Since the entry into force of the new scheme of generalised tariff preferences on 1 January 1995 the Community has, alongside the GATT, opened autonomous zero-duty Community tariff quotas for specific quantities of jute and coconut-fibre products until 31 December 1999 by Regulations (EC) Nos 764/96(4) and 1401/98(5); as the scheme of generalised preferences has been extended until 31 December 2001 by Regulation (EC) No 2820/98(6), this quota arrangement should also be extended until 31 December 2001 ...
