Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | IP/00/1502 (20.12.00) |
Publication Date | 20/12/2000 |
Content Type | News |
On 19.12.00, the Agriculture Council adopted the Commission's proposal for a new import system for bananas. It was decided to implement a transitional tariff quota regime on the basis of a 'first come, first served (FCFS)' system. This system was suggested by several parties, including notably the US. The regulation should come into force on 1 April 2001. However, there is a possibility for the Commission to defer this date until 1 July, if the technical preparation by Member States customs authorities to apply the first come first served system cannot be completed by that time. The Council agreed that the tariff quotas are a transitional measure leading to a flat tariff in 2006 at the latest. |
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Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/00/1502&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
Subject Categories | Business and Industry |
Countries / Regions | Europe |