Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order, which comes into force on 25th October 1987, continues in effect the provisions formerly contained in the Customs Duties (ECSC) (No.2) (Amendment No. 8) Order 1987.

This Order reimposes duties on goods falling within heading 73.13 which originate in Yugoslavia.

This Order implements a reintroduction of duty up to the end of 1987 made pursuant to Article 1, paragraph 3 of a decision 86/642/ECSC of the representatives of the governments of Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community meeting within the Council on 22nd December 1986 (OJ No. L380, 31.12.1986, p.59). Decision 86/642/ECSC of 22nd December 1986 established ceilings for imports of certain ECSC goods originating in Yugoslavia. These ceilings have now been reached on goods falling within the above heading.

The Commission communication to Member States giving notice of the reintroduction of customs duties is published in OJ No. C172 of 30.6.1987.