PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) opening for 1994, as an autonomous 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
Date: 1993-12-08
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: beef, certificate of origin, fresh meat, frozen product, refrigerated product, tariff quota

COMMISSION  OF  THE  EUROPEAN  COMVIUNITIES 

C0MC93) 478 final 

Brussels,  8 December  1993 

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 1994 

an estimate concerning beef and veal intended for the processing 
industry for the period 1 January to 31 December 1994 

PROPOSAL FOR A 

COUNCIL REGULATION  (EC) 

opening for 1994, as an autonomous 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 

(transmitted to the Council by the Commission) 

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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 

Estimated  trade balance of beef/veal  for processing 
and ycmn^ male bovines  for  fattening 
from  1 January  to 31 December  1994 

Results of meetings on 22 October with Argentina, Uruguay  and 
Australia  and on 25 October with Hungary, Romania, Poland, 
New Zealand, Slovakia, Slovenia and the Czech Republic 

In accordance with undertakings made by the Community  under the General 
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, as well as under the cooperation  agreement 
between the community  and Slovenia and interim agreements on trade and 
accompanying measures, the Commission presents the Council every year with 
a projected trade balance  in beef and young male bovines  for fattening; in 
preparation  for this the Commission holds consultations with the non-
Community  countries with which bilateral agreements have been  signed. 

These bilateral contacts have been preceded  by general meetings  in which 
the Commission has explained  the  following  policy choices: 

a trade balance  in young bovines at  198 000 head 
a  zero trade balance  in frozen beef 
compensation  for the zero balance, set at  11 430 tonnes of high-
quality beef. 

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BEEF FOR  PROCESSING 

ARGENTINA 

The Argentinian  authorities  informed Commission  staff  about current 
meat production  in their country. 
They also stated that, beetle of the strong demand  for less fatty 
meat, the average weight ofc carcases  is declining, leading to an 
almost  8% drop in production  in 1993 over  1990  (which was a peak 
year). 
Since domestic consumption  is likely to recover, exports are  likely 
to be lower than in 1992. 

In addition, the Argentine delegation  said that it was prepared  in 
general terms to accept the trade balance proposed by the  Commission 
on condition that there were no changes to the allocation  of the 
11 430 tonnes of high-quality meat. 

URUGUAY 

The Uruguay  authorities gave the Commission  staff  information  about 
meat production  in their country. 

In particular, they stated that the recovery of cattle numbers over 
the last three years could lead to around 3% more beef exports in 
1993. 

They  also said that they agreed to the Commission's proposal of a 
quota of  11 430 tonnes of Hilton beef provided there were no changes 
in the subdivision of the quota. 

AUSTRALIA 

The Australian  authorities noted their agreement to the  Commission's 
proposal of a quota of  11 430 tonnes of Hilton beef  as long as the 
present quota allocation was maintained. 
They also stated that they were ready to collaborate with the 
Commission with regard to the  information  requested  on  certificates 
of authenticity. The proviso was that this would  not amount to a 
restraint of trade and that the integrity of the system was 
guaranteed. 

NEW ZEALAND 

The New Zealand authorities expressed their satisfaction on this matter as 
regards both the conversion of the quota for meat for processing into high-
quality meat and the timing of consultations. They also expressed the hope 
that the quota would not be opened in two instalments, as was done in 1992. 

They also stated their willingness to cooperate with the Commission on 
certificates of authenticity. 

HUNGARY 

The Hungarian authorities asked for Hungary to be recognized as a producer 
of high-quality meat. 

If this were granted, Hungary could in future produce between 5 000 and 
10 000 tonnes of high quality meat of which it could export to the 
Community about 5 800 tonnes. 

ROMANIA 

Romania does not export high-quality meat at present. However, the Romanian 
authorities stated that they will in the future ask the Community to 
recognize Romania as a producer of high-quality meat. 

II.  YOUNG BOVINES FOR FATTENING 

HUNGARY 

The Hungarian authorities reported that estimates of the production of live 
animals and consumption show a downwards trend. 

In 1992 livestock production on the hoof was 156 000 (live animals), 
consumption 86 000 tonnes and exports 70 000 tonnes. Estimates for 1993 are 
120 000 tonnes, 69 000 tonnes and 51 000 tonnes respectively. 

in 1992 exports to the community of young bovines for fattening were about 
15 300 tonnes, a figure  which is expected to double in 1994 to 30 000 
tonnes because of the difficulties being experienced by farmers, mainly as 
a result of drought and the lack of resources for buying cattle fodder. 

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The Hungarian  authorities  also stated  that  Hungary  was at  a disadvantage  as 
regards  the export  of  live animals. 

The Balance  includes an overall  ceiling  for  Hungary, Poland  and 
Czechoslovakia. At  present  other  countries such  as Romania  and  Slovenia 
have access  to this ceiling under  Association  or  Cooperation Agreements. 
Selling prices  in those countries are sometimes 20% to 25% lower  than  in 
Hungary, all  of which  provides  severe competition  for  Hungarian  exports of 
live animals. Accordingly, Hungary  has requested  for  1994 an  increase  in 
the ceiling of  425 000 head  and  a sub-quota  for  itself of  60 000 head. 

ROMAN IA 

The Romanian  authorities explained  the agricultural  reforms which  had  been 
implemented  there. By  now, 80% of  the  land has been privatized.  Although 
they were unable  to provide production  estimates  for  1994, they  stated  that 
the  total  herd  size would  increase. There  is greater  potential  for 
expansion  as  farmers switch  to  livestock  because of  the  lack of  finance  for 
the purchase of  the machinery  needed  for  certain  crops. They  also asked  for 
an  increase  in their  quota. 

POLAND 

The Polish  authorities expressed  concern  at  the  increase  in the number  of 
countries  (Romania  and  Slovenia) sharing  in the Balance of  198 000 head of 
young bovines. 

Moreover,  they  have  indicated  that  the quarterly  divisions of  the annual 
quota  do not  correspond  to the production  cycle  and  has created  some 
problems with  regard  to exportation  and  supplementary  costs. 
Finally,  they  have expressed  their  satisfaction  on  the subject  of  the 
minimum  weight  reduction  from  220 kgs  to  160 kgs  for  those  live  animals 
which  benefit  from  the preferential  levy of 25%. 

SLOVAK IA 

The Slovak  representative stressed  the  importance of  agricultural  exports 
for  the country's  economy. 

He also  stated  exports  in 1994 were estimated  at  about  10 000 head. 

SLOVENIA 

The Slovene  authorities outlined  the difficulties  currently  facing  their 
country. 

They  stressed  that  in 1992  the restructuring of  exports  and  privatization 
had  kept  exports  down  to 9 000  tonnes. Current  estimates  for  1994 were 
about  18 900 tonnes. 

CZECH  REPUBLIC 

The Czech  authorities  told  the Commission  that  beef  production  was  expected 
to fa I I in 1994. 

Meat  production  in  1993 was 380 000  tonnes, domestic consumption  310 000 
tonnes and exports 70 000 tonnes. 

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For  1994 production of  heifers and  veal  calves was estimated  at  25  000 
tonnes  and  exports  would  be affected  by  the price of meat  for  domestic 
consumpt ion. 

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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 1994 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, 

Having regard to Council Regulation  (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the 
common organization of the market in beef and veal1, as last amended by 
Regulation  (EEC) No 125/932, 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 each year, before 

1 December, the Council, acting by a qualified majority 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 down in that Article. This 

estimate must 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 under this estimate as from 

1981, in accordance with the Community's undertakings 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 18, 27.1.1993, p. 1. 

Before drawing up this estimate, the commission  proposed  consultations with 

representatives  of the following non-member countries: Hungary, Poland, the 

Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Romania  and the Republic  of Slovenia. 

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 countries. 

This estimate relates to the period  1 January  to 31 December  1994. It has 

been prepared  in the light of information  available  to the commission and on 

the basis of the foreseeable trend  for  194 of  supplies of and  requirements 

for young male bovine animals  intended  for  fattening  in the Community. The 

particular  circumstances  in the non-member countries can also be taken  into 

account, while ensuring that the number of head to be imported  in  1994 will 

be limited to the traditional  level of 425 000 head. To that end, the 

commission, acting pursuant to Council Regulation  (EEC) No  1157/92 of 28 

April  1992, introduced management measures concerning  imports of young 

bovine animals weighing  80 kilograms or  less, which replaced  the  safeguard 

clause  in 1992. It will continue to apply  appropriate management measures if 

forecasts  suggest  that  imports  into the Community  could  exceed  425  000 head 

and  that such  imports of beef could  threaten  seriously  to disturb the 

community market. 

1. 

Assessment of Community  supplies  for 19*94 

In view of the number of breeding  females  (cows and  heifers) 

anticipated  for  1994  (about 36 000 000), some 28 600 000 births of 

calves are expected during  that year. Production  over the year of 

male calves would therefore be about  14 300 000 head  in 1994. 

2. 

Estimated  Community requirements  for  1994 

2.1. 

On the basis of data collected  from the Member states, the number of 

slaughterings of male calves envisaged  for  1994 should  be about 

4 200 000 head. 

2.2. 

The number of male animals  intended  for slaughter  (steers, fattened 

young bulls or bulls for breeding) should  be about  10 200 000 head. 

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2.3. 

In the light of information provided by the Member states and of the 

above, it is expected that in 1994 the requirements of community 

livestock farmers as regards young male bovine animals for fattening 

will be 10 200 000 head. 

2.4. 

From the considerations set out in 2.1. and 2.3. it follows that the 

Community's overall requirements for male calves will be !4 400 000 

head in 1994. 

These requirements cannot be wholly satisfied by Community supplies of these 

animals, which, as demonstrated in point 1, amount to about 14 300 000 head. 

CONCLUSION 

In the light of the above estimates, a slight Community shortfall may be 

expected in 1994. 

However, in order to maintain harmonious trade relations with the non-member 

countries concerned, as in 1993, the number of young male bovine animals 

which may be imported under the estimated supply balance for 1994 should be 

fixed at the same level, i.e. 198 000 head, taking account of the 

traditional level of imports which the commission envisages for 1994. 

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B. 

Proposal for an estimate concerning beef and veal intended for the 

processing industry for the period 1 January to 31 December 1994 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, 

Having regard to Council Regulation  (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the 
common organization of the market in beef and veal1, as last amended by 
Regulation  (EEC) No 125/932, 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 draw up an estimate of meat which may be imported under 

the system laid down in that Article. This estimate must take account both 

of the forecast Community supplies of meat of a quality and type of cut 

suitable for industrial use and of industrial need. The estimate is to 

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 

Community and the non-member countries, as well as current forecasts of 

production and consumption so that a joint analysis can be made of the 

1  OJ No L 148, 28.6.1968, p.24. 

2 OJ No L 18, 27.1.1993, p. 1. 

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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. 

The Commission has consulted representatives of Argentina, Uruguay, 

Australia, New Zealand, Hungary, Poland and Romania. 

CHAPTER I 

Supplies of meat for processing 

According to information supplied to the Commission by the Member States, 

Community supplies of home-produced fresh meat for processing for 1994 can 

be estimated at 1 239 000 tonnes of bone-in meat. 

At the end of 1993 the Community will hold a large public stock of meat as a 

result of intervention buying. The quantity of this meat suitable for 

processing can be estimated at 443 000 tonnes of bone-in meat. 

At the end of 1993 ho meat will be held in cold stores under the private 

storage aid scheme. 

With effect from 1 January 1994 the Community intends to open a tariff quota 

for 53 000 tonnes of boned frozen meat, which corresponds to 68 900 tonnes 

of bone-in meat. 

Past experience indicates that, under this quota, 13 000 tonnes of frozen 

bone-in meat will be imported for processing in 1994. 

In 1994 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 7 000 tonnes 

of bone-in meat. 

For 1994 the total available supplies intended for processing will thus be 

as follows: 

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(tonnes) 

fresh meat: 

frozen meat bought into intervention 

frozen meat stored under the system 

1 239 000 

443 000 

of private storage aid 

0 

frozen meat imported under GATT quota: 

13 000 

frozen meat imported under ACP 

Convention arrangements: 

TOTAL 

7 000 

1 702 000 

CHAPTER II 

Industrial demand for meat for processing 

According to information supplied to the Commission by the Member states, 

Community demand for meat for processing in 1994 can be estimated at 

1 399 000 tonnes of bone-in meat. 

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 204 000 tonnes. 

CONCLUSION 

It emerges from the foregoing that Community availabilities of meat for 

processing will exceed industrial requirements in 1994. The estimate of the 

quantity of beef and veal intended for the processing industry which may be 

imported in 1994 under the arrangements provided for in Article 14 of 

Regulation  (EEC) No 805/68 is therefore fixed at zero tonnes. 

Done at 

For the Council 

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PROPOSAL FOR 

Council Regulation  (EC) No 

of 

opening, for 1994, 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 UNION, 

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in 

particular Article 43 thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament1, 

whereas, given past imports of high-quality beef and the need to export beef 

produced in the Community, provision should be made for the opening for 

1994, as an autonomous and exceptional measure, of a Community import tariff 

quota for 11 430 tonnes of high-quality, fresh, chilled or frozen beef 

falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202 as well as products falling within CN 

codes 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91 at a duty of 20 % and exempt from levy; 

Whereas it should be laid down that, where the maximum quantities of high-

quality meat imported under favourable terms within the tariff quotas opened 

by Council Regulation  (EEC) No 3391/92 of 23 November 1992 opening a 

Community tariff quota for high-quality fresh, chilled or frozen meat of 

bovine animals falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202 and for products 
falling within CN codes 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91 (1993)2 and Council 

Regulation  (EEC) No 929/93 of 19 April 1993 opening for 1993, as an 

autonomous measure, a special import quota for high-quality fresh, chilled 

1  opinion delivered on 

2  0J No L 346, 27.11.1992, p. 1. 

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or frozen beef and veal falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202 and for 
products falling within CN codes 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 913 are exceeded as 

a result of irregularities, the total volume set by this Regulation may be 

reduced by the amount of such excess imports; 

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 that 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^, as last amended by Regulation  (EEC) No 125/935, 

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 is hereby opened for 1994. 

The total amount of this quota shall be 11 430 tonnes expressed in weight 

of the product. 

Pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 27 of Regulation (EEC) 

No 805/68, however, where, as a result of irregularities, quantities 

exceeding the quantities provided for under Regulations  (EEC) No 3391/92 

and/or  (EEC) No 929/93 have been imported, the Commission may reduce the 

said volume. The reduction shall be counted against the volume allocated 

to the third country from which the meat concerned was imported. 

3  OJ No L 96, 22.4.1993, p. 8. 

4  OJ No L 148, 28.6.1968, p. 24. 

5  OJ No L 18, 27.1.1993, p. 1. 

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2. The applicable  CCT duty  for the quota referred  to in paragraph  1 shall be 

20% and the levy  0%. 

Article  2 

The rules  for the application  of this Regulation, and  in particular: 

(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  in accordance with the procedure  laid down  in Article 27 

of Regulation  (EEC) No  805/68. 

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 

all Member  States. 

Done at 

For the  Council 

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F I N A N C I AL  STATEMENT 

DATE: 

1. BUDGET HEADING:  Article  120  (customs duties) 

APPROPRIATIONS: ECU  12 619 million 

Item 1000  (agricultural  levies) 

Article  210  (refunds) 

ECU  2 039 million 

ECU 

902 million 

2. TITLE: Proposal for an estimated  supply balance for young male cattle weighing  300 kg or less for 

fattening  between  1 January and  31 December  1994 

i.  LEGAL BASIS: Article  1! ot Regulation  (EEC) No 805/68 

4. AIMS OF PROJECT: To lix  the Community's  import requirements  in young male cattle  for  fattening at 

198 000 head of  cattle tor  1994 

5.  FINANCIAL  IMPLICATIONS 

1994 

1995 

Period of  12 months 

Current Financial  Year 

Following  Financial  Year 

5.0  EXPENDITURE 

- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
-  (REFUNDS/xxxxxxxxxxxx ) 
- NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 
- OTHER 

5.1  REVENUE 

- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS  DUTIES) 

- NATIONAL 

ECU 114.7 million 

ECU 71.7 million 

ECU 4 3  million 

ECU 28.1 million 

ECU 22.2 million 

ECU 5.9  million 

1996 

1997 

1998 

1999 

'. .0.1  ESTIMATED  EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1  ESTIMATED REVENUE 

Measure  restricted  to 1994 

5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION: 
Because of  the surplus  in the sector, these imports would not take place without  this concession. 

million  ECU  (B) 

Levy : 170 000 head  x 230 kg x ECU  1 315/t x 25% x 1.207  (DR) = 15.5 

28 000 head  x 230 kg x ECU  1 315/t x 35% x 1.207  (DR) =  3.6 
19.1 

Total 

Customs duties: 40 940 t  (live) weight x 0.55  x ECU 2500/t  (dead) weight  x 16% = 9 
Retund: An equivalent quantity must be exported:  198000 head x 300 kg  (net slaughter weight) x ECU  1600/t 

x 1207  (DR) = 114.7 

6.0  CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED  FROM APPROPRIATIONS  ENTERED  IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER  OF THE CURRENT BUDGET7 
YESxxx 

6.1  CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED  BY TRANSFER  BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT  BUDGET? 

6.2  IS A SUPPLEMENTARY  BUDGET  NECESSARY? 

6.J WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? 

YESXXX 

COMMENTS: The letter of amendment  to the 1994 PDB takes account of  the above. 

F I N A N C I AL  STATEMENT 

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DATE: 

1. BUDGET HEADING:  Article  120  (customs duties) 

Item  1000  (agricultural  levies) 
Article  210  (refunds) 

APPROPRIATIONS: ECU  12 619 million 
ECU  2 039 million 
902 million 
ECU 

2. TITLE: Proposal  for an estimated  supply  balance  for beef  and veal  for processing 

between  1 January and  31 December  1994 

3. LEGAL BASIS: Article  14 of Regulation  (EEC) No 805/68 

4. AIMS OF PROJECT: To fix  the Community's  import  requirements  in frozen beef and  veal  for 

processing  at nil  tonnes for 1994 

5.  FINANCIAL  IMPLICATIONS 

1994 

1995 

Period of  12 months  Current Financial  Year 

Following  Financial  Year 

5.0  EXPENDITURE 

- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
-  (REFUNDS/XXXXXXXXXXXX) 
- NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 
- OTHER 

5.1  REVENUE 

- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS  DUTIES) 

-  NATIONAL 

1996 

1997 

1998 

1999 

5.0.1  ESTIMATED  EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1  ESTIMATED  REVENUE 

5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION: 

Measure restricted  to 1994 

6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED  FROM APPROPRIATIONS  ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT  CHAPTER  OF THE CURRENT  BUDGET? 
YESXXX 

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? 

XXX/NO 

COMMENTS: The letter of amendment  to the 1994 PDB takes account of the above. 

F I N A N C I AL  STATEMENT 

\c 

i 
|  DATE : 

1. BUDGET HEADING:  Article  210  (refunds) 

Article  120  (customs duties) 
Article  1000  (agricultural  levies) 

APPROPRIATIONS: ECU  2 039 million 
ECU  12 619 million 
902 million 
ECU 

2. TITLE: Draft  Council  Regulation concerning  a tariff quota  for the import of high-quality  (Hilton  beef) 

for  1994 

3. LEGAL BASIS: Article  4 3 of  the Treaty 

4. AIMS OF PROJECT: To open a quota of  11 430 tonnes of high-quality  beef at a levy of 20% 

5.  FINANCIAL  IMPLICATIONS 

1994 

19V5 

Period of  12 months 

Current Financial  Year 

Following  Financial  Year 

5.0  EXPENDITURE 

- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
-  (REFUNDS/xxxxxxxxxxxx) 
- NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 
- OTHER 

5. 1 REVENUE 

- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS  DUTIES) 

- NATIONAL 

ECU  28.7 million 

ECU 17.9 million 

ECU  10.8 million 

ECU  10.4 million 

ECU  8.2  million 

ECU  2.2  million 

5.0.1  ESTIMATED  EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1  ESTIMATED REVENUE 

Measure restricted  to 1994 

1996 

| 
.1 

1997 

1998 

| 

1999 

S.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION: 

HI:C<UISC ol  the  surplu.s  in  the  se 
Levy : There  is no loss of  levy t 

tor,  these  importa would not take place without  this concession, 
r this quota. 

Customs duties: 11 430 t x 1.3  x ECU  3500/t x 20% = ECU  10.4 million  (B) 

Refund: An equivalent quantity must be exported:  11 430 t x 1.3  x ECU  1600/t  x 1.207  (DR) = ECU  2H.7 million 

(B) 

6 .0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS  ENTERED  IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT  BUDGET? 
YESxxx 

6.1  CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED  BY TRANSFER  BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT  BUDGET? 

6.2  IS A SUPPLEMENTARY  BUDGET  NECESSARY? 

i,. i WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS HE NECESSARY? 

YESXXX 

COMMENTS: The  letter ot amendment  to the 1994 PDB takes account  of  the above, 

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