COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
COM(94) 544 final 
Brussels, 01.12.1994 
94/0282 (ACC) 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL RF61ILATI0N (EC) 
amending Regulation (EEC) No 430/87 concerning the import 
arrangements applicable to certain products covered by CN codes 
0714 10 and 0714 90 and originating in certain third countries 
(presented by the Commission) 
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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
The Protocol of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and 
the Kingdom of Thailand on manioc production, marketing and trade was signed 
on 23 May 1986. 
It has been extended several times for periods of four years, the latest 
period being 1 January 1991 to 31 December 1994. 
Article 1 of the Agreement states that the Agreement will continue to apply 
for successive four-year periods if it is not denounced by either party at 
least one year before expiry of the period concerned. Neither of the two 
parties denounced the Agreement in 1993. 
As agreed in the GATT multilateral trade negotiations, the arrangements 
applicable to manioc originating in Thailand will be replaced from 
1 July 1995 by a tariff quota in accordance with the proposal made by the 
European Community. 
So as not to interrupt trade in this product from Thailand, a legal basis is 
required to permit its continuance until the implementation of the GATT 
arrangements. 
The Commission is therefore requested to submit this proposal for a 
Regulation to the Council. 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) Ho 
Of 
amending Regulation (EEC) No 430/87 concerning the import 
arrangements applicable to certain products covered by CN codes 
0714 10 and 0714 90 and originating in certain third countries 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in 
particular Article 113 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the commission, 
Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 430/87(1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) 
No 3909/92<2), lays down the arrangements applicable to manioc and similar 
products originating in certain third countries under which, on import into 
the Community, a maximum levy of 6% ad valorem is applied and which expire 
on 31 December 1994 for Thailand; 
Whereas, as agreed during the GATT multilateral trade negotiations, the 
arrangements applicable to manioc originating in Thailand will be replaced 
from 1 July 1995 by a tariff quota in accordance with the proposal made 
by the European Community; whereas, therefore, at this stage, that 
quota should only be opened for the first half of 1995 for the relevant 
quantity for that period, to wit 50% of the 5 250 000 tonnes available for 
1995; whereas the remaining quota will be opened after entry into force and 
on the basis of the provisions relating to the implementation of the 
abovementioned agreements, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
(1) OJ No L 43, 13.2.1987, p. 9. 
(2) OJ No L 394, 31.12.1992, p. 23. 
Article 1 
Article 1(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 430/87 is hereby replaced by the 
following: 
"1. For products falling within CN codes 0714 10 10, 0714 10 91 and 
0714 10 99 originating in Thailand, the import levy of not more than 6% 
ad valorem, for the first half of 1995, shall be collected solely on 
half of the quantities resulting from the renewal of the Agreement 
approved by Decision 90/637/EEC(3), to wit 2 625 000 tonnes." 
Article 2 
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1995. 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in 
all Member States. 
Done at Brussels, December 1994 For the Council 
The President 
(3) OJ No L 347, 12.12.1990, p. 23. 
FINANCIAL STATEMENT 
Date; 
1. BUDGET HEADING: 1000 APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 1 023.4 million 
2. TITLE: Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 430/87 concerning the import 
arrangements applicable to certain products covered by CN codes 0714 10 and 0714 90 and originating in 
certain third countries 
3. LEGAL BASIS: Article 113 of the Treaty 
4. AIMS OF PROJECT» 
To fix the level of the ad valorem levy applicable to imports of manioc and similar products from Thailand 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0. EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
(REFUNDS) 
- NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 
- OTHER 
5.1. REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES) 
- NATIONAL PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS CURRENT FINANCIAL 
YEAR 
(1994) FOLLOWING FINANCIAL 
YEAR 
(1995) 
ECU 20.2 million 
1996 
5.0.1. ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1. ESTIMATED REVENUE 1997 1998 1999 
5. METHOD OF CALCULATION: 
2 625 000 t x ECU 106/t x 6% x 1.207 (DR) - (B) ECU 20.2 million 
6.0. CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED PROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OP THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
YES 
6.1. CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
YES 
6.2. IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY? 
NO 
6.3. WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? 
NO 
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