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(d) considering matters related to the classification of goods
under the Harmonized System for the application of Annex
I (Schedules of Tariff Commitments) and the transposition
of each Party’s Schedule in Annex I (Schedules of Tariff
Commitments) following periodic amendments to the
Harmonized System, consistent with Article 2.14
(Transposition of Schedules of Tariff Commitments),
including by adopting guidelines for the transposition of the
Schedules in Annex I (Schedules of Tariff Commitments)
and exchanging transposed Schedules of tariff
commitments and correlation tables in a timely manner;
and

(e) discussing any other matter related to Chapter 2 (Trade in
Goods), including good regulatory practice on measures
affecting trade in goods and exploring avenues for
enhancing cooperation on the use of good regulatory
practice, as appropriate.

3. With respect to Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin), the functions of the
Committee on Goods shall include:

(a) monitoring the implementation of Chapter 3 (Rules of
Origin);

(b) reviewing and making appropriate recommendations to the
RCEP Joint Committee, as necessary, on:

(i) the effective and consistent administration of
Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin), including its
interpretation and application, and the
enhancement of cooperation in relation to Chapter
3 (Rules of Origin); and

(ii) any potential amendments to Annex 3A (Product-
Specific Rules) and Annex 3B (Minimum
Information Requirements), consistent with Article
3.34 (Transposition of Product-Specific Rules) and
Article 3.35 (Amendments to Annexes); and

(c) facilitating cooperation and identifying measures with a
view to simplifying the operational certification procedures
covered by Section B (Operational Certification
Procedures) of Chapter 3 (Rules of Origin) and making
them more transparent, predictable, and standardised,

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