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GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE RESTRICTED COM.TEX/SB/1638 5 November 1991 Special Distribution Textiles Surveillance Body ARRANGEMENT REGARDING INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN TEXTILES Notification under Article 4 Extension of the bilateral agreement between the United States and Singapore The Textiles Surveillance Body received a notification from the United States of an extension of its bilateral agreement with Singapore for the period 1 January 1991 to 31 December 1995. The TSB, pursuant to its procedures regarding notifications made under Article 4, has examined the relevant documentation and is forwarding the text of the notification to participating countries for their information. The bilateral agreement and previous amendment are contained in COM.TEX/SB/1200 and 1513. 2See COM.TEX/SB/35, Annex B. English only/Anglais seulement/Inglés solamente 91-1488

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GENERAL AGREEMENT ON

TARIFFS AND TRADE

RESTRICTED

COM.TEX/SB/16385 November 1991

Special Distribution

Textiles Surveillance Body

ARRANGEMENT REGARDING INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN TEXTILES

Notification under Article 4

Extension of the bilateral agreement betweenthe United States and Singapore

The Textiles Surveillance Body received a notification from theUnited States of an extension of its bilateral agreement with Singapore forthe period 1 January 1991 to 31 December 1995.

The TSB, pursuant to its procedures regarding notifications made underArticle 4, has examined the relevant documentation and is forwarding thetext of the notification to participating countries for their information.

The bilateral agreement and previous amendment are contained inCOM.TEX/SB/1200 and 1513.

2See COM.TEX/SB/35, Annex B.

English only/Anglais seulement/Inglés solamente

91-1488

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UNITED STATES NOTE

No. 373/91

The Embassy of the United States of America presents its complimentsto the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore and hasthe honour to refer to the agreement relating to trade in cotton, wool, andman-made fibre textiles and textile products between the Government of theRepublic of Singapore and the Government of the United States of Americaeffected by exchange of notes dated 30 May and 5 June 1986, as amended (theAgreement) and to the Memorandum of Understanding of 28 November 1990concerning the extension of the Agreement, from 1 January 1991 through31 December 1995.

The Embassy of the United States of America also refers to itsNote No. 087/91 of 6 March 1991 and to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Noteof reply dated 1 April 1991 concerning the proposed text of the extendedagreement, with annexes.

The Embassy of the United States of America is pleased to confirm thatthe Government of the United States is prepared to retain in the extendedagreement the pre-existing language on cooperation against fraud andcircumvention. Accordingly, paragraph 17 of the extended agreement willread as follows:

"COOPERATION AGAINST FRAUD AND CIRCUMVENTION

17. In accordance with Article 8 of the arrangement the Government ofSingapore and the Government of the United States agree to cooperatefully in identifying and preventing circumvention of the presentagreement by transhipment, rerouting or whatever other means."

The Government of the United States also confirms that paragraph 5(E)of the Agreement should read as follows:

"(E) In addition to the flexibility provided for in paragraph 5 above,the following shifts are available:

CATEGORY AMOUNT

334 10 Per cent from Category 634335 10 Per cent from Category 635634 10 Per cent from Category 334635 10 Per cent from Category 335640 10 Per cent from Category 340648 10 Per cent from Category 347/348

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Shift for the following will be one way and will be calculated ona ratio of one to one in dozens:

1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

From 647 Back to 648

143,830 145,268 146,721 148,188 149,670

From 638 Back to 639

328,974 335,553

From 634 Back to 635

42,052 43,314

From 640 Back to 641

280 294

From 334 Back to 335

1,330 1,370

The Embassy of the United States of America confirms that its note of6 March 1991 as amended by this noted, together with the Ministry ofForeign Affairs' Note of 1 April 1991 constitute an agreement between our

two governments.

The Embassy of the United States of America avails itself of thisopportunity to renew to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the assurances ofits highest consideration.

Embassy of the United States of AmericaSingapore 22 July 1991

342,264

44,613

349,109

45, 951

356,091

47,330

309 324 340

1,411 1,453 1,497"

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MFA 180/91

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore presentsits compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and has thehonour to refer to the latter's Note No. 087/91 of 6 March 1991 and to thedraft text (with annexes) proposing a five-year extension of the bilateraltextile agreement between the Government of the United States of America andthe Government of the Republic of Singapore.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore ispleased to confirm that the proposal to extend the existing bilateraltextile agreement between the United States of America and the Republic ofSingapore, as agreed to at the discussions held in Washington on 27 and28 November 1990 and confirmed in the Memorandum of Understanding of20 November 1990, is acceptable. The meeting had agreed that the text ofthe agreement should follow the Memorandum of Understanding closely exceptfor editorial and grammatical amendments. Following this, the draft textproposed is acceptable, except for a minor change. Paragraph 17 of theproposed draft text should be replaced by paragraph 17 of the agreement of1986, in accordance with the Memorandum of understanding.

There is also a typographical omission of the word "per cent or Z"after all the figures "10" in paragraph 5(E). The revised paragraph 5(E)should read as follows:

(E) In addition to the flexibility provided for in paragraph 5 above,the following shifts are available:

CATEGORY AMOUNT

334 10 per cent from Category 634335 10 per cent from Category 635634 10 per cent from Category 334635 10 per cent from Category 335640 10 per cent from Category 340648 10 per cent from Category 347/348

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singaporeappreciates that the Embasby of America confirms that the above amendmentsconform with the Understanding of the Government of the United States ofAmerica.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore availsitself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States theassurances of its highest consideration.

Singapore1 April 1991

Embassy of the United States of AmericaSingapore

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No. 087/91

The Embassy of the United States of America presents its complimentsto the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore and has thehonour to refer to the attached draft text (with annexes) proposing afive-year extension of our bilateral textile agreement and to request anearly response by diplomatic note from the Singaporian Government.

The Embassy of the United States of America avails itself of thisopportunity to renew to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic ofSingapore the assurances of its highest consideration.

Embassy of the United States of AmericaSingapore, 6 March 1991

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The Embassy of the United States of America presents its complimentsto the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore and has thehonour to refer to the the Arrangement Regarding International Trade inTextiles done at Geneva on 20 December 1973, as extended by the Protocol on31 July 1986, (hereinafter referred to as the Arrangement), and to theAgreement relating to trade in cotton, wool, and man-made fibre textilesand textile products between the Government of the Republic of Singaporeand the Government of the United States of America effected by exchange ofnotes dated 30 May and 5 June 1986, as amended (the Agreement).

The Embassy of the United States of America also refers to its note of26 October 1990, to the Department of Foreign Affairs' Note of6 November 1990, and to the Memorandum of Understanding of28 November 1990, following discussion between representatives of theGovernment of Singapore and the Government of the United States of Americain Washington, D.C., 27-28 November 1990, concerning exports of cotton,wool, and man-made fibre textiles and textile products of Singapore to theUnited States.

As a result of the above mentioned discussions and Memorandum ofUnderstanding, the Embassy proposes on behalf of the Government of theUnited States, under Article 4 of, and in conformity with, the Arrangement,an extension of the Agreement between the Government of Singapore and theGovernment of the United States with certain modifications, the text toread as follows:

Agreement Term

1. The term of this extension to the Agreement will be the period from1 January 1991 through 31 December 1995. Each "agreement period' or.agreement year' shall be a twelve-month period from 1 January of a givenyear to 31 December of the same year.

Coverage

2. The textiles and textile products covered by this agreement are thoseset forth in Annex A.

Classification

3. (A) Tops, yarns, piece goods, made-up articles, garments and othertextile manufactured products (being products which derive their chiefcharacteristics from their textile components) of cotton, wool, man-madefibres, or blends thereof, in which any or all of these fibres incombination represent the chief weight of the product, are subject to thisagreement. Components of an article which are not considered relevant tothe classification under the general rules of interpretation or the legalnotes to section XI of the Harmonized System are likewise to be disregardedhere.

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(B) For the purposes of this agreement, textile products covered bysub-paragraph (A) above shall be classified as:

(I) Man-made fibre textiles, if the product is in chief weight ofman-made fibres, unless:

(A) The product is knitted or crocheted apparel in which woolequals or exceeds 23 per cent by weight of all fibres, in whichcase the product will be a wool textile; or

(B) The product is apparel, not knitted or crocheted, in whichwool equals or exceeds 36 per cent by weight of all fibres, inwhich case the product will be a wool textile;

(C) The product is a woven fabric in which wool equals orexceeds 36 per cent by weight of all fibres, in which case theproduct will be a wool textile.

(II) Cotton textiles, if not covered by (I) and if the product is inchief weight of cotton, unless the product is a woven fabric in whichwool equals or exceeds 36 per cent by weight of all fibres, in whichcase the product will be a wool textile.

(III) Wool textiles, if neither of the foregoing applies, and theproduct is in chief weight of wool.

(C) The system of categories and the rates of conversion into squaremeters equivalent (SME) listed in Annex A shall apply in implementing thisagreement except as listed in paragraph 3 (G).

(D) For purposes of computing limits and charges to limits therates of conversion for individual categories set out in Annex A shall beapplied.

(E) Coverage under this paragraph is intended to be identical withthe terms of Article 12 of the Arrangement. In the event of a questionregarding whether a product is covered by this agreement by virtue of beingin chief weight of cotton, wool, or man-made fibres, the chief value of thefibres may be considered.

(F) Textiles and textile products covered by this agreement shall beclassified in two groups, as follows:

(I) Group I: Specific limits listed in Annex B;

(II) Group II: All categories and part-categories not subject to aspecific limit at the time this agreement comes into effect.

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(G) For the purposes of this agreement, the categories listed beloware merged and treated as single categories and sub-categories:

Categories Sub-Categories

300 and 301 None333 and 633 None338 and 339 338; 339347 and 348 347; 348351 and 651 None352 and 652 None353, 354, 653, and 654 None445 and 446 None645 and 656 None

The rate of conversion into square meters equivalent for mergedcategory 352/552 is 11.3 dozens per square meter.

Specific Limits

4. Commencing with the first agreement period and during each subsequentterm of this agreement, the Government of Singapore shall limit exports tothe United States of cotton, wool, and man-made fibre textiles and textileproducts of Singapore to the specific limits set out in Annex B. Thespecific limits may be adjusted in accordance with paragraph 5.

Flexibility Adjustments

5. (A)(I) The specific limits set out in Annex B do not include anyadjustments permitted under paragraph 5.

(II) During any agreement period, the specific limits set out inAnnex B may be increased by not more than seven (7) per cent swingprovided that an equivalent quantity in square meters equivalent isdeducted from another specific limit. The Government of Singaporeshall notify the Government of the United States of the swing to beapplied under this sub-paragraph.

Carryover and Carry Forward

(B)(I) The extent to which any specific limit set out in Annex Bmay be exceeded in any agreement period by carry forward (borrowing aportion of the corresponding specific limit from the succeedingagreement period) and/or carryover (the use of any unused quantity(shortfall) of the corresponding specific limit from the previousagreement period) is eleven (11) per cent, of which carry forwardshall not constitute more than six (6) per cent.

(II) Carryover shall be available for application in the 1991agreement period. No carry forward shall be available forapplication in the 1995 agreement period.

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(C) For the purposes of the agreement, shortfall in a specific limitoccurs when textiles or textile products of Singapore exported to theUnited States during any agreement period are less than the applicablespecific limit as set out in Annex B or, in the case of any limit decreasedpursuant to paragraph 5, when such exports are below the limit asdecreased.

(D) The Government of the United States may apply flexibility underparagraphs 5(B) and 5(C) to specific limits on any category or productwhenever that adjustment appears appropriate to facilitate the flow of tradeand the sound administration of the agreement. To the extend that suchadjustments are actually utilized, they will be implemented by means ofcarryover and carry forward in that order. Any unused flexibility will bere-credited to the donor limit. In applying such adjustments, theGovernment of the United States shall immediately notify the Government ofSingapore. This procedure will not prejudice the outcome of anyconsultations between our governments concerning the amounts of flexibilityavailable.

(E) In addition to the flexibility provided for in paragraph ofabove,the following shifts are available:

Category Amount

334 10 from Category 634335 10 from Category 635634 10 from Category 334635 10 from Category 335640 10 from Category 340648 10 from Category

347/348

Shift for the following will be one way and will be calculated on aratio of one to one in dozens:

1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

From 647 Back to 648

143,830 145,268 146,721 148,188 149,670

From 638 Back to 639

328,974 335,553 342,264 349,109 356,091

From 634 Back to 635

42,052 43,314 44,613 45,951 47,330

From 640 Back to 641

280 294 309 324 340From 334 Back to 33S

1,370 1,4111,330 1,453 1,497

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Designated Consultation levels

6. (A) The categories listed in Annex C are subject to the annualdesignated consultation levels specified therein. Categories not subjectto a specific limit, or listed in Annex C, shall be subject to an annualdesignated consultation level, equal in dozens or dozen pairs to the levelin dozen or dozen pairs under the previous system of square yardsequivalent conversion; levels in pounds shall be converted to kilogrammesat a rate of .45359237 kilogrammes per pound; levels in square yards shallbe converted to square meters at a rate of .33612736 square meters peryard; and, levels in square feet shall be converted to square meters at arate of .09290304 square meters per square foot. The Group II level listedin Annex D shall be treated as a designated consultation level.

(B) Under the previous system of square yard equivalent conversion,categories not subject to a specific limit, or listed in Annex C. weresubject to a annual designated consultation level of 2,000,000 square yardsequivalent in the case of cotton and man-made fibre, and 150,000 squareyards equivalent in the case of wool.

(C) If the Government of Singapore wishes to export textile productsto the United States in excess of the applicable designated consultationlevels, the Government of Singapore shall request the higher levels. TheGovernment of the United States shall consider such requestssympathetically. The Government of the United States shall respondpromptly and make every effort to resolve the issue within 14 US workingdays of the receipt of the initial request. If the Government of theUnited States is unable to comply fully with the request due to problems ofmarket disruption or the real risk thereof, as described in Annex A of theArrangement, in a category subject to such a request, the Government of theUnited States will so inform the Government of Singapore. The Governmentof the United States will supply data in accordance with paragraphs I and IIof Annex A of the Arrangement to substantiate the position it has taken.The two governments, unless otherwise agreed, shall consult as soon aspossible within 30 days of the United States' denial of the request andshall make every effort to conclude such consultations within 30 days oftheir commencement. Until a mutually satisfactory change in theconsultation level in question is established, shipments shall not exceedthe existing consultation level.

Overshipment Charges

7. (A) Products of Singapore shipped in excess of authorized limits inany agreement period may be denied entry into the United State. Any suchshipment denied entry may be permitted into the United States and chargedto the applicable limit in the succeeding agreement period.

(B) Products of Singapore shipped in excess of applicable limits inany agreement period will, if allowed entry into the United States duringthat agreement period, be charged to the applicable limit in the succeedingagreement period.

(C) Any action taken pursuant to sub-paragraph 7(A) and 7(B) above,will not prejudice the rights of either side regarding consultations.

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Spacing Provisions

8. The Government of Singapore shall use its best efforts to spaceexports of its products to the United States within each category,sub-category or part-category evenly throughout each agreement period,taking into consideration normal seasonal factors.

Implementation of the Limitation Provisions

9. The Government of Singapore shall administer its export control systemunder the agreement. The Government of the United States may assist theGovernment of Singapore in implementing the limitation provisions of thisagreement by controlling, by the date of export, imports of textiles andtextile products covered by this agreement.

Exchange of Data

10. (A) The Government of the United States shall promptly supply theGovernment of Singapore with data on monthly imports of cotton, wool, andman-made fibre textiles and textile products from Singapore into theUnited States.

(B) The Government of Singapore shall promptly supply the Governmentof the United states with data on monthly exports of cotton, wool andman-made fibre textiles and textile products from Singapore to theUnited States.

(C) Each Government agrees to promptly supply any other availablestatistical data necessary to the implementation of this agreementrequested by the other government.

Mutually Satisfactory Administrative Arrangement

11. Mutually satisfactory administrative arrangements or adjustments maybe made to resolve minor problems arising in the implementation of thisagreement, including differences in points of procedure or operation.

Consultation of Implementation Questions

12. The Government of the United States and the Government of Singaporeagree to consult upon the request of the other on any question arising inthe implementation of this agreement.

Right to Propose Revisions to the Agreement

13. The Government of the United States and the Government of Singaporemay at any time propose revisions to the terms of this agreement. Eachagrees to consult promptly with the other about such proposals with a viewto making such revisions to this agreement, or taking such otherappropriate action as may be mutually agreed upon.

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Consultations in Case of InequityVis-A-Vis a Third Country

14. If the Government of Singapore considers that as a result oflimitations specified in this Agreement, it is being placed in aninequitable position in relation to a third country, the Government ofSingapore may request consultations with the Government of theUnited States with a view to taking appropriate remedial actions, such as areasonable modification of this agreement.

Article 3 Procedures

15. For the duration of this agreement, the Government of theUnited States shall not invoke the procedures of Article 3 of theArrangement to request restraints on the exports of cotton, wool andman-made fibre textiles and textile products to the United States coveredby this Agreement. The Government of the United States and the Governmentof Singapore reserve their rights under the Arrangement with respect totextiles and textile products not subject to this agreement.

Visa System

16. Both Governments agree to maintain the visa system effected byexchange of notes dated 4 October and 8 October 1982.

Cooperation Against Fraud and Circumvention

17. In accordance with Article 8 of the Arrangement and Paragraph 16 ofthe Protocol, the Government of Singapore and the Government of theUnited States agree to cooperate fully in identifying and preventingcircumvention of the agreement by transshipment, rerouting and whatevermeans.

Conforming Clause

18. Either Government may request consultations on any provision of thisbilateral agreement in the event that a new regime for textiles trade isagreed after the scheduled expiration of the 1986 Protocol of Extension tothe Arrangement Regarding International Trade in Textiles.

Right to Terminate the Agreement

19 Either Government may terminate this agreement, effective at the endof an agreement period, by written notice to the other Government, to begiven at least 90 days prior to the end of such agreement period.

If the fore going conforms with the understanding of the Government ofSingapore, this note and your Government's note of conformation shallconstitute an agreement between our two Governments.

Enclosure: Annexes A, B, C and D

(Complimentary Close)(End text of Diplomatic Note)

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ANNEX A

Categories numbered in the:200 series are of cotton and/or man-made fibre,300 series are of cotton,400 series are of wool, and600 series are of man-made fibre.

Category Description Conversion Factor Unitto square metres

Yarn

200 Yarns put up for retail sale, andsewing thread of cotton, wool and mmf 6.6 kg.

201 Other yarns 6.5 kg.300 Carded yarns, cotton 8.5 kg.301 Combed yarns, cotton 8.5 kg.400 Wool yarn 3.7 kg.600 Textured filament yarns, mmf 6.5 kg.603 Yarn containing 85Z or more by weight 6.3 kg.

artificial stable fibre604 Yarn containing 85Z or more by weight 7.6 kg.

synthetic staple fibre606 Non-textured filament yarn, mmf 20.1 kg.607 Other staple fibre yarn, mmf 6.5 kg.

FabricCotton and man-made fibre:

218 Of yarns of different colours 1.0 m2219 Duck 1.0 m2220 Fabric of special weave 1.0 mi222 Knit fabric 12.3 kg.223 Non-woven fabrics 14.0 ki.224 Pile and tufted fabrics 1.0 m2225 Denim 1.0 m2226 Cheesecloth, batistes, lawns or voiles 1.0 m2227 Oxford cloth 1.0 m229 Special purpose fabric, cotton 13.6 ki.313 Sheeting 1.0 m2314 Poplin and broadcloth 1.0 m2315 Printcloth 1.0 m2317 Twills 1.0 m2326 Sateens 1.0 m

Wool:

410 Woven fabrics containing 1.0 m2414 Other wool fabrics 2.8 kg.

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Category Description Conversion Factor Unitto square metres

Man-made fibre:

611 Woven man-made fibre fabrics containing 85Z 2or more by weight artificial staple fibres 1.0 m2

613 Sheeting 1.0 m2614 Poplin and broadcloth 1.0 m2615 Printcloth 1.0 m2617 Twills and sateens 1.0 m2618 Woven artificial filament fabric 1.0 m2619 Polyester filament fabric 1.0 m2620 Other synthetic filament fabric 1.0 m621 Impression fabric 14.0 ki.622 Glass fibre fabric 1.0 m2624 Woven man-made fibre fabric, 1.0 m

containing more than 15 per centbut less than 36 per cent wool

Staple /filament combination:

625 Poplin and broadcloth 1.0 m2626 Printcloth 1.0 m2627 Sheeting 1.0 m2628 Twills and sateens 1.0 m2629 Other mmf fabrics 1.0 m2

Apparel

237 Playsuits, sunsuits, etc,. 19.2 Doz239 Infants' wear 6.3 kg.330 Handkerchiefs 1.4 Doz331 Gloves and mittens 2.9 Dpr332 Hosiery 3.8 Dpr333 M and B suit-type coats 30.3 Doz334 Other M and B coats 34.5 Doz335 W and G coats 34.5 Doz336 Dresses 37.9 Doz338 M and B knit shirts 6.0 Doz339 W and G knit shirts and blouses 6.0 Doz340 M and B shirts, not knit 20.1 Doz341 W and G shirts and blouses, not knit 12.1 Doz342 Skirts 14.9 Doz345 Sweaters 30.8 Doz347 M and B trousers, slacks and shorts 14.9 Doz348 W and G trousers, slacks and shorts 14.9 Doz349 Brassières and body

supporting garments 4.0 Doz350 Dressing gowns, etc. 42.6 Doz351 Nightwear and pyjamas 43.5 Doz352 Underwear 9.2 Doz353 M and B down-filled coats 34.5 Doz354 W and G down-filled coats 34.5 Doz359 Other cotton apparel 8.5 kg.431 Gloves and mittens 1.8 Dpr

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Conversion Factor UnitCategory Description Consion Factor

to square metres

Apparel (cont'd)

432 Hosiery 2.3 Dpr433 M and B suit-type coats 30.1 Doz434 Other M and B coats 45.1 Doz435 W and G coats 45.1 Doz436 Dresses 41.1 Doz438 Knit shirts and blouses 12.5 Doz439 Infants' wear 6.3 kg.440 Shirts and blouses, not knit 20.1 Doz442 Skirts 15.0 Doz443 M and B suits 3.76 Nos444 W and G suits 3.76 Nos445 M and B sweaters 12.4 Doz446 W and G sweaters 12.4 Doz447 M and B trousers, slacks and shorts 15.0 Doz448 W and G trousers, slacks and shorts 15.0 Doz459 Other wool apparel 3.7 kg.630 Handkerchiefs 1.4 Doz631 Gloves and mittens 2.9 Dpr632 Hosiery 3.8 Dpr633 M and B suit-type coats 30.3 Doz634 Other M and B coats 34.5 Doz635 W and G coats 34.5 Doz636 Dresses 37.9 Doz638 M and B knit shirts 15.0 Doz639 W and G knit shirts and blouses 12.5 Doz640 M and B shirts, not knit 20.1 Doz641 W and G shirts and blouses, not knit 12.1 Doz642 Skirts 14.9 Doz643 M and B suits 3.76 Nos644 W and G suits 3.76 Nos645 M and B sweaters 30.8 Doz646 W and G sweaters 30.8 Doz647 M and B trousers, slacks and shorts 14.9 Doz648 W and G trousers, slacks and shorts 14.9 Doz649 Brassières and body supporting garments 4.0 Doz650 Dressing gowns, etc. 42.6 Doz651 Nightwear and pyjamas 43.5 Doz652 Underwear 13.4 Doz653 M and B down-filled coats 34.5 Doz654 W and G down-filled coats 34.5 Doz659 Other man-made fibre apparel 14.4 kg.

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Category Description Conversion Factor Unitto square metres

Made-up and Miscellaneous Textiles

360 Pillowcases 0.9 Nos361 Sheets 5.2 Nos362 Bedspread and quilts 5.8 Nos363 Terry and other pile towels 0.4 Nos369 Cotton manufactures, not specified, nspf 8.5 kg.464 Blankets 2.4 ki.465 Floor coverings 1.0 m469 Wool manufactures, nspf 3.7 ki.665 Floor coverings 1.0 m666 Other furnishings 14.4 kg.669 Man-made fibre manufactures, nspf 14.4 kg.670 Flat goods, handbags, luggage 3.7 kg.

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ANNEX B

Specific Limits in Group I

CATEGORY UNIT 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

.I I

DOZJ1,434,308

440,697

410,571

64, 792

194,897

1,091,439

637,847

709,206

763,846

192,070

118,196

912,074

570,046

443,370

6,532

815,928

443,237

247,366

253,139

908,534

3,224,451

162,845

255,617

139,345

518,781

1,477,769

462,732

426,994

66,736

200,744

1,146,011

669,739

744,666

802,038

201,674

124,106

939,436

587,147

456,671

6, 648

840,406

465, 399

254,787

260,733

935,790

3,288,940

170,987

278,898

143,525

539,532

1,492,547

239

331

334

335

338/ 339

(338)

(339)

340

341

342

347/ 348

(347)

(348)

435

604

631

634

635

638

639

640

641

645/646

647

648

KG

DPR

DOZ

DOZ

DOZ

DOZ

DOZ

DOZ

DOZ

DOZ

DOZ

DOZ

DOZ

DOZ

KG

DPR

DOZ

DOZ

DOZ

DOZ

DOZ

DOZ

DOZ

DOZ

380,690

364, 996

59,294

178,358

942,827

550,996

612,638

659,838

165,917

102,103

834,677

521,673

405,746

6 ,388

746 689

382,885

226,375

231,658

831,438

3,038,472

149,671

229,450

127,520

461,194

399,725

379,595

51,073

183,709

989,968

578,546

643,270

692,830

174,213

107,203

859,717

537,323

417,913

6,452

769,090

402,029

233,165238,608

856,381

3,099,241

147,705

240,923

131,346

479,642

1,448,651

419,711

394, 780

61,905

189,220

1,039,466

607,473

675,434

727,472

182,924

112,568

885,509

553,443

430,455

6,517

792,163

422,130

240,161

245,766

882,072

3,161,226

155,090

252,969

135,286

498,828

1,463,138

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ANNEX C

Specific Limits in Group II

CATEGORY UNIT 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

222 KG 318,000 337,080 357,305 378,743 401,468

237 DOZ 205,504 213,724 222,273 231,164 240,411

642 DOZ 209,106 221,652 234,951 249,048 263,991

Designated Consultation Levels in Group II

Category Unit Annual Designated Consultation Level

333/633 DOZ 41,500

336 DOZ 70,000

434 DOZ 6,000

442 DOZ 10,000

445/446 DOZ 20,000

636 DOZ 140,000

659-Swimwear KG 145,150

659-Vests KG 145,150

659-Other KG 145,150

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ANNEX D

Annual Designated Consultation Level

38,461,859

Category

Group II

Unit

SME