WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/AG/N/NOR/1/Add.1
27 June 2001
(01-3239)
Committee on Agriculture Original:  English
ADDENDA TO TABLE MA:1 NOTIFICATIONS:
GENERAL COUNCIL DECISION WT/L/384
The following addendum to the notification of Norway on the administration of tariff quotas
(Table MA:1), document G/AG/N/NOR/1 dated 24 August 1995, has been submitted in response to
the General Council Decision of 15 December 2000 on implementation related issues
(WT/L/384 refers) paragraph 1.1.
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The allocation mechanism is the same as in the 1995 MA:1 notification for all tariff rate
quotas.  Global current access quotas not mentioned below are subject to a tariff-only regime.
From 1 July 2000 the Norwegian Agricultural Authority became the managing authority for
all tariff rate quotas on agricultural products.  This change and some other technical adjustments such
as updated HS-tariff numbers are included in the notification.  Information regarding theadministration of tariff rate quotas can be found at the Norwegian Agricultural Authority's web site:
https://auksjon.slf.dep.no.   This site gives both general and specific information about the quotas
(products, sizes, tariff rates), allocation mechanisms, how to participate in auctions (for example via
the internet), results of auctions etc.  Legislation and regulations regarding the quotas are also
available at this site.G/AG/N/NOR/1/Add.1
Page 2 MARKET ACCESS:  Norway
REPORTING PERIOD:  Calendar year
Implementation of market access opportunities: tariff and other quota commitments
Description of products Tariff item number(s)
encompassed in product
descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
(from Section I-B (or I-A) of  Part I
of the schedule)(from Section I-B (or I-A) of
Part I of the Schedule)
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Meat to promotional fairs and
product testingChapter 02(a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  The Norwegian Agricultural Authority is responsible for
allocations to importers of the quotas.  The Norwegian Agricultural Authority is an
administrative body under the Royal Ministry of Agriculture.  The quota is allocated byapplications to the Norwegian Agricultural Authority on a "first come – first served"basis.  The license is valid within the quota calendar year.  The importers are obliged to
inform the Norwegian Agricultural Authority a bout their quota fill in order to facilitate
reallocation.
(c) Other arrangements:  None applicable
(d) Other information:  The quota covers only meat to non-commercial purposes, samples
etc.  The Norwegian Agricultural Authoritie s can provide more details on the allocation
of the quota.
Meat of bovine animal, frozen:
- Carcasses and half-carcasses
- Other cuts with bone in
- - Quarters where both the forequarter
and the hindquarter of the same animal
are presented at the same time
- - Other
- Boneless
- - Beef steaks and fillets
- Other02.02.1000
02.02.2001
02.02.2009
02.02.3001(a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global quota
(b) Allocation to importers are made by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority (cf. the
description of the quota for meat to promotional fairs).  The quota is allocated by
auctions held by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority, normally in October.  The quotaallocations are valid for the following calendar year.  The importers are obliged to
inform the Norwegian Agricultural Authority a bout their quota fill in order to facilitate
reallocation.
(c) Other arrangements:  None applicable
(d) Other information:  The Norwegian Agricu ltural Authority can provide more details on
the allocation of the quota.G/AG/N/NOR/1/Add.1
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02.02.3009
Meat of swine, frozen:
- Carcasses and half-carcasses02.03.2100 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global quota
(b) Allocation to importers are made by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority (cf. the
description of the quota for meat to promotional fairs).  The quota is allocated by
auctions held by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority, normally in October.  The quota
allocations are valid for the following calendar year.  The importers are obliged to
inform the Norwegian Agricultural Authority a bout their quota fill in order to facilitate
reallocation.
(c) Other arrangements:  None applicable
(d) Other information:  The Norwegian Agricu ltural Authority can provide more details on
the allocation of the quota.
Meat of sheep and goats, fresh,
chilled or frozen.
- Carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb.
fresh or chilled
- Other meat of sheep. fresh or chilled:
- - Carcasses and half-carcasses
- - Other cuts with bone in
- Carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb.
frozen
- Other meat of sheep. frozen:
- - Carcasses and half-carcasses
- - Other cuts with bone in
- - Boneless
- Meat of goats02.04.1000
02.04.2100
02.04.220002.04.3000
02.04.4100
02.04.4200
02.04.4300
02.04.5000(a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global quota
(b) Allocation to importers are made by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority (cf. the
description of the quota for meat to promotional fairs).  The quota is allocated by
auctions held by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority, normally in October.  The quotaallocations are valid for the following calendar year.  The importers are obliged to
inform the Norwegian Agricultural Authority a bout their quota fill in order to facilitate
reallocation.
(c) Other arrangements:  None applicable
(d) Other information:  The Norwegian Agricu ltural Authority can provide more details on
the allocation of the quota.
Meat of fowls of the species Gallus
domesticus
- Not cut in pieces, frozen02.07.1200 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global quota
(b) Allocation to importers are made by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority (cf. the
description of the quota for meat to promotional fairs).  The quota is allocated by
auctions held by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority, normally in October.  The quotaallocations are valid for the following calendar year.  The importers are obliged toinform the Norwegian Agricultural Authority a bout their quota fill in order to facilitateG/AG/N/NOR/1/Add.1
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reallocation.
(c) Other arrangements:  None applicable
(d) Other information:  The Norwegian Agricu ltural Authority can provide more details on
the allocation of the quota.
Meat of turkeys
- Not cut in pieces, frozen02.07.2500 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global quota
(b) Allocation to importers are made by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority (cf. the
description of the quota for meat to promotional fairs).  The quota is allocated by
auctions held by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority, normally in October.  The quotaallocations are valid for the following calendar year.  The importers are obliged toinform the Norwegian Agricultural Authority a bout their quota fill in order to facilitate
reallocation.
(c) Other arrangements:  None applicable
(d) Other information:  The Norwegian Agricu ltural Authority can provide more details on
the allocation of the quota.
Meat of poultry ducks, geese and
guinea fowls
- Not cut in pieces, frozen02.07.3300 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global quota
(b) Allocation to importers are made by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority (cf. the
description of the quota for meat to promotional fairs).  The quota is allocated by
auctions held by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority, normally in October.  The quotaallocations are valid for the following calendar year.  The importers are obliged toinform the Norwegian Agricultural Authority a bout their quota fill in order to facilitate
reallocation.
(c) Other arrangements:  None applicable
(d) Other information:  The Norwegian Agricu ltural Authority can provide more details on
the allocation of the quota.
Meat of game:
- Of rabbits or hares
- Of wood birds and grouses
- Other02.08.1000
02.08.9030
02.08.9099(a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global quota
(b) Allocation to importers are made by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority (cf. the
description of the quota for meat to promotional fairs).  The quota is allocated by
auctions held by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority, normally in October.  The quota
allocations are valid for the following calendar year.  The importers are obliged toinform the Norwegian Agricultural Authority a bout their quota fill in order to facilitate
reallocation.G/AG/N/NOR/1/Add.1
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(c) Other arrangements:  None applicable
(d) Other information:  The Norwegian Agricu ltural Authority can provide more details on
the allocation of the quota.
Butter 04.05.1000 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global quota
(b) Allocation to importers are made by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority (cf. the
description of the quota for meat to promotional fairs).  The quota is allocated by
auctions held by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority, normally in October.  The quotaallocations are valid for the following calendar year.  The importers are obliged toinform the Norwegian Agricultural Authority a bout their quota fill in order to facilitate
reallocation.
(c) Other arrangements:  None applicable
(d) Other information:  The Norwegian Agricu ltural Authority can provide more details on
the allocation of the quota.
Hens eggs 04.07.0019 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global quota
(b) Allocation to importers are made by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority (cf. the
description of the quota for meat to promotional fairs).  The quota is allocated by
auctions held by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority, normally in October.  The quota
allocations are valid for the following calendar year.  The importers are obliged toinform the Norwegian Agricultural Authority a bout their quota fill in order to facilitate
reallocation.
(c) Other arrangements:  None applicable
(d) Other information:  The Norwegian Agricu ltural Authority can provide more details on
the allocation of the quota.
White cabbage
- From 1 October to 31 May
- From 1 June to 31 July07.04.9013
07.04.9020(a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global quota
(b) Allocation to importers are made by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority (cf. the
description of the quota for meat to promotional fairs).  The quota is allocated by
auctions held by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority, normally in October.  The quota
allocations are valid for the following calendar year.  The importers are obliged to
inform the Norwegian Agricultural Authority a bout their quota fill in order to facilitate
reallocation.
(c) Other arrangements:  None applicableG/AG/N/NOR/1/Add.1
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(d) Other information:  The Norwegian Agricu ltural Authority can provide more details on
the allocation of the quota.
Red cabbage
- From 1 October to 31 July07.04.9040 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global quota
(b) Allocation to importers are made by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority (cf. the
description of the quota for meat to promotional fairs).  The quota is allocated by
auctions held by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority, normally in October.  The quota
allocations are valid for the following calendar year.  The importers are obliged toinform the Norwegian Agricultural Authority a bout their quota fill in order to facilitate
reallocation.
(c) Other arrangements:  None applicable
(d) Other information:  The Norwegian Agricu ltural Authority can provide more details on
the allocation of the quota.
Apples 08.08.1011 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global quota
(b) Allocations to importers are made by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority (cf. the
description of the quota for meat to promotional fairs).  The quota is allocated on the
basis of past 3 years import performance.  In accordance with the Norwegian schedule
share of total import is equal to share of quota.  A "commencement" quota may be
granted to new importers.  7000 tons are allocated for the period from 1 May to 31 July.750 tons are allocated for the period 1 August to 30 November, and 250 tons areallocated for the period 1 November to 30 November.
(c) Other arrangements:  None applicable
(d) Other information:  The Norwegian Agricu ltural Authority can provide more details on
the allocation of the quota.
Pears 08.08.2021 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global quota
(b) Allocations to importers are made by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority (cf. the
description of the quota for meat to promotional fairs).  The quota is allocated to on the
basis of past 3 years import performance.  Share of total import is equal to share of
quota.  A "commencement" quota may be granted for new importers. The quota is
allocated for the period from 11 August to 30 November.  The importers are obliged to
inform the Norwegian Agricultural Authority a bout their quota fill in order to facilitate
reallocation.G/AG/N/NOR/1/Add.1
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(c) Other arrangements:  None applicable
(d) Other information:  The Norwegian Agricu ltural Authority can provide more details on
the allocation of the quota.
Turkey roll 16.02.3100 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global quota
(b) Allocation to importers are made by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority (cf. the
description of the quota for meat to promotional fairs).  The quota is allocated by
auctions held by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority, normally in October.  The quotaallocations are valid for the following calendar.  The importers are obliged to inform theNorwegian Agricultural Authority about their quota fill in order to facilitatereallocation. year.
(c) Other arrangements:  None applicable.
(d) Other information: The Norwegian Agricult ural Authority can provide more details on
the allocation of the quota.
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