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1. The Harmonized System Committee, having regard to the provisions of Article 8, shall have the following functions:
(a) to propose such amendments to this Convention as may be considered desirable, having regard, in particular, to the needs of users and to changes in technology or in patterns of international trade;
(b) to prepare Explanatory Notes, Classification Opinions or other advice as guides to the interpretation of the Harmonized System;
(c) to prepare recommendations to secure uniformity in the interpretation and application of the Harmonized System;
(d) to collate and circulate information concerning the application of the Harmonized System;
(e) on its own initiative or on request, to furnish information or guidance on any matters concerning the classification of goods in the Harmonized System to Contracting Parties, to Members of the Council and to such intergovernmental or other international organizations as the Committee may consider appropriate;
(f) to present Reports to each Session of the Council concerning its activities, including proposed amendments, Explanatory Notes, Classification Opinions and other advice;
(g) to exercise such other powers and functions in relation to the Harmonized System as the Council or the Contracting Parties may deem necessary.
2. Administrative decisions of the Harmonized System Committee having budgetary implications shall be subject to approval by the Council.