Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2179/92 of 30 July 1992 laying down detailed rules for the application of the specific import measures for the Canary Islands as regards tobacco

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2179/92  of 30 July 1992  laying down detailed rules for the application of the specific import measures for the Canary Islands as regards tobacco
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Canary islands with regard to certain agricultural products (1), and in particular Article 6 (2) thereof,
Whereas Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 provides for exemption from customs duties for direct imports into the Canary Islands of a maximum quantity of 20 000 tonnes of raw and semi-manufactured tobacco intended for the local manufacture of  tobacco products;
Whereas, in order to administer the exemption scheme and to ease the administrative burden, the provisions of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1695/92 of 30 June 1992 laying down common detailed rules for implementation of the specific arrangements for  the supply of certain agricultural products to the Canary Islands (2) should be applied as far as possible;
Whereas the maximum quantity of raw and semi-manufactured tobacco benefiting from the scheme should be broken down according to the requirements of local industry and commerce, taking into account the traditional patterns of use;
Whereas, for the purposes of good management, a timetable for the submission of applications for certificates and a period for deciding on their issue should be set;
Whereas the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 apply from 1 July 1992; whereas the detailed rules contained in this Regulation should apply from the same date;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Tobacco,