Customs Tariff Act (CTA) (CTA)
Inserted by No I of the FA of 16 Dec. 1994, in force since 1 July 1995 (AS 1995 1826; BBl 1994 IV 950).
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Art. 10 Setting the rate of duty
1 In order to achieve the objectives of the agricultural legislation, the Federal Council may fix the rates of duty for agricultural products within the framework of the General Tariff; in doing so, it shall take account of other economic sectors. 2 The implementation authorities shall at the necessary intervals compile the data on import volumes and prices of agricultural products that is required as the basis for determining the rates of duty. 3 If the market conditions result in a need for regular modifications, then the Federal Council may delegate the powers under paragraph 1 to the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) or the Federal Office for Agriculture. It may only delegate the power to the Federal Office for Agriculture if it grants that office only limited discretion in fixing the rates of duty. 4 Subject the terms of Article 13 paragraph 1 letters c and d of this Act, the following principles and responsibilities are regulated in Articles 20
Para. 3 — Amended by Annex No 4 of the FA of 22 March 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014 (AS 2013 3463 3863; BBl 2012 2075). Para. 4 — SR 910.1 Para. 4 let. c — Amended by Annex No 3 of the Agriculture Act of 29 April 1998, in force since 1 Jan. 1999 (AS 1998 3033; BBl 1996 IV I).
Art. 11 Safeguard clauses
1 In accordance with the safeguard clauses in the international agreements in the field of agriculture, the Federal Council may temporarily increase the rates of the General Tariff for agricultural products. 2 In cases of urgency, the EAER decides on such increases. 3 The EAER may set up an advisory committee on the application of price-related and volume-related safeguard clauses.
Para. 2 — Expression in accordance with No I 16 of the Ordinance of 15 June 2012 (Reorganisation of the Departments), in force since 1 Jan. 2013 (AS 2012 3655). This modification has been made throughout the text.