General Interpretative Note Clause Samples
A General Interpretative Note serves to guide the interpretation and understanding of the terms and provisions within a contract or legal document. It typically outlines overarching principles or rules that apply to the entire agreement, such as how definitions should be read, how conflicts between clauses are resolved, or how ambiguous language is to be interpreted. By establishing these interpretative guidelines, the clause ensures consistency and clarity in the application of the contract, helping to prevent misunderstandings and disputes over meaning.
General Interpretative Note. 1. A requirement of a change in tariff classification applies only to non- originating materials.
2. Where a specific rule of origin is defined using the criterion of a change in tariff classification, and it is written to exempt tariff items at the level of a Chapter, heading or subheading of the Harmonized System, it shall be construed to mean that the materials corresponding to such tariff items must be originating for the good to qualify as originating.
3. When a specific rule of origin is defined using the criterion of change in tariff classification, and the terms “within that subheading” or “within that heading” are used, it shall be construed that any production process confers origin, except for those processes set out under Article IV.12 (Operations and practices that do not confer origin).
General Interpretative Note. 1. A requirement of a change in tariff classification applies only to non- originating materials.
2. Where a specific rule of origin is defined using the criterion of a change in tariff classification, and it is written to exempt tariff items at the level of a Chapter, heading or subheading of the Harmonized System, it shall be construed to mean that the materials corresponding to such tariff items must be originating for the good to qualify as originating.
General Interpretative Note. A requirement of a change in tariff classification is applicable only to non-originating materials.