COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
C0MC93) 368 final 
Brussels, 22 July 1993 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
amending Regulation (EEC) No 3677/89 in regard to the 
total alcoholic strength by volume of certain 
quality wines imported from Hungary 
(presented by the Commission) 
A 
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
For certain high quality Hungarian wines Regulation (EEC) No 3677/89 waived 
the prohibition on importation into the Community of wine with a total 
alcoholic strength by volume of more than 15%. Pending conclusion of a 
general wine agreement with Hungary the waiver was granted only up to 
31 August 1993. 
Since the Council will not formally adopt the two Agreements which the 
Commission has negotiated with Hungary - one on reciprocal protection and 
monitoring of wine designations and the other on the reciprocal 
establishment of tariff quotas for certain wines - until after 
1 September 1993, it is proposed that the waiver be extended by one year, 
to the final date of 31 August 1994. 
Impact on the budget: None. 
Impact on SMEs: No impact on the competitiveness or financial 
situation of SMEs. 
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Proposal for a 
Council Regulation (EEC) 
amending Regulation (EEC) No 3677/89 in regard to the 
total alcoholic strength by volume of certain 
quality wines imported from Hungary 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, 
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the 
common organization of the market in winef1), as last amended by 
Regulation (EEC) No 1566/93(2>, and in particular Article 70(2) thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Whereas Article 70(1)(b) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 prohibits 
importation of wine, other than liqueur or sparkling wine, for direct human 
consumption that has a total alcoholic strength by volume of more than 15%; 
Whereas under Article 70(2)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 the Council, 
by Regulation (EEC) No 3677/89 of 7 December 1989 on the total alcoholic 
strength by volume and the total acidity of certain imported quality wines 
and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2931/80(3), as last amended by 
Regulation (EEC) No 2795/92<4), waived this prohibition in the case of 
certain Hungarian wines; whereas this waiver expires on 31 August 1993; 
whereas pending the possible conclusion of a wine sector agreement between 
the community and Hungary the waiver should be extended for a year; 
Whereas, since this is a measure under the common agricultural policy, it 
must be regulated at the Community level, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
(1) OJ No L 84, 27.3.1987, p. 1. 
(2) OJ NO L 154, 25.6.1993, p. 39 
(3) OJ No L 360, 9.12.1989, p. 1. 
(4) OJ No L 282, 26.9.1992, p. 5. 
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Article 1 
In Article 1(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 3677/89 "31 August 1993" is replaced 
by "31 August 1994". 
Article 2 
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 September 1993. 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in 
all Member states. 
Done at Brussels, For the council 
FINANCIAL STATEMENT 
DATE! 
i. BUDGET HEADINGi APPROPRIATIONS: 1.263,7 million ecus 
2. TITLEi 
Amendment to Regulation (EEC) No 3677/89 in regard to the total alcoholic strength by volume of 
certain quality wines imported from Hungary 
3. LEGAL BASISt Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 
4. AIMS OF PROJECT! Extension of period of validity of Regulation 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
- (REFUNDS/INTERVENTION) 
- NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 
- OTHER 
5.1 REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 
- NATIONAL 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE Period of 12 months 
p.m. Current Financial Year 
1993 
p.m. Following Financial Year 
1994 
p.m. 
1995 1996 1997 1998 
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? 
YES | 
6.2 IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY? 
NO | 
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? 
NO 
OBSERVATIONSi This Regulation extends the period of validity of a waiver permitting importation of 
certain Hungarian wines. Only small quantities, on which the Community charges duty, 
are imported (about 500 hi in 1992). 
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