccordance with the provisions of Protocol A of the Agreement, bearing a reference to the priorauthorization referred to in paragraph 6 as evidence that the processing operation described in theprior authorization has been carried out in Macao. 8. The Community shall provide Macao with the names, addresses and the specimens of stamps usedby the competent authorities of the Community for the issue of the prior authorizations referred toin paragraph 6. 9. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs 1 to 8 above, Macao and the Community will continue to consult together to seek a mutually acceptable means to enable both parties to take advantage of the OPT provisions in the Agreement with a view to effective development of trade in textiles between Macao and the Community. Annex to Protocol E OPT QUANTITATIVE LIMITS For practical reasons the product descriptions used in Annex I are given in the present Annex in abbreviated form >PIC FILE= "T0050029"> PROTOCOL F The Community and Macao agree that if the Multifibre Arrangement is extended for a period going beyond 31 December 1990 then the present Agreement will be automatically prolonged for a further period of one year up to 31 December 1991 in accordance with the economic and technical terms of the existing Agreement, with the adaptations strictly necessary for the application of the Agreement for the fifth year. Agreed Minute In the context of the Agreement between the Community and Macao on trade in textile products initialled on 19 July 1986, it was agreed that advance use of a portion of the quantitative limits for 1987 for each Group I category of products is authorized up to 2 % and for each Group II and III category of products up to 3 % of the corresponding quantitative limit for 1986. It was further agreed that carryover to the quantitative limits for the year 1987 for each Group I category of products is authorized up to 3 % and for each Group II and III category of products up to 4 % of the corresponding quantitative limit for 1987. Head of Delegation of Macao Head of Delegation of the European Economic Community Exchange of Notes The Permanent Representation of Portugal to the European Communities presents its compliments to the Directorate-General for External Relations of the Commission of the European Communities and has the honour to refer to the Agreement on trade in textile products between Macao and the Community initialled on 19 July 1986. The Permanent Representation wishes to inform the Directorate-General that whilst awaiting the completion of the necessary procedures for the conclusion and the coming into force of the Agreement, the Government of Macao is prepared to allow the provisions of the Agreement to apply de facto from 1 January 1987 if the Community is disposed to do likewise. The Permanent Representation would be grateful if the Community would confirm its agreement to the foregoing. The Permanent Representation of Portugal to the European Communities avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Directorate-General for External Relations of the Commission of the European Communities the assurance of its highest consideration. Exchange of Notes The Directorate-General for External Relations of the Commission of the European Communities presents its compliments to the Permanent Representation of Portugal to the