WORLD TRADE G/AG/N/HUN/5
19August 1996
ORGANIZATION(96-3251)
Committee onAgriculture Original: English
NOTIFICATION
Theattached notification concerning theadministration oftariff quotas (Table MA:1) forthe
calendar year1996 wasreceived from thedelegation ofHungary on7August 1996.
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HUNGARY
Theattached notification responds totherequirement toreport anychanges intheadministration
oftariffquotas inaccordance withthenotification requirements andformats asindocument G/AG/2.
Thisnotification setsoutmodifications toG/AG/N/HUN/1 dated 28April 1995.G/AG/N/HUN/5
Page2Table MA:1
MARKET ACCESS :HUNGARY
REPORTING PERIOD :Calendar Year 1996
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities :Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff itemnumber(s) encompassed
inproduct descriptionDescription ofimport arrangement applicable
1 2 3
Live horses, asses, mules 0101 (b) Allocation toimporters: (iii) Allocations areissued ona
hinnies first-come-first-served basis. There isnoapplication quantity limit
setforindividuel importers
Bovine animals andmeat 0102, 0201 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
0202, 0210.20-005 (c) Other access arrangements: With regard totariff numbers
HS0201.30-008 and0202.30-007 carcass weight equivalent equals
product weight
Wine 0103, 0203 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
0209, 0210.11
0210.12
Sheep andgoats 0104, 0204 (b) Allocation toimporters: (iii) Permits are issued ona
first-come-first-served basis. Individual importers maysubmit an
application forupto5tatatime. Further application maybemade
byanimporterifthepartofthequotaallocatedtoitwasfullyutilized.
Poultry 0105, 0207 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters :(iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis.There isnoapplication quantity limit setfor
individual importers.G/AG/N/HUN/5
Page3Table MA:1
MARKET ACCESS :HUNGARY
REPORTING PERIOD :Calendar Year 1996
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities :Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff itemnumber(s) encompassed
inproduct descriptionDescription ofimport arrangement applicable
1 2 3
Milk andcream 0401, 0402 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocationtoimporters:(iii)Accesstoquotasisconditionalupon
thelodging ofareimbursable deposit.
Butter 0405 (b) Allocation toimporters :(iii) Permits areissued ona
first-come-first-served basis. Individual importers maysubmit
anapplication forupto10tatatime. Further application may
bemade byanimporter ifthepartofthequota allocated toit
wasfully utilized.
Eggs notinshell 0408 (b) Allocation toimporters :(iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis. There isnoapplication quantity limit setfor
individual importers.
Honey 0409 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Importers maysubmit anapplication
forupto5%ofthequota.
Potatoes, fresh orchilled 0701 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
Tomatoes 0702 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Importers maysubmit anapplication
forupto5%ofthequota.G/AG/N/HUN/5
Page4Table MA:1
MARKET ACCESS :HUNGARY
REPORTING PERIOD :Calendar Year 1996
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities :Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff itemnumber(s) encompassed
inproduct descriptionDescription ofimport arrangement applicable
1 2 3
Onions 0703 (b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Importers maysubmit anapplication
forupto5%ofthequota. Requirement ofareimbursable deposit
isabolished.
Lettuce andchicory 0705 (b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Importers maysubmit anapplication
forupto5%ofthequota.
Carrots, celeriac 0706 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Importers maysubmit anapplication
forupto5%ofthequota.
Cucumbers 0707 (b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Importers maysubmit anapplication
forupto5%ofthequota. Requirement ofareimbursable deposit
isabolished.
Vegetables preserved 0711 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis. Individual importers maysubmit anapplication
forupto878tatatime. Further application maybemade byan
importer ifthepartofthequota allocated toitwasfully utilized.
Dried vegetables 0712 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis. Individual importers maysubmit anapplication
forupto100tatatime. Further application maybemade byan
importer ifthepartofthequota allocated toitwasfully utilized.G/AG/N/HUN/5
Page5Table MA:1
MARKET ACCESS :HUNGARY
REPORTING PERIOD :Calendar Year 1996
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities :Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff itemnumber(s) encompassed
inproduct descriptionDescription ofimport arrangement applicable
1 2 3
Dried leguminous vegetables 0713 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Importers maysubmit anapplication
forupto5%ofthequota.
Hazelnuts, walnuts, chesnuts 0802 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
Bananas 0803 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocationtoimporters:(iii)Importersmaysubmitanapplication
forupto5%ofthequota. Requirement ofareimbursable deposit
isabolished.
Dates, figs, pineapples 0804 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
Citrus fruits 0805 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocationtoimporters:(iii)Requirementofareimbursabledeposit
isabolished.
Grapes 0806 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Importers maysubmit anapplication
forupto5%ofthequota.
Melons 0807 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
Apples, pears 0808 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Importers maysubmit anapplication
forupto5%ofthequota.G/AG/N/HUN/5
Page6Table MA:1
MARKET ACCESS :HUNGARY
REPORTING PERIOD :Calendar Year 1996
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities :Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff itemnumber(s) encompassed
inproduct descriptionDescription ofimport arrangement applicable
1 2 3
Peaches, cherries 0809 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
Berries 0810 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Importers maysubmit anapplication
forupto5%ofthequota.
Fruits, provisionally 0812 (b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
preserved first-served basis. There isnoapplication quantity limit setfor
individual importers.
Fruits, dried 0813 (b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis. Individual importers maysubmit anapplication
forupto2tatatime. Further application maybemade byan
importer ifthepartofthequota allocated toitwasfully utilized.
Wheat 1001, 1101 (b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis. Maximum share perapplications is500tata
time.Further application maybemade byanimporter ifthepart
ofthequota allocated toitwasfully utilized. Requirement ofa
reimbursable deposit isalolished.
Rye 1002 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis. Individual importers maysubmit anapplication
forupto500tatatime. Further application maybemade byan
importer ifthepart ofthequota allocated toitwasfully
utilized.Requirement ofareimbursable deposit isabolished.G/AG/N/HUN/5
Page7Table MA:1
MARKET ACCESS :HUNGARY
REPORTING PERIOD :Calendar Year 1996
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities :Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff itemnumber(s) encompassed
inproduct descriptionDescription ofimport arrangement applicable
1 2 3
Barley 1003 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-servedbasis.Individualimportersmaysubmitanapplication
forupto5000 tatatime. Further application maybemade by
animporterifthepartofthequotaallocatedtoitwasfullyutilized.
Requirement ofareimbursable deposit isabolished.
Maize (corn) 1005 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-servedbasis.Individualimportersmaysubmitanapplication
forupto5000 tatatime. Further application maybemade by
animporterifthepartofthequotaallocatedtoitwasfullyutilized.
Requirement ofareimbursable deposit isabolished.
Rice 1006 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
Cereal grains 1104 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
Malt 1107 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-servedbasis.Individualimportersmaysubmitanapplication
forupto500tatatime. Further application maybemade by
animporterifthepartofthequotaallocatedtoitwasfullyutilized.G/AG/N/HUN/5
Page8Table MA:1
MARKET ACCESS :HUNGARY
REPORTING PERIOD :Calendar Year 1996
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities :Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff itemnumber(s) encompassed
inproduct descriptionDescription ofimport arrangement applicable
1 2 3
Sugar beet 1212.91 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: Global tariff quota
1212.92
(b) Allocation toimporters: (i)Allocations areissued bytheMinistry
ofTrade and Industry. (iii) Permits are issued ona
first-come-first-served basis.There isnoapplication quantity limit
setforindividual importers. (iv)Permits arevalid forasix-month
period ending on30June and31December respectively.
Sunflower-seed oil 1512 (b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis. Individual importers maysubmit anapplication
forupto100tatatime. Further application maybemade byan
importer ifthepartofthequota allocated toitwasfully utilized.
Rape andmustard oil 1514 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters:(iii) Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis. Individual importers maysubmit anapplication
forupto40tatatime. Further application maybemade byan
importer ifthepartofthequota allocated toitwasfully utilized.
Margarine 1517 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis. Individual importers maysubmit anapplication
forupto250tatatime. Further application maybemade byan
importer ifthepartofthequota allocated toitwasfully utilized.G/AG/N/HUN/5
Page9Table MA:1
MARKET ACCESS :HUNGARY
REPORTING PERIOD :Calendar Year 1996
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities :Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff itemnumber(s) encompassed
inproduct descriptionDescription ofimport arrangement applicable
1 2 3
Sausages andsimilar products 1601 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
Prepared orpreserved 1602 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
meat, liver, ham
Other sugars 1702 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis.Importers maysubmit anapplication forup
to20tatatime. Further application maybemade byanimporter ifthe
partofthequota allocated toitwasfully utilized.
Sugar confectionary 1704 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis. Individual importers maysubmit anapplication for
upto50tatatime. Further application maybemade byanimporter
ifthepartofthequota allocated toitwasfully utilized.
Chocolate 1806 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis. Individual importers maysubmit anapplication for
upto40tatatime. Further application maybemade byanimporter
ifthepartofthequota allocated toitwasfully utilized.
Paste 1902 (b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Importers maysubmit anapplication for
upto5%ofthequota.G/AG/N/HUN/5
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MARKET ACCESS :HUNGARY
REPORTING PERIOD :Calendar Year 1996
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities :Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff itemnumber(s) encompassed
inproduct descriptionDescription ofimport arrangement applicable
1 2 3
Vegetables preserved byvinegar 2001 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: Global tariff quota.
(b) Allocation toimporters: (i)Allocations areissued bytheMinistry ofTrade
andIndustry.(iii)Permitsareissuedprorata.Maximumshareperallocation
is10%ofthequota. (iv)Permits arevalid forasix-month period ending
on30June and31December respectively.
Tomatoes, preserved 2002 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(tomato purée)
Mushrooms, preserved 2003 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
Vegetables, frozen 2004 (b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis. Individual importers maysubmit anapplication for
upto4tatatime. Further application maybemade byanimporter ifthe
partofthequota allocated toitwasfully utilized.
Other preserved vegetables 2005 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
Fruit preserved bysugar 2006 (b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis. Individual importers maysubmit anapplication for
upto2tatatime. Further application maybemade byanimporter ifthe
partofthequota allocated toitwasfully utilized.G/AG/N/HUN/5
Page11Table MA:1
MARKET ACCESS :HUNGARY
REPORTING PERIOD :Calendar Year 1996
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities :Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff itemnumber(s) encompassed
inproduct descriptionDescription ofimport arrangement applicable
1 2 3
Jams, fruitjellies 2007 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
Other preserved fruits 2008 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Importers maysubmit anapplication for
upto5%ofthequota.
Fruit juices 2009 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b)Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis. Individual importers maysubmit anapplication for
upto100tatatime. Further application maybemade byanimporter if
thepartofthequota allocated toitwasfully utilized.
Extracts, essences and 2101 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
concentrates ofcoffe, tea (b)Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis. Individual importers maysubmit anapplication for
upto50tatatime. Further application maybemade byanimporter if
thepartofthequota allocated toitwasfully utilized.
Mineral water 2201 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
Beer 2203 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b)Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis. There isnoapplication quantity limit setforindividual
importers.G/AG/N/HUN/5
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MARKET ACCESS :HUNGARY
REPORTING PERIOD :Calendar Year 1996
Implementation ofMarket Access Opportunities :Tariff andOther Quota Commitments
Description ofproducts Tariff itemnumber(s) encompassed
inproduct descriptionDescription ofimport arrangement applicable
1 2 3
Wine, champagne 2204 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b)Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-
first-served basis. There isnoapplication quantity limit setfor
individual importers.
Vermouth 2205 (b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued onafirst-come-first-
served basis. Individual importers maysubmit anapplication forup
to0,5hlatatime. Further application maybemade byanimporter if
thepartofthequota allocated toitwasfully utilized.
Unmanufactured tobacco 2401 (a) Allocation ofquotas tosupplying countries: global tariff quota
(b) Allocation toimporters: (iii)Permits areissued ona
first-come-first-served basis. Individual importers maysubmit an
application forupto100tatatime. Further application maybemade
byanimporter ifthepartofthequota allocated toitwasfully utilized.