Introductory text
United Kingdom
Decision No 1/2010 of the EU-Algeria Association Council
of 3 August 2010
amending Article 15(7) of Protocol 6 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, of the other part, concerning the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation
(2010/566/EU)
THE ASSOCIATION COUNCIL,
Having regard to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, of the other part, and in particular Article 39 of Protocol 6 thereto,
Whereas:
(1)
Article 15(7) of Protocol 6f1 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, of the other partf2 (hereafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’), allows drawback of, or exemption from, customs duties or charges having an equivalent effect, subject to certain conditions, until 31 December 2009.
(2)
To provide clarity, long-term economic predictability and legal certainty for economic operators, the Parties to the Agreement have agreed to extend the application period of Article 15(7) of Protocol 6 to the Agreement by three years, with effect from 1 January 2010.
(3)
Moreover, the rates of customs charges currently applicable in Algeria should be adjusted to bring them into line with those that apply in the European Union.
(4)
Protocol 6 to the Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly.
(5)
Since Article 15(7) of Protocol 6 to the Agreement no longer applies as of 31 December 2009, this Decision should apply from 1 January 2010,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: