# Official Journal L 192/29Ma

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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 4729 May 2004 |

ISSN 1725-2555

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 192

English edition

Legislation

Volume 4729 May 2004

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| Contents | | I   Acts whose publication is obligatory | page |
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| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1045/2004 of 28 May 2004 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 1 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1046/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the production refund on white sugar used in the chemical industry for the period from 1 to 30 June 2004 | 3 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1047/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the maximum aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for the 142nd individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97 | 4 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1048/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the minimum selling prices for butter for the 142nd individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97 | 6 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1049/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the minimum selling price for skimmed-milk powder for the 61st individual invitation to tender issued under the standing invitation to tender referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999 | 8 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1050/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the maximum aid for concentrated butter for the 314th special invitation to tender opened under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 429/90 | 9 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1051/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the export refunds on cereals and on wheat or rye flour, groats and meal | 10 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1052/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the corrective amount applicable to the refund on cereals | 12 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1053/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the export refunds on malt | 14 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1054/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the corrective amount applicable to the refund on malt | 16 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1055/2004 of 28 May 2004 on the issue of licences for the import of certain prepared or preserved citrus fruits (namely mandarins, etc.) in the period from 11 April 2004 to 10 April 2005 | 18 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1056/2004 of 28 May 2004 amending Regulation (EC) No 1555/96 as regards the trigger levels for additional duties on lemons, table grapes, pears, apricots, peaches, including nectarines, and plums | 20 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1057/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the refunds applicable to cereal and rice sector products supplied as Community and national food aid | 22 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1058/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the import duties in the cereals sector | 24 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1059/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled and parboiled long grain B rice to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1877/2003 | 27 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1060/2004 of 28 May 2004 concerning tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender for the export of husked long grain B rice to the island of Réunion referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1878/2003 | 28 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1061/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1875/2003 | 29 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1062/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain, medium grain and long grain A rice to be exported to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1876/2003 | 30 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1063/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the import duties in the rice sector | 31 |

Contents

I   Acts whose publication is obligatory

page

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1045/2004 of 28 May 2004 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

1

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1046/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the production refund on white sugar used in the chemical industry for the period from 1 to 30 June 2004

3

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1047/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the maximum aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for the 142nd individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97

4

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1048/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the minimum selling prices for butter for the 142nd individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97

6

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1049/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the minimum selling price for skimmed-milk powder for the 61st individual invitation to tender issued under the standing invitation to tender referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999

8

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1050/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the maximum aid for concentrated butter for the 314th special invitation to tender opened under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 429/90

9

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1051/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the export refunds on cereals and on wheat or rye flour, groats and meal

10

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 1052/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the corrective amount applicable to the refund on cereals

12

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1053/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the export refunds on malt

14

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1054/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the corrective amount applicable to the refund on malt

16

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1055/2004 of 28 May 2004 on the issue of licences for the import of certain prepared or preserved citrus fruits (namely mandarins, etc.) in the period from 11 April 2004 to 10 April 2005

18

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1056/2004 of 28 May 2004 amending Regulation (EC) No 1555/96 as regards the trigger levels for additional duties on lemons, table grapes, pears, apricots, peaches, including nectarines, and plums

20

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1057/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the refunds applicable to cereal and rice sector products supplied as Community and national food aid

22

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1058/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the import duties in the cereals sector

24

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1059/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled and parboiled long grain B rice to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1877/2003

27

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1060/2004 of 28 May 2004 concerning tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender for the export of husked long grain B rice to the island of Réunion referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1878/2003

28

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1061/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1875/2003

29

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1062/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain, medium grain and long grain A rice to be exported to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1876/2003

30

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1063/2004 of 28 May 2004 fixing the import duties in the rice sector

31

| EN | Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.
  The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
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Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.

The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk.

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| 29.5.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 192/1 |
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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1045/2004

of 28 May 2004

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of 21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the import arrangements for fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto. |
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(1)

Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto.

| (2) | In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation, |
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(2)

In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 29 May 2004.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Agriculture Director-General

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(1)  
  OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1947/2002 (OJ L 299, 1.11.2002, p. 17).

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ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 28 May 2004 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

| (EUR/100 kg) |
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| CN code | Third country code (1) | Standard import value |
| 0702 00 00 | 052 | 86,3 |
| 204 | 152,4 |
| 624 | 83,4 |
| 999 | 107,4 |
| 0707 00 05 | 052 | 115,3 |
| 096 | 51,3 |
| 999 | 83,3 |
| 0709 90 70 | 052 | 95,4 |
| 999 | 95,4 |
| 0805 10 10 , 0805 10 30 , 0805 10 50 | 052 | 32,7 |
| 204 | 45,4 |
| 220 | 37,3 |
| 388 | 53,6 |
| 400 | 40,4 |
| 624 | 62,9 |
| 999 | 45,4 |
| 0805 50 10 | 388 | 60,3 |
| 528 | 56,0 |
| 999 | 58,2 |
| 0808 10 20 , 0808 10 50 , 0808 10 90 | 388 | 88,3 |
| 400 | 129,9 |
| 404 | 100,5 |
| 508 | 64,5 |
| 512 | 72,1 |
| 524 | 60,3 |
| 528 | 65,5 |
| 720 | 80,4 |
| 804 | 104,3 |
| 999 | 85,1 |
| 0809 20 95 | 052 | 462,3 |
| 068 | 218,2 |
| 400 | 295,1 |
| 999 | 325,2 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

052

86,3

204

152,4

624

83,4

999

107,4

0707 00 05

052

115,3

096

51,3

999

83,3

0709 90 70

052

95,4

999

95,4

0805 10 10 , 0805 10 30 , 0805 10 50

052

32,7

204

45,4

220

37,3

388

53,6

400

40,4

624

62,9

999

45,4

0805 50 10

388

60,3

528

56,0

999

58,2

0808 10 20 , 0808 10 50 , 0808 10 90

388

88,3

400

129,9

404

100,5

508

64,5

512

72,1

524

60,3

528

65,5

720

80,4

804

104,3

999

85,1

0809 20 95

052

462,3

068

218,2

400

295,1

999

325,2

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(1)  Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2081/2003 (OJ L 313, 28.11.2003, p. 11). Code ‘
  999
  ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1046/2004

of 28 May 2004

fixing the production refund on white sugar used in the chemical industry for the period from 1 to 30 June 2004

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (1), and in particular the fifth indent of Article 7(5) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001, production refunds may be granted on the products listed in Article 1(1)(a) and (f) of that Regulation, on syrups listed in Article 1(1)(d) thereof and on chemically pure fructose covered by CN code 1702 50 00 as an intermediate product, that are in one of the situations referred to in Article 23(2) of the Treaty and are used in the manufacture of certain products of the chemical industry. |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001, production refunds may be granted on the products listed in Article 1(1)(a) and (f) of that Regulation, on syrups listed in Article 1(1)(d) thereof and on chemically pure fructose covered by CN code 1702 50 00 as an intermediate product, that are in one of the situations referred to in Article 23(2) of the Treaty and are used in the manufacture of certain products of the chemical industry.

| (2) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1265/2001 of 27 June 2001 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 as regards granting the production refund on certain sugar products used in the chemical industry (2) provides that these refunds shall be determined according to the refund fixed for white sugar. |
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(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1265/2001 of 27 June 2001 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 as regards granting the production refund on certain sugar products used in the chemical industry (2) provides that these refunds shall be determined according to the refund fixed for white sugar.

| (3) | Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1265/2001 provides that the production refund on white sugar is to be fixed at monthly intervals commencing on the first day of each month. |
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(3)

Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1265/2001 provides that the production refund on white sugar is to be fixed at monthly intervals commencing on the first day of each month.

| (4) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sugar, |
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(4)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sugar,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The production refund on white sugar referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1265/2001 shall be equal to EUR 43,060/100 kg net for the period from 1 to 30 June 2004.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 June 2004.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 178, 30.6.2001, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 39/2004 (OJ L 6, 10.1.2004, p. 16).

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(2)  
  OJ L 178, 30.6.2001, p. 63.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1047/2004

of 28 May 2004

fixing the maximum aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for the 142nd individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | The intervention agencies are, pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2571/97 of 15 December 1997 on the sale of butter at reduced prices and the granting of aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice cream and other foodstuffs (2), to sell by invitation to tender certain quantities of butter of intervention stocks that they hold and to grant aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter. Article 18 of that Regulation stipulates that in the light of the tenders received in response to each individual invitation to tender a minimum selling price shall be fixed for butter and maximum aid shall be fixed for cream, butter and concentrated butter. It is further stipulated that the price or aid may vary according to the intended use of the butter, its fat content and the incorporation procedure, and that a decision may also be taken to make no award in response to the tenders submitted. The amount(s) of the processing securities must be fixed accordingly. |
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(1)

The intervention agencies are, pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2571/97 of 15 December 1997 on the sale of butter at reduced prices and the granting of aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice cream and other foodstuffs (2), to sell by invitation to tender certain quantities of butter of intervention stocks that they hold and to grant aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter. Article 18 of that Regulation stipulates that in the light of the tenders received in response to each individual invitation to tender a minimum selling price shall be fixed for butter and maximum aid shall be fixed for cream, butter and concentrated butter. It is further stipulated that the price or aid may vary according to the intended use of the butter, its fat content and the incorporation procedure, and that a decision may also be taken to make no award in response to the tenders submitted. The amount(s) of the processing securities must be fixed accordingly.

| (2) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products, |
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(2)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The maximum aid and processing securities applying for the 142nd individual invitation to tender, under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97, shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 29 May 2004.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 186/2004 (OJ L 29, 3.2.2004, p. 6).

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(2)  
  OJ L 350, 20.12.1997, p. 3. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 921/2004 (OJ L 163, 30.4.2004, p. 94).

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ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 28 May 2004 fixing the maximum aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for the 142nd individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97

| (EUR/100 kg) |
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| Formula | A | B |
| Incorporation procedure | With tracers | Without tracers | With tracers | Without tracers |
| Maximum aid | Butter ≥ 82 % | 59 | 55 | 59 | 55 |
| Butter < 82 % | 57 | 53 | — | — |
| Concentrated butter | 74 | 67 | 74 | 65 |
| Cream | — | — | 26 | 23 |
| Processing security | Butter | 65 | — | 65 | — |
| Concentrated butter | 81 | — | 81 | — |
| Cream | — | — | 29 | — |

(EUR/100 kg)

Formula

A

B

Incorporation procedure

With tracers

Without tracers

With tracers

Without tracers

Maximum aid

Butter ≥ 82 %

59

55

59

55

Butter < 82 %

57

53

—

—

Concentrated butter

74

67

74

65

Cream

—

—

26

23

Processing security

Butter

65

—

65

—

Concentrated butter

81

—

81

—

Cream

—

—

29

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1048/2004

of 28 May 2004

fixing the minimum selling prices for butter for the 142nd individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | The intervention agencies are, pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2571/97 of 15 December 1997 on the sale of butter at reduced prices and the granting of aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice-cream and other foodstuffs (2), to sell by invitation to tender certain quantities of butter from intervention stocks that they hold and to grant aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter. Article 18 of that Regulation stipulates that in the light of the tenders received in response to each individual invitation to tender a minimum selling price shall be fixed for butter and maximum aid shall be fixed for cream, butter and concentrated butter. It is further stipulated that the price or aid may vary according to the intended use of the butter, its fat content and the incorporation procedure, and that a decision may also be taken to make no award in response to the tenders submitted. The amount(s) of the processing securities must be fixed accordingly. |
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(1)

The intervention agencies are, pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2571/97 of 15 December 1997 on the sale of butter at reduced prices and the granting of aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter for use in the manufacture of pastry products, ice-cream and other foodstuffs (2), to sell by invitation to tender certain quantities of butter from intervention stocks that they hold and to grant aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter. Article 18 of that Regulation stipulates that in the light of the tenders received in response to each individual invitation to tender a minimum selling price shall be fixed for butter and maximum aid shall be fixed for cream, butter and concentrated butter. It is further stipulated that the price or aid may vary according to the intended use of the butter, its fat content and the incorporation procedure, and that a decision may also be taken to make no award in response to the tenders submitted. The amount(s) of the processing securities must be fixed accordingly.

| (2) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products, |
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(2)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The minimum selling prices of butter from intervention stocks and processing securities applying for the 142nd individual invitation to tender, under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97, shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 29 May 2004.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 186/2004 (OJ L 29, 3.2.2004, p. 6).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 350, 20.12.1997, p. 3. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 921/2004 (OJ L 163, 30.4.2004, p. 94).

2

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ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 28 May 2004 fixing the minimum selling prices for butter for the 142nd individual invitation to tender under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2571/97

| (EUR/100 kg) |
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| Formula | A | B |
| Incorporation procedure | With tracers | Without tracers | With tracers | Without tracers |
| Minimum selling price | Butter ≥ 82 % | Unaltered | 211,1 | 215,1 | — | 215,1 |
| Concentrated | — | — | — | — |
| Processing security | Unaltered | 129 | 129 | — | 129 |
| Concentrated | — | — | — | — |

(EUR/100 kg)

Formula

A

B

Incorporation procedure

With tracers

Without tracers

With tracers

Without tracers

Minimum selling price

Butter ≥ 82 %

Unaltered

211,1

215,1

—

215,1

Concentrated

—

—

—

—

Processing security

Unaltered

129

129

—

129

Concentrated

—

—

—

—

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1049/2004

of 28 May 2004

fixing the minimum selling price for skimmed-milk powder for the 61st individual invitation to tender issued under the standing invitation to tender referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 26 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the grant of aid for skimmed milk and skimmed-milk powder intended for animal feed and the sale of such skimmed-milk powder (2), intervention agencies have put up for sale by standing invitation to tender certain quantities of skimmed-milk powder held by them. |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 26 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the grant of aid for skimmed milk and skimmed-milk powder intended for animal feed and the sale of such skimmed-milk powder (2), intervention agencies have put up for sale by standing invitation to tender certain quantities of skimmed-milk powder held by them.

| (2) | According to Article 30 of the said Regulation, in the light of the tenders received in response to each individual invitation to tender a minimum selling price shall be fixed or a decision shall be taken to make no award. The amount of the processing security shall also be fixed taking account of the difference between the market price of skimmed-milk powder and the minimum selling price. |
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(2)

According to Article 30 of the said Regulation, in the light of the tenders received in response to each individual invitation to tender a minimum selling price shall be fixed or a decision shall be taken to make no award. The amount of the processing security shall also be fixed taking account of the difference between the market price of skimmed-milk powder and the minimum selling price.

| (3) | In the light of the tenders received, the minimum selling price should be fixed at the level specified below and the processing security determined accordingly. |
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(3)

In the light of the tenders received, the minimum selling price should be fixed at the level specified below and the processing security determined accordingly.

| (4) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products, |
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(4)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For the 61st individual invitation to tender pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2799/1999, in respect of which the time limit for the submission of tenders expired on 25 May 2004, the minimum selling price and the processing security are fixed as follows:

| — | minimum selling price: |
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—

minimum selling price:

EUR 192,52/100 kg,

| — | processing security: |
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processing security:

EUR 50,00/100 kg.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 29 May 2004.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 186/2004 (OJ L 29, 3.2.2004, p. 6).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 340, 31.12.1999, p. 3. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 922/2004 (OJ L 163, 30.4.2004, p. 96).

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1050/2004

of 28 May 2004

fixing the maximum aid for concentrated butter for the 314th special invitation to tender opened under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 429/90

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | In accordance with Commission Regulation (EEC) No 429/90 of 20 February 1990 on the granting by invitation to tender of an aid for concentrated butter intended for direct consumption in the Community (2), the intervention agencies are opening a standing invitation to tender for the granting of aid for concentrated butter. Article 6 of that Regulation provides that in the light of the tenders received in response to each special invitation to tender, a maximum amount of aid is to be fixed for concentrated butter with a minimum fat content of 96 % or a decision is to be taken to make no award; the end-use security must be fixed accordingly. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

In accordance with Commission Regulation (EEC) No 429/90 of 20 February 1990 on the granting by invitation to tender of an aid for concentrated butter intended for direct consumption in the Community (2), the intervention agencies are opening a standing invitation to tender for the granting of aid for concentrated butter. Article 6 of that Regulation provides that in the light of the tenders received in response to each special invitation to tender, a maximum amount of aid is to be fixed for concentrated butter with a minimum fat content of 96 % or a decision is to be taken to make no award; the end-use security must be fixed accordingly.

| (2) | In the light of the tenders received, the maximum aid should be fixed at the level specified below and the end-use security determined accordingly. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

In the light of the tenders received, the maximum aid should be fixed at the level specified below and the end-use security determined accordingly.

| (3) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products, |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For the 314th tender under the standing invitation to tender opened by Regulation (EEC) No 429/90 the maximum aid and the end-use security are fixed as follows:

| — | maximum aid: |
| --- | --- |

—

maximum aid:

EUR 74 /100  kg,

| — | end-use security: |
| --- | --- |

—

end-use security:

EUR 82 /100  kg.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 29 May 2004.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 186/2004 (OJ L 29, 3.2.2004, p. 6).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 45, 21.2.1990, p. 8. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 921/2004 (OJ L 163, 30.4.2004, p. 94).

2

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| 29.5.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 192/10 |
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29.5.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 192/10

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1051/2004

of 28 May 2004

fixing the export refunds on cereals and on wheat or rye flour, groats and meal

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 13(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the difference between quotations or prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1 of that Regulation and prices for those products in the Community may be covered by an export refund. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the difference between quotations or prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1 of that Regulation and prices for those products in the Community may be covered by an export refund.

| (2) | The refunds must be fixed taking into account the factors referred to in Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (2). |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The refunds must be fixed taking into account the factors referred to in Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (2).

| (3) | As far as wheat and rye flour, groats and meal are concerned, when the refund on these products is being calculated, account must be taken of the quantities of cereals required for their manufacture. These quantities were fixed in Regulation (EC) No 1501/95. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

As far as wheat and rye flour, groats and meal are concerned, when the refund on these products is being calculated, account must be taken of the quantities of cereals required for their manufacture. These quantities were fixed in Regulation (EC) No 1501/95.

| (4) | The world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to vary the refund for certain products according to destination. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to vary the refund for certain products according to destination.

| (5) | The refund must be fixed once a month. It may be altered in the intervening period. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

The refund must be fixed once a month. It may be altered in the intervening period.

| (6) | It follows from applying the detailed rules set out above to the present situation on the market in cereals, and in particular to quotations or prices for these products within the Community and on the world market, that the refunds should be as set out in the Annex hereto. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

It follows from applying the detailed rules set out above to the present situation on the market in cereals, and in particular to quotations or prices for these products within the Community and on the world market, that the refunds should be as set out in the Annex hereto.

| (7) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals, |
| --- | --- |

(7)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The export refunds on the products listed in Article 1(a), (b) and (c) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, excluding malt, exported in the natural state, shall be as set out in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 June 2004.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1104/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 7. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1431/2003 (OJ L 203, 12.8.2003, p. 16).

2

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ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 28 May 2004 fixing the export refunds on cereals and on wheat or rye flour, groats and meal

| Product code | Destination | Unit of measurement | Amount of refunds |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1001 10 00 9200 | — | EUR/t | — |
| 1001 10 00 9400 | — | EUR/t | — |
| 1001 90 91 9000 | — | EUR/t | — |
| 1001 90 99 9000 | — | EUR/t | — |
| 1002 00 00 9000 | — | EUR/t | — |
| 1003 00 10 9000 | — | EUR/t | — |
| 1003 00 90 9000 | — | EUR/t | — |
| 1004 00 00 9200 | — | EUR/t | — |
| 1004 00 00 9400 | A00 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1005 10 90 9000 | — | EUR/t | — |
| 1005 90 00 9000 | — | EUR/t | — |
| 1007 00 90 9000 | — | EUR/t | — |
| 1008 20 00 9000 | — | EUR/t | — |
| 1101 00 11 9000 | — | EUR/t | — |
| 1101 00 15 9100 | A00 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1101 00 15 9130 | A00 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1101 00 15 9150 | A00 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1101 00 15 9170 | A00 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1101 00 15 9180 | A00 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1101 00 15 9190 | — | EUR/t | — |
| 1101 00 90 9000 | — | EUR/t | — |
| 1102 10 00 9500 | A00 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1102 10 00 9700 | A00 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1102 10 00 9900 | — | EUR/t | — |
| 1103 11 10 9200 | A00 | EUR/t | 0  (1) |
| 1103 11 10 9400 | A00 | EUR/t | 0  (1) |
| 1103 11 10 9900 | — | EUR/t | — |
| 1103 11 90 9200 | A00 | EUR/t | 0  (1) |
| 1103 11 90 9800 | — | EUR/t | — |
| NB: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in the Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), as amended. |

Product code

Destination

Unit of measurement

Amount of refunds

1001 10 00 9200

—

EUR/t

—

1001 10 00 9400

—

EUR/t

—

1001 90 91 9000

—

EUR/t

—

1001 90 99 9000

—

EUR/t

—

1002 00 00 9000

—

EUR/t

—

1003 00 10 9000

—

EUR/t

—

1003 00 90 9000

—

EUR/t

—

1004 00 00 9200

—

EUR/t

—

1004 00 00 9400

A00

EUR/t

0

1005 10 90 9000

—

EUR/t

—

1005 90 00 9000

—

EUR/t

—

1007 00 90 9000

—

EUR/t

—

1008 20 00 9000

—

EUR/t

—

1101 00 11 9000

—

EUR/t

—

1101 00 15 9100

A00

EUR/t

0

1101 00 15 9130

A00

EUR/t

0

1101 00 15 9150

A00

EUR/t

0

1101 00 15 9170

A00

EUR/t

0

1101 00 15 9180

A00

EUR/t

0

1101 00 15 9190

—

EUR/t

—

1101 00 90 9000

—

EUR/t

—

1102 10 00 9500

A00

EUR/t

0

1102 10 00 9700

A00

EUR/t

0

1102 10 00 9900

—

EUR/t

—

1103 11 10 9200

A00

EUR/t

0  (1)

1103 11 10 9400

A00

EUR/t

0  (1)

1103 11 10 9900

—

EUR/t

—

1103 11 90 9200

A00

EUR/t

0  (1)

1103 11 90 9800

—

EUR/t

—

NB: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in the Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), as amended.

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(1)  No refund is granted when this product contains compressed meal.

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| 29.5.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 192/12 |
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L 192/12

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1052/2004

of 28 May 2004

fixing the corrective amount applicable to the refund on cereals

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 13(8) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 13(8) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the export refund applicable to cereals on the day on which an application for an export licence is made must be applied on request to exports to be effected during the period of validity of the export licence. In this case, a corrective amount may be applied to the refund. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 13(8) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the export refund applicable to cereals on the day on which an application for an export licence is made must be applied on request to exports to be effected during the period of validity of the export licence. In this case, a corrective amount may be applied to the refund.

| (2) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (2), allows for the fixing of a corrective amount for the products listed in Article 1(1)(c) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92. That corrective amount must be calculated taking account of the factors referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (2), allows for the fixing of a corrective amount for the products listed in Article 1(1)(c) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92. That corrective amount must be calculated taking account of the factors referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95.

| (3) | The world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to vary the corrective amount according to destination. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to vary the corrective amount according to destination.

| (4) | The corrective amount must be fixed at the same time as the refund and according to the same procedure; it may be altered in the period between fixings. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The corrective amount must be fixed at the same time as the refund and according to the same procedure; it may be altered in the period between fixings.

| (5) | It follows from applying the provisions set out above that the corrective amount must be as set out in the Annex hereto. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

It follows from applying the provisions set out above that the corrective amount must be as set out in the Annex hereto.

| (6) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals, |
| --- | --- |

(6)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The corrective amount referred to in Article 1(1)(a), (b) and (c) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 which is applicable to export refunds fixed in advance except for malt shall be as set out in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 June 2004.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1104/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 7. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1431/2003 (OJ L 203, 12.8.2003, p. 16).

2

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ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 28 May 2004 fixing the corrective amount applicable to the refund on cereals

| (EUR/t) |
| --- |
| Product code | Destination | Current
  6 | 1st period
  7 | 2nd period
  8 | 3rd period
  9 | 4th period
  10 | 5th period
  11 | 6th period
  12 |
| 1001 10 00 9200 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1001 10 00 9400 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1001 90 91 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1001 90 99 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1002 00 00 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1003 00 10 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1003 00 90 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1004 00 00 9200 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1004 00 00 9400 | A00 | 0 | +9 | –10 | –10 | –10 | — | — |
| 1005 10 90 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1005 90 00 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1007 00 90 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1008 20 00 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1101 00 11 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1101 00 15 9100 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1101 00 15 9130 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1101 00 15 9150 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1101 00 15 9170 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1101 00 15 9180 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1101 00 15 9190 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1101 00 90 9000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1102 10 00 9500 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1102 10 00 9700 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1102 10 00 9900 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1103 11 10 9200 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1103 11 10 9400 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1103 11 10 9900 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1103 11 90 9200 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1103 11 90 9800 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NB: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1) as amended.
  The numeric destination codes are set out in Regulation (EC) No 2081/2003 (OJ L 313, 28.11.2003, p. 11). |

(EUR/t)

Product code

Destination

Current

6

1st period

7

2nd period

8

3rd period

9

4th period

10

5th period

11

6th period

12

1001 10 00 9200

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1001 10 00 9400

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1001 90 91 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1001 90 99 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1002 00 00 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1003 00 10 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1003 00 90 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1004 00 00 9200

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1004 00 00 9400

A00

0

+9

–10

–10

–10

—

—

1005 10 90 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1005 90 00 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1007 00 90 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1008 20 00 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1101 00 11 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1101 00 15 9100

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1101 00 15 9130

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1101 00 15 9150

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1101 00 15 9170

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1101 00 15 9180

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1101 00 15 9190

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1101 00 90 9000

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1102 10 00 9500

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1102 10 00 9700

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1102 10 00 9900

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1103 11 10 9200

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1103 11 10 9400

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1103 11 10 9900

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1103 11 90 9200

A00

0

0

0

0

0

—

—

1103 11 90 9800

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

NB: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1) as amended.

The numeric destination codes are set out in Regulation (EC) No 2081/2003 (OJ L 313, 28.11.2003, p. 11).

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| 29.5.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 192/14 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

L 192/14

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1053/2004

of 28 May 2004

fixing the export refunds on malt

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 13(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the difference between quotations or prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1 of that Regulation and prices for those products within the Community may be covered by an export refund. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the difference between quotations or prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1 of that Regulation and prices for those products within the Community may be covered by an export refund.

| (2) | The refunds must be fixed taking into account the factors referred to in Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (2). |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The refunds must be fixed taking into account the factors referred to in Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (2).

| (3) | The refund applicable in the case of malts must be calculated with amount taken of the quantity of cereals required to manufacture the products in question. The said quantities are laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1501/95. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The refund applicable in the case of malts must be calculated with amount taken of the quantity of cereals required to manufacture the products in question. The said quantities are laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1501/95.

| (4) | The world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to vary the refund for certain products according to destination. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to vary the refund for certain products according to destination.

| (5) | The refund must be fixed once a month. It may be altered in the intervening period. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

The refund must be fixed once a month. It may be altered in the intervening period.

| (6) | It follows from applying these rules to the present situation on markets in cereals, and in particular to quotations or prices for these products within the Community and on the world market, that the refunds should be as set out in the Annex hereto. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

It follows from applying these rules to the present situation on markets in cereals, and in particular to quotations or prices for these products within the Community and on the world market, that the refunds should be as set out in the Annex hereto.

| (7) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals, |
| --- | --- |

(7)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The export refunds on malt listed in Article 1(1)(c) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 shall be as set out in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 June 2004.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1104/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 7. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1431/2003 (OJ L 203, 12.8.2003, p. 16).

2

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ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 28 May 2004 fixing the export refunds on malt

| Product code | Destination | Unit of measurement | Amount of refunds |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1107 10 19 9000 | A00 | EUR/t | 0,00 |
| 1107 10 99 9000 | A00 | EUR/t | 0,00 |
| 1107 20 00 9000 | A00 | EUR/t | 0,00 |
| NB: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1) as amended.
  The numeric destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EC) No 2081/2003 (OJ L 313, 28.11.2003, p. 11). |

Product code

Destination

Unit of measurement

Amount of refunds

1107 10 19 9000

A00

EUR/t

0,00

1107 10 99 9000

A00

EUR/t

0,00

1107 20 00 9000

A00

EUR/t

0,00

NB: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1) as amended.

The numeric destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EC) No 2081/2003 (OJ L 313, 28.11.2003, p. 11).

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| 29.5.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 192/16 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

L 192/16

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1054/2004

of 28 May 2004

fixing the corrective amount applicable to the refund on malt

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 13(8),

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 13(8) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the export refund applicable to cereals on the day on which application for an export licence is made, adjusted for the threshold price in force during the month of exportation, must be applied on request to exports to be effected during the period of validity of the export licence. In this case, a corrective amount may be applied to the refund. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 13(8) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the export refund applicable to cereals on the day on which application for an export licence is made, adjusted for the threshold price in force during the month of exportation, must be applied on request to exports to be effected during the period of validity of the export licence. In this case, a corrective amount may be applied to the refund.

| (2) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (2) allows for the fixing of a corrective amount for the malt referred to in Article 1(1)(c) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92. That corrective amount must be calculated taking account of the factors referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (2) allows for the fixing of a corrective amount for the malt referred to in Article 1(1)(c) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92. That corrective amount must be calculated taking account of the factors referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95.

| (3) | It follows from applying the provisions set out above that the corrective amount must be as set out in the Annex hereto. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

It follows from applying the provisions set out above that the corrective amount must be as set out in the Annex hereto.

| (4) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals, |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The corrective amount referred to in Article 13(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 which is applicable to export refunds fixed in advance in respect of malt shall be as set out in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 June 2004.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1104/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 7. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1431/2003 (OJ L 203, 12.8.2003, p. 16).

2

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ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 28 May 2004 fixing the corrective amount applicable to the refund on malt

NB: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1) as amended.

The numeric destination codes are set out in Regulation (EC) No 2081/2003 (OJ L 313, 28.11.2003, p. 11).

| (EUR/t) |
| --- |
| Product code | Destination | Current
  6 | 1st period
  7 | 2nd period
  8 | 3rd period
  9 | 4th period
  10 | 5th period
  11 |
| 1107 10 11 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1107 10 19 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1107 10 91 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1107 10 99 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1107 20 00 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

(EUR/t)

Product code

Destination

Current

6

1st period

7

2nd period

8

3rd period

9

4th period

10

5th period

11

1107 10 11 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

1107 10 19 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

1107 10 91 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

1107 10 99 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

1107 20 00 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

| (EUR/t) |
| --- |
| Product code | Destination | 6th period
  12 | 7th period
  1 | 8th period
  2 | 9th period
  3 | 10th period
  4 | 11th period
  5 |
| 1107 10 11 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1107 10 19 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1107 10 91 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1107 10 99 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1107 20 00 9000 | A00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

(EUR/t)

Product code

Destination

6th period

12

7th period

1

8th period

2

9th period

3

10th period

4

11th period

5

1107 10 11 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

1107 10 19 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

1107 10 91 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

1107 10 99 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

1107 20 00 9000

A00

0

0

0

0

0

0

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1055/2004

of 28 May 2004

on the issue of licences for the import of certain prepared or preserved citrus fruits (namely mandarins, etc.) in the period from 11 April 2004 to 10 April 2005

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3285/94 of 22 December 1994 on common rules for imports and repealing Regulation (EC) No 518/94 (1),

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 519/94 of 7 March 1994 on common rules for imports from certain third countries and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 1765/82, (EEC) No 1766/82 and (EEC) 3420/83 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 658/2004 of 7 April 2004 imposing definitive safeguard measures against imports of certain prepared or preserved citrus fruits (namely mandarins, etc.) (3) and in particular Article 8(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | The quantities for which licence applications have been lodged by traditional importers and by new importers pursuant to Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 658/2004 exceed the quantities available for products originating in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

The quantities for which licence applications have been lodged by traditional importers and by new importers pursuant to Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 658/2004 exceed the quantities available for products originating in the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

| (2) | It is now necessary to fix, for each category of importer, the proportion of the quantity for which application is made which may be imported under licence, |
| --- | --- |

(2)

It is now necessary to fix, for each category of importer, the proportion of the quantity for which application is made which may be imported under licence,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Import licences applied for pursuant to Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 658/2004 shall be issued at the percentage rates of the quantities applied for as set out in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 2 June 2004.

It shall apply until 10 April 2005.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

Pascal LAMY

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 349, 31.12.1994, p. 53. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2474/2000 (OJ L 286, 11.11.2000, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 67, 10.3.1994, p. 89. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 427/2003 (OJ L 65, 8.3.2003, p. 1).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 104, 8.4.2004, p. 67.

3

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ANNEX

| Origin of the products | Percentage allocations |
| --- | --- |
| People’s Republic of China | Other third countries |
| — | Traditional importers
  (Article 2(d) of Regulation (EC) No 658/2004) |

Origin of the products

Percentage allocations

People’s Republic of China

Other third countries

—

Traditional importers

(Article 2(d) of Regulation (EC) No 658/2004)

43,184  %

N/A

| — | Other importers
  (Article 2(f) of Regulation (EC) No 658/2004) |
| --- | --- |

—

Other importers

(Article 2(f) of Regulation (EC) No 658/2004)

6,232  %

N/A

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1056/2004

of 28 May 2004

amending Regulation (EC) No 1555/96 as regards the trigger levels for additional duties on lemons, table grapes, pears, apricots, peaches, including nectarines, and plums

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular Article 33(4) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1555/96 of 30 July 1996 on rules of application for additional import duties on fruit and vegetables (2) provides for surveillance of imports of the products listed in the Annex thereto. That surveillance is to be carried out in accordance with the rules laid down in Article 308(d) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (3). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1555/96 of 30 July 1996 on rules of application for additional import duties on fruit and vegetables (2) provides for surveillance of imports of the products listed in the Annex thereto. That surveillance is to be carried out in accordance with the rules laid down in Article 308(d) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (3).

| (2) | For the purposes of Article 5(4) of the Agreement on Agriculture (4) concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations and in the light of the latest data available for 2001, 2002 and 2003, the trigger levels for additional duties on lemons, table grapes, pears, apricots, peaches, including nectarines, and plums should be adjusted. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

For the purposes of Article 5(4) of the Agreement on Agriculture (4) concluded during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations and in the light of the latest data available for 2001, 2002 and 2003, the trigger levels for additional duties on lemons, table grapes, pears, apricots, peaches, including nectarines, and plums should be adjusted.

| (3) | As a result, Regulation (EC) No 1555/96 should be amended. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

As a result, Regulation (EC) No 1555/96 should be amended.

| (4) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1555/96 is hereby replaced by the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

It shall apply from 1 June 2004.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 47/2003 (OJ L 7, 11.1.2003, p. 64).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 193, 3.8.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 783/2004 (OJ L 123, 27.4.2004, p. 98).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2286/2003 (OJ L 343, 31.12.2003, p. 1).

3

(4)  
  OJ L 336, 23.12.1994, p. 22.

4

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ANNEX

‘ANNEX

Without prejudice to the rules governing the interpretation of the combined nomenclature, the description of the products is deemed to be indicative only. The scope of the additional duties for the purposes of this Annex is determined by the scope of the CN codes as they exist at the time of the adoption of this Regulation. Where “ex” appears before the CN code, the scope of the additional duties is determined both by the scope of the CN code and by the corresponding trigger period.

| Serial No | CN code | Description | Trigger period | Trigger level (tonnes) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 78.0015 | ex 0702 00 00 | Tomatoes | - 1 October to 31 May | 206 245 |
| 78.0020 | - 1 June to 30 September | 10 586 |
| 78.0065 | ex 0707 00 05 | Cucumbers | - 1 May to 31 October | 11 924 |
| 78.0075 | - 1 November to 30 April | 8 560 |
| 78.0085 | ex 0709 10 00 | Artichokes | - 1 November to 30 June | 1 357 |
| 78.0100 | 0709 90 70 | Courgettes | - 1 January to 31 December | 18 056 |
| 78.0110 | ex 0805 10 10
  ex 0805 10 30
  ex 0805 10 50 | Oranges | - 1 December to 31 May | 404 503 |
| 78.0120 | ex 0805 20 10 | Clementines | - 1 November to end of February | 164 111 |
| 78.0130 | ex 0805 20 30
  ex 0805 20 50
  ex 0805 20 70
  ex 0805 20 90 | Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas); wilkings and similar citrus hybrids | - 1 November to end of February | 89 273 |
| 78.0155
  78.0160 | ex 0805 50 10 | Lemons | - 1 June to 31 December
  - 1 January to 31 May | 342 761
  12 938 |
| 78.0170 | ex 0806 10 10 | Table grapes | - 21 July to 20 November | 227 815 |
| 78.0175 | ex 0808 10 20
  ex 0808 10 50
  ex 0808 10 90 | Apples | - 1 January to 31 August | 638 996 |
| 78.0180 | | | - 1 September to 31 December | 25 380 |
| 78.0220 | ex 0808 20 50 | Pears | - 1 January to 30 April | 257 158 |
| 78.0235 | - 1 July to 31 December | 27 497 |
| 78.0250 | ex 0809 10 00 | Apricots | - 1 June to 31 July | 4 123 |
| 78.0265 | ex 0809 20 95 | Cherries, other than sour cherries | - 21 May to 10 August | 32 863 |
| 78.0270 | ex 0809 30 | Peaches, including nectarines | - 11 June to 30 September | 6 808 |
| 78.0280 | ex 0809 40 05 | Plums | - 11 June to 30 September | 51 276 |

Serial No

CN code

Description

Trigger period

Trigger level (tonnes)

78.0015

ex 0702 00 00

Tomatoes

- 1 October to 31 May

206 245

78.0020

- 1 June to 30 September

10 586

78.0065

ex 0707 00 05

Cucumbers

- 1 May to 31 October

11 924

78.0075

- 1 November to 30 April

8 560

78.0085

ex 0709 10 00

Artichokes

- 1 November to 30 June

1 357

78.0100

0709 90 70

Courgettes

- 1 January to 31 December

18 056

78.0110

ex 0805 10 10

ex 0805 10 30

ex 0805 10 50

Oranges

- 1 December to 31 May

404 503

78.0120

ex 0805 20 10

Clementines

- 1 November to end of February

164 111

78.0130

ex 0805 20 30

ex 0805 20 50

ex 0805 20 70

ex 0805 20 90

Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas); wilkings and similar citrus hybrids

- 1 November to end of February

89 273

78.0155

78.0160

ex 0805 50 10

Lemons

- 1 June to 31 December

- 1 January to 31 May

342 761

12 938

78.0170

ex 0806 10 10

Table grapes

- 21 July to 20 November

227 815

78.0175

ex 0808 10 20

ex 0808 10 50

ex 0808 10 90

Apples

- 1 January to 31 August

638 996

78.0180

- 1 September to 31 December

25 380

78.0220

ex 0808 20 50

Pears

- 1 January to 30 April

257 158

78.0235

- 1 July to 31 December

27 497

78.0250

ex 0809 10 00

Apricots

- 1 June to 31 July

4 123

78.0265

ex 0809 20 95

Cherries, other than sour cherries

- 21 May to 10 August

32 863

78.0270

ex 0809 30

Peaches, including nectarines

- 11 June to 30 September

6 808

78.0280

ex 0809 40 05

Plums

- 11 June to 30 September

51 276

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1057/2004

of 28 May 2004

fixing the refunds applicable to cereal and rice sector products supplied as Community and national food aid

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1) and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 13(2) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice (2) and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 2 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2681/74 of 21 October 1974 on Community financing of expenditure incurred in respect of the supply of agricultural products as food aid (3) lays down that the portion of the expenditure corresponding to the export refunds on the products in question fixed under Community rules is to be charged to the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 2 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2681/74 of 21 October 1974 on Community financing of expenditure incurred in respect of the supply of agricultural products as food aid (3) lays down that the portion of the expenditure corresponding to the export refunds on the products in question fixed under Community rules is to be charged to the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section.

| (2) | In order to make it easier to draw up and manage the budget for Community food aid actions and to enable the Member States to know the extent of Community participation in the financing of national food aid actions, the level of the refunds granted for these actions should be determined. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

In order to make it easier to draw up and manage the budget for Community food aid actions and to enable the Member States to know the extent of Community participation in the financing of national food aid actions, the level of the refunds granted for these actions should be determined.

| (3) | The general and implementing rules provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 and in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 on export refunds are applicable mutatis mutandis to the abovementioned operations. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The general and implementing rules provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 and in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 on export refunds are applicable mutatis mutandis to the abovementioned operations.

| (4) | The specific criteria to be used for calculating the export refund on rice are set out in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The specific criteria to be used for calculating the export refund on rice are set out in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95.

| (5) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals, |
| --- | --- |

(5)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For Community and national food aid operations under international agreements or other supplementary programmes, and other Community free supply measures, the refunds applicable to cereals and rice sector products shall be as set out in the Annex.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 June 2004.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1104/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002 (OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 288, 25.10.1974, p. 1.

3

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ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 28 May 2004 fixing the refunds applicable to cereal and rice sector products supplied as Comunity and national food aid

| (EUR/t) |
| --- |
| Product code | Refund |
| 1001 10 00 9400 | 0,00 |
| 1001 90 99 9000 | 0,00 |
| 1002 00 00 9000 | 0,00 |
| 1003 00 90 9000 | 0,00 |
| 1005 90 00 9000 | 0,00 |
| 1006 30 92 9100 | 54,00 |
| 1006 30 92 9900 | 54,00 |
| 1006 30 94 9100 | 54,00 |
| 1006 30 94 9900 | 54,00 |
| 1006 30 96 9100 | 54,00 |
| 1006 30 96 9900 | 54,00 |
| 1006 30 98 9100 | 54,00 |
| 1006 30 98 9900 | 54,00 |
| 1006 30 65 9900 | 54,00 |
| 1007 00 90 9000 | 0,00 |
| 1101 00 15 9100 | 0,00 |
| 1101 00 15 9130 | 0,00 |
| 1102 10 00 9500 | 0,00 |
| 1102 20 10 9200 | 30,30 |
| 1102 20 10 9400 | 25,97 |
| 1103 11 10 9200 | 0,00 |
| 1103 13 10 9100 | 38,95 |
| 1104 12 90 9100 | 0,00 |
| NB: The product codes are defined in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), amended. |

(EUR/t)

Product code

Refund

1001 10 00 9400

0,00

1001 90 99 9000

0,00

1002 00 00 9000

0,00

1003 00 90 9000

0,00

1005 90 00 9000

0,00

1006 30 92 9100

54,00

1006 30 92 9900

54,00

1006 30 94 9100

54,00

1006 30 94 9900

54,00

1006 30 96 9100

54,00

1006 30 96 9900

54,00

1006 30 98 9100

54,00

1006 30 98 9900

54,00

1006 30 65 9900

54,00

1007 00 90 9000

0,00

1101 00 15 9100

0,00

1101 00 15 9130

0,00

1102 10 00 9500

0,00

1102 20 10 9200

30,30

1102 20 10 9400

25,97

1103 11 10 9200

0,00

1103 13 10 9100

38,95

1104 12 90 9100

0,00

NB: The product codes are defined in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), amended.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1058/2004

of 28 May 2004

fixing the import duties in the cereals sector

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 of 28 June 1996 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 as regards import duties in the cereals sector (2), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the rates of duty in the Common Customs Tariff are to be charged on import of the products referred to in Article 1 of that Regulation. However, in the case of the products referred to in paragraph 2 of that Article, the import duty is to be equal to the intervention price valid for such products on importation and increased by 55 %, minus the cif import price applicable to the consignment in question. However, that duty may not exceed the rate of duty in the Common Customs Tariff. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the rates of duty in the Common Customs Tariff are to be charged on import of the products referred to in Article 1 of that Regulation. However, in the case of the products referred to in paragraph 2 of that Article, the import duty is to be equal to the intervention price valid for such products on importation and increased by 55 %, minus the cif import price applicable to the consignment in question. However, that duty may not exceed the rate of duty in the Common Customs Tariff.

| (2) | Pursuant to Article 10(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, the cif import prices are calculated on the basis of the representative prices for the product in question on the world market. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Pursuant to Article 10(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, the cif import prices are calculated on the basis of the representative prices for the product in question on the world market.

| (3) | Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 lays down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 as regards import duties in the cereals sector. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 lays down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 as regards import duties in the cereals sector.

| (4) | The import duties are applicable until new duties are fixed and enter into force. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The import duties are applicable until new duties are fixed and enter into force.

| (5) | In order to allow the import duty system to function normally, the representative market rates recorded during a reference period should be used for calculating the duties. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

In order to allow the import duty system to function normally, the representative market rates recorded during a reference period should be used for calculating the duties.

| (6) | Application of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 results in import duties being fixed as set out in Annex I to this Regulation, |
| --- | --- |

(6)

Application of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 results in import duties being fixed as set out in Annex I to this Regulation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The import duties in the cereals sector referred to in Article 10(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 shall be those fixed in Annex I to this Regulation on the basis of the information given in Annex II.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 June 2004.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Agriculture Director-General

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(1)  
  OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1104/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 161, 29.6.1996, p. 125. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1110/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 12).

2

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ANNEX I

Import duties for the products covered by Article 10(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92

| CN code | Description | Import duty (1)

  (EUR/tonne) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1001 10 00 | Durum wheat high quality | 0,00 |
| medium quality | 0,00 |
| low quality | 0,00 |
| 1001 90 91 | Common wheat seed | 0,00 |
| ex 1001 90 99 | Common high quality wheat other than for sowing | 0,00 |
| 1002 00 00 | Rye | 19,31 |
| 1005 10 90 | Maize seed other than hybrid | 34,04 |
| 1005 90 00 | Maize other than seed (2) | 34,04 |
| 1007 00 90 | Grain sorghum other than hybrids for sowing | 19,31 |

CN code

Description

Import duty (1)

(EUR/tonne)

1001 10 00

Durum wheat high quality

0,00

medium quality

0,00

low quality

0,00

1001 90 91

Common wheat seed

0,00

ex 1001 90 99

Common high quality wheat other than for sowing

0,00

1002 00 00

Rye

19,31

1005 10 90

Maize seed other than hybrid

34,04

1005 90 00

Maize other than seed (2)

34,04

1007 00 90

Grain sorghum other than hybrids for sowing

19,31

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(1)  For goods arriving in the Community via the Atlantic Ocean or via the Suez Canal (Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96), the importer may benefit from a reduction in the duty of:

| — | EUR 3 per tonne, where the port of unloading is on the Mediterranean Sea, or |
| --- | --- |

—

EUR 3 per tonne, where the port of unloading is on the Mediterranean Sea, or

| — | EUR 2 per tonne, where the port of unloading is in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Finland, Sweden or the Atlantic coasts of the Iberian peninsula. |
| --- | --- |

—

EUR 2 per tonne, where the port of unloading is in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Finland, Sweden or the Atlantic coasts of the Iberian peninsula.

(2)  The importer may benefit from a flat-rate reduction of EUR 24 per tonne, where the conditions laid down in Article 2(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 are met.

ANNEX II

Factors for calculating duties

period from 14 May 2004 to 27 May 2004

1.

| Exchange quotations | Minneapolis | Chicago | Minneapolis | Minneapolis | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Product (% proteins at 12 % humidity) | HRS2 (14 %) | YC3 | HAD2 | Medium quality (*1) | Low quality (*2) | US barley 2 |
| Quotation (EUR/t) | 139,37  (*3) | 97,09 | 159,12  (*4) | 149,12  (*4) | 129,12  (*4) | 108,63  (*4) |
| Gulf premium (EUR/t) | — | 9,93 | — | | | — |
| Great Lakes premium (EUR/t) | 9,62 | — | — | | | — |

Exchange quotations

Minneapolis

Chicago

Minneapolis

Minneapolis

Minneapolis

Minneapolis

Product (% proteins at 12 % humidity)

HRS2 (14 %)

YC3

HAD2

Medium quality (*1)

Low quality (*2)

US barley 2

Quotation (EUR/t)

139,37  (*3)

97,09

159,12  (*4)

149,12  (*4)

129,12  (*4)

108,63  (*4)

Gulf premium (EUR/t)

—

9,93

—

—

Great Lakes premium (EUR/t)

9,62

—

—

—

2.

Freight/cost: Gulf of Mexico–Rotterdam: 26,10 EUR/t; Great Lakes–Rotterdam: 39,18 EUR/t.

3.

| Subsidy within the meaning of the third paragraph of Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96: | 0,00 EUR/t (HRW2)
  0,00 EUR/t (SRW2). |
| --- | --- |

Subsidy within the meaning of the third paragraph of Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96:

0,00 EUR/t (HRW2)

0,00 EUR/t (SRW2).

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(*1)  A discount of 10 EUR/t (Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96).

*1

(*2)  A discount of 30 EUR/t (Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96).

*2

(*3)  Premium of 14 EUR/t incorporated (Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96).

*3

(*4)  Fob Duluth.

*4

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1059/2004

of 28 May 2004

fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled and parboiled long grain B rice to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1877/2003

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice (1), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1877/2003 (2). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1877/2003 (2).

| (2) | Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/75 (3) allows the Commission to fix, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, a maximum export refund. In fixing this maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum export refund. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/75 (3) allows the Commission to fix, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, a maximum export refund. In fixing this maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum export refund.

| (3) | The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the rice in question results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the rice in question results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1.

| (4) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals, |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The maximum export refund on wholly milled and parboiled long grain B rice to be exported to certain third countries pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1877/2003 is hereby fixed on the basis of the tenders submitted from 24 to 27 May 2004 at 180,00  EUR/t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 29 May 2004.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002 (OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 20.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 61, 7.3.1975, p. 25. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1948/2002 (OJ L 299, 1.11.2002, p. 18).

3

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1060/2004

of 28 May 2004

concerning tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender for the export of husked long grain B rice to the island of Réunion referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1878/2003

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice (1), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89 of 6 September 1989 laying down detailed rules for exports of rice to Réunion (2), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1878/2003 (3) opens an invitation to tender for the subsidy on rice exported to Réunion. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1878/2003 (3) opens an invitation to tender for the subsidy on rice exported to Réunion.

| (2) | Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89 allows the Commission to decide, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, to make no award. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89 allows the Commission to decide, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, to make no award.

| (3) | On the basis of the criteria laid down in Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89, a maximum subsidy should not be fixed. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

On the basis of the criteria laid down in Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89, a maximum subsidy should not be fixed.

| (4) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals, |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

No action shall be taken on the tenders submitted from 24 to 27 May 2004 in response to the invitation to tender referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1878/2003 for the subsidy on exports to Réunion of husked long grain B rice falling within CN code 1006 20 98.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 29 May 2004.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002 (OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 261, 7.9.1989, p. 8. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1453/1999 (OJ L 167, 2.7.1999, p. 19).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 23.

3

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1061/2004

of 28 May 2004

fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1875/2003

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice (1), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1875/2003 (2). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1875/2003 (2).

| (2) | Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/75 (3) allows the Commission to fix, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, a maximum export refund. In fixing this maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum export refund. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/75 (3) allows the Commission to fix, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, a maximum export refund. In fixing this maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum export refund.

| (3) | The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the rice in question results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the rice in question results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1.

| (4) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals, |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice to be exported to certain third countries pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1875/2003 is hereby fixed on the basis of the tenders submitted from 24 to 27 May 2004 at 50,00 EUR/t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 29 May 2004.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002 (OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 14.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 61, 7.3.1975, p. 25. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1948/2002 (OJ L 299, 1.11.2002, p. 18).

3

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1062/2004

of 28 May 2004

fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain, medium grain and long grain A rice to be exported to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1876/2003

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice (1), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1876/2003 (2). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was issued pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1876/2003 (2).

| (2) | Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/75 (3) allows the Commission to fix, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, a maximum export refund. In fixing this maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum export refund. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/75 (3) allows the Commission to fix, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, a maximum export refund. In fixing this maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum export refund.

| (3) | The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the rice in question results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the rice in question results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1.

| (4) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals, |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The maximum export refund on wholly milled grain, medium grain and long grain A rice to be exported to certain third countries pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1876/2003 is hereby fixed on the basis of the tenders submitted from 24 to 27 May 2004 at 54,00 EUR/t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 29 May 2004.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 411/2002 (OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 17.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 61, 7.3.1975, p. 25. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1948/2002 (OJ L 299, 1.11.2002, p. 18).

3

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1063/2004

of 28 May 2004

fixing the import duties in the rice sector

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice (1),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 of 29 July 1996 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 as regards import duties in the rice sector (2), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 provides that the rates of duty in the Common Customs Tariff are to be charged on import of the products referred to in Article 1 of that Regulation. However, in the case of the products referred to in paragraph 2 of that Article, the import duty is to be equal to the intervention price valid for such products on importation and increased by a certain percentage according to whether it is husked or milled rice, minus the cif import price provided that duty does not exceed the rate of the Common Customs Tariff duties. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 provides that the rates of duty in the Common Customs Tariff are to be charged on import of the products referred to in Article 1 of that Regulation. However, in the case of the products referred to in paragraph 2 of that Article, the import duty is to be equal to the intervention price valid for such products on importation and increased by a certain percentage according to whether it is husked or milled rice, minus the cif import price provided that duty does not exceed the rate of the Common Customs Tariff duties.

| (2) | Pursuant to Article 12(3) of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95, the cif import prices are calculated on the basis of the representative prices for the product in question on the world market or on the Community import market for the product. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Pursuant to Article 12(3) of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95, the cif import prices are calculated on the basis of the representative prices for the product in question on the world market or on the Community import market for the product.

| (3) | Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 lays down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 as regards import duties in the rice sector. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 lays down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 as regards import duties in the rice sector.

| (4) | The import duties are applicable until new duties are fixed and enter into force. They also remain in force in cases where no quotation is available from the source referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 during the two weeks preceding the next periodical fixing. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The import duties are applicable until new duties are fixed and enter into force. They also remain in force in cases where no quotation is available from the source referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 during the two weeks preceding the next periodical fixing.

| (5) | In order to allow the import duty system to function normally, the market rates recorded during a reference period should be used for calculating the duties. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

In order to allow the import duty system to function normally, the market rates recorded during a reference period should be used for calculating the duties.

| (6) | Application of the second subparagraph of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 results in an adjustment of the import duties that have been fixed as from 27 May 2004 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1025/2004 (3) as set out in the Annexes to this Regulation, |
| --- | --- |

(6)

Application of the second subparagraph of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 results in an adjustment of the import duties that have been fixed as from 27 May 2004 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1025/2004 (3) as set out in the Annexes to this Regulation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The import duties in the rice sector referred to in Article 11(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 shall be adjusted in compliance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1503/96 and fixed in Annex I to this Regulation on the basis of the information given in Annex II.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 June 2004.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 May 2004.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Agriculture Director-General

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(1)  
  OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 411/2002 (OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 189, 30.7.1996, p. 71. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2294/2003 (OJ L 340, 24.12.2003, p. 12).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 127, 29.4.2004, p. 58.

3

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ANNEX I

Import duties on rice and broken rice

| (EUR/t) |
| --- |
| CN code | Duties (5) |
| Third countries (except ACP and Bangladesh) (3) | ACP (1)
   (2)
   (3) | Bangladesh (4) | Basmati
  India and Pakistan (6) | Egypt (8) |
| 1006 10 21 | (7) | 69,51 | 101,16 | | 158,25 |
| 1006 10 23 | (7) | 69,51 | 101,16 | | 158,25 |
| 1006 10 25 | (7) | 69,51 | 101,16 | | 158,25 |
| 1006 10 27 | (7) | 69,51 | 101,16 | | 158,25 |
| 1006 10 92 | (7) | 69,51 | 101,16 | | 158,25 |
| 1006 10 94 | (7) | 69,51 | 101,16 | | 158,25 |
| 1006 10 96 | (7) | 69,51 | 101,16 | | 158,25 |
| 1006 10 98 | (7) | 69,51 | 101,16 | | 158,25 |
| 1006 20 11 | 259,81 | 86,51 | 125,57 | | 194,86 |
| 1006 20 13 | 259,81 | 86,59 | 125,57 | | 194,86 |
| 1006 20 15 | 259,81 | 86,59 | 125,57 | | 194,86 |
| 1006 20 17 | 207,67 | 68,34 | 99,50 | 0,00 | 155,75 |
| 1006 20 92 | 259,81 | 86,59 | 125,57 | | 194,86 |
| 1006 20 94 | 259,81 | 86,59 | 125,57 | | 194,86 |
| 1006 20 96 | 259,81 | 86,59 | 125,57 | | 194,86 |
| 1006 20 98 | 207,67 | 68,34 | 99,50 | 0,00 | 155,75 |
| 1006 30 21 | 416,00 | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 30 23 | 416,00 | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 30 25 | 416,00 | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 30 27 | (7) | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 30 42 | 416,00 | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 30 44 | 416,00 | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 30 46 | 416,00 | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 30 48 | (7) | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 30 61 | 416,00 | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 30 63 | 416,00 | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 30 65 | 416,00 | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 30 67 | (7) | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 30 92 | 416,00 | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 30 94 | 416,00 | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 30 96 | 416,00 | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 30 98 | (7) | 133,21 | 193,09 | | 312,00 |
| 1006 40 00 | (7) | 41,18 | (7) | | 96,00 |

(EUR/t)

CN code

Duties (5)

Third countries (except ACP and Bangladesh) (3)

ACP (1)
   (2)
   (3)

Bangladesh (4)

Basmati

India and Pakistan (6)

Egypt (8)

1006 10 21

(7)

69,51

101,16

158,25

1006 10 23

(7)

69,51

101,16

158,25

1006 10 25

(7)

69,51

101,16

158,25

1006 10 27

(7)

69,51

101,16

158,25

1006 10 92

(7)

69,51

101,16

158,25

1006 10 94

(7)

69,51

101,16

158,25

1006 10 96

(7)

69,51

101,16

158,25

1006 10 98

(7)

69,51

101,16

158,25

1006 20 11

259,81

86,51

125,57

194,86

1006 20 13

259,81

86,59

125,57

194,86

1006 20 15

259,81

86,59

125,57

194,86

1006 20 17

207,67

68,34

99,50

0,00

155,75

1006 20 92

259,81

86,59

125,57

194,86

1006 20 94

259,81

86,59

125,57

194,86

1006 20 96

259,81

86,59

125,57

194,86

1006 20 98

207,67

68,34

99,50

0,00

155,75

1006 30 21

416,00

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 30 23

416,00

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 30 25

416,00

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 30 27

(7)

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 30 42

416,00

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 30 44

416,00

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 30 46

416,00

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 30 48

(7)

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 30 61

416,00

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 30 63

416,00

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 30 65

416,00

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 30 67

(7)

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 30 92

416,00

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 30 94

416,00

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 30 96

416,00

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 30 98

(7)

133,21

193,09

312,00

1006 40 00

(7)

41,18

(7)

96,00

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(1)  The duty on imports of rice originating in the ACP States is applicable, under the arrangements laid down in Council Regulation (EC) No 2286/2002 (OJ L 348, 21.12.2002, p. 5) and amended Commission Regulation (EC) No 638/2003 (OJ L 93, 10.4.2003, p. 3).

(2)  In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1706/98, the duties are not applied to products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States and imported directly into the overseas department of Réunion.

(3)  The import levy on rice entering the overseas department of Réunion is specified in Article 11(3) of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95.

(4)  The duty on imports of rice not including broken rice (CN code 1006 40 00), originating in Bangladesh is applicable under the arrangements laid down in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3491/90 (OJ L 337, 4.12.1990, p. 1) and amended Commission Regulation (EEC) No 862/91 (OJ L 88, 9.4.1991, p. 7).

(5)  No import duty applies to products originating in the OCT pursuant to Article 101(1) of amended Council Decision 91/482/EEC (OJ L 263, 19.9.1991, p. 1).

(6)  For husked rice of the Basmati variety originating in India and Pakistan, a reduction of EUR/t 250 applies (Article 4a of amended Regulation (EC) No 1503/96).

(7)  Duties fixed in the Common Customs Tariff.

(8)  The duty on imports of rice originating in and coming from Egypt is applicable under the arrangements laid down in Council Regulation (EC) No 2184/96 (OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 1) and Commission Regulation (EC) No 196/97 (OJ L 31, 1.2.1997, p. 53).

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ANNEX II

Calculation of import duties for rice

| | Paddy | Indica rice | Japonica rice | Broken rice |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Husked | Milled | Husked | Milled |
| 1. | Import duty (EUR/tonne) |

Paddy

Indica rice

Japonica rice

Broken rice

Husked

Milled

Husked

Milled

1.

Import duty (EUR/tonne)

(1)

207,67

416,00

259,81

416,00

(1)

Elements of calculation:

| (a) | Arag cif price (EUR/tonne) |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Arag cif price (EUR/tonne)

—

340,16

222,37

312,37

394,57

—

| (b) | fob price (EUR/tonne) |
| --- | --- |

(b)

fob price (EUR/tonne)

—

—

—

287,71

369,91

—

| (c) | Sea freight (EUR/tonne) |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Sea freight (EUR/tonne)

—

—

—

24,66

24,66

—

| (d) | Source |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Source

—

USDA and operators

USDA and operators

Operators

Operators

—

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(1)  Duties fixed in the Common Customs Tariff.

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