Division 4 Joint Customs Co-operation Committee

The envisaged Agreement will provide for a Joint Customs Co-operation Committee, which will see to the proper functioning of the envisaged Agreement; it may take decisions and other measures necessary to implement the objectives of the Agreement.

In accordance with Article 17 TUE, the Union will be represented within the Joint Customs Cooperation Committee by the Commission, assisted by representatives of the Member States.

A Working Party may be set up to examine and to make recommendations to the Joint Customs Co-operation Committee on technical issues related to the implementation of the envisaged Agreement.

The Working Party will consist of experts from both Contracting Parties.

It will report to the Joint Customs Co-operation Committee, which will take the appropriate decisions by mutual consent.