WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/AG/N/HUN/31
29 July 2003
(03-4018)
Committee on Agriculture Original:  English
NOTIFICATION
The attached notification concerning the administration of tariff quotas ( Table MA:1 ) for the
calendar year 2003 was received from the delegation of  Hungary  on 10 July 2003.G/AG/N/HUN/31
Page 2Table MA:1
MARKET ACCESS:  Hungary
REPORTING PERIOD:  Calendar year 2003
Implementation of market access opportunities: tariff and other quota commitments
Description of productsTariff item numbers encompassed in
product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Live horses, asses, mules, hinnies 0101 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no application quantity limit setfor individual importers.  In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail.  If in these periods the quantities for which applications have
been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter ofissuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Bovine animals and meat 0102, 0201, 0202, 0210.20 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Access to
quotas is conditional upon the lodging of a reimbursable deposit of HUF 15 per kg.Permits are issued on a first-come, first- served basis.  Individual importers may
submit an application for up to 1,359.5 tonnes. In the first week of every quarter,
applications can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for whichapplications have been received exceed the quantities available, a reductioncoefficient is applied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made
by an importer if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than
80%. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  As for live bovine animals ( 0102), the rate of
conversion from product weight is 0.56.
(d) Other information: See Decree 23/2002.(XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Decree 3/1995 (I. 27.) FM of the Minister ofAgriculture; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for Foreign Trade) No. 45 ofvolume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
Page 3Description of productsTariff item numbers encompassed in
product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Swine 0103, 0203, 0210.11, 0210.12 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Access to
quotas is conditional upon the lodging of a reimbursable deposit of HUF 15 per kg.Permits are issued on a first-come, first- served basis.  Individual importers may
submit an application for up to 1,990.9 tonnes.  Allocations are made
proportionately in time.  In the first week of every quarter, applications can bemade only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications havebeen received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested. Further applications may be made by an importer if the
part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%. (iv) Import permits
are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  As for live swine (0103), the rate of conversion from
product weight is 0.5.
(d) Other information: See Decree 23/2002.(XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Decree 3/1995 (I. 27.) FM of the Minister ofAgriculture; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for Foreign Trade) No. 45 ofvolume 15.
Sheep and goats 0104, 0204 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit an
application for up to 9.2 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applicationshave been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by an
importer if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.
(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002.(XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Poultry 0105, 0207 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Access to
quotas is conditional upon the lodging of a reimbursable deposit of HUF 15 per kg.Permits are issued on a first-come, first- served basis.  Individual importers may
submit an application for up to 1,142.5 tonnes. In the first week of every quarter,
applications can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for whichapplications have been received exceed the quantities available, a reductioncoefficient is applied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be madeby an importer if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than80%. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information: See Decree 23/2002.(XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Decree 3/1995 (I. 27.) FM of the Minister of
Agriculture; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for Foreign Trade) No. 45 of
volume 15.
Edible offal of bovine animals, swine 0206 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 112.2 tonnes.  Allocations are made proportionately in time.In the first week of every quarter, applications can be made only via mail. If in
these periods the quantities for which applications have been received exceed the
quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied to the quantities requested.Further applications may be made by an importer if the part of the quota allocatedto it was utilized to more than 80%. (iv)  Import permits are valid until the end of
the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002.(XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Milk and cream 0401, 0402 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no application quantity limit setfor individual importers. Allocations are made  proportionately in time.  In the first
week of every quarter, applications can be made only via mail.  If in such cases the
quantities for which licences have been applied for exceed the quantities available,a reduction coefficient is applied to the quantities requested. (iv) Import permitsare valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002.(XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Sour cream, yoghurt, kephir 0403 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 998.3 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications
have been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by animporter if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002.(XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Butter 0405 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 17.8 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications
have been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by animporter if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002.(XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Cheese and curd 0406 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Access to
quotas is conditional upon the lodging of a reimbursable deposit of HUF 25 per kg.
Permits are issued on a first-come, first- served basis.  Individual importers may
submit an application for up to 120.6 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter,applications can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for whichapplications have been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction
coefficient is applied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made
by an importer if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than80%. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002.(XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for Foreign
Trade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Eggs not in shell 0408 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no application quantity limit setfor individual importers.  In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications have
been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter ofissuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Honey 0409 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no application quantity limit setfor individual importers. In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications have
been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter ofissuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Potatoes, fresh or chilled 0701 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 3,230 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications
have been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by animporter if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Tomatoes 0702 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit an
application for up to 332.8 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applicationshave been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by an
importer if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.
(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Onions 0703 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 220.4  tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications
have been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by animporter if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Cabbages 0704 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit an
application for up to 168.3 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applicationshave been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by an
importer if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.
(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Lettuce and chicory 0705 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no application quantity limit setfor individual importers.  In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail.  If in such cases the quantities for which licences have been
applied for exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied to thequantities requested. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter ofissuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 6/1995 /I.27) IKM of the Minister for Industry and
Trade;  Decree 22/2001 (XII.20) KÜM-PM of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and
the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001 (IX.19) GM of the Minister of EconomicAffairs;  Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for Foreign Trade) No. 52 ofvolume 13; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató No. 26 of volume 14.
Carrots, celeriac 0706 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit an
application for up to 280.4 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applicationshave been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by an
importer if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.
(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Cucumbers 0707 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 54.4 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications
have been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by animporter if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Leguminous vegetables 0708 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no application quantity limit set
for individual importers. In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications havebeen received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter ofissuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Vegetables, preserved 0711 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no application quantity limit setfor individual importers.  In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications have
been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter ofissuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Dried vegetables 0712 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 68.6 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications
have been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by animporter if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Dried leguminous vegetables 0713 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no application quantity limit setfor individual importers.  In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications have
been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter ofissuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Almonds, h azelnuts, walnuts, chestnuts 0802 (a) Allocation to supplying c ountries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no application quantity limit setfor individual importers. In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications have
been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter ofissuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Grapes 0806 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 301.6 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications
have been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by animporter if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Melons 0807 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit an
application for up to 518.1 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applicationshave been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by an
importer if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.
(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Apples, pears 0808 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 1,021.2 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter,
applications can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which
applications have been received exceed the quantities available, a reductioncoefficient is applied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be madeby an importer if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than80%. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
© Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Peaches, cherries 0809 (a) Allocation to supplying c ountries: Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit an
application for up to 86.9 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applicationshave been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by an
importer if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.
(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
12 3
Berries 0810 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 171.5 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications
have been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by animporter if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Fruits, provisionally preserved 0812 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no application quantity limit set
for individual importers.  In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications havebeen received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter ofissuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
12 3
Fruits, dried 0813 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 25.5 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications
have been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by animporter if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Wheat 1001, 1101 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no application quantity limit set
for individual importers.  In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications havebeen received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested.  (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarterof issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Rye 1002 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no application quantity limit setfor individual importers.  In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications have
been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested.  (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarterof issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Barley 1003 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basi s.  There is no application quantity limit
set for individual importers.  In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications have
been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested.  (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarterof issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure forForeign Trade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
12 3
Maize (corn) 1005 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no application quantity limit setfor individual importers.  In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications have
been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested.  (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarterof issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Rice 1006 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Access to
quotas is conditional upon the lodging of a reimbursable deposit of HUF 10 per kg.Permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no application
quantity limit set for individual importers.  In the first week of every quarter,
applications can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for whichapplications have been received exceed the quantities available, a reductioncoefficient is applied to the quantities requested.  (iv) Import permits are valid untilthe end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information: See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Decree 3/1995 (I. 27.) FM of the Minister ofAgriculture; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for Foreign Trade) No. 45 ofvolume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
12 3
Sunflower seed oil 1512 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 260 tonnes. In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications
have been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by animporter if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Rape and mustard oil 1514 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no application quantity limit set
for individual importers. In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications havebeen received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter ofissuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
12 3
Margarine 1517 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Access to
quotas is conditional upon the lodging of a reimbursable deposit of HUF 15 per kg.Permits are issued on a first-come, first- served basis.  Individual importers may
submit an application for up to 1,399.2 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter,
applications can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for whichapplications have been received exceed the quantities available, a reductioncoefficient is applied to the quantities requested.  Further applications may bemade by an importer if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to morethan 80%. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information: See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Decree 3/1995 (I. 27.) FM of the Minister of
Agriculture; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for Foreign Trade) No. 45 of
volume 15.
Sausages and similar products 1601 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 260.7 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applicationscan be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications
have been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is
applied to the quantities requested.  Further applications may be made by animporter if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
12 3
Prepared or preserved meat, liver, ham 1602 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 133.8 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications
have been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by animporter if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Other sugars 1702 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit an
application for up to 105.2 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applicationshave been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested.  Further applications may be made by an
importer if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.
(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Chocolate 1806 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no application quantity limit setfor individual importers. In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications have
been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter ofissuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information: See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Decree 3/1995 (I. 27.) FM of the Minister ofAgriculture; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for Foreign Trade) No. 45 ofvolume 15.
Pasta 1902 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit an
application for up to 412.4 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applicationshave been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by an
importer if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.
(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
12 3
Vegetables, preserved by vinegar 2001 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 31.5 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications
have been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by animporter if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) (d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the
Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.)
GM of the Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochurefor Foreign Trade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Tomatoes, preserved (tomato purée) 2002 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit an
application for up to 128 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applicationshave been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by an
importer if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.
(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Mushrooms, preserved 2003 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no application quantity limit setfor individual importers. In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications have
been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter ofissuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Vegetables, frozen 2004 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no application quantity limit setfor individual importers. In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications have
been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter ofissuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Other preserved vegetables 2005 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 227.6 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications
have been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by animporter if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Fruit preserved by sugar 2006 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no application quantity limit set
for individual importers. In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications havebeen received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter ofissuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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product descriptionDescription of import arrangement applicable
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Jams, fruit jellies 2007 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 106.7 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications
have been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by animporter if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Other preserved fruits 2008 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit an
application for up to 988.7 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applicationshave been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by an
importer if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.
(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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Fruit juices 2009 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 1,000.5 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter,
applications can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which
applications have been received exceed the quantities available, a reductioncoefficient is applied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be madeby an importer if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than80%. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee,tea2101 (a) Allocation to supplying countries: Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit an
application for up to 272.9 tonnes.  In the first week of every quarter, applications
can be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applicationshave been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by an
importer if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.
(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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Mineral water 2201 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  Individual importers may submit anapplication for up to 1,308.6 hl.  In the first week of every quarter, applications can
be made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications
have been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient isapplied to the quantities requested. Further applications may be made by animporter if the part of the quota allocated to it was utilized to more than 80%.(iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter of issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Beer 2203 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no application quantity limit set
for individual importers.  In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications havebeen received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter ofissuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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Wine, Champagne 2204 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no application quantity limit setfor individual importers.  In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications have
been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter ofissuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
Vermouth 2205 (a) Allocation to supplying countries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no application quantity limit setfor individual importers.  In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications have
been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested.  (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarterof issuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.G/AG/N/HUN/31
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Unmanufactured tobacco 2401 (a) Allocation to supplying c ountries:  Global tariff quota
(b) Allocations to importers:  (i) Alloca tions are made by the Licensing and
Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.  (ii), (iii) Permits are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no application quantity limit setfor individual importers.  In the first week of every quarter, applications can be
made only via mail. If in these periods the quantities for which applications have
been received exceed the quantities available, a reduction coefficient is applied tothe quantities requested. (iv) Import permits are valid until the end of the quarter ofissuance.
(c) Other access arrangements:  None.
(d) Other information:  See Decree 23/2002. (XI. 30.) KüM-PM of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance;  Decree 24/2001. (IX.19.) GM of the
Minister of Economic Affairs; Külkereskedelmi Tájékoztató (Brochure for ForeignTrade) No. 45 of volume 15.
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