1.The rules of origin set out in Annex II shall apply in determining whether products originate in the regions or states listed in Annex I.
2.The rules of origin set out in Annex II shall be superseded by those annexed to any agreement with the regions or states listed in Annex I when that agreement is either provisionally applied, or enters into force, whichever is the earlier. The Commission shall publish a notice in the Official Journal of the European Union to inform operators of the date of provisional application or entry into force, from which the rules of origin in the agreement are to apply to products originating in the regions and states listed in Annex I.
3.The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 concerning technical amendments to Annex II where required to take account of amendments to other Union customs legislation.
4.Decisions on the management of Annex II shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 19(5).