2005/430/EC, Euratom: Council and Commission Decision of 18 April 2005 on the conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia, and the Slovak Republic to the European Union

Article 1

The Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Pola nd, the Republic of Slovenia, and the Slovak Republic to the European Union is hereby approved. The text of the Additional Protocol is attached to this Decision.

Article 1

The Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia, and the Slovak Republic (hereinafter referred to as the new Member States) shall be Parties to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part, signed in Brussels on 8 March 1993 and entered into force on 1 February 1995 (hereinafter referred to as Europe Agreement) and shall respectively adopt and take note, in the same manner as the other Member States of the Community, of the texts of the Europe Agreement, as well as of the Agreements in the form of an Exchange of Letters, the Joint Declarations, and the Unilateral Declarations annexed to the Final Act signed on the same date.

Article 2

The Commission shall adopt detailed rules for the implementation of the Additional Protocol in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 4(2).

Article 2

To take into account recent institutional developments within the EU, the Parties agree that following the expiry of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), existing provisions in the Europe Agreement referring to the European Coal and Steel Community shall be deemed to refer to the European Community which has taken over all rights and obligations contracted by the European Coal and Steel Community.

Article 3

1.   The order numbers as attributed to the tariff quotas in the Annex to this Decision may be changed by the Commission in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 4(2). Tariff quotas with an order number above 09.5100 shall be administered by the Commission in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code  ( 4 ) . 2.   Quantities of goods subject to tariff quotas and released for free circulation as from 1 July 2004 under the concessions provided for in Annex A(b) of the Protocol approved under Decision 2003/286/EC  ( 5 ) shall be fully counted against the quantities provided for in the fourth column in Annex A(b) to the Additional Protocol attached to this Decision, except for quantities for which import licences were issued before 1 July 2004.

Article 3

The arrangements for import into the Community applicable to certain agricultural products originating in Bulgaria as set out in Annexes A(a) and A(b) and the arrangements for import into Bulgaria applicable to certain agricultural products originating in the Community as set out in Annexes B(a) and B(b) to this Protocol shall replace those set out in the Europe Agreement, as amended by the Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of negotiations between the parties on new mutual agricultural concessions  ( 1 ) .

Article 4

1.   The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Sugar as set up by Article 42 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector  ( 6 ) or, where appropriate, by the committee set up by the relevant provisions of the other Regulations on the common organisation of agricultural markets. 2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply. The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month. 3.   The Committee shall adopt its Rules of Procedure.

Article 4

Protocol 4  ( 2 ) on rules of origin, referred to in Article 35 of the Europe Agreement, shall be amended as follows: 1. Article 3(1) shall be replaced by the following: ‘1.   Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 2(1), products shall be considered as originating in the Community if such products are obtained there, incorporating materials originating in Bulgaria, Switzerland (including Liechtenstein ( 1 )), Iceland, Norway, Romania, Turkey ( 2 ) or in the Community in accordance with the provisions of the Protocol on rules of origin annexed to the Agreements between the Community and each of these countries, provided that the working or processing carried out in the Community goes beyond the operations referred to in Article 7. It shall not be necessary that such materials have undergone sufficient working or processing.’; 2. Article 4(1) shall be replaced by the following: ‘1.   Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 2(2), products shall be considered as originating in Bulgaria if such products are obtained there, incorporating materials originating in Bulgaria, Switzerland (including Liechtenstein ( 3 )), Iceland, Norway, Romania, Turkey ( 4 ) or in the Community in accordance with the provisions of the Protocol on rules of origin annexed to the Agreements between Bulgaria and each of these countries, provided that the working or processing carried out in Bulgaria goes beyond the operations referred to in Article 7. It shall not be necessary that such materials have undergone sufficient working or processing.’; 3. Article 18(4) shall be replaced by the following: (…) ‘Movement certificates EUR.1 issued retrospectively must be endorsed with one of the following phrases: ES “EXPEDIDO A POSTERIORI” CZ “VYSTAVENO DODATEČNĚ” DA “UDSTEDT EFTERFØLGENDE” DE “NACHTRÄGLICH AUSGESTELLT” ET “VÄLJA ANTUD TAGASIULATUVALT” EL “ΕΚΔΟΘΕΝ ΕΚ ΤΩΝ ΥΣΤΕΡΩΝ” EN “ISSUED RETROSPECTIVELY” FR “DÉLIVRÉ A POSTERIORI” IT “RILASCIATO A POSTERIORI” LV “IZSNIEGTS RETROSPEKTĪVI” LT “IŠDUOTAS ATGALINE DATA” HU “KIADVA VISSZAMENŐLEGES HATÁLLYAL” MT “MAĦRUĠ RETROSPETTIVAMENT” NL “AFGEGEVEN A POSTERIORI” PL “WYSTAWIONE RETROSPEKTYWNIE” PT “EMITIDO A POSTERIORI” SL “IZDANO NAKNADNO” SK “VYDANÉ DODATOČNE” FI “ANNETTU JÄLKIKÄTEEN” SV “UTFÄRDAT I EFTERHAND” BG “ИЗДАДЕН ВПОСЛЕДСТВИЕ”’. 4. Article 19(2) shall be replaced by the following: (…) ‘The duplicate issued in this way must be endorsed with one of the following words: ES “DUPLICADO” CZ “DUPLIKÁT” DA “DUPLIKAT” DE “DUPLIKAT” ET “DUPLIKAAT” EL “ΑΝΤΙΓΡΑΦΟ” EN “DUPLICATE” FR “DUPLICATA” IT “DUPLICATO” LV “DUBLIKĀTS” LT “DUBLIKATAS” HU “MÁSODLAT” MT “DUPLIKAT” NL “DUPLICAAT” PL “DUPLIKAT” PT “SEGUNDA VIA” SL “DVOJNIK” SK “DUPLIKÁT” FI “KAKSOISKAPPALE” SV “DUPLIKAT” BG “ДУБЛИКАТ”’. 5. Annex IV shall be replaced by the following: (…) ‘Spanish version El exportador de los productos incluidos en el presente documento [autorización aduanera n o … ( 1 ))] declara que, salvo indicación en sentido contrario, estos productos gozan de un origen preferencial … ( 2 ). Czech version Vývozce výrobků uvedených v tomto dokumentu (číslo povolení … ( 1 )) prohlašuje, že kromě zřetelně označených, mají tyto výrobky preferenční původ v … ( 2 ). Danish version Eksportøren af varer, der er omfattet af nærværende dokument, (toldmyndighedernes tilladelse nr. ... ( 1 )), erklærer, at varerne, medmindre andet tydeligt er angivet, har præferenceoprindelse i... ( 2 ). German version Der Ausführer (Ermächtigter Ausführer; Bewilligungs-Nr. ... ( 1 )) der Waren, auf die sich dieses Handelspapier bezieht, erklärt, dass diese Waren, soweit nicht anders angegeben, präferenzbegünstigte... ( 2 ) Ursprungswaren sind. Estonian version Käesoleva dokumendiga hõlmatud toodete eksportija (Maksu- ja Tolliameti kinnitus nr. ... ( 1 )) deklareerib, et need tooted on... ( 2 ) sooduspäritoluga, välja arvatud juhul kui on selgelt näidatud teisiti. Greek version Ο εξαγωγέας των προϊόντων που καλύπτονται από το παρόν έγγραφο (άδεια τελωνείου υπ'αριθ. ... ( 1 )) δηλώνει ότι, εκτός εάν δηλώνεται σαφώς άλλως, τα προϊόντα αυτά είναι προτιμησιακής καταγωγής... ( 2 ). English version The exporter of the products covered by this document (customs authorization No... ( 1 )) declares that, except where otherwise clearly indicated, these products are of... ( 2 ) preferential origin. French version L'exportateur des produits couverts par le présent document (autorisation douanière n o ... ( 1 )) déclare que, sauf indication claire du contraire, ces produits ont l'origine préférentielle... ( 2 )). Italian version L'esportatore delle merci contemplate nel presente documento (autorizzazione doganale n. ... ( 1 )) dichiara che, salvo indicazione contraria, le merci sono di origine preferenziale... ( 2 ). Latvian version Eksportētājs produktiem, kuri ietverti šajā dokumentā (muitas pilnvara Nr. … ( 1 )), deklarē, ka, iznemot tur, kur ir citādi skaidri noteikts, šiem produktiem ir priekšrocību izcelsme no … ( 2 ). Lithuanian version Šiame dokumente išvardintų prekių eksportuotojas (muitinės liudijimo Nr. … ( 1 )) deklaruoja, kad, jeigu kitaip nenurodyta, tai yra… ( 2 ) preferencinės kilmės prekės. Hungarian version A jelen okmányban szereplő áruk exportőre (vámfelhatalmazási szám: … ( 1 )) kijelentem, hogy eltérő jelzés hianyában az áruk kedvezményes … ( 2 ) származásúak. Maltese version L-esportatur tal-prodotti koperti b'dan id-dokument (awtorizzazzjoni tad-dwana nru. … ( 1 )) jiddikjara li, ħlief fejn indikat b'mod ċar li mhux hekk, dawn il-prodotti huma ta' oriġini preferenzjali … ( 2 ). Dutch version De exporteur van de goederen waarop dit document van toepassing is (douanevergunning nr. ... ( 1 )), verklaart dat, behoudens uitdrukkelijke andersluidende vermelding, deze goederen van preferentiële... ( 2 ) oorsprong zijn . Polish version Eksporter produktów objętych tym dokumentem (upoważnienie władz celnych nr. … ( 1 )) deklaruje, że z wyjątkiem gdzie jest to wyraźnie określone, produkty te mają … ( 2 ) preferencyjne pochodzenie. Portuguese version O abaixo assinado, exportador dos produtos cobertos pelo presente documento (autorização aduaneira n o ... ( 1 )), declara que, salvo expressamente indicado em contrário, estes produtos são de origem preferencial... ( 2 ). Slovene version Izvoznik blaga, zajetega s tem dokumentom (pooblastilo carinskih organov št … ( 1 )) izjavlja, da, razen če ni drugače jasno navedeno, ima to blago preferencialno … ( 2 ) poreklo. Slovak version Vývozca výrobkov uvedených v tomto dokumente (číslo povolenia … ( 1 )) vyhlasuje, že okrem zreteľne označených, majú tieto výrobky preferenčný pôvod v … ( 2 ). Finnish version Tässä asiakirjassa mainittujen tuotteiden viejä (tullin lupa n: o... ( 1 )) ilmoittaa, että nämä tuotteet ovat, ellei toisin ole selvästi merkitty, etuuskohteluun oikeutettuja... ( 2 ) alkuperätuotteita . Swedish version Exportören av de varor som omfattas av detta dokument (tullmyndighetens tillstånd nr. ... ( 1 )) försäkrar att dessa varor, om inte annat tydligt markerats, har förmånsberättigande... ( 2 ) ursprung . Bulgarian version Износителят на продуктите, обхванати от този документ (митническо разрешение N o … ( 1 )) декларира, че освен кьдето е отбелязано друго, тези продукти са с … ( 2 ) преференциален произход .’. (…)

Article 5

The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Additional Protocol on behalf of the European Community.

Article 5

The text of Article 86 shall be replaced with the following: ‘At the request of the Bulgarian authorities, the Community shall provide technical assistance designed to support the efforts of Bulgaria towards the gradual approximation of its policies to those of the Economic and Monetary Union. This will include informal exchange of information concerning the principles and the functioning of the Economic and Monetary Union.’

Article 6

The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the European Community and its Member States, give the notification provided for in Article 9 of the Additional Protocol. The President of the Commission shall give such notification on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community.

Proof of origin and administrative cooperation  ( 3 )

Article 6

1.   Proofs of origin properly issued by either Bulgaria or a new Member State in the framework of preferential agreements applied between them shall be accepted in the respective countries provided that: (a) the acquisition of such origin confers preferential tariff treatment on the basis of the preferential tariff measures contained in the Europe Agreement; (b) the proof of origin and the transport documents were issued no later than the day before the date of accession; (c) the proof of origin is submitted to the customs authorities within the period of four months from the date of accession. Where goods were declared for importation in either Bulgaria or a new Member State, prior to the date of accession, under preferential agreements or autonomous arrangements applied between Bulgaria and that new Member State at that time, proof of origin issued retrospectively under those agreements or arrangements may also be accepted provided that it is submitted to the customs authorities within the period of four months from the date of accession. 2.   Bulgaria and the new Member States are authorised to retain the authorisations with which the status of ‘approved exporters’ has been granted in the framework of preferential agreements or autonomous arrangements applied between them, provided that: (a) such a provision is also provided for in the agreement concluded prior to the date of accession between Bulgaria and the Community; (b) the approved exporter applies the rules of origin in force under that agreement. These authorisations shall be replaced no later than one year after the date of accession, by new authorisations issued under the conditions of the Europe Agreement. 3.   Requests for subsequent verification of proof of origin issued under the preferential agreements or autonomous arrangements referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 above shall be accepted by the competent customs authorities of either Bulgaria or the Member States for a period of three years after the issue of the proof of origin concerned and may be made by those authorities for a period of three years after acceptance of the proof of origin submitted to those authorities in support of an import declaration.

Goods en route or in temporary storage

Article 7

1.   The provisions of the Europe Agreement shall be applied to goods exported from either Bulgaria to one of the new Member States or from one of the new Member States to Bulgaria, which comply with the provisions of Protocol 4 to the Europe Agreement on Rules of Origin and that on the date of accession are either en route or in temporary storage, in a customs warehouse or in a free zone in Bulgaria or in that new Member State. 2.   Preferential treatment shall be granted in such cases, subject to the submission to the customs authorities of the importing country, within four months of the date of accession, of a proof of origin issued retrospectively by the customs authorities of the exporting country.

Article 8

This Protocol and the Annexes thereto shall form an integral part of the Europe Agreement.

Article 9

1.   This Protocol shall be approved by the Community, by the Council of the European Union on behalf of the Member States, and by Bulgaria in accordance with their own procedures. 2.   The Parties shall notify each other of the accomplishment of the corresponding procedures referred to in the preceding paragraph. The instruments of approval shall be deposited with the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union.

Article 10

1.   This Protocol shall enter into force on the first day of the first month following the date of the deposit of the last instrument of approval. 2.   This Protocol, with the exception of the trade provisions laid down in Article 3, shall apply with effect from 1 May 2004.

Article 11

This Protocol is drawn up in duplicate in the Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Slovak, Slovene, Spanish and Swedish languages and the official language of the Republic of Bulgaria, each of these texts being equally authentic.

Article 12

The text of the Europe Agreement, including the Annexes and Protocols forming an integral part thereof, and the Final Act together with the declarations annexed thereto shall be drawn up in Czech, Estonian, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Slovak and Slovenian languages, and these texts shall be authentic in the same way as the original texts. The Association Council shall approve these texts.

Order numbers for EU tariff quotas for products originating in Bulgaria

ANNEXSupplementary provisions

ANNEX Order numbers for EU tariff quotas for products originating in Bulgaria (as referred to in Article 3) Quota Order No CN code Description 09.4783 0102 90 05 0102 90 21 0102 90 29 0102 90 41 0102 90 49 Live bovine animals 09.4651 0201 0202 Meat of bovines, fresh, chilled or frozen 09.4671 ex 0203 Meat of domestic swine, fresh, chilled or frozen 0210 11 0210 12 0210 19 Meat of swine, salted, in brine, dried or smoked 1601 00 Sausages and similar products 1602 41 1602 42 1602 49 Prepared and preserved meat, meat offal or blood of swine 09.5854 ex 0207 Meat and edible offal, of the poultry of heading 0105 , excluding 0207 27 91 , 0207 35 91 , 0207 36 89 09.4773 0402 10 0402 21 Milk and cream, in powder or other solid forms 09.4675 0403 10 11 Yoghurt, not flavoured nor containing added fruits, nuts or cocoa 0403 10 13 0403 10 19 0403 10 31 0403 10 33 0403 10 39 Other, not flavoured nor containing added fruits, nuts or cocoa 09.4660 0406 Cheese and curd 09.5891 0407 00 30 Eggs of poultry, in shell, not for hatching 09.6225 0702 00 00 Tomatoes 09.5938 ex 0707 00 05 Cucumbers — for processing 09.6231 ex 0707 00 05 Cucumbers, fresh or chilled — other than for processing 09.4725 0711 51 00 2003 10 20 2003 10 30 Mushroom of the genus Agaricus 09.6247 0808 10 Apples, other than cider apples 09.4676 1001 1109 00 00 Wheat and meslin Wheat gluten 09.5893 1002 00 00 Rye 1102 10 00 Rye flour 1103 19 10 Rye groats and meal 1003 20 10 Rye pellets 09.5894 1003 00 Barley 1102 90 10 Barley flour 1103 19 30 Barley groats and meal 1103 20 20 Barley pellets 09.5895 1004 00 00 Oats 1102 90 30 Oats flour 1103 19 40 Groats and meal of oats 1103 20 30 Pellets of oats 09.4677 1005 10 90 1005 90 00 Maize 09.5941 1006 30 Rice, semi-milled or wholly milled 09.6277 1602 32 1602 39 Prepared or preserved meat of poultry 09.4784 1602 50 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood, of bovine animals 09.4785 1701 Sugar 1702 Other sugars