Article 2

The classification of the products covered by this Agreement and imported into the Community is based on the tariff and statistical nomenclature of the Community (hereinafter called ‘the Combined Nomenclature’ or, in abbreviated form, ‘CN’) and any amendments thereof. The products nomenclature of foreign economic activity (hereinafter called in abbreviated form ‘TN VED SNG’) shall be applied to the classification of goods for imports of those products into Russia.

The Parties agree that the introduction of changes, such as changes in practices, rules, procedures, and categorisation of textile products, including those changes relating to the Harmonised System and the Combined Nomenclature and the TN VED SNG in respect of the products set out in Annex I should not affect the balance of rights and obligations between the Parties under this Agreement; should not adversely affect the access available to a Party; should not impede the full utilisation of such access, or disrupt trade under this Agreement. The Party initiating any such changes shall inform the other Party before their entry into force.

The origin of the products covered by this Agreement and imported into the Community shall be determined in accordance with the rules of origin in force in the Community. The origin of the products covered by this Agreement and imported into Russia shall be determined in accordance with the rules of origin in force in the Russian Federation.

The Parties shall notify each other of any amendments to the respective rules of origin.