G/AG/N/RUS/2/ Rev.1  
1 September  2016 
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Committee on Agriculture  Original:  English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
Revision  
The following submission, dated 3 0 August 2 016, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the Russian Federation . The revised  notification concerns the administration of 
tariff quotas  (Table MA:1 ) for 2016 . 
 
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The revised MA:1 notification does not contain changes to the tariff quota allocation arrangements 
as reported in G/AG/N/RUS/2 . The description of import arrangements has been elaborated in line 
with the agreed notification requirements (in G/AG/2) to provide further clarity on the allocation 
procedures . 
 
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Table MA:1  
MARKET ACCESS: RUSSIAN FEDERATION  
REPORTING PERIOD: CALENDAR YEAR 2016  
Implementation of market access opportunities : tariff and other quota commitments  
Description of p roducts  Tariff item number(s) 
encompassed in product 
descriptioni Description 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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Fresh and Chilled Beef  0201 10 000 1  
0201 20 200 1  
0201 20 300 1  
0201 20 500 1  
0201 20  900 1  
0201 30 000 4  (a) Allocation to supplying countries : 
(i) 29,000 t is allocated to the European Union, 11,000 t - to other WTO Members.  
(ii) The tariff quota is open for one calendar year.  
(b) Allocation of i n-quota volumes/licences among/to importers : 
(i) Allocation of in -quota volumes among importers is performed by the Ministry  of 
Economic Development of the Russian Federation . The Ministry of Industry and Trade 
of the Russian Federation issues licen ces for  imports under TRQs within the volumes 
allocated to the particular importer.  
(ii)(iii) Quota allocations to individuals or companies are based on historical import 
performance.  
(iv) Import licen ces are valid from the date of issue (but no earlier than 1 January ) until 
31 December  of each quota year.  
(c) Details of other arrangements (not involving import licen ces): Not applicable.  
(d) Other relevant information : Not applicable.    
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Description of p roducts  Tariff item number(s) 
encompassed in product 
descriptioni Description 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)   
1 2 3 
Frozen Beef  0202 10 000 1  
0202 20 100 1  
0202 20 300 1  
0202 20 500 1  
0202 20 900 1  
0202 30 100 4  
0202 30 500 4  
0202 30 900 4  (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  
(i) 60,000 t is allocated to the European Union, 60,000 t - to the United States, 3,000 t - 
to Costa Rica, 407,000 t - to other WTO Members.  
(ii) The tariff quota is open for one calen dar year.  
(b) Allocation of in -quota volumes/licen ces among/to importers : 
(i) Allocation of in -quota volumes among importers is performed by the Ministry  of 
Economic Development of the Russian Federation . The Ministry of  Industry and Trade 
of the Russian Feder ation issues licenc es for imports under TRQs within the volumes 
allocated to the particular importer.  
(ii)(iii)  Quota allocations to individuals or companies are based on historical import 
performance.  
(iv) Import licences are valid from the date of issue (but no earlier than 1 January ) until 
31 December  of each quota year.  
(c) Details of other arrangements (not involving import licen ces): Not applicable.  
(d) Other relevant information : Not applicable.  
Fresh, Chilled or Frozen Pork  0203 11 100 1 ; 0203 11 900 1 ; 
0203 12 110 1 ; 0203 12 190 1 ; 
0203 12 900 1 ; 0203 19 110 1 ; 
0203 19  130 1 ; 0203 19  150 1 ; 
0203 19 550 1 ; 0203 19 590 1 ; 
0203 19 900 1 ; 0203 21 100 1 ; 
0203 21 900 1 ; 0203 22 110 1 ; 
0203 22 190 1 ; 0203 22 900 1 ; 
0203 29 110 1 ; 0203 29 130 1 ; 
0203 29 150 1 ; 0203 29 550 1 ; 
0203 29 550 2 ; 0203 29 590 1 ; 
0203 29 900 1 ; 0203 29 900 2  (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  
(i) Global TRQ.  
(ii) The tariff quota is open for one calendar year.  
(b) Allocation of in -quota volumes/licen ces among/to importers:  
(i) Allocation of in -quota volumes among importers is performed by the Ministry  of 
Economic Development of the Russian Federation . The Ministry of Industry and Trade 
of the Russian Federation issues licences for imports under TRQs within the volumes 
allocated to the particular  importer.  
(ii)(iii)  Quota allocations to individuals or companies are based on historical import 
performance.    
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Description of p roducts  Tariff item number(s) 
encompassed in product 
descriptioni Description 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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  (iv) Import licences are valid from the date of issue (but no earlier than 1 January ) until 
31 December  of each quota year.  
(c) Details of other a rrangements (not involving import licences) : Not applicable.  
(d) Other relevant information : Not applicable.  
Pork Trimming  0203 29 550 2  
0203 29 900 2  (a) Allocation to supplying countries : 
(i) Global TRQ.  
(ii) The tariff quota is open for one calendar year.  
(b) Allocation of in -quota volumes/licences among/to importers : 
(i) Allocation of in -quota volumes among importers is performed by the Ministry  of 
Economic Development of the Russian Federation . The Ministry of Industry and Trade 
of the Russian Federation issues l icences for imports under TRQs within the volumes 
allocated to the particular importer.  
(ii)(iii)  Quota allocations to individuals or companies are based on historical import 
performance.  
(iv) Import licences are valid from the date of issue (but no earlie r than 1 January ) until 
31 December  of each quota year.  
(c) Details of other arrangements (not involving import licences) : Not applicable.  
(d) Other relevant information : Not applicable.  
Fresh, Chilled or Frozen Poultry  0207 14 200 1  
0207 14 600 1  (a) Allocation to s upplying countries : 
(i) Global TRQ.  
(ii) The tariff quota is open for one calendar year.    
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Description of p roducts  Tariff item number(s) 
encompassed in product 
descriptioni Description 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)   
1 2 3 
  (b) Allocation of in -quota volumes/licences among/to importers : 
(i) Allocation of in -quota volumes among importers is performed by the Ministry  of 
Economic Development of the Russian Federation . The Ministry of  Industry and Trade 
of the Russian Federation issues licences for imports under TRQs within the volumes 
allocated to the particular importer.  
(ii)(iii)  Quota allocations to individuals or companies are based on his torical import 
performance.  
(iv) Import licences are valid from the date of issue (but no earlier than 1 January ) until 
31 December  of each quota year.  
(c) Details of other arrangements (not involving import licences) : Not applicable.  
(d) Other relevant informatio n: Not applicable.  
Fresh, Chilled or Frozen Poultry  0207 14 100 1  (a) Allocation to supplying countries : 
(i) 80,000 t is allocated to the European Union, 20,000 t - to other WTO Members.  
(ii) The tariff quota is open for one calendar year.  
(b) Allocation of in -quota volumes/licences among/to importers : 
(i) Allocation of in -quota volumes among importers is performed by the Ministry of 
Economic Development of the Russian Federation . The Ministry of Industry and Trade 
of the Russian Federation issues licences for imp orts under TRQs within the volumes 
allocated to the particular importer.  
(ii)(iii)  Quota allocations to individuals or companies are based on historical import 
performance.  
(iv) Import licences are valid from the date of issue (but no earlier than 1 Januar y) until 
31 December  of each quota year.  
(c) Details of other arrangements (not involving import licences) : Not applicable.  
(d) Other relevant information : Not applicable.    
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Description of p roducts  Tariff item number(s) 
encompassed in product 
descriptioni Description 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)   
1 2 3 
Fresh, Chilled or Frozen Poultry  0207 27 100 1  
0207 27 300 1  
0207 27 400 1  
0207 27 600 1  
0207 27 700 1  (a) Allocation to supplying countries : 
(i) Global TRQ.  
(ii) The tariff quota is open for one calendar year.  
(b) Allocation of in -quota volumes/licences among/to importers : 
(i) Allocation of in -quota volumes among importers is performed by the Ministry of 
Economic Development of the Russian Federation . The Ministry of Industry and Trade 
of the Russian Federation issues licences for imports under TRQs within the volumes 
allocated to the particular importer.  
(ii)(iii)  Quota allocations to individuals or co mpanies are based on historical import 
performance.  
(iv) Import licences are valid from the date of issue (but no earlier than 1 January ) until 
31 December  of each quota year.  
(c) Details of other arrangements (not involving import licences) : Not applicable.  
(d) Other relevant information : Not applicable.  
Whey and modified whey, in powder, 
granules or other solid forms not 
containing added sugar or other 
sweetening matter, of a protein 
content (nitrogen content x 6.38) 
exceeding 79% by weight and of a fat 
content,  by weight not exceeding 
1,5% ; and, whey and modified whey, 
in powder, granules or other solid 
forms not containing added sugar or 
other sweetening matter, of a protein 
content (nitrogen content x 6.38) 
exceeding 79% by weight an d of a fat 
content by weigh t exceeding 27%  0404 10 120 1  
0404 10 160 1  (a) Allocation to supplying countries : 
(i) Global TRQ.  
(ii) The tariff quota is open for one calendar year.  
(b) Allocation of in -quota volumes/licences among/to importers : 
(i) Allocation of in -quota volumes among importe rs is performed by the Ministry of 
Economic Development of the Russian Federation . The Ministry of Industry and Trade 
of the Russian Federation issues licences for imports under TRQs within the volumes 
allocated to the particular importer.  
(ii)(iii)  Quota allocations to individuals or companies are based on historical import 
performance.    
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Description of p roducts  Tariff item number(s) 
encompassed in product 
descriptioni Description 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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  (iv) Import licences are valid from the date of issue (but no earlier than 1 January) until 
31 December of each quota year.  
(c) Details of other arrangements (not involving  import licences) : Not applicable.  
(d) Other relevant information : Not applicable.  
 
 
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i Tariff item numbers are based on the 2012 edition of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.