|:iHPtj COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
•**«**M Brussels, 26.07.1996 
COM(96) 383 final 
96/0194 (ACC) 
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Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) 
establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain 
. agricultural products and providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and 
transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the 
Agreements on free trade and trade-related matters with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, 
to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round 
Multilateral Trade Negotiations 
(presented by the Commission) 

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
1. In accordance with its undertakings under the Agreement on Agriculture 
concluded during the Uruguay Round Multilateral Trade Negotiations, the 
Community replaced the variable agricultural levies and other non-tariff 
barriers by fixed customs duties from 1 July 1995. This replacement affects the 
agricultural concessions granted pursuant to the Agreements on free trade and 
trade-related matters with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (Baltic States), and 
could, in particular, reduce the preferential access to the Community market for 
certain agricultural products originating in the countries concerned. In order to 
maintain the degree of preference granted, it is therefore necessary to adjust the 
agricultural concessions provided for in the Agreements on free trade and trade 
related matters. 
2. On 6 March 1995, the Council adopted negotiating directives for the 
conclusion of additional protocols to the Europe Agreements (Hungary, Poland, 
the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Bulgaria and Romania ) as regards, 
in particular, agricultural products. These directives provide for measures for 
the adjustment of the agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe 
Agreements, taking into consideration the Community's undertakings pursuant 
to the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round 
Multilateral Trade Negotiations (point 1 above) as well as the need for a 
supplementary improvement of the concessions. 
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3. On 27 June 1996, the Council adopted negotiating directives on adaptations to 
the Agreement on free trade and trade-related matters with the Baltic States. 
These directives provide for the adaptations of the above-mentioned 
agreements, in the same manner as for the CEEC countries covered by the 
Council mandate of 6 March 1995, avoiding any legal and economic 
discrimination between partners covered by the same pre-accession strategy. 
The negotiations which were conducted on the basis of the mandate have now 
ended and the results should be put into force. 
4. The Agreements on free trade and trade-related matters with the Baltic States 
provide, moreover, for the modification of concessions on agricultural products 
within a period of three years from their entry into force. Pursuant to the 
procedure laid down in Article 14 (3) of the Agreements with Latvia and 
Lithuania and Article 13 (3) of the Agreement with Estonia, the relevant Joint 
Committees examined some further improvements to the concessions. 
a 
5. The purpose of the present proposal is to implement the results of the 
negotiations mentioned under point 3. and the examinations of the Joint 
Committees referred to in point 4., without delay. As in the case of the CEEC 
countries, the adaptations for the Baltic States will take the form of additional 
protocols to the initial Agreements. However, pending the ratification of the 
additional protocols by all the parties concerned, interim additional protocols 
covering solely the trade-related aspects of the additional protocols will be 
brought into effect. Because of the excessively tight deadlines, these interim 
protocols cannot enter into force on 1 July 1996. For this reason, and as the 
Community agreed for the CEECs, the present proposal for a Regulation places 
the modification in force on an autonomous and transitional basis for the Baltic 
States. 
6. On the date of entry into force of the interim additional protocols, the 
concessions provided for in these protocols will replace those contained in the 
present proposal. 
7. The lists of transitional autonomous measures provided for in this proposal, 
which are specific to each country, will replace those set out in the agricultural 
annexes to the Agreements on Free Trade and trade related matters. They are 
contained in Annexes la to Illb to this proposal. 
Proposal 
for 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 
of.... 
establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain 
agricultural products and providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and 
transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the 
Agreements on free trade and trade-related matters with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, 
to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay Round 
Multilateral Trade Negotiations 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Commumty, and in particular 
Article 113 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Whereas the Agreements on Free Trade and trade-related matters concluded between 
the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic 
of Estonia1, the Republic of Latvia2 and the Republic of Lithuania3, respectively, of 
the other part, provide for concessions for certain agricultural products originating in 
those countries; whereas those concessions involve reductions in the variable levies 
under tariff quotas and reductions in customs duties; 
Whereas, pursuant to the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay 
Round Multilateral Trade Negotiations4, the Community undertook to turn all variable 
agricultural levies and other non-tariff barriers into their tariff equivalent and to 
replace them by fixed customs duties from 1 July 1995; 
Whereas the replacement of variable levies and other barriers by customs duties 
affects the concessions granted pursuant to the Free Trade Agreements and could 
reduce the preferential access to the Community market granted to Estonia, Latvia and 
Lithuania; 
1OJNoL373, 31.12.1994, p.l 
2 OJ No L 374, 31.12.1994, p.l 
3OJ No L 375, 31.12.1996, p.l 
4 OJ No L 336, 31.12.1994, p.23 
Whereas, in accordance with the directives concerning agricultural products adopted 
on 27 June 1996, negotiations are currently under way with the countries concerned 
for the conclusion of additional protocols to the Agreements on free trade and trade-
related matters; whereas 'interim* additional protocols will cover solely the 
trade-related aspects of the additional protocols; whereas, because of the excessively 
tight deadlines, however, such interim additional protocols cannot enter into force on 1 
July 1996; 
Whereas it is therefore appropriate to provide for the adjustment, as an autonomous 
and transitional measure, of the agricultural concessions provided for in the 
Agreements on free trade and trade-related matters; whereas the adjustment should 
take effect from 1 July 1996; 
Whereas the Agreements with the Baltic States provide for the possibility of revising 
the concessions on agricultural products within three years on the basis of an 
examination by the Joint Committee ; 
Whereas the three Joint Committees have examined the possibility for further 
improvement of concessions, in particular to take into account the fundamental 
changes which the economies of the Baltic States have undergone since the entry into 
force of the agreements; 
Whereas the results of this examination should be included in the additional protocol 
and be put into effect as from 1 July 1996 as well, on an autonomous and transitional 
basis, ' . 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
Article 1 
This Regulation provides, as an autonomous and transitional measure, for the opening 
of tariff quotas and the adjustment of concessions for certain agricultural products 
provided for in the Agreements on free trade and trade-related matters with the 
Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Latvia and the Republic of Lithuania. 
Article 2 
1. The arrangements for import into the Community applicable to certain 
agricultural products originating in Estonia as set out in Annexes la, lb and Ic 
to this Regulation shall replace those set out in Annexes III, IV and V to the 
Agreements on free trade and trade-related matters between the European 
Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Estonia, of the 
other part. 
2. On the date of entry into force of the interim additional protocol adjusting the 
Agreement referred to in paragraph 1, the concessions provided for in that 
protocol shall replace those referred to in Annex la, lb and Ic to this 
Regulation. 
3. In the case of products originating in Estonia, the Commission may reduce the 
specific amount applicable, within the quota opened under the GATT of 
169 000 head of live cattle, to ECU 399 per tonne. 
Article 3 
1. The arrangements for import into the Community applicable to certain 
x agricultural products originating in Latvia as set out in Annexes lia, lib and lie 
to this Regulation shall replace those set out in Annexes VII, VIII and IX to 
the Agreement on free trade and trade-related matters between the European 
Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Latvia, of the other 
part. 
2. On the date of entry into force of the interim additional protocol adjusting the 
Agreement referred to in paragraph 1, the concessions provided for in that 
protocol shall replace those referred to in Annexes Ha, lib, and lie to this 
Regulation. 
3. In the case of products originating in Latvia, the Commission may reduce the 
specific amount applicable within the quota opened under the GATT of 
169 000 head of live cattle to ECU 399 per tonne. 
Article 4 
1. The arrangements for import into the Community applicable to certain 
agricultural products originating in Lithuania as set out in Annexes Ilia and 
Illb to this Regulation shall replace those set out in Annexes IX, X and XI to 
the Agreement on free trade and trade-related matters between the European 
Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Lithuania, of the 
other part. 
2. On the date of entry into force of the interim additional protocol adjusting the 
Agreement referred to in paragraph 1, the concessions provided for in that 
protocol shall replace those referred to in Annexes Ilia and Illb to this 
Regulation. 
3. In the case of products originating in Lithuania, the Commission may reduce 
the specific amount applicable within the quota opened under the GATT of 
169 000 head of live cattle to ECU 399 per tonne. 
Article 5 
The Commission shall adopt detailed rules for the application of this Regulation: 
in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) 
No 1766/925, as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 923/966, and the 
5 OJ No L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21 
'OJNoL 126, 24.5.1996, p.37 
corresponding provisions of the other Regulations on the common organization 
of the markets, or 
in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 6 of Council Regulation 
(EC) No 2178/957. 
Article 6 
The concessions provided for in the annexes to this Regulation, in the form of tariff 
quotas with an Order Number, replace the annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 
2382/95* and annex VI to Council Regulation (EC) No2178/95, as amended most recently 
by Council Regulation (EC) No. 921/969. 
Article 7 
The Protocol concerning the definition of the concept of originating products and methods 
of administrative cooperation annexed to the Agreements in question, concluded between 
the Community and each of the Republics, shall apply to the measures provided for in 
this Regulation. 
Article 8 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the 
Official Journal of the European Communities. 
It shallapply from 1 July 1996. > 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member 
States. 
Done at Brussels, 
* For the Council 
The President 
7 OJ No L 223, 20.9.1995, p. 1 
• OJNoL 244 12.10.1995, p.44 
9 OJ L126 24.5.1995, p.l 
1 
ANNEX I a 
ESTONIA 
Imports Into the Community of the following products originating in Estonia shall be 
subject to the concessions set out below (MFN • most favoured nations duty) : 
0O Order N* CN code 
0102.90.41 
0102.90.49 
0102.90.05 
ex0102.90 
0201 
0202 
0203 
0204 Description (1) 
Live bovine animals: 
160 kg < fee weight < 300 kg 
live wegiht < 80 kg 
Heifers and cows of the following mountain breeds: 
grey, brown, yellow, spotted Simmental and Pinzgau 
Meat of bovines, fresh, chilled or frozen 
Meat of domestic swine, fresh, chilled or frozen 
Meat of sheep or goats applicable 
duty 
(% of MFN) 
(2) 
20 
6% 
ad valorem 
20 
20 
free BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes) 
153 000 
heads 
178 000 
heads 
5000 
heads 
1500 
1000 
100 ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1997 
(tonnes) 
153 000 
heads 
178 000 
nesas 
5000 
heads 
1575 
1050 
105 from 
1.7.1997 
to 30.6.1998 
(tonnes) 
153 000 
heads 
178 000 
heads 
5000 
heads 
1650 
1100 
110 from 
1.7.1998 
to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) 
153000 
heads 
178 000 
heads 
5000 
heads 
1725 
1150 
115 from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
153.000 
heads 
178 000 
heads 
5000 
heads 
1800 
1200 
120 from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
153 000 
heads 
178 000 
heads 
5000 
heads 
1875 
1250 
125 specific 
provisions 
(3) 
(4) 
(5) 
(6) 
(5) 
Order N* CNcode 
0207.11.30 
0207.11.90 
0207.12.10 
0207.12.90 
0207.13.50 
0207.13.60 
0207.14.50 
0207.14.60 
0208.90.40 
0402.10.19 
0402.21.19 
0405.10.11 
0405.10.19 
0406 
0409.00.00 
0601.10.00 Description (1) 
Chicken carcases; breast of chicken; legs of chicken 
Other meat : meat of elk 
Skimmed milk powder 
Whole milk powder 
Butter 
Cheeses 
Maturai honey 
Bulbs, tuberous roots, corms.crowns and rhizomes, 
dormant applicable 
duty 
(% of MFN) 
(2) 
20 
free 
20 
20 
20 
64 
64 BASE 
QUANTÏTY 
(tonnes) 
500 
unlimited 
1500 
800 
800 
unlimited 
unlimited ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1997 
(tonnes) 
525 
unlimited 
1575 
840 
840 
unlimited 
unlimited from 
1.7.1997 
to 30.6.1998 
(tonnes) 
550 
unlimited 
1650 
880 
880 
unlimited 
unlimited from 
1.7.1998 
to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) 
575 
unlimited 
1725 
920 
920 
unlimited 
unlimited from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
600 
unlimited 
1800 
960 
960 
unlimited 
unlimited from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
625 
unlimited 
1875 
1000 
1000 
unlimited 
unlimited specific 
provisions 
fr Order N* 
09.6448 
09.6454 
09.6461 
09.6449 
09.6459 CNcode 
0602.10.90 
0602.20.90 
0602.90.91 
ex0602.90.30 
0701 
0704 
0707.00.25 
0707.00.30 
0712.90.05 
0808 
0809.40.90 Description (1) 
Other live plants( including their roots), cuttings 
and slips 
Unrooted cuttings and slips 
Other 
Edible fruit trees, shrubs and bushes, other 
Flovehng plants with buds 
Strawberry plants 
Potatoes, fresh or chilled 
Cabbages 
Cucumbers, fres.'- 'led (from 16 May to 31 
October) 
Dried potatoes 
Apples, pears and quinces, fresh 
Sloes applicable 
duty 
(% of MFN) 
(2) 
50 
64 
92 
64 
20 
20 
20 
20 
20 
47 BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
1000 
200 
150 
GO 
200 
unemited ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1997 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
1050 
210 
158 
63 
210 
unlimited from 
1.7.1997 
to 30.6.1998 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
1100 
220 
166 
66 
220 
unlimited from 
1.7.1998 
to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
1150 
230 
174 
69 
230 
unsmited from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
1200 
240 
182 
72 
240 
unlimited from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
1250 
250 
190 
75 
250 
unlimited specific 
provisions 
Order H* 
09.6462 CNcode 
"0810.30.10 
0810.40.30 
0810.40.50 
0810.90.80 
1601.00 
2009.70.30 
2009.70.93 
2009.70.99 Description (1) 
Blackcurrants, fresh 
Bilberries of the species "Vaccinium myrtillus'' 
Fruit of the species " Vaccinium macrocarpon " 
and "Vaccinium corymbosum" 
Other berries 
Sausages and similar products 
Apple juice juice of a density not 
exceeding 1,33 g/cm3 at 20"C: 
Of a value exceeding ECU 18 per 100 kg net 
weight containing added sugar 
Of a value not exceeding ECU 18 per 100 kg net, 
weight, with an added sugar content not 
exceeding 30% by weight 
Not containing added sugar applicable 
duty 
(% of MFN) 
(2) 
82 
free 
74 
42 
20 
20 BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
500 
50 ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1997 
{tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
525 
53 from 
1.7.1997 
to 30.6.1998 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
550 
56 from 
1.7.1998 
to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
575 
59 from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
600 
62 from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
625 
65 specific 
provisions 
(7) 
(9) 
I nomenclature, the wording for the description of the products is to be considered 
wing determinated, within the context of this annex, by the coverage of the CN code, 
etermined by application to the CN code and corresponding description taken togather. 
uty is equal to the MFN minimum duty multiplied by the percentage indicated in this column. 
:epubiic, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. In case imports 
X) heads for any given year, the Community may take the management measures needed 
inding any other rights given under the Agreement. 
{public, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The applied duty 
is 6%. 
d Lithuania. 'The Community may take into account, in the framework of its legislation 
j of its market and the need to maintain its market balance. 
tenderloins presented alone. 
«mum import price arrangements. 
the Council of the new version of Protocol n.4 on rules of origins. 
(9) Global quota with pear juice CN code 2009,80,50 - 2009,80,69 
ANNEX Ib 
ESTONIA 
Imports into the Community of the following products originating In Estonia shall be 
subject to the concessions set out below (MFN • most favoured nations duty) : 
O» Order N* 
09.6463 
09.6464 CNcode 
0408.11 
0602.30.00 
0602.40 
0602.90 
0603.90 
0604.91.21 
0604.91.29 Description (1) 
Dried egg yolks 
Rhododendrus and azaleas 
Roses, live plant 
Other five plants 
Cut flowers, other than fresh 
Christmas trees applicable 
duty. 
(% of MFN) 
(2) 
20 
20 
50~ 
50 
20 
so BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes) 
100 . 
700 
unlimited 
unlimited 
50 
unlimited ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1997 
(tonnes) 
105 
735 
unlimited 
unlimited 
53 
unlimited from 
1.7.1997 
to 30.6.1998 
(tonnes) 
110 
770 
unlimited 
unlimited 
56 
unlimited from 
1.7.1998 
to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) 
115 
805 
unlimited 
unlimited 
59 
unlimited from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
120 
840 
unlimited 
unlimited 
62 
unlimited from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
125 
875 
unlimited 
unlimited 
65 
unlimited specific 
prov. 
Order N* 
09.6465 
09.6466 
09.6467 CNcode 
0604.91.90 
0604.99 
0703.10 
0709.51.30 
0709.51.90 
0711.40.00 
0810.10 
0810.30.30 
0810.30.90 
0811.10 
0811.20 
0811.90.50 
0901.21.00 Description (1) 
Conifer branches, fresh, other 
Other than fresh 
Onions and shallots 
Chanterelles 
Mushrooms, fresh , other than Agaricus 
Cucumbers and gherkins, provisionally preserved 
Strawberries, fresh 
Redcurrants, fresh 
Other, than black- and red -currants 
Strawberries, frozen 
Berries, frozen 
Vaccinium myrtillus. frozen 
Coffee, not decafeinated, roasted, milled and packed applicable 
duty 
(% of MFN) 
(2) 
50 
free 
20 
* 
free 
52 
20 
50 
82 
42 
20 
66 
47 
50 BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
100 
unlimited 
unlimited 
50 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
500 
unlimited 
unlimited 
IMlBl.lillM it 
unemraea ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from from 
1.7.1996 1.7.1997 
to 30.6.1997 to 30.6.1998 
(tonnes) (tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
100 
unlimited 
unimited 
53 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unimited 
525 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unimited unlimited 
unlimited 
100 
unlimited 
unlimited 
56 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unimited 
550 
unimited 
unlimited 
unimited from 
1.7.1998 
to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
100 
unlimited 
unlimited 
59 
unlimited 
unimited 
unlimited 
575 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unimited ] from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
100 
unlimited 
unlimited 
62 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
600 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
100 
unlimited 
unimited 
65 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unimited 
625 
unimited 
unlimited 
unlimited specific 
prov. 
(3) 
(3) 
(3) 
(3) 
W 
in Order N* 
09.6468 
09.6469 
09.6462 
09.6470 CNcode 
0910.91.90 
1214.90.10 
1502.00 
1506.00.00 
1514.90.90 
1602.41.90 
2005.90.75 
2009.80.50 
2009.80.69 
2207.10.00 Description (1) 
Spices, crushed or grounds 
Swedes, mangolds .other 
Fats of bovine animals 
Other animal fats and oils 
Rape .colza other than crude oil 
Prepared or preserved meat of swine, other 
Preparations of vegetables : Sauerkraut 
Pear juice of a density not 
exceeding 1,33 g/cm3 at 20* C: 
Of a value exceeding ECU 18 per 100 kg net 
weight, containing added sugar 
Not containing added sugar 
Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strenght 
by volume of 80% vol or higher applicable 
duty 
(% of MFN) 
(2) 
20 
free 
free 
free 
20 
20 
50 
20 
20 BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes) 
250 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unimited 
100 
50 
unlimited 
50 
50 ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1997 
(tonnes) 
263 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
105 
53 
unimited 
53 
53 from 
1.7.1997 
to 30.6.1998 
(tonnes) 
276 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unimited 
110 
56 
unlimited 
56 
56 from 
1.7.1998 
to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) 
289 
unlimited 
unimited 
unlimited 
115 
59 
unlimited 
59 
59 from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
302 
unimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
120* 
62 
unlimited 
62 
62 from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
315 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
125 
65 
unlimited 
65 
65 specific 
prov. 
(4) 
(5) 
(1) Notwithstanding the rules for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature, the wording for the description of the products is to be considered 
as having no more than indicative value, the preferential scheme being determinated, within the context of this annex, by the coverage of the CN code. 
Where exCN codes are indicated the preferential scheme is to be determined by application to the CN code and corresponding description taken togather. 
(2) In where an MFN minimum duty exists, the applicable minimum duty is equal to the MFN minimum duty multiplied by the percentage indicated in this column. 
(3) Subject to minimum import price arrangements 
(4) This concession is subject to the approval by the Council of the new version of Protocol n.4 on rules of 
origins 
(5) Global quota with Apple juice CN code 2009.70.30 - 2009,70,93 - 2009.70.99 
Annex to Annex la and lb 
Minimum import price arrangement for certain 
soft fruit for processing 
Minimum import prices are fixed for each marketing year for 
the following products : 
CN Code Description 
0810 10 Strawberries, fresh i 
0810 30 10 Blackcurrants, fresh 
0810 30 30 Redcurrants, fresh 
0811 20 Berries, frozen 
0811 10 t Strawberries, frozen 
The minimum import prices are fixed by the Community in 
consultation with Estonia taking into consideration the 
price evolution, imported quantities and market development 
in the Community. 
The minimum import prices shall be respected in accordance 
with the following criteria : 
during each three-month period of the marketing year 
the average unit value for each product listed in 
paragraph 1, imported into the Community, shall not be 
lower than the minimum import price for that product, 
during any period of two weeks the average unit value 
for each product listed in paragraph 1, imported in 
the Community shall not be lower than 90% of the 
minimum import price for that product, in so far as 
the quantities imported during•this period are not 
less than 4% of the normal annual import. 
In case of non-respect of one of these criteria the 
Community may introduce measures ensuring that the minimum 
import price is respected for each consignment of the 
product concerned imported from Estonia. 
ft 
& ANNEX Ic 
ESTONIA 
Imports into the Community of the following products originating in Estonia shall be 
subject to the concessions set out below (MFN = most favoured nations duty) : 
Order N° 
09.6448 CN code 
0402.10.19 
0402.21.19 
0405.10.11 
0405.10.19 
0701 Description (1) 
Skimmed milk powder 
Whole milk powder 
Butter 
Potatoes, fresh or chilled applicable 
duty 
(% of MFN) 
(2) 
20 
20 
20 BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes) 
1500 
700 
800 ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1997 
(tonnes) 
1575 
735 
850 from from 
1.7.1997 1.7.1998 
to 30.6.1998 to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) (tonnes) 
1650 
770 
900 1725 
805 
950 from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
1800 
840 
1000 from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
1875 
875 
1050 
(1) Notwithstanding the rules for the interpretation of trie combined nomenclature, the wording for the description of the products is to be considered 
as having no more than indicative value, the preferential scheme being determinated, within the context of this annex, by the coverage of the CN code. 
Where exCN codes are indicated the preferential scheme is to be determined by application to the CN code and corresponding description taken together. 
(2) In cases where an MFN minimum duty exists, the applicable minimum duty is equal to the MFN minimum duty multiplied by the percentage indicated in 
this comumn. 
ANNEX II a 
LATVIA 
imports Into the Community of the following products originating In Latvia shall 
be subject to the concessions set out below (MFN • most favoured nations duty) : 
Order N* 
• CNcode 
0102.90.41 
0102.90.49 
0102.90.05 
ex 0102.90 
0201 
0202 
0203 
0204 Description (1) 
Live bovine animais : 
160 kg < live weight < 300 kg 
Sve weight < 80 kg 
Heifers and cows of the following mountain breeds : 
grey, brown, yeflow, spotted Simmental and Pinzgau 
Meat of bovines, fresh, chilled or frozen 
Meat of domestic swine, fresh chilled and frozen 
Meat of sheep or goats applicable 
duty 
(% of MFN) 
(2) , 
20 
6% 
ad valorem 
20 
20 
free BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes) 
153000 
heads 
178000 
heads 
5000 
heads 
1500 
1000 
100 ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1997 
(tonnes) 
153000 
•—•-nesos 
178000 
•—•-nesos 
5000 
neaos 
1575 
1050 
105 from 
1.7.1997 
to 30.6.1996 
(tonnes) 
153000 
heads 
178000 
heads 
5000 
heads 
1650 
1100 
110 from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) 
153000 
b*Mirfti 
178 OX 
heads 
5000 
neaos 
1725 
1150 
115 from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
153000,. 
heads 
178000 
heads 
5000 
heads 
1800 
1200 
120 from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
153000 
heads 
178000 
heads 
5000 
heads 
1875 
1250 
125 specific 
provisions 
(3H 
w 
(5) 
(6) 
(5) 
Order N' CNcode 
0207.11.30 
0207.11.90 
0207.12.10 
0207.12.90 
0207.13.50 
0207.13.60 
0207.14.50 
0207.14.60 
0402.10.19 
0402.21.19 
ex0402.29 
0405.10 
0406 
0409.00.00 
0601.10.00 
0602.20.90 Description (1) 
Chicken carcases; breast of chicken; legs of chicken 
Skimmed milk powder 
Whole milk powder 
Milk or cream other than powder, added sugar 
Butter 
wnOQSOS 
Natural honey 
Bulbs, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, 
dormant 
Edible fruit trees, shrubs and bushes, other applicable 
duty 
(% of MFN) 
(2) 
20 
20 
20 
20 
20 
64 
64 
64 BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes) 
500 
2500 
200 
900 
1200 
Unimited 
unlimited 
u*~ ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1997 
(tonnes) 
525 
2625 
210 
945 
1260 
Unlimited 
unlimited 
unfimited from 
1.7.1997 
to 30.6.1998 
(tonnes) 
550 
2750 
220 
990 
1320 
Unfimited 
unlimited 
unimited from 
1.7.1998 
to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) 
575 
2875 
230 
1035 
1380 
Unimited 
unlimited 
unfimrted from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
600 
3000 K. 
240 
1080 
1440 
Unimited 
unimited 
unimited from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
625 
3125 
250 
1125 
1500 
Unlimited 
unlimited 
unfimited specific 
provisions 
(8) 
Kj Order N* 
09.6456 
09.6457 
09.6458 CNcode 
0602.40 
0704.90.10 
BX0706.10.00 
0706.90.30 
0707.00.25. 
0707.00.30 
0709.51.30 
0710.10.00 
0810.40.30 
0610.40.50 
0810.40.90 Description (1) 
Roses, grafted or not 
White cabbages and red cabbages 
Carrots 
Horse raddish 
Cucumbers, fresh or chilled (from 16 May to 
31 October) 
Chanterelles 
Potatoes, frozen 
Bilberries of the species "Vaccinium myrtillus" 
Fruit of the species "Vaccinium macrocarpon" and 
"Vaccinium corymbosum" 
Other berries applicable 
duty 
(% of MFN) 
(2) 
72 
20 
20 
47 
60 
free 
20 
free 
74 
42 BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
200 
200 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
200 
unlimited 
unfimited 
unfimited ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1997 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
210 
210 
unlimited 
unfimitBd 
unlimited 
210 
unfimttad 
unfimited 
«MM from 
1.7.1997 
to 30.6.1998 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
220 
220 
unlimited 
unimited 
unlimited 
220 
unlimited 
unfimited 
unfimited from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
230 
230 
unlimited 
unfimited 
unlimited 
230 
unfimited 
unfimited 
unfimited from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
240 
240 
unlimited 
unfimited 
unlimited 
240 
unlimited 
unlimited 
_< from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
250 
250 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited 
250 
unlimited 
unimited 
unlimited specific 
provisions 
10 Order N* 
• CNcode 
09.09.40 
1601.00.91 
1602.50.10 
2009.70.30 
2009.70.93 Description (1) 
Seeds of caraway 
Sausages, dry or for spreading uncooked 
Prepared or preserved bovine meat 
Apple juice of a density not exceeding 
1.33 g/cm» at 20*C: 
Of a value exceeding ECU 18 per 100 kg net weight, 
containing added sugar 
Of a value not exceeding ECU 18 per 100 kg net 
weight, with an added sugar content not exceeding 
30% by weight applicable 
duty 
(% of MFN) 
(2) 
free 
20 
20 
67 BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
200 
200 
unlimited ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.8.1997 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
210 
210 
unfimited from 
1.7.1997 
to 30.6.1998 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
220 
220 
unfimited from 
1.7.1998 
to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
230 
230 
unlimited from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
240 
240 
unlimited from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
250 
250 
unlimited specific 
provisions 
Order N' CN code 
2009.70.99 Description (1) 
Not containing added sugar applicable 
duty 
(% of MFN) 
(2) 
67 BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes) 
unlimited ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1997 
• (tonnes) 
unlimited from 
1.7.1997 
to 30.6.1998 
(tonnes) 
unlimited from 
1.7.1998 
to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) 
unlimited from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
unlimited from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
unlimited specific 
provisions 
(1 ) Notwithstanding the rules for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature, the wording for the description of the products is to be considered 
as having no more than indicative value, the preferential scheme being determinated, within the context of this annex, by the coverage of the CN code. 
Where exCN codes are indicated the preferential scheme is to be determined by application to the CN code and corresponding description taken togather. 
(2) In cases where an MFN minimum duty exists, the applicable minimum duty is equal to the MFN/ninimum duty multiplied by the percentage indicated in this column. 
(3) The quota for this product is opened m the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Bulgaria. Romania, Hungary, Poland, estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. In case imports 
into the Community of five bovine domestic animals may exceed 500,000 heads for any given year, the Community may take the management measures needed 
to protect its market notwithstanding any other rights given under the Agreement 
(4) The quota for this product is opened for Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The applied duty 
is 6%. 
5? (5) The quota for the product is globally opened for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The Communitymay take into account in the framework 
of its legislation and when appropriate, the supply needs of its market and the need to maintain its market balance. 
(6) Excluded tenderloins presented alone. 
ANNEX II b 
LATVIA 
Imports into the Community of the following products originating In Latvia shall be 
subject to the concessions set out below (MFN * most favoured nations duty): 
Order N* 
09.6471 
09.6472 
09.6473 
09.6474 
09.6475 CN code 
0811.10 
1104.12.900 
1108.13.00 
2001.10 
2005.90.75 Description (1) 
Strawberries. frozen 
Oats, flaked 
Potato starch 
Preserved cucumbers and gherkins 
Sauerkraut applicable 
duty 
(% of MFN) 
(2) 
20 
20 
20 
20 
20 BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes) 
200 
300 
400 
150 
110 ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1997 
(tonnes] 
210 
315 
420 
158 
116 from from 
1.7.1997 1.7.1998 
to 30.6.1998 to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) (tonnes) 
220 
330 
440 
166 
122 230 
345 
460 
174 
128 from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
240 
360 
480 
182 -
134 from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
250 
375 
500 
190 
140 specific 
provisions 
(3) 
(1 ) Notwithstanding the rules for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature, the wording for the description of the products is to be considered 
as having no more than indicative value, the preferential scheme being determinated, within the context of this annex, by the coverage of the CN code. 
Where exCN codes are indicated the preferential scheme is to be determined by application to the CN code and corresponding description taken togather. 
(2) In cases where an MFN minimum duty exists, the applicable minimum duty is equal to the MFN minimum duty multiplied by the percentage indicated in this column. 
(3) Subject to minimum import price arrangements. 
Annex to Annex lib 
Minimum import price arrangement 
for certain soft fruit for processing 
l.1 Minimum import prices are fixed for each marketing year for 
the following products : 
CN Code Description 
0811 10 Strawberries, frozen 
The minimum import prices are fixed by the Community in 
consultation with Latvia taking into consideration the 
price evolution, imported quantities and market development 
in the Community. 
2. The minimum import prices shall be respected in accordance 
with the following criteria : 
» 
during each three-month period o*f the marketing year 
the average unit value for each product listed in 
paragraph 1, imported into the Community, shall not be 
lower than the minimum import price for that product, 
during any period of two weeks the average unit value 
for each product listed in paragraph 1, imported in 
the Community shall not be lower than 90% of the 
minimum import price for that product, in so far as 
the quantities imported during this period are not 
less than 4% of the normal annual import. 
3. In case of non-respect of these criteria the Community may 
introduce measures ensuring that the minimum import price 
is respected for each consignment of the product concerned 
imported from Latvia. 
as 
ANNEX II c 
LATVIA 
Imports into the Community of the following products originating in Latvia shall be 
subject to the concessions set out below (MFN • most favoured nations duty): 
?^ Order N* 
09.6456 CN code 
0704.90.10 
0405.10 Description (1) 
White cabbages and red cabbages 
Butter applicable 
duty 
(% of MFN) 
(2) 
20 
20 BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes) 
160 
* ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1997 
(tonnes) 
158 
460 from 
1.7.1997 
to 30.6.1998 
(tonnes) 
166 
-from 
1.7.1998 
to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) 
174 
-from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
182 
-from 
.1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
190 
-specific 
prov. 
(3) 
(1) Notwithstanding the rules for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature, the wording for the description of the products is to be considered 
as having no more than indicative value, the preferential scheme being determinated, within the context of this annex, by the coverage of the CN code. 
Where exCN codes are indicated the preferential scheme is to be determined by application to the CN code and corresponding description taken togather. 
(2) In cases where an MFN minimum duty exists, the applicable minimum duty is equal to the MFN minimum duty multiplied by the percentage indicated in this column. 
(3) This quantity reppresent the carry -over of the non-utilized '95 quota 
ANNEX III a 
LITHUANIA 
Imports into the Community of the following products originating In Lithuania shall 
be subject to the concessions set out below (MFN • most favoured nations duty) : 
¥ Order N* CNcode 
0101.19.10 
0101.19.90 
0102.90.41 
0102.90.49 
010Z90.05 
ex 010290 
0204 Description (1) 
Live horses : 
Horses for sloughter 
Other 
Live bovine animals : 
160 kg < live weight < 300 kg 
live weight < 80 kg 
Heifers and cows of the following mountain breeds : 
grey, brown , yellow, spotted Simmental and Pinzgau 
Meat of sheep or goats applicable 
duty 
(% of MFN) 
(2) 
free 
64 
20 
6% 
ad valorem 
free BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
153 000 
heads 
178000 
heads 
5.000 
heads 
100 ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1997 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
153 000 
heads 
178 000 
heads 
5.000 
heads 
105 from 
1.7.1997 
to 30.6.1998 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
153000 
heads 
178000 
heads 
5.000 
heads 
110 from 
1.7.1998 
to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) 
unfimited 
153 000 
heads 
178000 
neaos 
5.000 
heads 
115 from 
1.7.19*9 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
153 000 
heads 
178 000 
heads 
5.000 
heads 
120 from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
153 000 
heads 
178000 
heads 
5.000 
heads 
125 specific 
provisions 
(3) 
(4) 
(5) 
& Order N* CNcode 
0201 
0202 
0203 
0206.22.90 
0206.41.99 
0207.34 
0207.36.81 
0207.36.85 
0207.11.30 
0207.11.90 
0207.12.10 
0207.12.90 
0207.13.50 
0207.13.60 
0207.14.50 
0207.14.60 
0402.10.19 
0402.21.19 
0402.99.11 Description (1) 
Meat of bovines, fresh, chilled or frozen 
Meat of domestic swine, fresh, chilled or frozen 
Edible offal of bovine animals, swine.sheep, goats, horse 
asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen 
Fatty livers of geese or ducks, fresh, chilled or frozen 
Chicken carcases; breast of chicken; legs of chicken 
Skimmed mflk powder 
Whole milk powder 
Milk or cream, condensed, added sugar applicable 
duty 
(V.ofMFN) 
(2) 
20 
20, 
free 
free 
free 
20" 
20 
20 BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes) 
1500 
1000 
unfimited 
unlimited 
500 
3500 
200 ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1997 
(tonnes) 
1575 
1050 
unfimited 
unlimited 
525 
3675 
210 from 
1.7.1997 
to 30.6.1998 
(tonnes) 
1650 
1100 
unlimited 
unlimited 
550 
3850 
220 from 
1.7.1998 
to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) 
1725 
1150 
unfimited 
unlimited 
575 
4025 
230 from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
1800 
1200 
unlimited 
unfimHed 
600 
4200 
240 from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
1875 
1250 
unlimited 
unlimited 
625 
4375 
250 specific 
provisions 
(5) 
(6) 
Co Order N° 
09.6452 
09.6453 
09.6460 CNcode 
0405.10.11 
0405.10.19 
0406.90 
0409.00.00 
0601.10.00 
0702.00 
0703..20.00 
0707.00.25 
0707.00.30 
0709.51.30 
0808.10.10 
0810.30.10 Description (1) 
Butter 
Cheeses 
Natural honey 
Bulbs, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, 
dormant 
Tomatoes 
Garlic 
Cucumbers, fresh or chilled (from 16 May to 
31 October) 
Chanterelles 
Cider apples in bulk 
Blackcurrants, fresh applicable 
duty 
(V. of MFN) 
(2) 
20 
20 
64 
64 
20 
20 
80 
free 
20 
80 BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes') 
1200 
1400 
unlimited 
unlimited 
100 
100 
unimited 
unlimited 
1000 
unlimited ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1997 
(tonnes) 
1260 
1470 
unlimited 
unlimited 
105 
105 
unimited 
unlimited 
1050 
unlimited from 
1.7.1997 
to 30.6.1998 
(tonnes) 
1320 
1540 
unlimited 
unlimited 
110 
110 
unimited 
unlimited 
1100 
unlimited from 
1.7.1998 
to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) 
1380 
1610 
unlimited 
unlimited 
115 
115 
unimited 
unlimited 
1150 
unlimited from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
1440 
1680 
unlimited 
unlimited 
120 
120 
unimited 
unlimited 
1200 
unlimited from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
1500 
1750 
unlimited 
unlimited 
125 
125 
unimited 
unlimited 
1250 
unlimited specific 
provisions 
(7) 
«• Order N- CN code 
1502.00.90 
2009.70.30 
2009.70.93 
2009.70.99 Description (1) 
Fats of bovine animals 
Apple juice of a density not exceeding 
1,33g/cm'at20°C: 
Of a value exceeding ECU 18 per 100 kg net weight, 
containing added sugar 
Of a value not exceeding ECU 18 per 100 kg net 
weight, with an added sugar content not exceeding 
30% by weight 
Not containing added sugar applicable 
duty 
(% of MFN) 
(2) 
64 
67 
67 BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1997 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited from 
1.7.1997 
to 30.6.1998 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited from 
1.7.1998 
to 30.8.1999 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unfimited from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
unlimited 
unlimited 
unlimited specific 
provisions 
(1 ) Notwithstanding the rules for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature, the wording for the description of the products is to be considered 
as having no more than indicative value, the preferential scheme being determinated, within the context of this annex, by the coverage of the CN code. 
Where exCN codes are indicated the prefer--' ' scheme is to be determined by application to the CN code and corresponding description taken togather. 
(2) In cases where an MFN minimum duty exists, the applicable minimum duty is equal to the MFN minimum duty multiplied by the percentage indicated in this column. 
(3) The quota for this product is opened in the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Poland, estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. In case imports 
into the Community of five bovine domestic animals may exoeed 500,000 heads for any given year, the Community may take the management measures needed 
to protect its market, notwithstanding any other rights given under the Agreement. 
(4) The quota for this product is opened for Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania The applied duty 
is 6%. 
(5) The quota for the product is globally opened for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The Community may take into account, in the framework of its legislation and when 
appropriate, the supply needs of its market and the need to maintain its market balance. 
(6) Excluded tenderloins presented alone. 
(7) Subject to minimum import price arrangements . 
Annex to Annex Ilia 
Minimum import price arrangement for 
certain soft fruit for processing 
1. Minimum import prices are fixed for each marketing year for 
the following products : 
—————————————n ',•••™MBg«"M™--'-—-~ '' ii——~— 
CN Code Description 
0810 30 10 Blackcurrants, fresh 
The minimum import prices are fixed by the Community in* 
consultation with Lithuania taking into consideration the 
price evolution, imported quantities and market development 
in the Community. 
2. The minimum import prices shall be respected in accordance 
with the following criteria : 
during each three-month period of the marketing year 
the average unit value for each product listed in 
paragraph 1, imported into the Community, shall not be 
lower than the minimum import price for that product, 
during any period of two weeks the average unit value 
for each product listed in paragraph 1, imported in 
the Community shall not be lower than 90% of the 
minimum import price for that product, in so far as 
the quantities imported during this period are not 
less than 4% of the normal annual import. 
3. In case of non-respect of one of these criteria the 
Community may introduce measures ensuring that the minimum 
import price is respected for each consignment of the 
product concerned imported from Lithuania. 
2)1 
ANNEX III b 
LITHUANIA 
Imports into the Community of the following products originating in Lithuania shall 
be subject to the concessions set out below (MFN = most favoured nations duty) : 
Order N° CNcode 
0402.99.11 Description (1) 
Milk or cream, condensed, added sugar applicable 
duty 
(% of MFN) 
(2) 
20 BASE 
QUANTITY 
(tonnes) 
-ANNUAL QUANTITIES 
from 
1.7.1996 
to 30.6.1997 
(tonnes) 
10 from 
1.7.1997 
to 30.6.1998 
(tonnes) 
20 from 
1.7.1998 
to 30.6.1999 
(tonnes) 
30 from 
1.7.1999 
to 30.6.2000 
(tonnes) 
40 from 
1.7.2000 
(tonnes) 
50 specific 
provisions 
(1) Notwithstanding the rules for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature, the wording for the description of the products is to be considered 
as having no more than indicative value, the preferential scheme being determinated, within the context of this annex, by the coverage of the CN code. 
Where exCN codes are indicated the preferential scheme is to be determined by application to the CN code and corresponding description taken togather. 
(2) In cases where an MFN minimum duty exists, the applicable minimum duty is equal to the MFN minimum duty multiplied by the percentage indicated in this column. 
FINANCIAL STATEMENT 
DATE: 
BUDGET HEADING: 1000 APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 864m 
TITLE: Proposal for a Council Regulation establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products 
and providing for the adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the agreements on 
free trade and related matters with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to take account of the Agreement on Agriculture concluded during the Uruguay 
Round multilateral trade negotiations 
LEGAL BASIS: Article 113 of the Treaty 
AIMS OF PROJECT: To adjust, with effect from 1 July 1996, the trade agreements concluded with the Baltic States 
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS PERIOD OF 12 
MONTHS 
Mio ECU CURRENT 
FINANCIAL 
YEAR 
(96) 
Mio ECU FOLLOWING 
FINANCIAL 
YEAR 
(97) 
Mio ECU 
S n FYPFMniTI IP F 
CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
(REFUNDS/INTERVENTION) 
, NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 
OTHER 
5.1. REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 
- NATIONAL 2.1 7.2 
5.0.1. ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1. ESTIMATED REVENUE 1998 
5.5 1999 
5.3 2000 
5.0 2001 
5.2. METHOD OF CALCULATION: 
Quota quantities multiplied by the reduced CCT customs duties over five years 
6.0. CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT 
CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? YES/NO 
6.1. CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT 
BUDGET? YES/NO 
6.2. IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY? YES/NO 
A3. WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? YES/NO 
OBSERVATIONS: The lack of statistical data and the current absence or weakness of certain trade flows make it difficult to assess the precise impact 
of this measure on own resources. For the same reasons, when "Baltic State" quotas form part of overall quotas for the CEEC (as in 
the case of live cattle) the impact is given on the CEEC financial statements. 
Lastly, in the two cases mentioned above the impact on own resources is negligible because of the current very low level of trade 
between the Eli and the three Baltic States. 
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