THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs tariff1, as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 20/892, and, in particular, its Article 9,

Whereas in order to ensure the uniform application of the combined nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, with regard to the tariff classification of anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles falling within, amongst others, CN codes 6101, 6102, 6201 and 6202, it is necessary to specify certain characteristics of the said garments;

Whereas these articles fall in a category of garments generally worn over other clothing and they ensure a protection against the weather;

Whereas such protection cannot be ensured by garments without sleeves or with short sleeves; for this reason it is necessary to specify that the anoraks, wind-cheaters and similar articles mentioned above must have long sleeves;

Whereas the Nomenclature Committee has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: