Harmonized Tariff System Codes Act

[BrumBrum]

I would like to WITHDRAW my amendment as it appears to be an unnecessary Duchieism which is not needed. I am willing to listen to councillors and not waste their time. I do not intend to introduce Duchieisms against other member states wishes to acts. I appologise for introducing a possibly annoying Duchieism to the process.

James Mizrachi-Roscoe, Councillor for United Duchies

[Istkalen]

Debate has ended. One amendment has been proposed, as follows:

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Amendment I

Section I: Harmonized Tariff System Codes

1. All types of goods for import and/or export from European member-states Member States shall be classified on a Master Schedule of Goods (MSG), sorted into chapters, sections, and sub-sections.
2. Each good shall be assigned a universal 6 digit Harmonized System (HS) code number.
3. Each HS code number shall consist of 2 digits denoting its chapter, 2 digits denoting its section, and 2 digits denoting its sub-section.
   a. Member -states States may append additional digits to HS code numbers for internal purposes.
   b. Member -states States may add their own existing national classification code numbers into the MSG, to be used, referenced, and generated alongside HS code numbers.
4. It may be possible for a single type of good to have multiple valid HS code number options.
   a. Member -states States shall decide how multiple valid matches are to be treated within their jurisdictions.
   b. Member -states States shall decide how mixed derivative goods, unclassified goods, and other special/unusual circumstances are to be treated within their jurisdictions.

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Section III: Accessibility

1. Harmonized System code numbers shall be encodable and decodable as bar codes, QR codes, and other standard formats.
   a. Encoding and decoding devices shall support vision-impaired and hearing-impaired users
   b. Member -states States may use their own pre-existing equipment if it can support encoding/decoding the HS code numbers.

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Section IV: Implementation

1. All member nations Member States of the European Union are required to harmonize their national law(s) with this act within 1 year from its approval by the European Council.

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Voting will begin now and continue until 23:59 GMT on 14 January 2023.

Iras Tilkanas
Council Speaker and Councillor for the Republic of Istkalen

[Spain]

I vote FOR the Amendment.

Donald Tusk
Councillor for Spain

[BrumBrum]

On behalf o United Duchies I vote FOR the amendment

James Mizrachi-Roscoe, Councillor for United Duchies

[Elthize]

Representing The State of Elthize, I ABSTAIN from voting for the amendment.

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Liam Zachary
Councillor for The State of Elthize

[UK and California]

On behalf of The United Kingdom, I vote FOR the amendment.

The Rt. Hon. Ed Miliband

[Leagio]

On behalf of the Commonwealth of Leagio, I vote FOR the Amendment.

Lionel Morel
EU Councilor for Leagio

[Istkalen]

Voting on amendments has ended.

With 4 votes FOR, the amendment has passed.

Final voting begins NOW and will continue until 23:59 GMT on 22 January 2023.

Iras Tilkanas
Council Speaker and Councillor for the Republic of Istkalen

[UK and California]

On behalf of The United Kingdom, I vote FOR this act.

[BrumBrum]

On behalf of United Duchies I vote FOR this act
James Mizrachi-Roscoe Councillor for United Duchies

[Duxburian Union]

On behalf of the Union of Duxburian Dominions, I vote FOR the act.

Wesley Greene
Councillor-General of the Duxburian Union

[Elthize]

Representing The State of Elthize, I vote FOR this act.

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Liam Zachary
Councillor for The State of Elthize

[Spain]

On behalf of the Kingdom of Spain, I vote FOR this act.

Donald Tusk
Councillor for Spain

[Sertia]

The Order of the Braetha votes FOR this act.

Edutitalle Dina
ERE BACH'AIR DUN

[Leagio]

On behalf of the Commonwealth of Leagio, I vote FOR this act.

Lionel Morel
EU-Councilor for Leagio

[Istkalen]

With seven votes FOR, this act has passed.

Iras Tilkanas
Council Speaker and Councillor for the Republic of Istkalen