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Brussels, 12 II 1996 
COM(96) 305 final 
96/0271 (ACC) 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
on the common position of the Community within the 
EC-Turkey Association Council relating to the arrangements 
applicable to certain processed agricultural products 
(presented by the Commission) 

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
The tariffs applied by the Community following the Uruguay Round have the 
effect of increasing the amount levied by the Union on the agricultural component 
of the duties applicable to pasta products. 
These tariffs restrict the access for such pasta products from Turkey to the 
Community market. 
The Customs Union Agreement provides for the maintenance, by Turkey, of non-
agricultural protection in relation to certain goods mentioned in Annex 6 of the 
Decision No 1/95, of the EC-Turkey Association Council, based on Article 21 of 
the said Decision. 
It is, therefore, in the interests of Turkey and the Union to open on a reciprocal 
basis tariff quotas expressed in terms of value in order to increase trade in 
processed agricultural products. These quotas will involve, for the Union, a 
reduction in the agricultural component on pasta products to the level of the tariff 
applied by Turkey and, for Turkey the non-application to certain goods of the 
three year derogation (from 1/1/1996) provided for in Article 21 of Decision 
No 1/95 as well as annex 6 table 1 of the same decision. 
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Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
on the common position of the Community within the 
EC-Turkey Association Council relating to the arrangements 
applicable to certain processed agricultural products 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular 
Article 113 thereof, 
I laving regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Whereas the tariffs applied by the Community to pasta products have led to a significant 
increase in the agricultural component compared with the level immediately prior to the 
period of application of the Uruguay Round agreements; 
Whereas Turkey applies to certain processed agricultural products a transitional 
protection additional to that resulting from the transposition of the agricultural protection; 
whereas these measures apply in particular to certain processed agricultural products 
covered by Chapter 19 of the Combined Nomenclature; 
Whereas the establishment of reciprocal concessions between the Community and 
Turkey, within the limits of annual quotas in terms of value for the processed agricultural 
products concerned, will help to develop trade in accordance with the objectives of the 
Customs Union; 
HAS DECIDED: 
To adopt as a common position within the EC-Turkey Association Council the attached 
draft Decision. 
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Draft Decision of the EC-Turkey Association Council - : 
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on the arrangements applicable to certain processed agricultural products 
The Association Council 
Having regard to the Agreement establishing an association between the European 
Economic Community and Turkey, and in particular Article 22(3) thereof,1 
Whereas Decision No 1/95 of the Association Council of 22 December 1995 on 
implementing the final phase of the Customs Union sets out the arrangements applicable 
to processed agricultural products; 
Whereas in order to encourage the development of trade in accordance with the 
objectives of the Customs Union, annual quotas in terms of value should be established 
in respect of certain pasta products, for the Community, and certain processed 
agricultural products covered by Chapter 19 of the Combined Nomenclature, for Turkey; 
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 
Article J 
The Community shall apply, within the limits of an annual quota of ECU 2.5 million, to 
the goods listed in the table in Annex 1, the specific duty specified therein. 
A4ic> 2 
Turkey shall apply, within the limits of an annual quota of ECU 2.5 million, to the goods 
listed in the table in Annex 2, the agricultural components specified therein. The 
amounts given in the table in Annex 2 shall replace the amounts specified, for the 
corresponding goods, within the limits of this quota, by Annex 6, Table 1, of 
Decision 1/95. 
Article 3 
This Decision shall enter into force on 
It shall apply from 1.11.1996. 
For the EC-Turkey Association Council 
The President 
1 OJ No L 293, 29.12.1972, p. 68. 
2 OJ No L 35, 13.2.1996, p. 1. 
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Annex 1 
Tariff quotas and duties on imports into the Community of goods originating from 
Turkey 
1 CN code I Duty applicable (ECU/100 kg) 
1902 11 00 10.67 
1902 19 10.67 
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Annex 2 
The tariff quotas and duties on imports into lurkey of goods originating from the 
Community are as follows: 
I CN code I Duty applicable (ECU/100 kg) I 
1902 20 91 ^61 
1902 20 99 TAX 
1902 30 10 10.67 
1902 30 90 ^21 
1902 40 90 4^21 
1904 10 10 6T9 
1904 10 90 19.94 
1904 20 10 * 
1904 90 10 44.21 
"T904 90 90 11.11 
1905 90 20 18.74 
1905 90 60 * 
1905 90 90 * 
* The amount is set out in Annex 4 to the Decision No 1/95 of the EC-Turkey 
Association Council of 22 December 1995 on implementing the final phase of the 
Customs Union (OJ No L 35, 13.2.1996, p.l) 
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT 
BUDGET HEADING: Article 10 Item 1000 APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 864 million 
TITLE: 
Draft Decision of the EC-Turkey Association Council on reciprocal concessions relating to the arrangements applicable to 
certain processed agricultural products 
LEGAL BASIS: Article 113; Article 22(3) EC-Turkey Association Council agreement 
AIMS OF PROJECT: 
following Union tariff fixing in Uruguay Round, to improve access to the Community market for Turkish pasta under CN 
Codes 1902 II and 1902 19 
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS PERIOD OF 12 
MONTHS CURRENT 
FINANCIAL YEAR FOLLOWING 
FINANCIAL YEAR 
EXPENDITURE 
- CI I ARC ED TO Tl IE EC BUDGET 
(REFUNDS/INTERVENTION) 
- NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 
- OTHER 
REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 242 000 
).l. ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
1.1. ESTIMATED REVENUE 
METHOD OF CALCULATION: 
Volume of 1994 imports (4 866 tonnes) multiplied by loss of revenue following introduction of reduced agricultural 
component (ECU 362/t-ECU 106.7/t) = maximum loss of revenue ECU 1 242 000 
CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT 
CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? NO 
CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT 
BUDGET? NO 
IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY? NO 
WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? NO 
ÎSERVATIONS: The aim of the measure is to restore traditional trade. 
Compared with the situation prior to 30.6.95 there is an increase in revenue: 
[reduced agricultural component (ECU 106.7/t) - average agricultural component 1994-95 (ECU 33.55/t)] 
Volume imports 1994 (4 866 tonnes) = ECU 335 948 
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