PROCLAMATION 6320—AUG. 2, 1991 105 STAT. 2659 The Government of the United States of America undertakes not to deliver the diplomatic note referred to above until export credits, guarantees and insurance through the Export-Import Bank and other similar credits for the purchase of American goods are available to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on terms appropriate to the transactions, in accordance with the exchange of letters between Mr. Willis C. Armstrong and Mr. V. Alkhimov dated May 15, 1972. I have the further honor to propose that this letter and your letter of confirmation in reply shall constitute an agreement between our two Governments. Sincerely, CARLA A. HILLS, United States Trade Representative. The Honorable Yuri N. Chumakov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Economic Relations Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Washington, June 1, 1990. Dear Mr. Deputy Minister: I have the honor to confirm receipt of your letter which reads as follows: Dear Madam Ambassador: In connection with the signing on this date of the Agreement on Trade Relations between the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the United States of America (the "Agreement"), I have the honor to confirm the understanding reached by our Government as follows: 1. The Soviet Union intends in the near future to accede to the Convention Establishing the Customs Co-operation Council. 2. Beginning from January 1, 1991 the Harmonized Conunodity Description and Coding System shall be implemented in the Soviet Union. I have the further honor to propose that this understanding be treated as an integral part of the Agreement. I would be grateful if you would confirm that this understanding is shared by your Government. I have the further honor to confirm that the foregoing understanding is shared by my Government and constitutes an integral part of the Agreement. Sincerely, CARLA A. HILLS, United States Trade Representative. The Honorable Yuri N. Chumakov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Economic Relations Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Washington, June 1, 1990. Dear Mr. Deputy Minister: In cormection with the signing on this date of the Agreement on Trade Relations between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (the "Agreement"), I have the honor to confirm the understanding reached by our Governments (the "Parties") as follows:
�
