COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
C0M(91) 467 final 
Brussels, 21 November 1991 
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 1992 
an estimate concerning beef and veal intended for the processing 
industry for the period 1 January to 31 December 1992 
Proposal for 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
opening for 1992, as an autonomus measure, a special import tariff 
quota for high-quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef and veal 
falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202 and for products 
falling within CN codes 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91 
(presented 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 1992 estimate for young male bovine animals 
intended for fattening. 
1. ROMAN IA 
The Romanian authorities insisted that they receive the same treatment 
from the Community as all the other contries concerned by the GATT 
agreement. 
They indicated that they hoped to export, for 1992, about 100 000 head 
of young bovine animals but asked for Community aid with a view to 
improving the breeds of their herds. 
2. HUNGARY 
The Hungarian authorities expressed the wish that the quota of 198 000 
head of young male bovine animals exported with a levy reduction be 
maintained for 1992 and that a quantity of 60 000 head be reserved for 
them. 
They also drew attention to the loss of the Soviet Union market and the 
impact on their exports. 
3. POLAND 
The Polish authorities emphasized the need to maintain the traditional 
share of the Community market which exports of young bovine animals had 
had up to the present time. 
They expressed their concern about the future of the market given the 
high production costs which were due mainly to the prolonged stay of 
these animals on the farm. 
They also asked whether the minimum weight of 220 kilograms for exports 
of young bovine animals might be reduced to 16%, with the application of 
a 75% levy and not 65% as was the case at present. This measure would 
help to reduce the production cost of these animals. 
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4. YUGOSLAVIA 
The Yugoslav authorities drew attention to the sharp fall in their 
exports of young bovine animals and asked the Commission what kind of 
arrangements were being made for exports from Hungary and Poland. 
As to the forecasts for exports to the Community of young bovine animals 
for 1992, their estimate was 15 000 head or thereabouts. 
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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 1992 
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^), as last amended by 
Regulation (EEC) No 1628/91*2), and in particular Article 13 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS ESTIMATE 
Introduct ion 
Article 13(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 provides that each year before 
1 December the Council, acting by a qualified majority draw up on a 
proposal from the Commission must draw up an estimate of the young male 
bovine animals which may be imported under the system laid in 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. 
(1) OJ No L 148, 28.6.1968, p. 24 
(2) OJ No L 150, 15.6.1991, p. 16 
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Before drawing up this estimate, the Commission held consultations with 
representatives of the following non-member countries: Hungary, Poland, 
Romania and Yugoslavia. 
These consultations included an exchange of views on the beef and veal 
market as a whole, the production and consumption prospects within the 
Community and the scope for exports of young male bovine animals by the 
non-member countri es. 
This estimate relates to the period 1 January to 31 December 1992. It has 
been prepared in the light of information available to the Commission and 
on the basis of the foreseeable trend for 1992 of supplies of and 
requirements for young male bovine animals intended for fattening in the 
Community. The particular curcumstances in the non-member countries can 
also be taken into account, while ensuring that the number of head to be 
imported in 1992 will be limited to the traditional level (average for the 
years 1987, 1988 and 1989) i.e. to 425 000 head. The Commission introduced 
a surveillance system to this end and will continue to apply the safeguard 
clause measures should import forecasts show that that number could be 
exceeded. 
1. Assessment of Community supplies for 1992 
In view of the number of breeding females (cows and heifers) anticipated 
for 1992 (about 36 950 000), some 29 218 000 births of calves are 
expected during that year. Production over the year of male calves 
would therefore be about 14 600 000 head in 1992. 
2. Estimated Community requirements for 1992 
2.1 The number of slaughterings of male calves envisaged for 1992, on 
the basis of data collected from Member States, should be about 
4 000 000 head. 
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2.2 The number of male animals intended for slaughter, steers, 
fattened young bulls or bulls for breeding should be about 
10 000 000 head. 
2.3 In the light of information provided by Member States and of the 
above, it is expected that in 1992 the requirements of Community 
livestock farmers as regards young male bovine animals for 
fattening will be 10 000 000 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 
14 000 000 head in 1992. 
These requirements will be wholly satisfied by Community supplies of 
these animals which, as shown in point 1, amount to about 14 600 000 
head. 
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Cone Ius Ion 
In the light of the above estimates, a Community surplus may be expected in 
1992. Furthermore, the Commission has proposed the introduction of a 
premium for the withdrawal from production of young male calves of dairy 
breeds with a view to reducing the number of young calves available. 
However, in order for harmonious trade relations to be maintained with the 
non-member countries concerned, the number of young bovine animals which 
may be imported under the estimated supply balance for 1992 should be fixed 
at the same level i.e. 198 000 head, the overall level of traditional 
imports which the Commission contemplates in 1992. 
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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) and the EEC-Yugoslavia Cooperation Agreement, the 
Commission invited Poland, Hungary, Yugoslavia and Romania to take part in 
bilateral discussions on the 1992 estimate for young male bovine animals 
intended for fattening. 
RESPONSE FORM THE COUNTRIES CONCERNED 
ARGENTINA 
The Argentine authorities expressed their satisifact ion with the 
Commission's proposal as regards the estimate but felt that the coefficient 
for conversion to high-quality meat should be determined on the basis of 
real market prices. They were also pleased with the timing of the 
estimate's presentation, which should allow the Council to take a decision 
before the end of 1991. 
NEW ZEALAND 
The New Zealand authorities reiterated their position concerning the 
overall quantities of the estimate which should, they felt, be 60 000 
tonnes, the quantity corresponding to the GATT commitments, and not 50 000 
tonnes. They also expressed their satisfaction with the proposal for the 
conversion of the overall quantity to high-quality meat and with the timing 
of the presentation of the estimate, the adoption of which would facilitate 
the smooth operation of exports. 
AUSTRALIA 
The Australian authorities also said they accepted the estimate as 
presented by the Commission debarments and were pleased with the timin gof 
i ts présentât ion. 
They expressed the wish to see the Hilton beef quota distributed in such a 
way as to satisfy countries negotiating the GATT arrangement on beef and 
veal. Since they ddd not wish to discuss distribution each year, they 
asked the Commission to start bilateral negotiations in order to fix 
long-term quota allocations. 
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URUGUAY 
The Uruguayan authorities, after stressing the importance of the meat 
sector for their country's economy, also expressed their satisfaction with 
the proposal for converting the total quantity of meat for processing to 
high-quality meat. 
They also congratulated the Commission on the prompt presentation of the 
estimate for 1992 and insisted on an increase in their share in the final 
distribution of the quota. 
HUNGARY - POLAND - ROMANIA 
These three contries did not express the wish to export meat for processing 
to the Community given that their traditional market was oriented to the 
export of calves for fattening and that their domestic consumption 
requirements were substantial. 
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Proposal for an estimate of concerning beef and veal intended for 
the processing industry for the period 1 January to 31 December 1992 
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 organisation of the market in beef and veal*1), as last amended by 
Regulation (EEC) No 1628/91(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 on a proposal from 
the Commission, must I draw up an estimate of meat which may be imported 
under the arrangements laid down in that Article. This estimate must 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 preserves which do not contain 
characteristic components other than beef and jelly; 
(b) intended for the processing industry for the manufacture of products 
other than the preserves 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 overall situation of the beef market in the 
EC and the non-member countries as well as current forecasts of production 
and consumption, so that a joint analysis can be made of the factors which 
could contribute towards drawing up estimates of Community requirements for 
frozen beef for processing and so that information concerning the potential 
export market can be exchanged. 
Consultations have been undertaken by the Commission with representatives 
of the following countries: Argentina, Uruguay, Australia, New Zealand, 
Hungary, Poland and Romania. 
(1) OJ No L 148, 28.6.1966, p. 24. 
(2) OJ No L 150, 15.6.1991, p. 16. 

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CHAPTER I 
Supplies of meat for processing 
According to information supplied to the Commission by the Member States in 
August 1991, Community supplies of home-produced fresh meat for processing 
for 1992 can be estimated at 1 323 000 tonnes of bone-in meat. 
At the end of 1991 the Community will hold 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 500 000 tonnes of 
bone-in meat. 
At the end of 1991 no meat will be held in cold stores as a result of the 
granting of private storage aid. 
With effect from 1 January 1992 the Community intends to open a tariff 
quota for 53 000 tonnes of boned frozen meat, which corresponds to 68 900 
tonnes bone-in meat. 
Past experience indicates that, under this quota, 14 000 tonnes of frozen 
bone-in meat will be imported for processing in 1992. 
In 1992 the quantity of meat originating in Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, 
Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Namibia to be imported into the Community which 
satisfies the requirements for processing may be estimated at 7 600 tonnes 
of bone-in meat. 
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For 1992 the total available supplies intended for processing will thus be 
as fol lows: 
(tonnes) 
- fresh meat: 1 323 000 
- frozen meat bought into intervention 500 000 
- frozen meat stored under the system of 
private storage aid: 0 
- frozen meat imported under GATT quota: 14 000 
- frozen meat imported under ACP 
Convention arrangements: 7 600 
Total 1 844 000 
CHAPTER I I 
Industrial demand for meat for processing 
According to information supplied to the Commission by the Member States in 
August 1991, Community demand for meat for processing in 1992 can be 
estimated at 1 424 000 tonnes of meat on the bone. 
This figure includes the quantity required for the preparation of preserved 
foods as referred to in Article 14(1)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68. 
This latter quantity is estimated at 218 000 tonnes. 
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Conclusion 
It emerges from the foregoing that Community availabilities of meat for 
processing will exceed industrial requirements in 1992. The estimate of 
beef and veal intended for the processing industry and which may be 
imported in 1992 under the arrangements provided for in Article 14 of 
Regulation (EEC) No 805/86 is therefore fixed at zero tonnes. 
Done at Brussels, For the Council 

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Proposal for 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 
of 
opening for 1992, as an autonomous measure, a special import quota 
for high-quality, fresh, chilled or frozen beef and veal 
falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202 and for products falling 
within CN codes 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91 
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, 
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament, 
Whereas, having regard to the situation of the market in beef and 
veal both within the Community and outside it as well as to the 
Community's international commitments, it is appropriate to open, 
for 1992 and as an autonomous and exceptional measure, a 
Community tariff import quota of 11 430 tonnes at a 20% duty of 
high quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef and veal falling 
within CN codes 0201 and 0202 as well as of products falling 
within CN codes 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91; 
Whereas equal and 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 until the 
volume provided for is exhausted should in particular be ensured; 
whereas, to this end, a system for utilizing the Communtiy tariff 
quota, based on the presentation of a certificate of authenticity 
guaranteeing the type, provenance and origin of the products is 
requ i red ; 
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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^1^, as last 
amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1628/91(2), 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
Article 1 
1. A special tariff quota for high-quality, fresh, chilled or 
frozen beef and veal falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202 and 
for products falling within CN codes 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91 
i s hereby opened. 
The total amount of this quota shall be 11 430 tonnes 
expressed in weight of the product. 
2. The applicable duty for this quota shall be fixed at 20%. 
Art i c I e 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 particular: 
(a) provisions guaranteeing the type, provenance and origin of 
t he product s ; 
(b) provisions relating to the recognition of the document 
enabling the guarantees provided for in (a) to be 
ascer ta i ned 
(1) OJ No L 148, 28.6.1968, p. 24 
éâàll Që NetÈrm56edl5.6.1991, p. 16 
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This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following 
its publication inthe Official Journal of the European 
Commun i t i es . 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly 
applicable in all Member States. 
Done at Brusse I s , 
Counc i I For the 
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FINANCIAL S TATEMENT 
DATE: 23.10.1991 
1. BUDGET HEADING: Article 100 
Article 210 APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 1 370 m 
ECU 1 517 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 1992 
3. LEGAL BASIS: Article 13 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 
4. PURPOSE OF MEASURE: To fix the Ccmtunlty's import requirement of young male cattle for fattening at 
198 000 head for 1992 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
(REFUNDS) 
(INTERVENTION) 
5.1 REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) Period of 12 months 
ECU + 122.4 m 
ECU -i- 9.1 m 
ECU + 25.6 m Current Financial Year 
1992 
ECU + 35.7 m 
ECU + 4.2 m 
ECU+ 21.3 m Following Financial Year 
1993 
ECU + 86.7 m 
ECU + 4.9 m 
ECU + 4.3 m 
1994 1995 1996 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE Measure covers 1992 only 1997 
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION: Since this sector is in a situation of surplus, imports would not be made 
without the concession. 
Levy. 
Yugoslavia 
Poland 
Kngary 
Romania 30 000 head x 250 kg x ECU 1 315/t x 25% x 1 145(DR) 
128 000 head x 250 kg x ECU 1 315/t x 25% x 1 145(DR) 
30 000 head x 250 kg x ECU 1 315/t x 25% x 1 145(DR) 
10 000 head x 250 kg x ECU 1 315/t x 35% x 1 45((DR) ECU m (B) 
- + 2.8 
- + 12.0 
- -i- 2.8 
- + 1.3 
+ 18.9 
- + 6.7 Customs duty; 49 500 t x ECU 850/t x 16% 
Refund: A corresponding quantity should be exported: 
198 000 head x 300 kg (dead weiçjrt) x ECU 1 800/t x 1 145(DR) - + 122.4 
Special premium male bovine animals :198 000 head x ECU 40 x 1 145(DR) - + 9.1 
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? 
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OBSERVATIONS: 
The 1992 budget makes provision. 
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FINANCIAL STAT E M E N T 
DATE: 23.10.1991 
1. BUDGET HEADING: Article 100 
Article 210 APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 1 370 m 
ECU 1 517 m 
2. TITLE: Proposal for a Council estimate concerning beef for industrial processing for the period 
1 January to 31 December 1992 
3. LEGAL BASIS: Article 14 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 
4. PURPOSE OF MEASURE: To fix the Camunity's import requirement of frozen beef for processing at 
0 tonnes for 1992 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
- (REFUNDS/INTERVENTIONS) 
- NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 
- OTHER 
5.1 REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 
-NATIONAL Period of 12 months Current Financial Year 
1992 Following Financial Year 
1993 
1994 1995 1996 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE Measure covers 1992 only 1997 
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? 
ND 
OBSERVATIONS: 
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FINANCIAL S TATEMENT 
DATE: 23.10.1991 
1. BUDGET HEADIN5: Article 100 
Article 210 APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 1 137 m 
ECU 1 517 m 
2. TITLE: Proposal for a Oouncll regulation concerning a tariff quota for imports of high-quality beef 
(Hilton beef) for 1992 
3. LEGAL BASIS: Article 43 of the Treaty 
4. PURPOSE OF MEASURE: Opening of a quota of 11 430 tonnes of high qua I ity beef at 20% duty 
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 + 28.3 m 
ECU -i- 4.8 m Current Financial Year 
1991 
ECU + 17.6 m 
ECU + 4.0 m Following Financial Year 
1992 
ECU + 10.7 m 
ECU + 0.8 m 
1993 1994 1995 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE Measure covers 1992 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 1 145(DR) - ECU + 4.8 m 
ECU -i- 28.3 m (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? 
6.2 IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY? 
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? 
NO 
OBSERVATIONS: 

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