COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
COM(93) 358 final 
Brussels, 1 September 1993 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
concerning the conclusion and signature of an Agreement in the form of an exchange 
of letters between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Bulgaria 
on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
concerning the conclusion and signature of an Agreement in the form of an exchange 
of letters between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Hungary 
on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
concerning the conclusion and signature of an Agreement in the form of an 
exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and Romania 
on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines 
(presented by the Commission) 
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
1. The Council Decision of 14.12.1992 authorised the Commission to 
open negotiations with Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania aimed at the 
reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines, and on 
reciprocal protection and control of wine denominations. The 
agreements on reciprocal setting-up of tariff quotas are covered by 
this proposal. 
2. The negotiations carried out by the Commission on the basis of the 
Councils' negotiating directives have produced agreements, in the 
form of exchanges of letters, of which the main elements may be 
summarized as follows : 
a) The tariff concessions which the Community and the three 
countries shall mutually grant each other for wines 
originating on their respective territories are based on the 
criteria already agreed for agricultural products during the 
negotiation of the European agreements : 
fixing of quotas on the basis of recent trade flows-, 
annual quota increases;, 
progressive reduction of customs duties with a more rapid 
progression by the Community 
tariff concessions limited to an initial period of 5 years. 
b) In order to encourage a policy based on quality, the 
concessions granted by the Community cover quality wines as a 
priority. Furthermore, it is foreseen that the annual increase 
in quotas should be applied only to wines imported into the 
Community in bottles. 
3. Since the agreements' provisions are directly linked to measures 
covered by the CAP and common commercial policy, it is necessary to 
give these agreements a Community character 
4. In order to facilitate the application of certain provisions of the 
agreements, it is proposed that the Commission be authorised to 
carry out the necessary technical adaptations through the Wine 
Management Committee procedure as laid down in Article 83 of 
Regulation (EEC) no 822/87, which allows close cooperation between 
the Member States and the Commission. 
5. In the light of the above, it is proposed to the Council to approve 
these agreements, which conform fully to the spirit of the European 
agreements and Interim agreements on trade and trade-related 
matters already concluded between the Community and these 
countr ies. 
Financial implications : 
Small and Medium-sized enterprises 
PROPOSAL 
Council Decision 
of 
concerning the conclusion and signature of an Agreement in the form 
of an exchange of letters between the European Economic Community 
and the Republic of Bulgaria on the reciprocal establishment 
of tariff quotas for certain wines 
THE 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 proposal from the Commission, 
Whereas the conclusion of the Agreement negotiated between the European 
Economic Community and the Republic of Bulgaria on the reciprocal 
establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines will promote the 
development of trade in wine within the meaning of the Association Agreement 
and the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters, concluded 
between the Community and Bulgaria; whereas it is therefore desirable to 
approve the said Agreement; 
Whereas, in order to facilitate the implementation of certain provisions of 
the Agreement, the commission should be authorized to conclude the necessary 
legislation for implementation of the Agreement in accordance with the 
procedure laid down in Article 83 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 
16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine1, as last 
amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1566/932; 
Whereas, since the provisions of the Agreement are directly linked to 
measures covered by the common commercial and agricultural policy, it must 
be established at community level, 
1 OJ No L 84, 27.3.1987, p. 1. 
2 OJ NO L 154, 25.6.1993, p. 39 
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 
Article 1 
The Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European 
Economic community and the Republic of Bulgaria on the reciprocal 
establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines is hereby approved on 
behalf of the community. 
The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. 
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person 
empowered to sign the Agreement referred to in Article 1 in order to bind 
the Community. 
Article 3 
The Commission is hereby authorized to conclude the necessary legislation 
for implementation laid down in the second indent of point 6 and in point 8 
of the Agreement, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 83 
of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87. 
Article 4 
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European 
Communities. 
Done at Brussels, For the council 
The President 
AGREEMENT 
in the form of an exchange of letters between the European 
Economic Community and the Republic of Bulgaria concerning 
the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines 
A. Letter from the Community 
Brussels 
Sir, 
I have the honour to refer to the consultations which have taken place 
between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Bulgaria 
concerning the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines. 
Since it is in the interest both of the Community and of Bulgaria to promote 
trade in wine in accordance with Articles 21(5) and 14(5) respectively of 
the Association Agreement and the Interim Agreement on trade and 
trade-related matters between the Community and Bulgaria, signed on 
8 March 1993, the two Parties have agreed to grant each other reciprocal 
tariff concessions subject to the maximum quantities and the conditions set 
out below: 
1. Bulgaria is to open annual tariff quotas subject to reduced customs 
duties as set out in point 3 for wine originating in the Community up to 
the following quantities: 
- 42 000 hectolitres of wine falling within subheadings ex 2204 21 and 
ex 2204 29 of the Bulgarian Customs tariff; 
- 1 000 hectolitres of quality sparkling wine, whether or not produced 
in specified regions, in accordance with Title 111 of Regulation (EEC) 
No 2332/92, in containers holding not more than 2 litres, falling 
within subheading ex 2204 10 of the Bulgarian Customs Tariff. 
The abovementioned quotas will be increased each year as from 1 January 1994 
in accordance with Table 1 in the Annex. 
2. The Community is to open annual tariff quotas subject to reduced customs 
duties as set out in point 3 for wine originating in Bulgaria up to the 
following quantities: 
- 214 000 hectolitres of quality wine, including quality wine with a 
designation of origin, in accordance with Bulgarian legislation on 
wine-growing, in containers holding not more than 2 litres, falling 
within subheading ex 2204 21 of the Combined Nomenclature-, 
- 118 000 hectolitres of quality wine, including quality wine with a 
designation of origin, in accordance with Bulgarian legislation on 
wine-growing and wine obtained from grapes of the "Gamza" vine variety 
designated and presented under that name or under the synonym 
"Kadarka", in containers holding more than 2 litres falling within 
subheading ex 2204 29 of the Combined Nomenclature; 
- 1 000 hectolitres of quality sparkling wine in accordance with 
Bulgarian legislation on wine-growing, in containers holding not more 
than 2 litres, falling within subheading ex 2204 10 of the Combined 
Nomenclature. 
The abovementioned quotas will be increased each year as from 
1 January 1994 in accordance with Table 2 in the Annex. 
3. The following reduced customs duties will apply to the maximum annual 
quantities set out in points 1 and 2: 
(a) in the case of duties applied by Bulgaria to imports of wine originating 
in the Community: 
- in 1993, 90% of the basic duty; 
- in 1994, 80X of the basic duty; 
- in 1995 and subsequent years, 70% of the basic duty; 
(b) in the case of duties applied by the Community to imports of wine 
originating in Bulgaria: 
- in 1993, 80% of the basic duty-, 
- in 1994, 60% of the basic duty. 
- in 1995 and subsequent years, 40% of the basic duty. 
4. For the purposes of this Agreement, wine will be deemed to originate in 
the Community or in Bulgaria if it has been produced from fresh grapes 
wholly produced and harvested in the territory of the Party in question 
in accordance with the rules governing the oenological practices and 
processes referred to in Title II of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87. 
5. The period covered by the quotas referred to in points 1 and 2 wi11 run 
from 1 January to 31 December of the same year. If this Agreement comes 
into force after 1 January 1993, the annual quotas set out in points 1 
and 2 wi11 be adjusted pro rata temporis. 
6. Imports of wine under the concessions provided for in this Agreement 
will be subject to presentation of: 
- an import licence valid from its date of issue to the end of the 
fourth month thereafter, unless the quota period expires before the 
latter date. Licences must be granted without discrimination between 
¥-
the economic operators concerned. They will entail a system of 
securities, introduced and administered so that the agreed quantities 
may actually be imported. The two Parties will exchange information 
regularly on the number of licences issued and used; 
and 
- a certificate issued by a mutually recognized official body appearing 
on a 11st to be drawn up Jointly, to the effect that the wine in 
question complies with points 1, 2 and 4. 
7. The Parties must ensure that the benefits granted reciprocally are not 
called into question by other measures. On application, the Party in 
question will in particular issue import licences as referred to in 
point 6 for up to the quantities agreed to in point 1 and will refrain 
from taking any measure which may prevent them from being used. 
8. Consultations are to take place at the request of either Party on any 
problem relating to the way this Agreement operates. Both Parties may 
amend the latter by mutual consent. 
9. This Agreement will apply on the one hand in the territories where the 
Treaty establishing the European Economic Community is in force under 
the conditions laid down therein and on the other hand in the territory 
of Bulgaria. 
10. This Agreement will enter into force on 1 October 1993 and will apply 
for an initial period expiring on 31 December 1997. During the first six 
months of 1997, consultations will take place to decide whether and on 
what terms it is to be extended. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in 
agreement with the contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Council of the European Communities 
« 
ANNEX 
Increase in quotas for wine referred to in points 1 and 2 
Table 1: Quantities of wine originating in the Community and 
qualifying for tariff reductions 
Bulgarian 
Customs 
Tariff 
code Description 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 
Quantity in hectolitres 
ex 2204 21 
ex 2204 29 Wine of fresh grapes 42.000 46.200 50.400 54.600 58.800 
Quality sparkling wine, 
whether or not produced 
ex 2204 10 in specified regions, 
in containers holding 
not more than 2 litres 1.000 1.100 1.200 1.300 1.400 
Table 2: Quantities of wine originating in Bulgaria and qualifying 
for tariff reductions 
CN code 
ex 2204 21 Descr iption 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 
Quantity in hectolitres 
Quality wine, including 
quality wine with a 214.000 247.000 280.400 313.600 346.800 
designation of origin 
quality wine, including 
qua Iity wine with a 
designation of origin, and 
ex 2204 29 wine obtained from grapes of 
the "Gamza" vine variety 
designated and presented 
under that name or under 
the synonym "Kadarka" 118.000 118.000 118.000 118.000 118.000 
Quality sparkling wine in 
ex 2204 10 containers holding not 1.000 1.100 1.200 1.300 
more than 2 Iitrès 1.400 
B. Letter from Bulgaria 
Brussels, 
Sir, 
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date 
which reads as follows: 
"I have the honour to refer to the consultations which have taken place 
between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Bulgaria 
concerning the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines. 
Since it is in the interest both of the Community and of Bulgaria to promote 
trade in wine in accordance with Articles 21(5) and 14(5) respectively of 
the Association Agreement and the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-
related matters between the Community and Bulgaria, signed on 8 March 1993, 
the two Parties have agreed to grant each other reciprocal tariff 
concessions subject to the maximum quantities and the conditions set out 
below-. 
1. Bulgaria is to open annual tariff quotas subject to reduced customs 
duties as set out in point 3 for wine originating in the Community up to 
the following quantities: 
42 000 hectolitres of wine falling within subheadings ex 2204 21 and 
ex 2204 29 of the Bulgarian Customs Tariff; 
1 000 hectolitres of quality sparkling wine, whether or not produced 
in specified regions, in accordance with Title I 11 of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2332/92, in containers holding not more than 2 litres, 
falling within subheading ex 2204 10 of the Bulgarian Customs 
Tariff. 
The abovementioned quotas will be increased each year as from 
1 January 1994 in accordance with Table 1 in the Annex. 
2. The Community is to open annual tariff quotas subject to reduced customs 
duties as set out in point 3 for wine originating in Bulgaria up to the 
following quantities: 
214 000 hectolitres of quality wine, including quality wine with a 
designation of origin, in accordance with Bulgarian legislation on 
wine-growing, in containers holding not more than 2 litres, falling 
within subheading ex 2204 21 of the Combined Nomenclature; 
118 000 hectolitres of quality wine, including quality wine with a 
designation of origin, in accordance with Bulgarian legislation on 
wine-growing and wine obtained from grapes of the "Gamza" vine 
variety designated and presented under that name or under the 
synonym "Kadarka", in containers holding more than 2 litres, falling 
with subheading ex 2204 29 of the Combined Nomenclature; 
>lo 
1 000 hectolitres of quality sparkling wine in accordance with 
Bulgarian legislation on wine-growing, in containers holding not 
more than 2 litres, falling within subheading ex 2204 10 of the 
Combined Nomenclature. 
The abovementioned quotas will be increased each year as from 
1 January 1994 in accordance with Table 2 in the Annex. 
3. The following reduced customs duties will apply to the maximum annual 
quantities set out in points 1 and 2: 
(a) in the case of duties applied by Bulgaria to imports of wine 
originating In the Community: 
in 1993, 90% of the basic duty; 
in 1994, 80% of the basic duty; 
- in 1995 and subsequent years, 70% of the basic duty-, 
(b) in the case of duties applied by the Community to imports of wine 
originating in Bulgaria: 
- in 1993, 80% of the basic duty, 
- in 1994, 60% of the basic duty; 
- in 1995 and subsequent years, 40% of the basic duty. 
4. For the purposes of this Agreement, wine will be deemed to originate in 
the Community or in Bulgaria if it has been produced from fresh grapes 
wholly produced and harvested in the territory of the Party in question 
in accordance with the rules governing the oenological practices and 
processes referred to in Title II of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87. 
5. The period covered by the quotas referred to in points 1 and 2 wiI I run 
from 1 January to 31 December of the same year. If this Agreement comes 
into force after 1 January 1993, the annual quotas set out in points 
1 and 2 wiI I be adjusted pro rata temporis. 
6. Imports of wine under the concessions provided for in this Agreement will 
be subject to presentation of: 
- an import licence valid from its date of issue to the end of the 
fourth month thereafter, unless the quota period expires before the 
latter date. Licences must be granted without discrimination 
between the economic operators concerned. They will entail a system 
of securities, introduced and administered so that the agreed 
quantities may actually be imported. The two Parties will exchange 
information regularly on the number of licences issued and used; 
•M 
and 
a certificate issued by a mutually recognized official body 
appearing on a list to be drawn up Jointly, to the effect that the 
wine In question complies with points 1, 2 and 4. 
7. The Parties must ensure that the benefits granted reciprocally are not 
called Into question by other measures. On application, the Party in 
question will in particular issue import licences as referred to in 
point 6 for up to the quantities agreed to in point 1 and will refrain 
from taking any measure which may prevent them from being used. 
8. Consultations are to take place at the request of either Party on any 
problem relating to the way this Agreement operates. Both Parties may 
amend the latter by mutual consent. 
9. This Agreement will apply on the one hand in the territories where the 
Treaty establishing the European Economic Community is in force under 
the conditions laid down therein and on the other hand in the territory 
of Bulgaria. 
10. This Agreement will enter into force on 1 October 1993 and will apply 
for an initial period expiring on 31 December 1997. During the first 
six months of 1997, consultations will take place to decide whether and 
on what terms it is to be extended. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in 
agreement with the contents of this letter." 
I have the honour to confirm that my Government is in agreement with the 
contents of your letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Government of the 
Republic of Bui gar ia 
--It 
ANNEX 
Increase in quotas for wine referred to in points 1 and 2 
Table 1: Quantities of wine originating in the Community and. qualifying 
for tariff reductions 
Bulgarian 
Customs 
Tariff 
code Descr ipt ion 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 
Quantity in hectolitres 
ex 2204 21 
ex 2204 29 Wine of fresh grapes 42.000 46.200 50.400 54.600 58.800 
Quality sparkling wine, 
whether or not produced 
ex 2204 10 In specified regions, 
in containers holding 
not more than 2 litres 1.000 1.100 1.200 1.300 1.400 
Table 2: Quantities of wine originating in Bulgaria and qualifying for 
tariff reductions 
CN code 
ex 2204 21 Descr ipt ion 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 
Quantity in hectolitres 
Quality wine, including 
quality wine with a 214.000 247.000 280.400 313.600 346.800 
designation of origin 
Quality wine, including 
quality wine with a 
designation of origin, and 
ex 2204 29 wine obtained from grapes of 
the "Gamza" vine variety 
designated and presented 
under that name or under 
the synonym "Kadarka" 118.000 118.000 118.000 118.000 118.000 
Quality sparkling wine in 
ex 2204 10 containers holding not 1.000 1.100 1.200 1.300 1.400 
more than 2 Ii très 
-13 t s 
Joint declaration 
on point 10 of the EEC/Bulgaria Agreement 
concerning the reciprocal establishment of tariff qmotas 
for certain wines 
The Parties confirm their intention of bringing the Agreement into force as 
soon as possible and by 1 October 1993 at the latest. 
V 
PROPOSAL 
Council Pecision 
of 
concerning the conclusion and signature of an Agreement in the form 
of an exchange of letters between the European Economic Community 
and the Republic of Hungary on the reciprocal establishment 
of tariff quotas for certain wines 
THE 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 proposal from the Commission, 
whereas the conclusion of the Agreement negotiated between the European 
Economic community and the Republic of Hungary on the reciprocal 
establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines will promote the 
development of trade in wine within the meaning of the Association Agreement 
and the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters, concluded 
between the Community and the Republic of Hungary; whereas it is therefore 
desirable to approve the said Agreement; 
Whereas, in order to facilitate the implementation of certain provisions of 
the Agreement, the Commission should be authorized to conclude the necessary 
legislation for implementation of the Agreement in accordance with the 
procedure laid down in Article 83 of council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 
16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine*, as last 
amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1566/932; 
Whereas, since the provisions of the Agreement are directly linked to 
measures covered by the common commercial and agricultural policy, it must 
be established at Community level, 
1 OJ No L 84, 27.3.1987, p. 1. 
2 OJ No L 154, 25.6.1993, p. 39. 
/IS" 
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 
Article 1 
The Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European 
Economic Community and the Republic of Hungary on the reciprocal 
establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines is hereby approved on 
behalf of the Community. 
The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. 
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person 
empowered to sign the Agreement referred to in Article 1 in order to bind 
the Community. 
Article 3 
The Commission is hereby authorized to conclude the necessary legislation 
for implementation laid down in the second indent of point 6 and in point 8 
of the Agreement, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 83 
of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87. 
Article 4 
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European 
Communities. 
Done at Brussels, For the Council 
The President 
AA> 
AGREEMENT 
in the form of an exchange of letters between the European 
Economic Community and the Republic of Hungary concerning 
the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines 
A. Letter from the Community 
Brussels, 
Sir, 
I have the honour to refer to the consultations which have taken place 
between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Hungary 
concerning the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines. 
Since it is in the interest both of the Community and of Hungary to promote 
trade in wine in accordance with Articles 20(5) and 14(5) respectively of 
the Association Agreement and the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-
related matters between the Community and Hungary, signed on 
16 December 1991, the two Parties have agreed to grant each other reciprocal 
tariff concessions subject to the maximum quantities and the conditions set 
out below: 
1. Hungary is to open annual tariff quotas subject to reduced customs 
duties as set out in point 3 for wine originating in the Community up to 
the following quantities: 
- 24 000 hectolitres of wine in containers holding not more than 
2 litres, falling within subheading ex 2204 21 of the Hungarian 
Customs tariff; 
- 63 500 hectolitres of wine in containers holding more than 2 litres, 
falling within subheading ex 2204 29 of the Hungarian Customs Tariff; 
- 2 500 hectolitres of quality sparkling wine, whether or not produced 
in specified regions, in accordance with Title M I of Regulation (EEC) 
No 2332/92, in containers holding not more than 2 litres, falling 
within subheading ex 2204 10 of the Hungarian Customs Tariff. 
The abovementioned quotas will be increased each year as from 
1 January 1994 in accordance with Table 1 in the Annex. 
•^ 
2. The Community is to open annual tariff quotas subject to reduced customs 
duties as set out in point 3 for wine originating in Hungary up to the 
following quantities: 
- 115 000 hectolitres of quality wine, including wine of superior 
quality and quality wine bearing the geographical indication "TokaJ" 
and wine bearing the name "Tajbor" (Country wine) in accordance with 
Hungarian Law No 36/1970 on wine-growing and implementing Regulation 
No 40/1977 (MEM), as amended by Regulations Nos 7/1990 (FM) and 
23/1992 (FM), in containers holding not more than 2 litres, falling 
within subheading ex 2204 21 of the Combined Nomenclature; 
- 70 000 hectolitres of wine in containers holding more than 2 litres, 
falling within subheading ex 2204 29 of the Combined Nomenclature; 
- 2 500 hectolitres of quality sparkling wine in accordance with 
Hungarian Law No 36/1970 on wine-growing and implementing Regulation 
No 40/1977 (MEM), as amended by Regulations Nos 7/1990 (FM) and 
23/1992 (FM), in containers holding not more than 2 litres, falling 
within subheading ex 2204 10 of the Combined Nomenclature. 
The abovementioned quotas will be increased each year as from 
1 January 1994 in accordance with Table 2 in the Annex. 
3. The following reduced customs duties will apply to the maximum annual 
quantities set out in points 1 and 2: 
(a) in the case of duties applied by Hungary to imports of wine 
originating in the Community: 
- in 1993, 90% of the basic duty; 
- in 1994, 80% of the basic duty; 
in 1995 and subsequent years, 70% of the basic duty-, 
(b) in the case of duties applied by the Community to imports of wine 
originating in Hungary: 
- in 1993, 80% of the basic duty; 
- in 1994, 60% of the basic duty; 
in 1995 and subsequent years, 40% of the basic duty. 
4. For the purposes of this Agreement, wine will be deemed to originate in 
the Community or in Hungary if it has been produced from fresh grapes 
wholly produced and harvested in the territory of the Party in question 
in accordance with the rules governing the oenological practices and 
processes referred to in Title II of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87. 
s\f 
5. The period covered by the quotas referred to in points 1 and 2 wi11 run 
from 1 January to 31 December of the same year. If this Agreement comes 
Into force after 1 January 1993, the annual quotas set out in points 1 
and 2 will be adjusted pro rata temporis. 
6. Imports of wine under the concessions provided for in this. Agreement 
will be subject to presentation of: 
- an import licence valid from its date of issue to the end of the 
fourth month thereafter, unless the quota period expires before the 
latter date. Licences must be granted without discrimination between 
the economic operators concerned. They may entail a system of 
securities, introduced and administered so that the agreed quantities 
may actually be imported. The two Parties will exchange information 
regularly on the number of licences issued and used; 
and 
- a certificate issued by a mutually recognized official body appearing 
on a list to be drawn up Jointly, to the effect that the wine in 
question complies with points 1, 2 and 4. 
7. The Parties must ensure that the benefits granted reciprocally are not 
called into question by other measures. On application, Hungary will in 
particular issue import licences as referred to in point 6 for up to the 
quantities agreed to in point 1 and will refrain from taking any measure 
which may prevent them from being used. 
8. Consultations are to take place at the request of either Party on any 
problem relating to the way this Agreement operates. Both Parties may 
amend the latter by mutual consent. 
9. This Agreement will apply on the one hand in the territories where the 
Treaty establishing the European Economic Community is in force under 
the conditions laid down therein and on the other hand in the territory 
of Hungary. 
10. This Agreement will enter into force on 1 October 1993 and will apply 
for an initial period expiring on 31 December 1998. During the first six 
months of 1998, consultations will take place to decide whether and on 
what terms it is to be extended. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in 
agreement with the contents of this letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Council of the European Communities. 
A* 
ANNEX 
Increase In quotas for wine referred to in points 1 and 2 
Table 1: Quantities of wine originating in the Community and qualifying 
for tariff reductions 
Hungarian 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 
Customs Description 
Tariff Quantity in hectolitres 
code 
ex 2204 21 Wine of fresh grapes 24.000 28.500 33.000 37.500 42.000 46.500 
ex 2204 29 Wine of fresh grapes 63.500 63.500 63.500 63.500 63.500 63.500 
Quality sparkling wine, 
whether or not produced 
ex 2204 10 in specified regions, 2.500 2.625 2.750 2.875 3.000 3.150 
in containers holding 
not more than 2 litres 
Table 2: Quantities of wine originating in Hungary and qualifying for 
tariff reductions 
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 
CN code Descr i pt ion 
Quantity in hectolitres 
Quality wine, including 
ex 2204 21 wine of superior quality 
quality and quality 
wine bearing 115.000 130.000 145.000 160.000 175.000 190.000 
the geographical 
indication "TokaJ" 
and wine bear ing 
the name "Tajbor" 
ex 2204 29 Wine of fresh 70.000 70.000 70.000 70.000 70.000 70.000 
grapes 
Quality spark Iing 
ex 2204 10 wine in containers 2.500 2.700 2.900 3.100 3.300 3.500 
holding not more than 
2 Iitrès 
fco 
B. Letter from Hungary 
Brussels, 
Sir, 
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date 
which reads as follows: 
"I have the honour to refer to the consultations which have taken place 
between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Hungary 
concerning the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines. 
Since it is in the interest both of the Community and of Hungary to promote 
trade in wine in accordance with Articles 20(5) and 14(5) respectively of 
the Association Agreement and the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-
related matters between the Community and Hungary, signed on 
16 December 1991, the two Parties have agreed to grant each other reciprocal 
tariff concessions subject to the maximum quantities and the conditions set 
out below: 
1. Hungary is to open annual tariff quotas subject to reduced customs duties 
as set out in point 3 for wine originating in the Community up to the 
following quantities: 
24 000 hectolitres of wine in containers holding not more than 
2 litres, falling within subheading ex 2204 21 of the Hungarian 
Customs Tariff; 
63 500 hectolitres of wine in containers holding more than 2 litres, 
falling within subheading ex 2204 29 of the Hungarian Customs 
Tariff; 
2 500 hectolitres of quality sparkling wine, whether or not produced 
in specified regions, in accordance with Title 111 of Regulation 
(EEC) No 2332/92, in containers holding not more than 2 litres, 
falling within subheading ex 2204 10 of the Hungarian Customs 
Tariff. 
The abovementioned quotas will be increased each year as from 
1 January 1994 in accordance with Table 1 in the Annex. 
2. The Community is to open annual tariff quotas subject to reduced customs 
duties as set out in point 3 for wine originating in Hungary up to the 
following quantities: 
115 000 hectolitres of quality wine, including wine of superior 
quality and quality wine bearing the geographical indication "Tokaj" 
and wine bearing the name "Tajbor" (Country wine) in accordance with 
Hungarian Law No 36/1970 on wine-growing and implementing Regulation 
No 40/1977 (MEM), as amended by Regulations Nos 7/1990 (FM) and 
23/1992 (FM), in containers holding not more than 2 litres, falling 
within subheading ex 2204 21 of the Combined Nomenclature; 
j(M 
70 000 hectolitres of wine in containers holding more than 2 litres, 
falling within subheading ex 2204 29 of the Combined Nomenclature; 
2 500 hectolitres of quality sparkling wine in accordance with 
Hungarian Law No 36/1970 on wine-growing and implementing Regulation 
No 40/1977 (MEM), as amended by Regulations Nos 7/1990.(FM) and 
23/1992 (FM), in containers holding not more than 2 litres, falling 
within subheading ex 2204 10 of the Combined Nomenclature. 
The abovementioned quotas will be increased each year as from 
1 January 1994 in accordance with Table 2 in the Annex. 
3. The following reduced customs duties will apply to the maximum annual 
quantities set out in points 1 and 2: 
(a) in the case of duties applied by Hungary to imports of wine 
originating in the Community: 
in 1993, 90% of the basic duty; 
in 1994, 80% of the basic duty; 
in 1995 and subsequent years, 70% of the basic duty; 
(b) in the case of duties applied by the Community to imports of wine 
originating in Hungary: 
in 1993, 80% of the basic duty; 
in 1994, 60% of the basic duty; 
in 1995 and subsequent years, 40% of the basic duty. 
4. For the purposes of this Agreement, wine will be deemed to originate in 
the Community or in Hungary if it has been produced from fresh grapes 
wholly produced and harvested in the territory of the Party in question 
in accordance with the rules governing the oenological practices and 
processes referred to in Title II of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87. 
5. The period covered by the quotas referred to in points 1 and 2 wi11 run 
from 1 January to 31 December of the same year. If this Agreement comes 
into force after 1 January 1993, the annual quotas referred to in points 
1 and 2 will be adjusted pro rata temporis. 
*L 
6. Imports of wine under the concessions provided for in this Agreement 
will be subject to presentation of: 
an import licence valid from its date of issue to the end of the 
fourth month thereafter, unless the quota period expires before the 
latter date. Licences must be granted without discrimination 
between the economic operators concerned. They may entail a system 
of securities, introduced and administered so that the agreed 
quantities may actually be imported. The two Parties will exchange 
information regularly on the number of licences issued and used; 
and 
a certificate issued by a mutually recognized official body 
appearing on a list to be drawn up jointly, to the effect that the 
wine in question complies with points 1, 2 and 4. 
7. The Parties must ensure that the benefits granted reciprocally are not 
called into question by other measures. On application, Hungary will in 
particular issue import licences as referred to in point 6 for up to the 
quantities agreed to in point 1 and will refrain from taking any measure 
which may prevent them from being used. 
8. Consultations are to take place at the request of either Party on any 
problem relating to the way this Agreement operates. Both Parties may 
amend the latter by mutual consent. 
9. This Agreement will apply on the one hand in the territories where the 
Treaty establishing the European Economic Community is in force under 
the conditions laid down therein and on the other hand in the territory 
of Hungary. 
10. This Agreement will enter into force on 1 October 1993 and will apply 
for an initial period expiring on 31 December 1998. During the first 
six months of 1998, consultations will take place to decide whether and 
on what terms it is to be extended. 
I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in 
agreement with the contents of this letter." 
I have the honour to confirm that my Government is in agreement with the 
contents of your letter. 
Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Government of the 
Republic of Hungary 
*3 
ANNEX 
Increase in quotas for wine referred to in points 1 and 2 
Table 1: Quantities of wine originating in the Community and qualifying 
for tariff reductions 
Hungarian 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 
Customs Descr ipt ion 
Tariff Quantity in hectolitres 
code 
ex 2204 21 Wine of fresh grapes 24.000 28.500 33.000 37.500 42.000 46.500 
ex 2204 29 Wine of fresh grapes 63.500 63.500 63.500 63.500 63.500 63.500 
Quality sparkling wine, 
whether or not produced 
ex 2204 10 in specified regions, 2.500 2.625 2.750 2.875 3.000 3.150 
in containers holding 
not more than 2 litres 
Table 2: Quantities of wine originating in Hungary and qualifying for 
tariff reductions 
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 
CN code Description 
Quantity in hectolitres 
Quality wine, including 
ex 2204 21 wine of superior quality 
quality and quality 
wine bearing 115.000 130.000 145.000 160.000 175.000 190.000 
the geographical 
indication "TokaJ" 
and wine bearing 
the name "Tajbor" 
ex 2204 29 Wine of fresh 70.000 70.000 70.000 70.000 70.000 70.000 
grapes 
Quali ty spark Iing 
ex 2204 10 wine in containers 2.500 2.700 2.900 3.100 3.300 3.500 
holding not more than 
2 Ii très 
ÏH 
Joint Declaration 
on point 1 of the EEC/Hungary Agreement 
concerning the reciprocal establishment 
of tariff quotas for certain wines 
For the purposes of applying subheadings 2204 21-018 and 2204 29-012 of 
the Hungarian Customs Tariff, wine intended for processing and which 
cannot be consumed without further processing or put on the market for 
direct human consumption is considered "kommersz bor". 
Fortified wine of fresh grapes is to be classified under subheadings 2204 
21-027 and 2204 29-021 of the Hungarian Customs Tariff. 
Liqueurwines, also called "Dessertwines", are to be classified under 
subheadings 2204 21-036 and 2204 29-030 of the Hungarian customs Tariff. 
As a consequence, wine of fresh grapes other than as referred to in the 
first, second and third paragraphs is to be classified under subheadings 
2204 21-993 and 2204 29-997 of the Hungarian Customs Tariff. 
The classification of a wine under any of the subheadings referred to in 
the first paragraph is subject to presentation of a certificate to be 
drawn up in accordance with the rules to be laid down pursuant to the 
second indent of point 6 of the Agreement. 
IS* 
Joint Declaration 
on point 10 of the EEC/Hungary Agreement 
concerning the reeiprocai establishment of tariff quotas 
for certain wines 
The Parties confirm their intention of bringing the Agreement into force as 
soon as possible and by 1 October 1993 at the latest. 
u 
PROPOSAL 
Council Decision 
of 
concerning the conclusion and signature of an Agreement in the form 
of an exchange of letters between the European Economic Community 
and Romania on the reciprocal establishment 
of tariff quotas for certain wines 
THE 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 proposal from the commission, 
Whereas the conclusion of the Agreement negotiated between the European 
Economic Community and Romania on the reciprocal establishment of tariff 
quotas for certain wines will promote the development of trade in wine 
within the meaning of the Association Agreement and the Interim Agreement on 
trade and trade-related matters, concluded between the Community and 
Romania; whereas it is therefore desirable to approve the said Agreement; 
Whereas, in order to facilitate the implementation of certain provisions of 
the Agreement, the commission should be authorized to conclude the necessary 
legislation for implementation of the Agreement in accordance with the 
procedure laid down in Article 83 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 
16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine1, as last 
amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1566/932; 
Whereas, since the provisions of the Agreement are directly linked to 
measures covered by the common commercial and agricultural policy, it must 
be established at community level, 
1 OJ No L 84, 27.3.1987, p. 1. 
2 OJ No L 154, 25.6.1993, p. 39 
*ï 
HAS DECIPEO AS FOLLOWS: 
Article 1 
The Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European 
Economic community and Romania on the reciprocal establishment of tariff 
quotas for certain wines is hereby approved on behalf of the 'community. 
The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. 
Article 2 
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person 
empowered to sign the Agreement referred to in Article 1 in order to bind 
the Community. 
Article 3 
The Commission is hereby authorized to conclude the necessary legislation 
for implementation laid down in the second indent of point 6 and in point 8 
of the Agreement, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 83 
of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87. 
Article 4 
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European 
Communities. 
Done at Brussels, For the council 
The President 
tm 
AGREEMENT 
in the form of an exchange of letters between the European 
Economic Community and the Republic of Romania concerning 
the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines 
A. Letter from the Community 
Brussels, 
Sir. 
I have the honour to refer to the consultations which have taken place 
between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Romania 
concerning the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines. 
Since it is in the interest both of the Community and of Romania to promote 
trade in wine in accordance with Articles 21(5) and 15(5) respectively of 
the Association Agreement and the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-
related matters between the Community and Romania, signed on 
1 February 1993, the two Parties have agreed to grant each other reciprocal 
tariff concessions subject to the maximum quantities and the conditions set 
out below: 
1. Romania is to open an annual tariff quota subject to reduced customs 
duties as set out in point 3 for wine falling within heading ex 2204 of 
the Romanian Customs Tariff and originating in the Community, including 
sparkling wine and liqueur wine, up to 60 000 hectolitres. 
2. The Community is to open an annual tariff quota subject to reduced 
customs duties as set out in point 3 for wine falling within heading 
ex 2204 of the Combined Nomenclature and originating in Romania, 
Including sparkling wine and liqueur wine, up to the quantities set out 
in the Annex. 
3. The following reduced customs duties will apply to the maximum annual 
quantities set out in points 1 and 2: 
(a) in the case of duties applied by Romania to imports of wine 
originating in the Community: 
- in 1993, 90% of the basic duty; 
in 1994, 85% of the basic duty-, 
- in 1995, 80% of the basic duty; 
- in 1996 and 1997, 75% of the basic duty; 
«5 •s ^ 
(b) in the case of duties applied by the Community to imports of wine 
originating in Romania: 
- in 1993, 80% of the basic duty; 
- in 1994, 60% of the basic duty; 
- in 1995 and subsequent years, 40% of the basic duty. 
4. For the purposes of this Agreement, wine will be deemed to originate in 
the Community or in Romania if it has been produced from fresh grapes 
wholly produced and harvested in the territory of the Party in question 
in accordance with the rules governing the oenological practices and 
processes referred to in Title II of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87. 
5. The period covered by the quotas referred to in points 1 and 2 wi11 run 
from 1 January to 31 December of the same year. If this Agreement comes 
into force after 1 January 1993, the annual quotas referred to in 
points 1 and 2 will be adjusted pro rata temooris. 
6. Imports of wine under the concessions provided for in this Agreement 
will be subject to presentation of: 
- an import licence valid from its date of issue to the end of the 
fourth month thereafter, unless the quota period expires before the 
latter date. Licences must be granted without discrimination between 
the economic operators concerned. They may entail a system of 
securities, introduced and administered so that the agreed quantities 
may actually be imported; 
and 
- a certificate issued by a mutually recognized officiai body appearing 
on a list to be drawn up Jointly. 
7. The Parties must ensure that the benefits granted reciprocally are not 
called Into question by other measures. 
8. Consultations are to take place at the request of either Party on any 
problem relating to the way this Agreement operates. Both Parties may 
.amend the latter by mutual consent. 
9. This Agreement will apply on the one hand in the territories where the 
Treaty establishing the European Economic Community is in force under 
the conditions laid down therein and on the other hand in the territory 
of Romania. 
10. This Agreement will enter into force on 1 October 1993 and will apply 
for an initial period expiring on 31 December 1997. During the first six 
months of 1997, consultations will take place to decide whether and on 
what terms it is to be extended. 
3o 
I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in 
agreement with the contents of this letter. 
Please accept, sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Council of the European Communities. 
ANNEX 
Quantities of wine originating in Romania 
as referred to in point 2 
CN code 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 
Description 
Quantity in hectolitres 
ex 2204 10 Wine of fresh grapes, 
ex 2204 21 including sparkling 110.000 120.000 130.000 140.000 150.000 
ex 2204 29 wine and Iiqueur wine 
bA 
B. Letter from Romania 
Brussels, 
Sir, 
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date 
which reads as follows: 
"I have the honour to refer to the consultations which have taken place 
between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Romania 
concerning the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines. 
Since it is in the interest both of the Community and of Romania to promote 
trade in wine in accordance with Articles 21(5) and 15(5) respectively of 
the Association Agreement and the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-
related matters between the Community and Romania, signed on 
1 February 1993, the two Parties have agreed to grant each other reciprocal 
tariff concessions subject to the maximum quantities and the conditions set 
out below: 
1. Romania is to open an annual tariff quota subject to reduced customs 
duties as set out in point 3 for wine falling within heading ex 2204 of 
the Romanian Customs Tariff and originating in the Community, including 
sparkling wine and liqueur wine, up to 60 000 hectolitres. 
2. The Community is to open an annual tariff quota subject to reduced 
customs duties as set out in point 3 for wine falling within heading 
ex 2204 of the Combined Nomenclature and originating in Romania, 
including sparkling wine and liqueur wine, up to the quantities set out 
in the Annex. 
3. The following reduced customs duties will apply to the maximum annual 
quantities set out in points 1 and 2: 
(a) in the case of duties applied by Romania to imports of wine 
originating in the Community: 
in 1993, 90% of the basic duty, 
in 1994, 85% of the basic duty; 
in 1995, 80% of the basic duty; 
in 1996 and 1997, 75% of the basic duty-, 
(b) in the case of duties applied by the Community to imports of wine 
originating in Romania: 
in 1993, 80% of the basic duty; 
*1 
in 1994, 60% of the basic duty, 
in 1995 and subsequent years, 40% of the basic duty. 
4. For the purposes of this Agreement, wine will be deemed to originate in 
the Community or in Romania if it has been produced from fresh grapes 
wholly produced and harvested in the territory of the Party in question 
in accordance with the rules governing the oenological practices and 
processes referred to in Title II of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87. 
5. The period covered by the quotas referred to in points 1 and 2 wi11 run 
from 1 January to 31 December of the same year. If this Agreement comes 
into force after 1 January 1993, the annual quotas referred to in points 
1 and 2 will be adjusted pro rata tempor is. 
6. Imports of wine under the concessions provided for in this Agreement 
will be subject to presentation of: 
an import licence valid from its date of issue to the end of the 
fourth month thereafter, unless the quota period expires before the 
latter date. Licences must be granted without discrimination 
between the economic operators concerned. They may entail a system 
of securities, introduced and administered so that the agreed 
quantities may actually be imported; 
and 
a certificate issued by a mutually recognized official body 
appearing on a list to be drawn up Jointly. 
7. The Parties must ensure that the benefits granted reciprocally are not 
called into question by other measures. 
8. Consultations are to take place at the request of either Party on any 
problem relating to the way this Agreement operates. Both Parties may 
amend the latter by mutual consent. 
9. This Agreement will apply on the one hand in the territories where the 
Treaty establishing the European Economic Community is in force under 
the conditions laid down therein and on the other hand in the territory 
of Romania. 
10. This Agreement will enter into force on 1 October 1993 and will apply 
for an initial period expiring on 31 December 1997. During the first 
six months of 1997, consultations will take place to decide whether and 
on what terms it is to be extended. 
^3 
I should be obliged If you would confirm that your Government is in 
agreement with the contents of this letter." 
I have the honour to confirm that my Government is in agreement with the 
contents of your letter. 
Please accept. Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. 
For the Government of the 
RepubIi c of Roman i a 
ANNEX 
Quantities of wine originating In Romania 
as referred to in point 2 
CN code 
Description 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 
Quantity in hectolitres 
ex 2204 10 Wine of fresh grapes, 
ex 2204 21 including sparkling 110.000 120.000 130.000 140.000 150.000 
ex 2204 29 wine and liqueur wine 
^ 
Joint Declaration 
on point 10 of the EEC/Romania Agreement 
concerning the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas 
for certain wines 
The Parties confirm their intention of bringing the Agreement into force as 
soon as possible and by 1 October 1993 at the latest. 
> "^ 
Financial Statement 
1. BUDGET HEADING : 1000 APPROPRIATIONS : ECU 1 263.7 million 
2. TITLE : 
Proposal for Council Decisions on the conclusion nnd signature of an Agreement in the form of an 
exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and the Republics of Bulgaria, Hungary 
and Romania on the reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines 
3. LEGAL BASIS : Article 83 of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 
4. AIMS 
The reciprocal establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
(REFUNDS/INTERVENTIONS) 
NATIONAL AUTHORITIES 
OTHER 
5.1 REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 
- NATIONAL 
5.0.1 ISTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 LSTIMATED REVENUE 
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS 
ECU - 6.2 million CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR 
I__I22I__2 
ECU - 6.7 million FOLLOWING FINANCIAL YEAR 
i 1994 2 
ECU - 3.9 million 
1997. 1998. 
Loss of income for the Community 
Sec annexed calculations 
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 ? 
6.2 WILL A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET (ifc NECESSARY ? 
6.3 WML FUTURE BUDl.LT APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY '> 
COMMENTS YES/NO 
YES/NO 
YES/NO 
ANNEX 
COMMUNITY WINE QUOTAS FOR : 
COf'T-1LM"v 
Total quota (hi) 
Average customs duty (ECU/hl) 
Reduction in duty 
New (reduced) rate 
Revenue without reduction, (nECU B) 
Revenue with reduction (~ECU B) 
Loss (rr.ECU 3) 
of which in 1993 \"zZJ. i.n 
of which in 199^ CvECo/ *.«* 
of which in 1995 (~ECl) t<2< 
of which in 1996 (mECU) *«77 BULGARIA ' 
1991 1994 1995 199C 
333 000 1(( 300 199 (00 432 900 
14 14 14 14 
0,6 0,6 0,4 0,4 
11,2 8,4 5,4 S,( 
4,66 5,13 5,59 <,OC 
3,73 3,08 2,24 2,42 
0,93 2,05 3,34 3,(4 
0,93 
2,05 
3,3( HUNGARY 
1993 1994 1995 199C 
It? 500 202 700 217 900 233 100 
14 14 14 14 
0,8 0,4 0,4 0,4 
11,2 8,4 5,4 5,( 
2,(3 2,84 3,05 3,26 
2,10 1,70 1,22 1,31 
0,53 1,14 1,83 1,96 
0,53 
1,14 
1,83 
1,9« ROMANIA 
1993 1994 1995 1994 
110 000 120 000 130 000 140 000 
14 14 14 14 
0,8 0,6 0,4 0,4 
11,2 8,4 5,4 5,4 
1,54 1,(8 1,82 1,9( 
1,23 1,01 0,73 0,78 
0,31 0,(7 1,09 1,18 
0,31 
0,(7 
1,09 
1,18 
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