‘2.For the purposes of subheadings 0408 11 and 0408 19 the following applies:

The expression “otherwise preserved” also applies to egg yolks with limited amounts of salt (in general, an amount of up to around 12 % by weight) or minor amounts of chemicals added for preservation purposes provided that both of the following conditions are fulfilled:

1. (i)

   the products retain the character of egg yolks of subheadings 0408 11 and 0408 19;

2. (ii)

   salt or chemicals may not be used at a level higher than is necessary for purposes of preservation.’