COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
W< COM(93) 230 final 
Brussels, 24 May 1993 
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fit ï: . Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
on tha ayatam of minimum import pricaa for cartain 
•oft fruits originating in Hungary, Poland, tha Czach Rapublic, 
Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria 
(presented by the Commission) 
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A 
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
Subject; Council Regulation on the system of minimum import prices 
for certain soft fruits originating in Hungary, Poland, the 
Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria. 
The Interim Agreements on trade and trade-related measures concluded pending 
the entry into force of Association Agreements between the European 
Community and Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and 
Bulgaria provide for the fixing of minimum import prices for certain soft 
fruits qualifying for a tariff reduction when imported into the Community. 
By Regulation (EEC) No 1333/92, this system has been implemented for certain 
soft fruits originating in Hungary, Poland and Czechoslovakia. The purpose 
of this draft Regulation is to extend the same system to apply to all the 
countries with which the Community has concluded Association Agreements 
providing for the application of a minimum import price for certain soft 
fruits. 
It is proposed, for the sake of clarity, that Regulation (EEC) No 1333/92 be 
repealed and that a new Regulation covering all the origins be adopted. 
This proposal lays down in particular *~he criteria for the fixing of minimum 
import prices and the action to be taken should such prices not be observed. 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) NO /93 
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on the. system of minimum import prices for certain 
soft fruits originating in Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, 
Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria 
THE COUNCIL OF 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 Association Agreements between the European Economic Community, of 
the one part, and the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Poland, the Czech 
Republic, the Slovak Republic, Romania and Bulgaria, of the other part, were 
signed on 16 December 1991 and whereas, pending the 
entry into force of those Agreements, the community has concluded Interim 
Agreements on trade and trade-related measures with the countries in 
question; 
Whereas the Interim Agreements provide for the fixing of minimum import 
prices for certain soft fruits originating in these countries; whereas 
Council Regulation (EEC) No 1333/92 of 18 May 1992 on the system of minimum 
import prices for certain soft fruits originating in Hungary, Poland and 
Czechoslovakia^1) applies this system for certain soft fruits originating 
in those countries; whereas, in order to extend this system to apply to 
soft fruits originating in Romania and Bulgaria, the aforesaid Regulation 
should be repealed and another Regulation should be adopted covering also 
the additional origins; 
Whereas the minimum import prices are fixed for each marketing year in the 
light of the trend in prices for Community products and imported products, 
the trend in quantities imported, the trend on the Community market in this 
sector and the level of customs duties; whereas provision should also be 
made for the possibility of introducing the required measures should the 
minimum prices thus fixed not be observed; 
(1) OJ No L 145, 27.5.1992, p. 3. 
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HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
Article 1 
Minimum import prices for the products listed in the Annex and originating 
in Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria shall 
be fixed for each marketing year in the light of: 
- the prices for Community products and products imported from the 
countries concerned in previous years, 
- the trend in quantities imported during the year preceding that for which 
the prices are to be fixed, 
- the general trend on the Community market in this sector, 
- the level of customs duties. 
Article 2 
Where the minimum prices referred to in Article 1 are not observed, the 
Commission shall decide on the measures required to ensure that a minimum 
import price is observed for each consignment and that countervailing 
charges are collected. 
Article 3 
Detailed rules for the application of this Regulation shall be laid down and 
minimum import prices shall be fixed in accordance with the procedure 
provided for in Article 33 of Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72(2) and in 
Article 22 of Regulation (EEC) No 426/86<3). 
(2) Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common 
organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (OJ No L 118, 
20.5.1972, p.l). Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EEC) 
No 1968/91 (OJ No L 177, 5.7.1991, p.10). 
(3) Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common 
organization of the market in products processed from fruit and 
vegetables (OJ No L 49, 27.2.1986, p.l). Regulation as last amended 
by Regulation (EEC) No 1943/91 (OJ No 175, 4.7.1991, p.l). 
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Article 4 
This Regulation shall enter into force on [1 June 1993]. 
Regulation (EEC) No 1333/92 is hereby repealed with effect from that same 
date. 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in 
all Member States. 
Done at Brussels, For the Council 
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strawberries from 1 May to 31 July, for processing] 
Strawberries from 1 August to 30 April, for processing] 
Raspberries for processing 
Black-currants for processing 
Red-currants for processing 
Strawberries, frozen, containing added sugar or other 
sweetening matter, with a sugar content not exceeding 13% 
by weight 
Strawberries, frozen, containing added sugar or other 
sweetening matter, with a sugar content not exceeding 13% 
by weight 
Strawberries, frozen, not containing added sugar or other 
sweetening matter 
Raspberries, frozen, containing added sugar or other 
sweetening matter, with a sugar content not exceeding 13% 
by weight 
Raspberries, frozen, not containing added sugar or other 
sweetening matter 
Black-currants, frozen, not containing added sugar or 
other sweetening matter 
Red-currants, frozen, not containing added sugar or other 
sweetening matter 
£ 
Financial Statement 
Date 
1. BUDGET HEADING : 1000 APPROPRIATIONS : 1 263.7 
2. TITLE : 
Council Regulation on the system of minimum import prices for certain soft fruits originating in 
Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria 
3. LEGAL BASIS : Article 113 of the Treaty 
4. AIMS OF THE MEASURE 
Fixing of minimum import prices for certain soft fruits originating in Hungary, Poland, the Czech 
Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria. 
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 PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS 
(Mio ECU) 
p.m. CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR 
(93) (Mio ECU) 
p.m. FOLLOWING FINANCIAL YEAR 
&& (Mio ECU) 
p.m. 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE 
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION 1995 1996 1997 1998 
6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET ? 
YE^NO _£Y3>I 
6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET ? 
( YEJ/NO 
6.2 WILL A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET BE NECESSARY ? 
YES^ÏoN 
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY ? 
YES & 
OBSERVATIONS: 
Where minimum import prices are not observed, a charge may be applied. 

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