Council Regulation (EC) No 26/1999 of 21 December 1998 adopting autonomous and transitional measures for Europe Agreements with Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in certain processed agricultural products
9. 1. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 5/1 I (Acts whose publication is obligatory) COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 26/1999 of 21 December 1998 adopting autonomous and transitional measures for Europe Agreements with Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in certain processed agricultural products THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof, Article 1 Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Whereas, pending adaptation of Protocol 2 of the Europe Agreements concluded with Estonia, Latvia and Lithu- ania (1), Regulation (EC) No 2621/97 (2) was adopted, which, until 31 December 1998 maintains the degree of trade- preference distorting effects the implementation of the results of the Uruguay Round may have on exports from these coun- tries to the Community; offsetting possible granted, thus Whereas, pending adoption of improved concessions granted to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania by the respective Joint Committees, Regulation (EC) No 2621/97 laid down new concessions on a provisional and autonomous basis; Whereas the negotiations with the countries concerned for the conclusion of Adaptation Protocols adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreements, hereinafter ‘Adaptation Protocols', have been concluded and new Protocols 2 have been initialled; whereas procedures for the formal adoption of the Adaptation Protocols are under way; whereas the time schedule required for formal adop- tion may not allow for the entry into force of the Adapta- tion Protocols with all of the countries concerned on 1 January 1999; whereas it is therefore advisable to provide for extension of the concessions on an autonomous basis until 31 December 1999, (1) OJ L 373, 31. 12. 1994, p. 1 (Estonia). OJ L 374, 31. 12. 1994, p. 1 (Latvia). OJ L 375, 31. 12. 1994, p. 1 (Lithuania). (2) Council Regulation (EC) No 2621/97 of 19 December 1997 adopting autonomous and transitional measures for the free trade agreements with Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in certain processed agricultural products (OJ L 354, 30. 12. 1997, p. 1). 1. From 1 January to 31 December 1999 the goods originating from Lithuania listed in Annex I to this Regu- lation shall be subject to the annual tariff quotas and preferential duties mentioned in that Annex. The basic amounts to be taken into consideration in calculating the reduced agricultural components and additional duties applicable to the importation into the Community are given in Annex II. 2. From 1 January to 31 December 1999 the goods originating from Latvia listed in Annex III shall be subject to the annual tariff quotas and preferential duties mentioned in that Annex. The basic amounts to be taken into considereation in calculating the reduced agricultural components and additional duties applicable to the importation into the Community are given in Annex II. 3. From 1 January to 31 December 1999 the goods originating from Estonia listed in Annex IV shall be subject to the annual tariff quotas and preferential duties mentioned in that Annex. The basic amounts to be taken into consideration in calculating the reduced agricultural components and additional duties applicable to the importation into the Community are given in Annex II. Article 2 The concessions applying to trade in processed agri- 1. cultural products provided for in the Adaptation Protocols with the countries referred to in Article 1 shall replace the concessions provided for in the respective Annexes to this Regulation: (a) as from 1 January 1999 with regard to those countries for which the Adaptation Protocols are in force by that date, and L 5/2 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 9. 1. 1999 (b) from the date of entry into force of the respective Adaptation Protocol with regard to those countries for which the Adaptation Protocols enter into force after 1 January 1999. The detailed rules implementing the measures 2. provided for in this Regulation shall also be applicable for the corresponding measures provided in the Additional Protocols. Article 3 The quotas referred to in the Annexes I, III and IV to this Regulation shall be administered by the Commission in accordance with the provisions of Commission Regula- tion (EC) No 1460/96 of 25 July 1996 establishing the detailed rules for implementing the preferential trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products, as provided for in Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 (1). Article 4 This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall apply with effect from 1 January 1999. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1998. For the Council The President M. BARTENSTEIN (1) OJ L 187, 26. 7. 1996, p. 18. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2495/97 (OJ L 343, 13. 12. 1997, p. 18). 9. 1. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 5/3 ANNEX I LITHUANIA Order No CN code Description 1999 quota (tonnes) Preference From 1. 1 to 30. 6. 1999 From 1. 7 to 31. 12. 1999 1506 00 00 Other animal fats Unlimited Animal and vegetable fats 390 09. 6533 1518 00 10 1518 00 31 1518 00 39 1518 00 91 1518 00 95 1518 00 99 09. 6501 1704 90 71 1704 90 75 Boiled sweets Caramels 09. 6503 1806 90 Chocolate 09. 6528 2203 00 Beer 09. 6525 2208 60 11 Vodka 09. 6534 2402 20 90 Cigarettes 520 650 520 420 52 0 % 5 % 0 % 3 % 5 % 0 % 5 % EAR EAR 3,5 % 0,26 EUR/ % vol/hl+ 1,27 EUR/hl 0 % 4,5 % 0 % 0 % 4,5 % 0 % 4,5 % EAR EAR 2,6 % 0 % 34,2 % 31,5 % L 5/4 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 9. 1. 1999 ANNEX II BASIC AMOUNTS TO BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION IN CALCULATING AGRICULTURAL COMPONENTS AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES from 1. 1 to 30. 6. 1999 from 1. 7 to 31. 12. 1999 EUR/100 kg Trigo blando / Blød hvede / Weichweizen / Lakaj sitáqi / Common wheat / Blé tendre / Grano tenero / Zachte tarwe / Trigo mole / Tavallinen vehnä / Vete 7,900 7,277 Trigo duro / Hård hvede / Hartweizen / Sjkgq sitáqi / Durum wheat / Blé dur / Grano duro / Durum tarwe / Trigo duro / Durumvehnä / Durumvete 12,263 11,295 Centeno / Rug / Roggen / Söjakg / Rye / Seigle / Segala / Rogge / Centeio / Ruis / Råg Cebada / Byg / Gerste / Jqiháqi / Barley / Orge / Orzo / Gerst / Cevada / Ohra / Korn Maíz / Majs / Mais / Jakalp ji / Maize / Maïs / Granturco / Maïs / Milho / Maissi / Majs Arroz descascarillado de grano largo / Ris, afskallet, langkörnig, geschält / Apovkoiylímo q-fi lajq speqlo / Long-grain husked rice / Riz décortiqué grains longs / Riso semigreggio a grani lunghi / Langkorrelige gedopte rijst / Arroz em películas de gr os longos / Pitkäjyväinen esikuorittu riisi / Ris, skalat långkornigt langkornet / Reis, 7,698 7,698 7,408 7,090 7,090 7,193 21,972 20,237 Leche desnatada en polvo / Skummetmælkspulver / Magermilchpulver / Apoboutuqy- límo cáka se sj mg / Skimmed-milk powder / Lait écrémé en poudre / Latte scremato in polvere / Mageremelkpoeder / Leite desnatado em pó / Rasvaton maitojauhe / Skum- mjölkspulver 25,740 24,750 Leche entera en polvo / Sødmælkspulver / Vollmilchpulver / Pkôqer cáka se sj mg / Whole-milk powder / Lait entier en poudre / Latte intero in polvere / Vollemelkpoeder / Leite inteiro em pó / Rasvainen maitojauhe / Mjölkpulver 30,978 28,532 Mantequilla / Smør / Butter / Bo-tuqo / Butter / Beurre / Burro / Boter / Manteiga / Voi / Smör 45,021 41,467 Azúcar blanco / Hvidt sukker / Weißzucker / Keujô fáwaqg / White sugar / Sucre blanc / Zucchero bianco / Witte suiker / Açúcar branco / Valkoinen sokeri / Vitt socker 31,795 30,573 9. 1. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 5/5 ANNEX III LATVIA Order No CN code Description 09. 6535 09. 6536 09. 6537 Sugar confectionery Chocolate Food preparations 1704 90 65 1704 90 71 1704 90 75 1806 31 00 1806 32 10 1806 32 90 1806 90 11 1806 90 19 1901 90 11 1901 90 19 1901 90 91 1901 90 99 09. 6538 1905 30 Biscuits 09. 6527 2104 10 Soups and broths 09. 6513 2105 Ice-cream 09. 6528 2203 00 Beer 09. 6525 2208 60 11 Vodka 09. 6529 2208 70 10 Liqueurs 325 650 260 260 39 37 650 420 14 1999 quota (tonnes) Preference from 1. 1 to 30. 6. 1999 from 1. 7 to 31. 12. 1999 EAR EAR EAR EAR EAR EAR 7,6 % EAR EAR 5,9 % EAR 3,5 % 0,26 EUR/ % vol/hl+ 1,27 EUR/hl 0,32 EUR/ % vol/hl+ 2,05 EUR/hl EAR EAR 7,0 % EAR EAR 4,9 % EAR 2,6 % 0 % 0 % L 5/6 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 9. 1. 1999 ANNEX IV ESTONIA Order No CN code Description 1999 quota (tonnes) Preference 1. 1 to 30. 6. 1999 1. 7 to 31. 12. 1999 09. 6515 1704 10 11 1704 10 19 1704 90 71 1704 90 75 Sugar confectionery 195 EAR EAR 09. 6530 1805 00 00 Cocoa powder 09. 6517 ex 1806 Chocolate confectionery, excluding CN code 1806 10 15 09. 6519 09. 6521 09. 6539 09. 6523 09. 6531 09. 6525 1806 10 15 1905 Bakery goods 2102 10 39 Yeasts 2103 90 90 Sauces and preparations 2105 2203 Ice-cream Beer 2208 60 11 Vodka 09. 6529 2208 70 10 Liqueurs 09. 6532 2208 90 69 Other spirits 09. 6534 2402 20 90 Cigarettes 37 650 140 2 600 780 14 650 130 21 21 65 0 % EAR 0 % EAR EAR 3,8 % EAR 3,5 % 0,26 EUR/ % vol/hl+ 1,27 EUR/hl 0,32 EUR/ % vol/hl+ 2,05 EUR/hl 0,32 EUR/ % vol/hl+ 2,05 EUR/hl 0 % EAR 0 % EAR EAR 3,5 % EAR 2,6 % 0 % 0 % 0 % 34,2 % 31,5 %