# Official Journal L 299/21 S

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 4724 September 2004 |

ISSN 1725-2555

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 299

English edition

Legislation

Volume 4724 September 2004

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| Contents | | I   Acts whose publication is obligatory | page |
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| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1661/2004 of 23 September 2004 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 1 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1662/2004 of 23 September 2004 determining the extent to which applications lodged in September 2004 for import licences for certain egg sector products and poultrymeat pursuant to Regulations (EC) No 593/2004 and (EC) No 1251/96 can be accepted | 3 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1663/2004 of 23 September 2004 determining the extent to which applications lodged in September 2004 for import licences for certain poultrymeat products under the regime provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94 opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for poultrymeat and certain other agricultural products can be accepted | 5 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1664/2004 of 23 September 2004 determining the extent to which applications lodged in September 2004 for import licences for certain poultrymeat sector products pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2497/96 can be accepted | 7 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1665/2004 of 23 September 2004 fixing the representative prices and the additional import duties for molasses in the sugar sector applicable from 24 September 2004 | 9 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1666/2004 of 23 September 2004 fixing the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in its unaltered state | 11 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1667/2004 of 23 September 2004 fixing the maximum export refund for white sugar to certain third countries for the 6th partial invitation to tender issued within the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1327/2004 | 13 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1668/2004 of 23 September 2004 fixing the export refunds on rice and broken rice and suspending the issue of export licences | 14 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1669/2004 of 23 September 2004 fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 238/2004 | 17 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1670/2004 of 23 September 2004 concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of oats issued in Regulation (EC) No 1565/2004 | 18 |

Contents

I   Acts whose publication is obligatory

page

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1661/2004 of 23 September 2004 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

1

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1662/2004 of 23 September 2004 determining the extent to which applications lodged in September 2004 for import licences for certain egg sector products and poultrymeat pursuant to Regulations (EC) No 593/2004 and (EC) No 1251/96 can be accepted

3

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1663/2004 of 23 September 2004 determining the extent to which applications lodged in September 2004 for import licences for certain poultrymeat products under the regime provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94 opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for poultrymeat and certain other agricultural products can be accepted

5

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1664/2004 of 23 September 2004 determining the extent to which applications lodged in September 2004 for import licences for certain poultrymeat sector products pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2497/96 can be accepted

7

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1665/2004 of 23 September 2004 fixing the representative prices and the additional import duties for molasses in the sugar sector applicable from 24 September 2004

9

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1666/2004 of 23 September 2004 fixing the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in its unaltered state

11

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1667/2004 of 23 September 2004 fixing the maximum export refund for white sugar to certain third countries for the 6th partial invitation to tender issued within the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1327/2004

13

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1668/2004 of 23 September 2004 fixing the export refunds on rice and broken rice and suspending the issue of export licences

14

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1669/2004 of 23 September 2004 fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 238/2004

17

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1670/2004 of 23 September 2004 concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of oats issued in Regulation (EC) No 1565/2004

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| | | II   Acts whose publication is not obligatory |
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| | | Council |
| | * | 2004/654/EC:Council Decision of 27 May 2004 on the European Capital of Culture event for the year 2007 | 19 |

II   Acts whose publication is not obligatory

Council

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2004/654/EC:Council Decision of 27 May 2004 on the European Capital of Culture event for the year 2007

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| 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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I Acts whose publication is obligatory

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1661/2004

of 23 September 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 24 September 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 September 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 Commission Regulation of 23 September 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 | 28,8 |
| 999 | 28,8 |
| 0707 00 05 | 052 | 110,0 |
| 096 | 12,9 |
| 999 | 61,5 |
| 0709 90 70 | 052 | 86,8 |
| 999 | 86,8 |
| 0805 50 10 | 052 | 76,9 |
| 388 | 58,2 |
| 508 | 37,1 |
| 524 | 76,2 |
| 528 | 57,1 |
| 999 | 61,1 |
| 0806 10 10 | 052 | 85,1 |
| 220 | 112,0 |
| 400 | 170,3 |
| 624 | 148,4 |
| 999 | 129,0 |
| 0808 10 20 , 0808 10 50 , 0808 10 90 | 388 | 75,8 |
| 400 | 94,0 |
| 508 | 68,9 |
| 512 | 103,1 |
| 528 | 86,4 |
| 720 | 50,2 |
| 804 | 81,3 |
| 999 | 80,0 |
| 0808 20 50 | 052 | 105,1 |
| 388 | 84,4 |
| 999 | 94,8 |
| 0809 30 10 , 0809 30 90 | 052 | 106,3 |
| 999 | 106,3 |
| 0809 40 05 | 066 | 44,4 |
| 094 | 29,3 |
| 624 | 117,3 |
| 999 | 63,7 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

052

28,8

999

28,8

0707 00 05

052

110,0

096

12,9

999

61,5

0709 90 70

052

86,8

999

86,8

0805 50 10

052

76,9

388

58,2

508

37,1

524

76,2

528

57,1

999

61,1

0806 10 10

052

85,1

220

112,0

400

170,3

624

148,4

999

129,0

0808 10 20 , 0808 10 50 , 0808 10 90

388

75,8

400

94,0

508

68,9

512

103,1

528

86,4

720

50,2

804

81,3

999

80,0

0808 20 50

052

105,1

388

84,4

999

94,8

0809 30 10 , 0809 30 90

052

106,3

999

106,3

0809 40 05

066

44,4

094

29,3

624

117,3

999

63,7

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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 1662/2004

of 23 September 2004

determining the extent to which applications lodged in September 2004 for import licences for certain egg sector products and poultrymeat pursuant to Regulations (EC) No 593/2004 and (EC) No 1251/96 can be accepted

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 593/2004 of 30 March 2004 opening and providing for the administration of the tariff quotas in the egg sector and for egg albumin (1), and in particular Article 5(5) thereof,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1251/96 of 28 June 1996 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas in the poultrymeat sector and albumin (2), and in particular Article 5(5) thereof,

Whereas:

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HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.   Applications for import licences for the period 1 October to 31 December 2004 submitted pursuant to Regulations (EC) No 593/2004 and (EC) No 1251/96 shall be met as referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.

2.   Applications for import licences for the period 1 January to 31 March 2005, may be lodged pursuant to Regulations (EC) No 593/2004 and (EC) No 1251/96 for the total quantity as referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 October 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 September 2004.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Agriculture Director-General

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(1)  
  OJ L 94, 31.3.2004, p. 10.

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(2)  
  OJ L 161, 29.6.1996, p. 136. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1043/2001 (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 24).

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ANNEX

| Group No | Percentage of acceptance of import licences submitted for the period of 1 October to 31 December 2004 | Total quantity available for the period of 1 January to 31 March 2005
  (t) |
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| E1 | 100,00 | 107 360,00 |
| E2 | 63,07 | 1 750,00 |
| E3 | 100,00 | 9 594,86 |
| P1 | 100,00 | 1 776,00 |
| P2 | 100,00 | 2 880,16 |
| P3 | 2,12 | 175,00 |
| P4 | 6,02 | 250,00 |

Group No

Percentage of acceptance of import licences submitted for the period of 1 October to 31 December 2004

Total quantity available for the period of 1 January to 31 March 2005

(t)

E1

100,00

107 360,00

E2

63,07

1 750,00

E3

100,00

9 594,86

P1

100,00

1 776,00

P2

100,00

2 880,16

P3

2,12

175,00

P4

6,02

250,00

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1663/2004

of 23 September 2004

determining the extent to which applications lodged in September 2004 for import licences for certain poultrymeat products under the regime provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94 opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for poultrymeat and certain other agricultural products can be accepted

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1431/94 of 22 June 1994, laying down detailed rules for the application in the poultrymeat sector of the import arrangements provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 774/94 opening and providing for the administration of certain Community tariff quotas for poultrymeat and certain other agricultural products (1) and in particular Article 4(4) thereof,

Whereas:

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HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Applications for import licences for the period 1 October to 31 December 2004 submitted under Regulation (EC) No 1431/94 shall be met as referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 October 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 September 2004.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Agriculture Director-General

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(1)  
  OJ L 156, 23.6.1994, p. 9. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1043/2001 (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 24).

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ANNEX

| Group No | Percentage of acceptance of import certificates submitted for the period 1 October to 31 December 2004 |
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| 1 | 1,45 |
| 2 | 1,98 |
| 3 | 1,52 |
| 4 | 2,24 |
| 5 | 7,38 |

Group No

Percentage of acceptance of import certificates submitted for the period 1 October to 31 December 2004

1

1,45

2

1,98

3

1,52

4

2,24

5

7,38

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1664/2004

of 23 September 2004

determining the extent to which applications lodged in September 2004 for import licences for certain poultrymeat sector products pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2497/96 can be accepted

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2497/96 of 18 December 1996 laying down rules for the application in the poultrymeat sector of the system provided for by the Association Agreement and the Interim Agreement between the European Community and the State of Israel (1), and in particular Article 4(5) thereof,

Whereas:

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HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Applications for import licences for the period 1 October to 31 December 2004 submitted pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2497/96 shall be met as referred to in the Annex.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 October 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 September 2004.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Agriculture Director-General

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(1)  
  OJ L 338, 28.12.1996, p. 48. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 361/2004 (OJ L 63, 28.2.2004, p. 15).

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ANNEX

| Group No | Percentage of acceptance of import licences submitted for the period of 1 October to 31 December 2004 |
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| I1 | 100,00 |
| I2 | 100,00 |

Group No

Percentage of acceptance of import licences submitted for the period of 1 October to 31 December 2004

I1

100,00

I2

100,00

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1665/2004

of 23 September 2004

fixing the representative prices and the additional import duties for molasses in the sugar sector applicable from 24 September 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 market in sugar (1), and in particular Article 24(4) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1422/95 of 23 June 1995 laying down detailed rules of application for imports of molasses in the sugar sector and amending Regulation (EEC) No 785/68 (2), stipulates that the cif import price for molasses established in accordance with Commission Regulation (EEC) No 785/68 (3), is to be considered the representative price. That price is fixed for the standard quality defined in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 785/68. |
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(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1422/95 of 23 June 1995 laying down detailed rules of application for imports of molasses in the sugar sector and amending Regulation (EEC) No 785/68 (2), stipulates that the cif import price for molasses established in accordance with Commission Regulation (EEC) No 785/68 (3), is to be considered the representative price. That price is fixed for the standard quality defined in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 785/68.

| (2) | For the purpose of fixing the representative prices, account must be taken of all the information provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 785/68, except in the cases provided for in Article 4 of that Regulation and those prices should be fixed, where appropriate, in accordance with the method provided for in Article 7 of that Regulation. |
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(2)

For the purpose of fixing the representative prices, account must be taken of all the information provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 785/68, except in the cases provided for in Article 4 of that Regulation and those prices should be fixed, where appropriate, in accordance with the method provided for in Article 7 of that Regulation.

| (3) | Prices not referring to the standard quality should be adjusted upwards or downwards, according to the quality of the molasses offered, in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 785/68. |
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(3)

Prices not referring to the standard quality should be adjusted upwards or downwards, according to the quality of the molasses offered, in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 785/68.

| (4) | Where there is a difference between the trigger price for the product concerned and the representative price, additional import duties should be fixed under the terms laid down in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1422/95. Should the import duties be suspended pursuant to Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1422/95, specific amounts for these duties should be fixed. |
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(4)

Where there is a difference between the trigger price for the product concerned and the representative price, additional import duties should be fixed under the terms laid down in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1422/95. Should the import duties be suspended pursuant to Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1422/95, specific amounts for these duties should be fixed.

| (5) | The representative prices and additional import duties for the products concerned should be fixed in accordance with Articles 1(2) and 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1422/95. |
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(5)

The representative prices and additional import duties for the products concerned should be fixed in accordance with Articles 1(2) and 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1422/95.

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

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 representative prices and the additional duties applying to imports of the products referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1422/95 are fixed in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 September 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 September 2004.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Agriculture Director-General

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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 141, 24.6.1995, p. 12. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 79/2003 (OJ L 13, 18.1.2003, p. 4).

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(3)  
  OJ L 145, 27.6.1968, p. 12. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1422/95 (OJ L 141, 24.6.1995, p. 12).

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ANNEX

Representative prices and additional duties for imports of molasses in the sugar sector applicable from 24 September 2004

| (EUR) |
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| CN code | Amount of the representative price in 100 kg net of the product in question | Amount of the additional duty in 100 kg net of the product in question | Amount of the duty to be applied to imports in 100 kg net of the product in question because of suspension as referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1422/95 (1) |
| 1703 10 00  (2) | 8,65 | — | 0 |
| 1703 90 00  (2) | 10,10 | — | 0 |

(EUR)

CN code

Amount of the representative price in 100 kg net of the product in question

Amount of the additional duty in 100 kg net of the product in question

Amount of the duty to be applied to imports in 100 kg net of the product in question because of suspension as referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1422/95 (1)

1703 10 00  (2)

8,65

—

0

1703 90 00  (2)

10,10

—

0

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(1)  This amount replaces, in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1422/95, the rate of the Common Customs Tariff duty fixed for these products.

(2)  For the standard quality as defined in Article 1 of amended Regulation (EEC) No 785/68.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1666/2004

of 23 September 2004

fixing the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in its unaltered state

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 second subparagraph of Article 27(5) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 27 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 provides that the difference between quotations or prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1(1)(a) of that Regulation and prices for those products within the Community may be covered by an export refund. |
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(1)

Article 27 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 provides that the difference between quotations or prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1(1)(a) of that Regulation and prices for those products within the Community may be covered by an export refund.

| (2) | Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 provides that when refunds on white and raw sugar, undenatured and exported in its unaltered state, are being fixed account must be taken of the situation on the Community and world markets in sugar and in particular of the price and cost factors set out in Article 28 of that Regulation. The same Article provides that the economic aspect of the proposed exports should also be taken into account. |
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(2)

Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 provides that when refunds on white and raw sugar, undenatured and exported in its unaltered state, are being fixed account must be taken of the situation on the Community and world markets in sugar and in particular of the price and cost factors set out in Article 28 of that Regulation. The same Article provides that the economic aspect of the proposed exports should also be taken into account.

| (3) | The refund on raw sugar must be fixed in respect of the standard quality. The latter is defined in Annex I, point II, to Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001. Furthermore, this refund should be fixed in accordance with Article 28(4) of that Regulation. Candy sugar is defined in Commission Regulation (EC) No 2135/95 of 7 September 1995 laying down detailed rules of application for the grant of export refunds in the sugar sector (2). The refund thus calculated for sugar containing added flavouring or colouring matter must apply to their sucrose content and, accordingly, be fixed per 1 % of the said content. |
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(3)

The refund on raw sugar must be fixed in respect of the standard quality. The latter is defined in Annex I, point II, to Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001. Furthermore, this refund should be fixed in accordance with Article 28(4) of that Regulation. Candy sugar is defined in Commission Regulation (EC) No 2135/95 of 7 September 1995 laying down detailed rules of application for the grant of export refunds in the sugar sector (2). The refund thus calculated for sugar containing added flavouring or colouring matter must apply to their sucrose content and, accordingly, be fixed per 1 % of the said content.

| (4) | In special cases, the amount of the refund may be fixed by other legal instruments. |
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(4)

In special cases, the amount of the refund may be fixed by other legal instruments.

| (5) | The refund must be fixed every two weeks. It may be altered in the intervening period. |
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(5)

The refund must be fixed every two weeks. It may be altered in the intervening period.

| (6) | The first subparagraph of Article 27(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 provides that refunds on the products referred to in Article 1 of that Regulation may vary according to destination, where the world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets make this necessary. |
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(6)

The first subparagraph of Article 27(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 provides that refunds on the products referred to in Article 1 of that Regulation may vary according to destination, where the world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets make this necessary.

| (7) | The significant and rapid increase in preferential imports of sugar from the western Balkan countries since the start of 2001 and in exports of sugar to those countries from the Community seems to be highly artificial. |
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(7)

The significant and rapid increase in preferential imports of sugar from the western Balkan countries since the start of 2001 and in exports of sugar to those countries from the Community seems to be highly artificial.

| (8) | To prevent any abuse through the re-import into the Community of sugar products in receipt of an export refund, no refund should be set for all the countries of the western Balkans for the products covered by this Regulation. |
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(8)

To prevent any abuse through the re-import into the Community of sugar products in receipt of an export refund, no refund should be set for all the countries of the western Balkans for the products covered by this Regulation.

| (9) | In view of the above and of the present situation on the market in sugar, and in particular of the quotations or prices for sugar within the Community and on the world market, refunds should be set at the appropriate amounts. |
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(9)

In view of the above and of the present situation on the market in sugar, and in particular of the quotations or prices for sugar within the Community and on the world market, refunds should be set at the appropriate amounts.

| (10) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sugar, |
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(10)

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 export refunds on the products listed in Article 1(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001, undenatured and exported in the natural state, are hereby fixed to the amounts shown in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 September 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 September 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).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 214, 8.9.1995, p. 16.

2

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ANNEX

REFUNDS ON WHITE SUGAR AND RAW SUGAR EXPORTED WITHOUT FURTHER PROCESSING APPLICABLE FROM 24 SEPTEMBER 2004

| Product code | Destination | Unit of measurement | Amount of refund |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1701 11 90 9100 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 40,51  (1) |
| 1701 11 90 9910 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 39,67  (1) |
| 1701 12 90 9100 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 40,51  (1) |
| 1701 12 90 9910 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 39,67  (1) |
| 1701 91 00 9000 | S00 | EUR/1 % of sucrose × 100 kg product net | 0,4404 |
| 1701 99 10 9100 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 44,04 |
| 1701 99 10 9910 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 43,12 |
| 1701 99 10 9950 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 43,12 |
| 1701 99 90 9100 | S00 | EUR/1 % of sucrose × 100 kg of net product | 0,4404 |
| 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).
  The numeric destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EC) No 2081/2003 (OJ L 313, 28.11.2003, p. 11).
  The other destinations are:







  S00 | : | all destinations (third countries, other territories, victualling and destinations treated as exports from the Community) with the exception of Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro (including Kosovo, as defined in UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999), the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, save for sugar incorporated in the products referred to in Article 1(2)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29). |

Product code

Destination

Unit of measurement

Amount of refund

1701 11 90 9100

S00

EUR/100 kg

40,51  (1)

1701 11 90 9910

S00

EUR/100 kg

39,67  (1)

1701 12 90 9100

S00

EUR/100 kg

40,51  (1)

1701 12 90 9910

S00

EUR/100 kg

39,67  (1)

1701 91 00 9000

S00

EUR/1 % of sucrose × 100 kg product net

0,4404

1701 99 10 9100

S00

EUR/100 kg

44,04

1701 99 10 9910

S00

EUR/100 kg

43,12

1701 99 10 9950

S00

EUR/100 kg

43,12

1701 99 90 9100

S00

EUR/1 % of sucrose × 100 kg of net product

0,4404

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).

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

The other destinations are:

S00

:

all destinations (third countries, other territories, victualling and destinations treated as exports from the Community) with the exception of Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro (including Kosovo, as defined in UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999), the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, save for sugar incorporated in the products referred to in Article 1(2)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29).

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(1)  This amount is applicable to raw sugar with a yield of 92 %. Where the yield for exported raw sugar differs from 92 %, the refund amount applicable shall be calculated in accordance with Article 28(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1667/2004

of 23 September 2004

fixing the maximum export refund for white sugar to certain third countries for the 6th partial invitation to tender issued within the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1327/2004

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 second indent of Article 27(5) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1327/2004 of 19 July 20043rd on a standing invitation to tender to determine levies and/or refunds on exports of white sugar (2), for the 2004/2005 marketing year, requires partial invitations to tender to be issued for the export of this sugar to certain third countries. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1327/2004 of 19 July 20043rd on a standing invitation to tender to determine levies and/or refunds on exports of white sugar (2), for the 2004/2005 marketing year, requires partial invitations to tender to be issued for the export of this sugar to certain third countries.

| (2) | Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1327/2004 a maximum export refund shall be fixed, as the case may be, account being taken in particular of the state and foreseeable development of the Community and world markets in sugar, for the partial invitation to tender in question. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1327/2004 a maximum export refund shall be fixed, as the case may be, account being taken in particular of the state and foreseeable development of the Community and world markets in sugar, for the partial invitation to tender in question.

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

(3)

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

For the 6th partial invitation to tender for white sugar issued pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1327/2004 the maximum amount of the export refund shall be 46,263 EUR/100 kg.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 September 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 September 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).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 246, 20.7.2004, p. 23.

2

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1668/2004

of 23 September 2004

fixing the export refunds on rice and broken rice and suspending the issue of export licences

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in rice (1), and in particular Article 14(3) and 19 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 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 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 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) | Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003, provides that when refunds are being fixed account must be taken of the existing situation and the future trend with regard to prices and availabilities of rice and broken rice on the Community market on the one hand and prices for rice and broken rice on the world market on the other. The same Article provides that it is also important to ensure equilibrium and the natural development of prices and trade on the rice market and, furthermore, to take into account the economic aspect of the proposed exports and the need to avoid disturbances of the Community market with limits resulting from agreements concluded in accordance with Article 300 of the Treaty. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003, provides that when refunds are being fixed account must be taken of the existing situation and the future trend with regard to prices and availabilities of rice and broken rice on the Community market on the one hand and prices for rice and broken rice on the world market on the other. The same Article provides that it is also important to ensure equilibrium and the natural development of prices and trade on the rice market and, furthermore, to take into account the economic aspect of the proposed exports and the need to avoid disturbances of the Community market with limits resulting from agreements concluded in accordance with Article 300 of the Treaty.

| (3) | Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1361/76 (2) lays down the maximum percentage of broken rice allowed in rice for which an export refund is fixed and specifies the percentage by which that refund is to be reduced where the proportion of broken rice in the rice exported exceeds that maximum. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1361/76 (2) lays down the maximum percentage of broken rice allowed in rice for which an export refund is fixed and specifies the percentage by which that refund is to be reduced where the proportion of broken rice in the rice exported exceeds that maximum.

| (4) | As the standing invitations to tender for the export refunds on rice have ended for this year, refunds in ordinary law for this product need no longer be fixed. Account should be taken of this when the refunds are fixed. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

As the standing invitations to tender for the export refunds on rice have ended for this year, refunds in ordinary law for this product need no longer be fixed. Account should be taken of this when the refunds are fixed.

| (5) | Article 14(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 defines the specific criteria to be taken into account when the export refund on rice and broken rice is being calculated. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

Article 14(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 defines the specific criteria to be taken into account when the export refund on rice and broken rice is being calculated.

| (6) | 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. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

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.

| (7) | A separate refund should be fixed for packaged long grain rice to accommodate current demand for the product on certain markets. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

A separate refund should be fixed for packaged long grain rice to accommodate current demand for the product on certain markets.

| (8) | The refund must be fixed at least once a month; whereas it may be altered in the intervening period. |
| --- | --- |

(8)

The refund must be fixed at least once a month; whereas it may be altered in the intervening period.

| (9) | It follows from applying these rules and criteria to the present situation on the market in rice and in particular to quotations or prices for rice and broken rice within the Community and on the world market, that the refund should be fixed as set out in the Annex hereto. |
| --- | --- |

(9)

It follows from applying these rules and criteria to the present situation on the market in rice and in particular to quotations or prices for rice and broken rice within the Community and on the world market, that the refund should be fixed as set out in the Annex hereto.

| (10) | For the purposes of administering the volume restrictions resulting from Community commitments in the context of the WTO, the issue of export licences with advance fixing of the refund should be restricted. |
| --- | --- |

(10)

For the purposes of administering the volume restrictions resulting from Community commitments in the context of the WTO, the issue of export licences with advance fixing of the refund should be restricted.

| (11) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals, |
| --- | --- |

(11)

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 of Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 with the exception of those listed in paragraph 1(c) of that Article, exported in the natural state, shall be as set out in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

The issue of export licences with advance fixing of the refund is hereby suspended.

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 September 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 September 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 96.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 154, 15.6.1976, p. 11.

2

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ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 23 September 2004 fixing the export refunds on rice and broken rice and suspending the issue of export licences

| Product code | Destination | Unit of measurement | Amount of refunds (1) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1006 20 11 9000 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 20 13 9000 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 20 15 9000 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 20 17 9000 | — | | — |
| 1006 20 92 9000 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 20 94 9000 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 20 96 9000 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 20 98 9000 | — | | — |
| 1006 30 21 9000 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 23 9000 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 25 9000 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 27 9000 | — | | — |
| 1006 30 42 9000 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 44 9000 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 46 9000 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 48 9000 | — | | — |
| 1006 30 61 9100 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| R02 | EUR/t | 0 |
| R03 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 066 | EUR/t | 0 |
| A97 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 021 and 023 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 61 9900 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| A97 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 066 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 63 9100 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| R02 | EUR/t | 0 |
| R03 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 066 | EUR/t | 0 |
| A97 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 021 and 023 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 63 9900 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 066 | EUR/t | 0 |
| A97 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 65 9100 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| R02 | EUR/t | 0 |
| R03 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 066 | EUR/t | 0 |
| A97 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 021 and 023 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 65 9900 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 066 | EUR/t | 0 |
| A97 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 67 9100 | 021 and 023 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 066 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 67 9900 | 066 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 92 9100 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| R02 | EUR/t | 0 |
| R03 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 066 | EUR/t | 0 |
| A97 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 021 and 023 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 92 9900 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| A97 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 066 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 94 9100 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| R02 | EUR/t | 0 |
| R03 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 066 | EUR/t | 0 |
| A97 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 021 and 023 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 94 9900 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| A97 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 066 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 96 9100 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| R02 | EUR/t | 0 |
| R03 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 066 | EUR/t | 0 |
| A97 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 021 and 023 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 96 9900 | R01 | EUR/t | 0 |
| A97 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 066 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 98 9100 | 021 and 023 | EUR/t | 0 |
| 1006 30 98 9900 | — | | — |
| 1006 40 00 9000 | — | | — |
| 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).
  The other destinations are defined as follows:






  R01 | Switzerland, Liechtenstein, communes of Livigno and Campione d'Italia. |
| R02 | Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Libya, Syria, Ex-Spanish Sahara, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Eritrea, West Bank/Gaza Strip, Norway, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Russia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan. |
| R03 | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Venezuela, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba, Bermuda, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, A40 except the Netherlands Antilles, Aruba, Turks and Caicos Islands, A11 except Suriname, Guyana, Madagascar. |

Product code

Destination

Unit of measurement

Amount of refunds (1)

1006 20 11 9000

R01

EUR/t

0

1006 20 13 9000

R01

EUR/t

0

1006 20 15 9000

R01

EUR/t

0

1006 20 17 9000

—

—

1006 20 92 9000

R01

EUR/t

0

1006 20 94 9000

R01

EUR/t

0

1006 20 96 9000

R01

EUR/t

0

1006 20 98 9000

—

—

1006 30 21 9000

R01

EUR/t

0

1006 30 23 9000

R01

EUR/t

0

1006 30 25 9000

R01

EUR/t

0

1006 30 27 9000

—

—

1006 30 42 9000

R01

EUR/t

0

1006 30 44 9000

R01

EUR/t

0

1006 30 46 9000

R01

EUR/t

0

1006 30 48 9000

—

—

1006 30 61 9100

R01

EUR/t

0

R02

EUR/t

0

R03

EUR/t

0

066

EUR/t

0

A97

EUR/t

0

021 and 023

EUR/t

0

1006 30 61 9900

R01

EUR/t

0

A97

EUR/t

0

066

EUR/t

0

1006 30 63 9100

R01

EUR/t

0

R02

EUR/t

0

R03

EUR/t

0

066

EUR/t

0

A97

EUR/t

0

021 and 023

EUR/t

0

1006 30 63 9900

R01

EUR/t

0

066

EUR/t

0

A97

EUR/t

0

1006 30 65 9100

R01

EUR/t

0

R02

EUR/t

0

R03

EUR/t

0

066

EUR/t

0

A97

EUR/t

0

021 and 023

EUR/t

0

1006 30 65 9900

R01

EUR/t

0

066

EUR/t

0

A97

EUR/t

0

1006 30 67 9100

021 and 023

EUR/t

0

066

EUR/t

0

1006 30 67 9900

066

EUR/t

0

1006 30 92 9100

R01

EUR/t

0

R02

EUR/t

0

R03

EUR/t

0

066

EUR/t

0

A97

EUR/t

0

021 and 023

EUR/t

0

1006 30 92 9900

R01

EUR/t

0

A97

EUR/t

0

066

EUR/t

0

1006 30 94 9100

R01

EUR/t

0

R02

EUR/t

0

R03

EUR/t

0

066

EUR/t

0

A97

EUR/t

0

021 and 023

EUR/t

0

1006 30 94 9900

R01

EUR/t

0

A97

EUR/t

0

066

EUR/t

0

1006 30 96 9100

R01

EUR/t

0

R02

EUR/t

0

R03

EUR/t

0

066

EUR/t

0

A97

EUR/t

0

021 and 023

EUR/t

0

1006 30 96 9900

R01

EUR/t

0

A97

EUR/t

0

066

EUR/t

0

1006 30 98 9100

021 and 023

EUR/t

0

1006 30 98 9900

—

—

1006 40 00 9000

—

—

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).

The other destinations are defined as follows:

R01

Switzerland, Liechtenstein, communes of Livigno and Campione d'Italia.

R02

Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Libya, Syria, Ex-Spanish Sahara, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Eritrea, West Bank/Gaza Strip, Norway, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Russia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan.

R03

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Venezuela, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba, Bermuda, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, A40 except the Netherlands Antilles, Aruba, Turks and Caicos Islands, A11 except Suriname, Guyana, Madagascar.

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(1)  The procedure laid down in Article 8(3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1342/2003 (OJ L 189, 29.7.2003, p. 12) applies to licences applied for under that Regulation for quantities according to the destination:

| destination R01 : | 0 t, |
| --- | --- |
| destinations R02 and R03 : | 0 t, |
| destinations 021 and 023 : | 0 t, |
| destination 066 : | 0 t, |
| destination A97 : | 0 t. |

destination R01 :

0 t,

destinations R02 and R03 :

0 t,

destinations 021 and 023 :

0 t,

destination 066 :

0 t,

destination A97 :

0 t.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1669/2004

of 23 September 2004

fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 238/2004

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported into Spain was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 238/2004 (2). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported into Spain was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 238/2004 (2).

| (2) | Pursuant to Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 (3), the Commission, acting under the procedure laid down in Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003, may decide to fix a maximum reduction in the import duty. In fixing this maximum the criteria provided for in Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 must be taken into account. Whereas a contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum reduction in the duty. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Pursuant to Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 (3), the Commission, acting under the procedure laid down in Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003, may decide to fix a maximum reduction in the import duty. In fixing this maximum the criteria provided for in Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 must be taken into account. Whereas a contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum reduction in the duty.

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

(3)

The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the cereal in question results in the maximum reduction in the import duty 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

For tenders notified from 17 to 23 September 2004, pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 238/2004, the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported shall be 39,28 EUR/t and be valid for a total maximum quantity of 4 300 t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 September 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 September 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 40, 12.2.2004, p. 23.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 177, 28.7.1995, p. 4. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2235/2000 (OJ L 256, 10.10.2000, p. 13).

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1670/2004

of 23 September 2004

concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of oats issued in Regulation (EC) No 1565/2004

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of 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), and in particular Article 7 thereof,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2004 of 3 September 2004 on a special intervention measure for cereals in Finland and Sweden for the 2004/2005 marketing year (3),

Whereas:

| (1) | An invitation to tender for the refund for the export of oats produced in Finland and Sweden for export from Finland and Sweden to all third countries, with the exception of Bulgaria, Norway, Romania and Switzerland was opened pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1565/2004. |
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(1)

An invitation to tender for the refund for the export of oats produced in Finland and Sweden for export from Finland and Sweden to all third countries, with the exception of Bulgaria, Norway, Romania and Switzerland was opened pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1565/2004.

| (2) | On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95, a maximum refund should not be fixed. |
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(2)

On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95, a maximum refund should not be fixed.

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

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 notified from 17 to 23 September 2004 in response to the invitation to tender for the refund for the export of oats issued in Regulation (EC) No 1565/2004.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 September 2004.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 September 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78.

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(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).

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(3)  
  OJ L 285, 4.9.2004, p. 3.

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II Acts whose publication is not obligatory

Council

| 24.9.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 299/19 |
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24.9.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 299/19

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COUNCIL DECISION

of 27 May 2004

on the European Capital of Culture event for the year 2007

(2004/654/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Decision No 1419/1999/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 25 May 1999 establishing a Community action for the European Capital of Culture event for the years 2005 to 2019 (1), and in particular Articles 2(3) and 4 thereof,

Having regard to the Selection Panel report of April 2004 submitted to the Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council in accordance with Article 2(2) of Decision No 1419/1999/EC,

Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission of 30 April 2004,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Luxembourg is designated as ‘European Capital of Culture 2007’ in accordance with Article 2(1) of Decision No 1419/1999/EC.

Article 2

Sibiu is designated as a ‘European Capital of Culture 2007’ in accordance with Article 4 of Decision No 1419/1999/EC.

Article 3

Both cities designated shall take the necessary measures in order to ensure the effective implementation of Articles 1 and 5 of Decision No 1419/1999/EC.

Done at Brussels, 27 May 2004.

For the Council

The President

J. O'DONOGHUE

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(1)  
  OJ L 166, 1.7.1999, p. 1.

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