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COMMISSION OF  THE  EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES 
COM(83) 439  final 
Brussels,  11 July 1983 
Recommendation  for a 
COUNCIL  DECISION 
amending  the Temporary Arrangement  for a concerted  discipline 
between  the European  Economic  Community and the 
Republic  of Finland  concerning  reciprocal trade  in cheese 
(submitted  to the Council  by the Commission) 
COM(83) 439  final 

EXPLANATORY  MEMORANDUM 
1. It is  Laid down in paragraph  5 of the Temporary Arrangement for a  concerted 
discipline  between  Finland  and the European Economic Community  concerning 
reciprocal  trade  in cheese  that the two  parties  may consult  each other at 
any stage  concerning  the operation  of the Arrangement. 
2. During consultations held  on this subject  between a  Finnish delegation  and 
a Community  delegation  on 11 May 1983,  it was  decided that certain provisions 
of the Arrangement  should  be changed to  bring it more closely into  line with 
actual market  requirements. 
In order  to achieve  this,  it was  considered  necessary  ïd~changé  trfe quantities 
of certain categories  of cheese which can be  imported  into Finland  and the 
Community. 
3. The Article  113 Committee, meeting in  Brussels  on 20 May 1983 (1),  stated 
that it was in  favour  of the above outcome of the  consultations. 
(1) 7165/83  (GATT  102) of 25 May 1983 

ANNEX I 
RECOMMENDATION  FOR A COUNCIL  DECISION 
amending  the Temporary Arrangement  for a  concerted  discipline  between  the European 
Economic  Community  and hte  Republic  of Finland concerning  reciprocal  trade  in cheese 
rHE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard  to the  Treaty  establishing  the European Economic  Community,  and 
in particular  Article  113 thereof, 
Having regard  to the  Temporary Arrangement  for a  concerted  discipline  between  the 
European Economic  Community  and the  Republic  of Finland concerning  reciprocal  trade in cheese, 
Having regard  to the  Recommendation from  the Commission, 
Whereas  it has  been considered desirable  to amend some of the  provisions  of the 
Arrangement  for a  concerted  discipline  in order to bring it more  closely  in line 
with actual  market  requirements. 
Whereas  the Commission  initiated  consultation, with Finland  on this subject  and 
an agreement  satisfactory  to both parties  was cached, 
HAS DECIDED AS  FOLLOWS  : 
Article  1 
The Agreement between  the European Economic  Community  and the  Republic  of Finland  in the  form 
of an exchange  of letters  is hereby approved  on behalf  of the  Community. 
The text of the  Agreement  is annexed  to this Decision. 
Article  2 
The president  of the  Council  is hereby  authorized  to designate  the person 
empowered  to sign the Agreement  in order to bind the Community. 
Done at Brussels,  For the  Council, 
The President. 

APPROVED  MINUTES 
Upon conclusion  of the  consultations  between  the Finnish delegation  and the  delegation 
of the Commission  of the  European Communities,  the two  delegations  agreed  to present 
the attached  exchanges  of letters  to their respective  authorities  for approval. 
Geneva,  11 May 1983 
For the delegation 
of the Commission  of 
the European Communities For the 
Finnish  delegation 

COMMISSION 
OF THE 
EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES 
Directorate-General  for  agriculture 
Si r, 
I have the honour  to refer to the Temporary Arrangement for  a concerted  discipline 
between the European Economic  Community  and the  Republi  c of Finland concerning reciprocal trade  in 
cheese,  signed  in Brussels  on 9 December  1981. 
I. At the consultations held  under paragraph  5 of the Arrangement it  was considered 
desirable  to change some of the Arrangement's  provisions  in order ro bring it 
more closely  into  line with actual  market  requirements.  Thus, it  was thought 
necessary  to change the  quantities  laid down in respect  of certain categories 
of cheese in paragraphs  2 (a) and 2 (b) of the Arrangement. 
II. By common  accord,  the Temporary Arrangement for  a concerted  discipline  between 
the European Economic  Community  and the  Republic  of Finland concerning reciprocal trade  in cheese 
is hereby  amended  as follows : 
1) Paragraph  2 shall be replaced  by the following  : 
"2. The European Economic  Community  and the  Republic  of Finland  will establish 
for the same period as the suspensions  mentioned in paragraph  1 the 
following  trade  arrangements  : 
Provisional  address:  Rue de la Loi 200,  B-  1049  Brussels  - Telephone  735 00 40/735 80 40 -  Telegraphic address:  "COMEUR  Brussels"  -
Telex:  "21 877  COMEU  B"  - AGREC  25 670/22 037 

- 2 -
For the  period  from 1 January  1983 to 31 December  1984,  for the  cheeses  Listed 
below, the quantities  traded each year  and the  duties to be  Levied  on importation 
may not exceed the following  levels  : 
a) ON IMPORTATION  INTO THE COMMUNITY 
Cheese  falling  within  heading  No 04.04 of the Common  Customs  Tariff  originating  in 
and coming from  Finland,  accompanied  by an  approved  certificate  : 
Quantities Import duty 
- Fintandia,  of a minimum  fat content 
of 45 %,  by weight,  in the dry  matter 
matured for at  Least 100 days, in 
rectangular  blocks,  of a net  weight 
of not less than 30 kg, falling 
within subheading  04.04 E I b)  5 
of the Common  Customs  Tariff 
- Emmentaler,  Gruyère,  Sbrinz  and 
BergKase,  not grated  or powdered, 
of a minimum  fat content  of 45 % 
by weight  in the dry  matter,  ma­
tured for at  least three  months, 
falling  within  subheading  04.04 
A I and II of the Common  Customs 
Tariff 
. whole cheeses 6.150 t, 
including  a 
maximum  of 
2.900 t for 
Finlandi  a 18,13 ECU/100  kg 
. pieces packed  in vacuum or in 
inert gas with rind on at  least 
one side, of a net  weight of 
not less than 1 kg but  less 
than 5 kg 1.350 t 18,13 ECU/100  kg 
- Processed cheese,  not grated  or 
powdered,  in the  blending  of which 
only Emmentaler,  Gruyère  and 
Appenzell  have been used and which 
may contain,  as an  addition,  Glarus 
herb cheese  (known  as Schabziger), 
put up for  retail  sale, of a fat 
content,  by weight,  in the dry 
matter,  not exceeding  56 %,  falling 
within subheading  04.04 D I and D II 
a) 1 of the Common  Customs  Tariff 
- Other 500 t 
0 t 36,27 ECU/200  kg 

- 3 -
b) ON IMPORTATION  INTO FINLAND 
Cheese faLLing within  heading  04.04  of the  Finnish  Customs  Tariff, 
originating  in and coming from the European Economie  Community,  and 
accompanied by an approved  certificate  of quality  and ori;in  : 
Quantity Import duty 
04.04.150  fresh  cheese,  curd 
200 processed cheese 
300 whey  cheese 
400 mouldrcured cheese 
901 Emmentaler-type cheeses 
902 Edam-type  cheeses 
909 other  cheeses overa L L 
quantity  of 
400 t for 1982 
650 t for 1983 
750 t for 1984 
with no restric-
tions as to type 
or quality 2/3 of the  levy 
1/3 of the  levy 
2/3 of the  levy 
2/3 of the Levy 
full levy 
full levy 
1/3 of the  levy 
2. During  the fourth quarter  of 1983  consultations  will be held with  a view 
to possible increases  for 1984 in the  quantities  laid down in this exchange 
of letters. 
III. Ali the  other provisions  of the Arrangement  shall  remain unchanged. 
I should  be grateful  if you would  confirm that  you are in agreement  with the 
content  of this letter. 
Please accept,  Your  Excellency,  the assurance of my  highest consideration. 

Si r, 
I have the honour to  confirm  my agreement  with the content  of your  Letter  of 
which reads as foLLows  : 
" Sir, 
I have the honour to  refer to the Temporary Arrangement for a  concerted  discipLine 
between the European Economic  Community  and the  Republic  of Finland  concerning  reciprocal  trade in 
cheese,  signed  in Brussels  on 9 December  1981. 
I. At the  consultations  held under paragraph  5 of the Arrangement it was  considered 
desirable  to change  some of the Arrangement's  provisions  in order ot bring  it 
more closely  into  line with actual  market  requirements.  Thus, it was thought 
necessary  to change the  quantities  laid down in respect  of certain  categories 
of cheese in paragraphs  2 (a) and  2 'b) of the Arrangement. 
II. By common  accord,  the Temporary Arrang  ment for a  concerted  discipline  between 
the European Economic  Community  and the  Republic  c Finland  concerning  reciprocal  trade in cheese 
is hereby  amended  as follows  : 
1) Paragraph  2 shall be replaced  by the  following  : 
"2. The European Economic  Communtiy  and the  Republic  of Finland  will establish 
for the same period  as the suspensions mentioned in paragraph  1 the 
vollowing  trade  arrangements  : 

- 2 -
For the period from 1 January  1983 to 31  December  1984, for  the cheeses  Listed 
below, the quantities  traded each year  and the  duties to be  levied on importation 
may not exceed the following  levels : 
a) ON IMPORTATION  INTO THE COMMUNITY 
Cheese  falling  within  heading  OA.04 of the Common  Customs  Tariff  ; rioinating  in 
and coming from  Finland,  accompanied  by an  approved  certificate  : 
Quantities  Import duty 
- Finlandia,  of a minimum  fat content 
of 45 %, by  weight,  in the dry  matter 
matured for  at least 100 days, in 
rectangular  blocks,  of a net  weight 
of not less than 30 kg,  falling 
within subheading  04.04 E I b) 5 
of the Common  Customs  Tariff 
- Emmentaler, Gruyere,  Sbrinz and 
BergKase,  not grated or powdered, 
of a minimum  fat content  of 45 % 
by weight  in the dry  matter,  ma­
tured for at least three months, 
falling  within  subheading  04.04 
A I and II of the Common  Customs 
Tariff 
. whole cheeses  _ 6.150 t,  18,13  ECU/100  kg 
including  a 
maximum of 
2.900 t for 
Finlandia 
. pieces packed  in vacuum or in 
inert gas with rind on at  least 
one side, of a net  weight of 
not less than 1 kg but  less 
than 5 kg 1.350 t 18,13  ECU/100  kg 
- Processed cheese,  not grated or 
powdered,  in the  blending  of which 
only Emmentaler, Gruyere  and 
Appenzell  have been used and which 
may contain,  as an  addition,  Glarus 
herb cheese  (known  as Schabziger), 
put up for retail  sale, of a fat 
content,  by weight,  in the dry 
matter, not exceeding  56 '/., falling 
within subheading  04.04 D I and D II 
a) 1 of the Common  Customs  Tariff 500 t  36,27  ECU/200  kg 
- Other 0 t 

- 3 -
b) ON IMPORTATION INTO FINLAND 
Cheese falling  within heading 04.04 of the  Finnish Customs  Tariff, 
originating  in and coming from the European  Economic  Community, and 
accompanied  by an approved  certificate  of quality and origin : 
04.04.150 fresh cheese,  curd 
200 processed  cheese 
300 whey cheese 
400 mouldrcured  cheese 
901 Eramsncaler-typs  cheeses 
902 Edam-type  cheeses 
909 other cheeses Quantity 
overa 11 
quantity of Import duty 
2/3 of the  levy 
1/3 of the  levy 
400 t for 1982 
650 t for 1983 
750 t for 1984 2/3 of the  levy 
2/3 of the  levy 
full levy 
full levy with no restric­
tions as to type 
or quality 1/3 of the  levy 
2. During the fourth quarter  of 1983  c ••nsultations  will be held with  a view 
to possible increases  for 1984 in thu  quantities  laid down in  this exchange 
of letters. 
III. All the other provisions  of the  Arrangement  shall remain unchanged. 
I should be grateful if  you would confirm that  you are in  agreement  with the 
content of this letter. 
Please accept,  Your Excellency,  the assurance  of my highest consideration." 
Please accept,  Sir, the assurance  of my highest consideration.