COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMVIUNITIES 
C0M(91) 17 final 
Brussels, 5 February 1991 
Proposals for 
an estimate concerning young male bovine animals weighing 300 
kilograms or less and Intended for fattening of the period 1 January 
to 31 December 1991 ; 
an estimate concerning beef and veal Intended for the processing 
Industry for the perod 1 January to 31 December 1991. 
Proposai for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
opening for 1991, as an autonomous measure, a special Import quota for 
high quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef falling within headings 0201 
and 0202 as well as products under sub-headings 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91 
of the combined nomenclature 
(presented by the Commission) 
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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
The first daft estimated supply balance fixes the Community's import 
requirements for young bovine animals for fattening at 198 000 head for 
1991. 
Community availabilities in meat for processing in 1991 are estimated to 
be higher than the Community industry's requirements for beef for 
processing. 
In accordance with the bilateral agreements between the Community and 
certain supplier third countries instituting cooperation in the drawing 
up of the estimated supply balances, consultations took place on the 
drawing up of such import balances for 1991. 
In view of the Community's interest in maintaining harmonious trading 
relations with them, the Commission proposes to fix the estimated supply 
balance for meat for processing at 0 tonnes for 1991 and to open for 
1991, as an autonomous measure, a tariff quota not subject to any levy of 
11 430 tonnes of high quality beef from livestock reared mainly on grass 
at a customs duty of 20%. 
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Proposals for 
an estimate concerning young male bovine animals weighing 300 
kilograms or less and intended for fattening for the period 
1 January to 31 December 1991 ; 
an estimate concerning beef and veal intended for the processing 
Industry for the period 1 January to 31 December 1991. 
(submitted to the Council by the Commission) 
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MEMORANDUM 
ON THE ESTIMATE FOR YOUNG MALE BOVINE ANIMALS INTENDED FOR FATTENING 
In accordance with the commitments entered Into under the Multilateral 
Trade Negotiations (MTN) and the EEC-Yugoslavia Cooperation Agreement, 
the Commission invited Poland, Hungary, Yugoslavia and Romania to take 
part In bilateral discussions on the 1991 estimate for young male bovine 
animals Intended for fattening. 
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1. BomanijEL 
The Romanian authorities gave full details of the economic 
difficulties facing their country. 
They explained that, In view of the extreme drought this year, they 
would be able to export 5 000 head of young bovine animals per 
month. 
2. Hungary 
The Hungarian authorities expressed a preference to maintain the 
total quantity at the same level as In 1990, i.e. 198 000 head. 
They requested a quota of 50 000 head reserved fro Hungary. 
3. Poland 
The Polish authorities emphasized the importance, both In monetary 
and political terms, of the production of young bovine animals for 
private producers In Poland. 
They requested that the overall quantity for 1991 be maintained at 
the 1990 level. They also requested a quota exclusively for Poland. 
4. YuqosI ay I a 
The Yugoslav authorities complained bitterly about the drastic fall 
In their exports during 1990 In the face of competition from other 
East European countries. 
They said their exports had fallen back considerably reaching only 
10 000 head as against the 46 000 achieved in 1989. They wanted to 
export around 30 000 head In 1991 and requested that a special quota 
be reserved for them. 
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A 
Proposal for an 
estimate concerning young male bovine animals 
weighing 300 kilograms or less and Intended for fattening 
for the period 1 January to 31 December 1991 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on 
the common organization of the market in beef and veald), as last 
amended by Regulation (EEC) No 571/89(2), and In particular Article 13 
thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS ESTIMATE: 
Introduction 
Article 13(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 provides that the Council 
shall, each year before 1 December, draw up on a proposal from the 
Commission and by qualified majority vote, an estimate of the young male 
bovine animals which may be imported under the system laid down under the 
said Article. This estimate is to take account both of the forecast 
supplies of young bovine animals intended for fattening within the 
Community and of Community livestock farmers' requirements. 
In order to establish the volume of Imports to be carried out under this 
estimate as from 1981, in accordance with the Community's undertaking 
within the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), consultations 
are held between the Commission and representatives of some non-member 
countries before the annual draft estimate Is put forward. 
ti\ ni Nr> L 148. 28.6.1968. D. 24. 
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Before drawing up this estimate the Commission has held consultations 
with representatives of the following non-member countries: Hungary, 
Poland, Romania and Yugoslavia. 
These consultations include an exchange of views on the beef and veal 
market as a whole, the production and consumption prospects within the 
Community and on the scope for exports of young male bovine animals by 
non-member count r ies. 
This estimate relates to the period 1 January to 31 December 1991. It 
has been prepared in the light of information available to the Commission 
and on the basis of the foreseeable trend for 1991 of supplies of and 
requirements for young male bovine animals intended for fattening in the 
community; Account may also be taken of the particular situation in the 
non-member country concerned whilst ensuring that the number of head to 
be Imported at the full rate of levy in 1991 is limited to the 
traditional level (average of the last three years for which figures are 
available). The Commission has introduced a system to monitor these 
imports. 
1. Assessment of Community supplies for 1991 
In view of the number of breeding females (cows and heifers) 
anticipated for 1991 (about 37 050 000), some 29 881 000 births of 
calves are expected during that year. Production over the year of 
male calves would therefore be about 14 925 000 head in 1991. 
2. Estimated Community requirements for 1991 
2.1 The number of slaughterings of male calves envisaged for 1991, 
on the basis of data collected from Member States, should be 
about 3 900 000 head. 
2.2 The number of male animals intended for slaughter as fattened 
steers and young bulls or bulls for breeding should be about 
11 100 000 head. 
2.3 In the light of information provided by Member States and of 
the above, it is expected that in 1991 the requirements of 
Community livestock farmers as regards young male bovine 
animals for fattening will be 11 100 000 head. 
2.4 From the considerations set out in 2.1 and 2.3 it follows that 
the Community's overall requirements in male calves will be 
15 000 000 head in 1991. 
These requirements will only be partly satisfied by Community 
supplies of these animals which, as shown in point 1, amount to 
about 14 925 000 head. 
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Conclusion 
The estimated Community shortfall, on the basis of the abovementioned 
figures, of 75 000 head is a figure resulting from, among other things, 
the recent increase in veal imports for which the full levy is paid. 
However, taking account of the average level of imports over the last 
three years for which figures are available, a level which is expected by 
the Commission for 1991 and which should reduce in 1991 the veal imports 
at the full levy, the estimate for 1991 is fixed at 198 000 head. 
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MEMORANDUM 
ON THE ESTIMATE FOR FROZEN MEAT INTENDED FOR PROCESSING 
In accordance with the commitments entered Into under the Multilateral 
Trade Negotiations (MTN), the Commission has held consultations with 
Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Uruguay, Hungary, Poland and Romania 
on the 1990 estimate for frozen beef and veal Intended for processing. 
Responses of the countries concerned: 
ARGENTINA 
The Argentinian authorities said that, generally speaking, they accepted 
the estimates, but would prefer converting the total quantity of 50 000 
tonnes of meat for processing to high quality meat. In their opinion the 
conversion coefficient should be 4. 
NEW ZEALAND 
The New Zealand authorities repeated their well-known position with 
regard to the total quantities in the estimate. They considered that, 
rather than 50 000 tonnes, Imports of the meat for processing should be 
60 000 tonnes In line with the undertakings made under GATT. They would, 
furthermore, prefer converting the total 60 000 tonnes to high quality 
meat. 
AUSTRALIA 
The Australian authorities also restated their position regarding the 
Community commitment to 60 000 tonnes under GATT. 
They would prefer converting the total of 60 000 tonnes to high quality 
meat. Quantities of Hilton beef should therefore be between 12 000 and 
14 000 tonnes. 
If the Commission kept to its position in favour of the maintenance of a 
certain quantity of meat for processing, the conversion coefficient 
should be that used in 1987, i.e. 4.16. 
UEUÛUAÏ 
The Uruguayan authorities were also In favour of converting the total 
amount of meat for processing to high quality meat. This would produce a 
total of more than 12 000 tonnes of Hilton beef If a conversion 
coefficient of 4 were used. 
They also recalled the existing clause in the GATT agreement permitting 
Uruguay to use quantities not used by other beneficiaries. 
HUNGARY-POLAND-ROMAN IA 
These three countries have not expressed any intention to export meat for 
processing to the Community. 
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B 
Proposal for a 
Council estimate concerning beef and veal Intended for the 
processing Industry for the period 1 January to 31 December 1991 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, 
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on 
the common organization of- the market In beef and veal(1), as last 
amended by Regulation (EEC) No 571/89(2), and In particular Article 
14(2) thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS ESTIMATE: 
Introduction 
Article 14(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 provides that each year 
before 1 December, the Council, acting by a qualified majority, shall 
draw up an estimate of the meat which may be imported under the 
arrangements laid down In that Article. This estimate shall take 
account, on the one hand, of the expected Community supplies of meat of a 
quality and type of cut suitable for industrial use and, on the other, of 
industrial need. 
This estimate shall mention separately the quantities: 
(a) Intended for the manufacture of preserved food which does not 
contain characteristic components other than beef and Jelly; 
(b) intended for the processing industry for the manufacture of products 
other than the preserved food referred to in (a). 
The annual presentation of the draft estimate is preceded by 
consultations between the Commission and certain non-member countries. 
The purpose of these meetings Is to review the whole situation of the 
beef market in the EC and the non-member countries as well as current 
forecasts of production and consumption, in order to make a Joint 
analysis of the factors which would help In drawing up estimates of 
Community needs as regards frozen beef for processing and to exchange 
Information concerning the potential export market. 
Consultations have been undertaken by the Commission with representatives 
of the following countries: Argentina, Uruguay, Australia, New Zealand, 
Hungary, Poland and Romania. 
Mï ft.I No L 148. 28.6.1968. D. 24. 
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CHAPTER I 
Supplies of meat for processing 
According to Information supplied to the Commission by the Member States 
in August 1989 Community supplies of home-produced fresh meat for 
processing for 1990 can be estimated at 1 380 000 tonnes of meat on the 
bone. 
It is also estimated that at the end of 1990 the Community held a large 
public stock of meat as a result of Intervention buying. The quantity of 
this meat satisfying the requirements of meat for processing can be 
estimated at 250 000 tonnes of meat on the bone. 
At the end of 1990 there were no stocks of beef held in cold stores as a 
result of the granting of private storage aid. 
With effect from 1 January 1991 the Community intends to open a tariff 
quota for 53 000 tonnes of boned frozen meat, which corresponds to 
68 >900 tonnes of meat on the bone. 
Past experience Indicates that, under this quota, 14 000 tonnes of frozen 
meat on the bone will be Imported for processing In 1991. 
In 1991 the quantity of meat originating In Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, 
Zimbabwe and Swaziland to be Imported Into the Community and which 
satisfies the requirements for processing may be estimated at 5 000 
tonnes of meat on the bone. 
For 1991 the total available supplies intended for processing will thus 
be as fol lows: 
(tonnes) 
- fresh meat: 1 380 000 
- frozen meat bought into Intervention 250 000 
- frozen meat stored under the system of 
private storage aid: 0 
- frozen meat imported under the GATT quota: 14 000 
- frozen meat imported under ACP 
Convention arrangements: 5 000 
Total 1 649 000 
CHAPTER 11 
Industrial demand for meat for processing 
According to Information supplied to the Commission by the Member States 
in August 1990, Community demand for meat for processing In 1991 can be 
estimated at 1 461 000 tonnes of meat on the bone. This figure includes 
quantities required for the preparation of preserved foods as specified 
in Article 14(1)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68. This latter quantity 
Is estimated at 215 000 tonnes. 
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Conclusion 
From the above, Community supplies of meat for processing will exceed 
industry requirements in 1991. The estimate of beef and veal intended 
for the processing Industry to be Imported In 1991 under the arrangements 
laid down In Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 shall be fixed at 0 
tonnes. 
Done at Brussels, For the Council 
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Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No /91 
of 
opening for 1991, as an autonomous measure, a special Import 
quota for high quality, fresh, chilled or frozen beef falling 
within headings 0201 and 0202 as well as products under the 
sub-headings 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91 of the 
Combined Nomenclature 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, 
and in particular Article 43 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission^1), 
Having regard to the opinion of the European Par I lament<2), 
Whereas, in the light of the market situation for beef both within and 
outside the Community, provision should be made for the opening for 1991, 
as an autonomous measure, of a special Community import tariff quota for 
11 430 tonnes, at a duty of 20%, of high quality fresh, chilled or frozen 
beef falling within headings 0201 and 0202 as well as product sunder the 
subheadings 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91 of the combined nomenclature, 
Whereas equal, continuous access for all operators concerned In the 
community to the said quota and the uninterrupted application of the rate 
laid down for that quota to all imports of the products concerned In all 
the Member States untii the volume provided for in exhausted should In 
particular be ensured; whereas, to this end, a system for utilizing the 
Community tariff quota, based on the presentation of a certificate of 
authenticity guaranteeing the type, provenance and origin of the products 
is required; 
Whereas rules for the application of these provisions should be adopted 
in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 27 of Council 
Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of 
the market In beef and veal(3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 
571/89<4>, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
Article 1 
1. A special Community tariff quota for high quality, fresh, chilled or 
frozen beef falling within headings 0201 and 0202 as well as 
products under the sub-headings 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91 of the 
combined nomenclature is hereby opened. 
(1) 0J No 
(2) OJ No 
(3) 0J No L 148, 28.6.1968, p. 24. 
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The total amount of this contingent shall be 11 430 tonnes expressed 
In weight of the product. 
2. The applicable duty for this contingent In the Common customs Tariff 
shall be fixed at 20%. 
Article 2 
In accordance with the procedure laid down In Article 27 of Regulation 
(EEC) No 805/68, the rules for the application of this Regulation, and in 
part icular: 
(a) provisions guaranteeing the type, provenance and origin of the 
products, 
(b) provisions relating to the recognition of the document enabling the 
guarantees provided for In (a) to be ascertained, 
shall be determined. 
Article 3 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its 
publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. 
This Regulation shall be binding In its entirety and directly applicable 
In a 11 Member States. 
Done at Brussels, For the Council 
45 
F INANCIAL STATEMENT 
DATE: 
1. BUDGET HEADING: Article 100 
Article 210 APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 1 218 m 
ECU 1 157 m 
2. TITLE: Proposal for a Council estimate concerning young male cattle for fattening of not more than 
300 kg for the period 1 January to 31 December 1991 
3. LEGAL BASIS: Article 13 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 
4. PURPOSE OF MEASURE: To fix the Comunity's import requirement of young male cattle for fattening at 
196 000 head for 1991 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
- (REFUNDS) 
5.1 REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTCMS DUTIES) Period of 12 months 
ECU + 122.3 m 
ECU + 24.4 m Current Financial Year 
1991 
ECU + 35.7 m 
ECU + 20.3 m Following Financial Year 
1992 
ECU + 86.6 m 
ECU -i- 4.1 m 
1993 1994 1995 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE Measure covers 1991 only 1996 
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION: Since this sector is in a situation of surplus, imports would not be made 
without the concession. 
Levy 
30 000 head x 250 kg x ECU 1 240/t x 25% x 1 139(DR) 
128 000 head x 250 kg x ECU 1 240/t x 25% x 1 139(DR) 
30 000 head x 250 kg x ECU 1 240/t x 25% x 1 139(DR) 
10 000 head x 250 kg x ECU 1 240/t x 35% x 1 139(DR) Yugoslavia 
Poland 
Hungary 
Romania ECU m (B) 
+ 2.6 
+ 11.3 
+ 2.6 
+ 1.2 
+ 17.7 
+ 6.7 Customs duty: 49 500 t x ECU 850/t x 16% 
Refund: A corresponding quantity should be exported: 
196 000 head x 300 kg (dead weight) x ECU 1 800/t x 1 144(DR) - + 122.3 
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? 
6.2 IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY? 
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? 
ND 
OBSERVATIONS: 
The 1991 budget makes provision. 
h 
FINANCIAL S TATEMENT 
DATE: 
1. BUDGET HEADING: Article 100 
Article 210 APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 1 218 m 
ECU 1 157 m 
2. TITLE: Proposal for a Council estimate concerning beef for industrial processing for the period 
1 January to 31 December 1991 
3. LEGAL BASIS: Article 14 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 806/68 
4. PURPOSE OF MEASURE: To fix the Comunity's import reciuirement of frozen beef for processing at 
0 tomes for 1991 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
- (REFUNDS/INTERVENT IONS) 
- NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 
-OTHER 
5.1 REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 
- NATIONAL Period of 12 months Current Financial Year 
1991 Following Financial Year 
1992 
1993 1994 1996 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE Measure covers 1991 only 1996 
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION: 
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? 
6.2 IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY? 
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? 
NO 
OBSERVATIONS: 
/'-
FINANCIAL STATEMENT 
DATE: 
; 1. BUDGET HEADING: Article 210 APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 1 157 m 
2. TITLE: Proposai for a Council estimate concerning a tariff quota for* imports of high-quality beef 
(Hilton beef) for 1991 
3. LEGAL BASIS: Article 43 of the Treaty 
4. PURPOSE OF MEASURE: Opening of a quota of 11 430 tonnes of high-qual ity beef at 2G% oUty 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
- (REFUNDS) 
5.1 REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) Period of 12 months 
ECU ••- 28.2 m 
ECU + 4.8 m Current Financial Year 
1991 
ECU + 17.6 m 
ECU + 4.0 m Following Financial Year 
1992 
ECU + 10.6 m 
ECU + 0.8 m 
1993 1994 1995 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE Measure covers 1991 only 1996 
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION: Since this sector is in a situation of surplus, imports would not be made 
without the concession. 
Lew: No loss of levy in respect of this quota. 
Customs duty: 11 430 t x 1.2 x ECU 1 750/t x 20% 
Refund: A corresponding quantity should be exported: 
11 430 t x 1.2 x ECU 1 800/t X 1 144(DR) ECU -I- 4.8 m 
- ECU + 28.2 m (B) 
6.0 CAN THE PROJEa 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? 
6.2 IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY? 
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? 
ND 
OBSERVATIONS: 
-M 
FICHE P.M.E. 
1. OBLIGATIONS ADMINISTRATIVES DECOULANT DE L'APPLICATION DE LA 
LEGISLATION POUR LES ENTREPRISES : NON. 
7YVANTA^SS POUR L'ENTREPRISE : 
-£«*£/NON 
-LESQUELS : 
3. INCONVENIENTS POUR L'ENTREPRISE (coûts supplémentaires) 
- jï^T/NON 
- CONSEQUENCES : 
4. EFFETS SUR L'EMPLOI : 
AUCUN. 
5. Y A-T-IL EU CONCERTATION PREALABLE AVEC LES PARTENAIRES SOCIAUX ? 
- /S#T/NON 
- AVIS DES PARTENAIRES SOCIAUX : 
6. Y A-T-IL UNE APPROCHE ALTERNATIVE MOINS CONTRAIGNANTE ? 
NON. 

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