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COM(94) 304 final 
Brussels, 12.07.1994 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) 
amending the arrangements applying to imports 
into the community of certain agricultural products 
originating in Cyprus 
(presented by the Commission) 
Explanatory Memorandum 
1. The Agreement establishing an Association between the European 
Community and the Republic of Cyprus, supplemented by the 
Protocol laying down the conditions and procedures for 
implementing the second stage of the Agreement, provides for 
the opening of a tariff quota for fresh table grapes 
originating in Cyprus (7 500 t) and for an annual increase in 
the said quota, which will reach 11 000 tonnes in 1997. The 
period laid down for importing these products free of customs 
duties runs from 8 June to 4 August. 
Exports to the Community of table grapes originating in Cyprus have 
covered only between 40% and 70% of the quotas granted in recent years 
because the grapes had not ripened by the date mentioned . At the 
request of the Cypriot authorities, an extension to the timetable is 
proposed which will take account of the way the Community's own 
production is staggered. 
2. The Agreement and Protocol also provide for a tariff quota for 
concentrated grape juice and musts. This quota, which stood 
at 3 000 t initially, will reach 4 500 t in 1997, based on an 
annual increase of 5%. 
Actual exports to the Community of these products from Cyprus have 
amounted to 5 500 t on average in recent years and the Cypriot 
authorities want the quota to be raised to 7 000 t. 
Given the traditional trade flows in these products and the special 
sensitivity of the sector within the Community, it is proposed to 
increase the quota for these products by 1 000 tonnes. 
3. Imports of prepared (tinned) grapes originating in Cyprus have 
traditionally formed the largest share of total imports into 
the Community (more than 70%) and amount to between 5- 000 and 
6 000 tonnes. Community industry undertakes further 
processing (fruit salads). Intra-Community trade in prepared 
grapes is limited (300 - 400 tonnes annually) and Community 
exports to third countries do not exceed 300 t a year. 
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The Association Agreement concluded between the European Community and 
Cyprus does not provide for any concessions as regards prepared grapes. 
To maintain traditional trade flows and to reduce the significant trade 
deficit Cyprus has with the Community a Community tariff quota of 3 000 
tonnes at zero duty is proposed as an autonomous measure. This will go 
some way to meeting the request of the Cypriot authorities. 
These are the aims of the attached proposal. 
Council Regulation (EC) No /94 
of 1994 
amending the arrangements applying to imports into the Community 
of certain agricultural products originating in Cyprus 
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 of the Commission, 
Whereas the Agreement establishing an Association between the European 
Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus (hereinafter referred to as 
Cyprus)(*), as supplemented by the Protocol laying down the conditions and 
procedures for the implementation of the second stage of the Agreement 
establishing an Association between the European Economic Community and the 
Republic of Cyprus and adapting certain provisions of the Agreement(2), 
provides for the opening of, and annual increases in, Community tariff 
quotas for certain agricultural products; 
Whereas some of the concessions granted to Cyprus should be increased; 
whereas imports from Cyprus only partly cover the tariff quota laid down for 
fresh table grapes because the product has not ripened by the date fixed in 
the Protocol; whereas Article 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 298/94 of 
7 February 1994 opening and providing for the administration of Community 
tariff quotas for certain agricultural products originating in Cyprus 
(1994)(3) lays down that the products in question can be imported into the 
Community free of customs duties between 8 June and 4 August; whereas the 
timetable should be adjusted to allow Cyprus to benefit fully from this 
concession; 
Whereas for several years now the annual increase in the tariff quota for 
concentrated grape juice and musts laid down in the Protocol has not been 
sufficient to cover the actual imports into the Community of these 
products; whereas Article 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 298/94 of 
7 February 1994 lays down that the products in question may be imported 
into the Community free of customs duties up to a quota limit of 4 050 
tonnes; whereas this quota should therefore be increased by 1 000 tonnes; 
Whereas imports of prepared grapes originating in Cyprus do not benefit 
from preferential treatment pursuant to the Protocol concluded with that 
country; whereas imports of grapes originating in Cyprus account for more 
than 70% of total Community imports of this product; whereas, to maintain 
traditional trade flows and reduce the trade deficit Cyprus has with the 
Community a zero-duty Community tariff quota should be opened for prepared 
grapes originating in that country; whereas for administering this quota 
the provisions laid down by Community legislation for the other tariff 
quotas should be applied, 
(1) OJ No L 133, 21. 5.1973, p. 2. 
(2) OJ No L 393, 31.12.1987, p. 2. 
(3) OJ No L 40, 11. 2.1994, p. 10. 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
Article 1 
The tariff quota for fresh table grapes falling within CN codes 08061015 and 
08061019 of the Common Customs Tariff laid down in Article 18(2) of the 
Protocol laying down the conditions and procedures for the implementation of 
the second stage of the Agreement establishing an Association between the 
European Economic Community and the Republic of Cyprus shall apply from 
8 June to 10 August. 
Article 2 
The tariff quota for grape juice and musts falling within CN codes 20096051, 
20096071, ex 20096090 and ex 22043091 of the Common Customs Tariff laid down 
in Article 19(5) of the Protocol laying down the conditions and procedures 
for the implementation of the second stage of the Agreement establishing an 
Association between the European Economic Community and the Republic of 
Cyprus is hereby increased by 1 000 tonnes. 
Article 3 
1. A total annual Community tariff quota of 3 000 tonnes is hereby opened in 
respect of prepared grapes originating in Cyprus and falling within 
CN codes 20089943 and 20089953. 
2. The annual quantity referred to in the preceding paragraph shall be 
adjusted proportionally for 1994. 
3. Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 298/94 shall apply. 
Article 4 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in 
the Official Journal of the European Communities. 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in 
all Member states. 
Done at Brussels, For the Council 
Financial Statement 
Date 
1. BUDGET HEADING : 1000 Appropriations: ECU 1 023.4 million 
2. TITLE : 
Draft Council Regulation amending the arrangements applying to imports into the Union of certain 
agricultural products originating in Cyprus 
3. LEGAL BASIS : Article 113 of the Treaty 
4. AIMS 
To increase the Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
(RE FUNDS/INTERVENT IONS) 
- NATIONAL AUTHORITIES 
- OTHER 
5.1 REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 
- NATIONAL PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR 
( 1994 2 FOLLOWING FINANCIAL YEAR 
( 1995 ) 
- 0.8 
1996 1997 1988 1999 
5.0.1 EXPENDITURE FORECAST 
5.0.2 REVENUE FORECAST 
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION 
- Table grapes 
- Juice and musts 
Seedless grapes Loss of revenue 
Zero duty 
1 000 t x 590 ECU/t x 28% x 1.207 (DR) = 0.2 
3 000 t x 750 ECU/t x 22% x 1.207 (DR) = 0.6 
ECU — 0.8 million (B) 
6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET ? 
YES 
6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET ? 
YES 
6.2 WILL A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET BE NECESSARY ? 
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6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY ? 
YES 
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