Press Release: EU and Brazil agree on a new EU poultrymeat import regime

The European Commission has concluded an agreement with Brazil on a new regime for imports of salted poultrymeat, preparations of turkey meat and cooked chicken meat into the EU. The agreement modifies the current bound tariff rate concessions for the three items in question and foresees the creation of three new tariff rate quotas (TRQs), in conformity with the procedure set out by GATT Article XXVIII. Under this procedure, a WTO Member has the right to withdraw a concession provided that compensation is offered to the main trade partners.