GENERAL AGREEMENT ON RESTRICTS TARIFFS AND TRADE … · (BTN) Years 10 29. DENMARK 1. Imports of...

GENERAL AGREEMENT O N RESTRICTS

TARIFFS AND TRADE fKiïï^w®1

Agriculture Committee

INVENTORY OF MEASURES AND MECHANISMS INFLUENCING IMPORTS

Grains

Revision

The attached inventory was prepared by the secretariat at the request of the Committee (COM.AG/ll, paragraph 18) and revised on the basis of comments made during the meeting of the Committee in March 1969? and of additional information received in response to secretariat note COM.AG/12.

-Figures in parentheses in columns Z and 9 indicate ad valorem equivalents of specific or mixed duties.

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INVENTORY OP MEASURES AND MECHANISMS INPLUENOINO IMPORTS

Countries applying measures as described; observations

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35. ARGENTINA

1. àince-March 1967, there has been a surcharge of 50 per cent of c.l.f. import value of grains.

2. Imports are in general negligible.

34. AUSTRALIA

1. No import restrictions apart from normal quarantine requirements.

2. imports are negligible.

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Products (BTN)

Wheat - 10.01

Maize

io.o5

Years

1965 1966 196?

mil 1967/68

Value of imports ($'000)

Total

1

12,300

158 167 l4l

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Customs duties

MFN .-'

Dutiable

2

12,300

136 111 105

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33. AUSTRIA

1. Imports of cereals are subject to quantitative control and variable levies.

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Products (BTN)

Wheat 10.01

Rye 10.02

Barley 10.03

Oats 10.04

Mai go 10.05

Millet etc. 10.07

Total,ooarso grains above

Total of all grains listed above

Years

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

l965;

1966 1967

1965 1966. 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

6,800 7,900 1,900

3 ,000 4,400 3,400

23 ,000 l2,6oo 12,O0C

3,000 2,200

' 2,000

26,000 23,4C0 12,000

1,100 2,100 1,400

56,000 51,600 30,800

62 ,800 59.50C 32 ,700

6,800 7.900 1,900

3,000 4,400 3,400

23,000 19,600 12,000

3,000 2,200 2,000

25,000 23,400 12,000

1,100 2,100 1,400

56,000 51,600 30,800

62,800 59,500 32 ,700

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6,800 7.900 1,900

3,000 4,400 3,400

23,COO 19,600 12,0C0

3,000 2,200 2,000

26,000 23,400 12,000

1,100 2,100 1,400

56,000 51,600 30,800

62,800 59,500 32 ,700


32. CANADA

Products (BTN)

Impart permits are required from the Canadian Wheat Board for the Importation of wheat, oats or barley and the more Important products manufactured from those cereals.

A storage permit Issued by the Board of Grain Commissioners is required for imports entering storage.

Maize 10.05

Years

1561/65 1965/66 1966/67

23,700 3C ,100 30,900

23,700 30,100 30,900

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30. CZECHOSLOVAKIA

1. Imports are made by a State agency.

2. There are no quantitative restrictions or licence requirements.

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Wheat 10.01

Rye 10.02

Barley . 10.03

Oats 10.04

Maize 10.05

Milocorn 10.07

Total, coarse grains above

Total of all «rains listed above

Years

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1

60,480 69,782

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32,346 8,l8l,

10,015 17,001 ••

1,920 14,342

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104,761 109,306

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60,430 69,782

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10,C-15 17,001

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44,281 39,524 ••

104,7fal 109,306

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29. DENMARK

1. Imports of grains other than maize and sorghum etc., are subject to discretionary licensing.

2. Imports of bread grain are subject to mixing ' regulations.

3. Under the Brain Marketing Act, imports of grain and grain products are subject to variable equalization charges. Limited quantities of feed grain may be exempted from these charges, (i.e. exporters of seed grain, malting barley and malt may import a quantity of feed grain corresponding to the quantity exported of seed grain, malting barley and malt, without payment of the equalization charge on such imports).

Wheat TO. 01

Rye 10.02

Barlej ley "To. 03

Oats 10.04

Maize "10.05

Sorghum, e t c . * .16 ! 67



1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967,

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

•600 600

2,000

21,300 25,700 24,800

4,800 4,800 2,200

10,700 14,100 13,600

5,100 2,500 2,200

41,900 47,100 42,800

42,500 47,700 44,800

600 600

2,000

21,300 25,700 24,800

4,800 4,800 2,200

10,700 14,100 13,600

5,100 2,500 2,200

41,900 47,100 42,300

42,500 47,700 44,800

600 600

2,000

21,300 25,700 24,800

4,800 4,800 2,200

26,700 31,100 29,000

a 6.4 14.0 10.4

11.0 4.7 7.3

4.3 2.4 4.1

11-16 9-19 14-25

21 22-29 19-25

TJifference between producer's prices and import prices in per cent of the latter. In the case of maize and sorghum, the producer's price has been replaced by the basic price fixed by the Grain Marketing Act.


Countries applying Measures as described? '- observations

27. EUROPEAN- COMMUNITIES -

1. Imports are subject to -variable levies representing the difference between- the threshold price of each product and the c.i.f. price on the world market.

Products (BTN)

Years

Wheat

Rye

10.01

10.02

Barley TO.03

Oats "10.04

Maize 10.05

Other grains 10.07



1965 1966 1967

'1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

269,650 295,030 286,541

7,755 9,353 6,433

122,252 132,209 114,071

50,031 55,960 38,269

623,983 666,100 568,771

100,397 104,289 88,072 904,418 967,911 815,616

1,174,068 1,262,941 1,102,157

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122,252 1 132,209

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50,031 55,960 38,269

623,983 666,100 568,771

100,397 104,289 88,072

904>4l8 967,911 815,616

1,174,^68 1,262,941 1,102,157

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GRAINS

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Products (BTN) j Years •Belg. Ger. Fr. It. Lux. Neth.

27. EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (cont'd)

Soft wheat 1Ô.Ô1

1964/65 SW2 HW2 12JÈ DHW2 l 4 # ARG. B .B.

1965/66

1966/67

Barley To703

Oats

Maize Î5.05

1964/65)

1966/67'

1964/65 1965/66 l?bh/bf

1964/65

19 6 5/6 S

1966/67

SW2 HW2 12J6 DHW2 14$ ARG. B.B.

68 63 62 66

71 73 71 72

SW2 59 HW2 12# 58 DHW2 14$ j 57 ARG. B.B. ! 59

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US Y C3 Plata

Sorghum ÏOT07

11964/65)' j1965/66) USOR Y 2 |T9T6>f(:

43 30 35

36 25 36

13 25

31 27

28 27

42 46 41

98 92 90 96

101 103 100 101

88 86 84 86

77 60 65

70 52 63

B II 68 65

86 89 81

64 60 59 63

70 1 9 70 60 52 58 59

39 28 35

41 26 38

48 ^3

50 43

46 44

65 66 62

85 80 78 83

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76 75 73 75

6 1 11

1 14

2 2

3 2

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21 9 17

82 77 5 0

86 88 85 86

73 72 70 72

43 30 35

36

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31 27

28 27

42 46 41

77 72

76

81 83 80 81

68

$ 65 67

43 39 43

45 40 50

32 28

41 36

43 41

46 60 57

Notes: 1. The average c.i.f. prices are the annual averages (arithmetic mean) of the Community import prices for the various grades included in the table, these being the grades most commonly imported into the Community.

2. The levies represent the annual arithmetic mean of the levies applied in respect of each member State.

3. The ratio between the two prices is calculated for the different cereals. It should be noted that throughout this whole period Italy has applied a special system for fodder grains involving a reduced levy, which explains the relatively lower incidences recorded for these products.

Countries applying measures as described} observations

26. FINLAND

1. Imports of wheat, barley, oats and maize are subject to individual licensing.

2. Barley, oats and ' maize are subject to a fixed import levy. In addition, maize is also subject to a variable import levy but imports of maize for use as raw material for certai purposes in manufacture are exempted from import levies.

3. The State Granary is the sole importer of all food and feed grains and of products made from grains intended for human consumption.

Products (BTN)

Wheat 10.01

Rye 10.02

Barley 10.03

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Oats 10.04

Maize 10.05

Total.coarse grains above


Years

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

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6,379 5,011 4,611 •

2,900 1,300 991

1,200

37

3,760 2,007 1,044

7,860 3,344 2,072

14,239 8,355 6,683

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2,900 1,300 931 .

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3,760 2,007 1,044

7,860 3,344 2,072

14,239 8,355 6,683

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6,379 5,011 4,611

2,900 1,300 991

1,200

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3,760 2,007 1,044

7,860 3,344 2,072

14,239 8,355 6,683

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21. INDIâ

1. Imports of food grains are made only on Government account. (Mainly noncommercial transactions.)

22. IRELAND

(No information submitted.)

Products (BTN)

Wheat 10.01

Maize 10.05

Sorghum 10.07

Total of all grains

Wheat 10.01

Barley 10.03

Oats 10.01

Maize 10.05

Other 10.07

Total »f all grains listed

Years

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1

189,020 580,510 509,000

11,990 910 -

2,990 87,150 128,000

598,150 766,170 637,000

22,710 22,130

5,530 580

2,150 2,160

7,790 8,080

9,210 9,180

17,120 12,130

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11,990 910

2,990 87,150 128,000

598,150 766,170 637,000

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20. JAPAN

1. Wheat and barley. Imports are under Government control

2. Imports of maize and oats have been liberalized. Grain sorghums for purchase by the Government and those used as materials for mixed feeds have also been liberalized.

3. Import of maize for sacchari-zing use is. duty free. Imports of wheat, barley. and maize and grain sorghums for feedstuff are exempted from duty.

Products (BTN)

Wheat 10.01

Barley 16.03

i Oats ~T0"7O4

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Maize 1Ô.Ô5

Grain sorghums 16.07



Years

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1965 1966 1967 1968

1965 1966 1967 1968 ,

1965 1966 1967 1968

1965 1966 1967 1S68

1965 1966 1967 1968

1965 1966 1967 1968

1965 1966 1967 1968

1

251,100 278,700

, 307,600

41,000 30,700 39,900

900 900

1,300

231,500 243,300 271,000

84,100 132,000 161,300

357,500 406,900 473,500

608,600 685,600 781,100

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34,100 36,300 52,000

300 1,000 1,300

34,400 37,300 53,400

34,400 37,300 53,400

3

251,1008 ' 278,700a 307,600a

4l,000a

30,700a

39,900*

(900) (900)

(1,200)

197,400 207,000 219,000

83,800 131,000 160,000

323,100 369,600 420,100

57^,200 648,300 727,700

Temporarily admitted duty f ree ,

kpor mixed feed. c 0 t h e r .

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C o u n t r i e s - a p p l y i n g measures a s d e s c r i b e d ; o b s e r v a t i o n s

1 8 . NEW ZEALAND

1 . The Wheat Board i s respon- l

P roduc t s (BTN)

Wheat s i b l e f o r impor t s of whea t . 10 .01

• 2 . For whea t , m e s l i n , r y e ,

b a r l e y , o a t s , ma ize : import l i c e n c e s a r e g ran ted only i n e x c e p t i o n a l c i rcumst a n c e s . Grain sorghum i s a l s o s u b j e c t to import l i c e n s i n g .

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Rye 10.02

B i r l e y 10.03.

Oats 10 .04

Maize 10 .05

Sorghum 10.07

T o t a l , c o a r s e g r a i n s abcve

T o t a l of a l l g r a i n s l i s t e d above

Years

l964/S"j 1965/66 1966/67 1967/60 1968/69

196V^5 196:766 1966/67 1967/63

1964/6? 1965/66 1966/67 1967/68

1964/6^ 1965/66 1966/67 1967/68

1964/65 1965/66 1966767 1967/68

1964/65 1965/66 1966/67 1967/68

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7,482

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353 217 364

3 2 ,445 10,424 7.846

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16. NORWAY

1. All imports of wheat, rye, barley, oats, and milled products thereof, as well as feeding stuffs, including protein feeds, are made by the Norwegian Grain Corporation

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Products (BTN)

Wheat 10.01

Rye 10.02

Barley 10.03

Oats 10.04

Maize 10.05



Years

1965 1366 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

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2,200 3,100 1,700

2 J00 3,500 6,000

1,100 900 700

6,300 6,000 5,800

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35,700 38,600 39,900

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2,200 3,100 1,700

2 ,700 3,500 6,000

1,100 900 700

6,300 6,000 5,800

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POLAND

1. The jState Cereal Organization purchases the basic quantities of cereals domestically and from abroad.

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.2. There are no barriers such as import duties or charges, quantitative import restrictions or any other measures which affect the quantity or price of imports. (Figures converted at the rate 21 1+ = US$1 ).

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Barley i 10.03

Oats 10.04 "

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Years "

1965 1966 1967 1968

1965 1966 1967 1968

1965 1966 1967 1968

1965 1966 1967 1968

1965 1966 1967 1968

1965 1966 1967 1968

1965 1966 1967 1968

1965 1966 1967 1968

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80,867 95,254 97,068 7^,929

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3,665

30,937 8,902

24,042 29,528

1,642 1,022 _ -

40,815 10,11-24 11,294 14,144

1,522 4,712 3,855 1,312

73,393 24,431 35,330 48,887

154,260 119,685 132,398 123,816

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1,522 4,712 3,855 1,312

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154,260 119,685 132,398 123,816

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Countries applying measures as described-; observations

13. PORTUGAL

1. The National Federation of Milling Industries (FNIM) is the only body authorized to import wheat.

2. Distichous barley is imported solely by the National Federation of Wheat Producers (FNPT)

12. SOUTH AFRICA

1. The Mealie Control Board is the sole importer of maize.

2. The Wheat Control Board is in practice the sole importer of wheat.

3. Imports of wheat, rye, barley, oats, and maize are subject to quotas.

Products (BTN)

Wheat 10.01

Barley 10.03

Maize 10.05



Wheat 10.01

Maize 10.05

Sorghum 10.07

Total, coarse «rains above


Years

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

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19,172 28,827

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9,978 19,691

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29,596 49,227

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41,273 33,565

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298 656 366

344 16,557

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344 57,830 33,931

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19,172 28,827

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9,978 19,691

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19,172 28,827

446 709

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19,618 29,536

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41,273 33,565

46 ••• 15,901 "

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46 57,174 33,565

8

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'Data'submitted indicate that costs of imported maize are higher than costs of local maize.

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Products (BTN) Years

Q. SPAD!J :

i;. Imports of wheat, rye and oats for consumption are subject to the State-trading régime.

2. Barley, maize, sorghum and millet for consumption are: imported by individual persons, and are subject to regulating levies. These levies are set weekly by the authorities.

3. Saeds for sowing are liberalized.

Wheat 10.01

Rye 10.02

Barley 10

Oats 10

Maize 10

.03

04

05

Other cereals 10 .07

Total, coarse grains

Total < grains above

above

Df.all listed

aPin:-.l duty.

Temporary duty.

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

19|5 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

9,459 5,062

158 92

35,918 40,118 32,176

44 118 111

103,710 1|0,731 169,663

5,251 20,491 13,707

145 ,081 221,550 215,657

154,540 226,612 215,695

9,459 5'II 158 92

35 ,918 40,118 32..176

44 118 111

103,710 160,731 169,663

5,251 20,491 13,707

145,«8l 221,550 215,657

154,540 226,612 215,695

"Sorghum.

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103,710 160,731 169,663

(5,251) (20,491) (13,707)

144,879 221,340 215 ,546

144,879 221,340 215,546

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Products (BTN)

Years

10. SWEDEN

1. Imports from Japan, Eastern Germany and Rhodesia are subject to quantitative restrictions.

Wheat 10.01

Rye 10.02

Barley 10.03

Oats. "10.04

?-Iai;;e ""10.05

Votal^ grainr.

Total grains above

coai-:"c above

03.' a l l

l i 3 t e d

1965 1966 1967

1965 J.966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1^65 1966 1967

1965 1565 1967

1965 1956 1967

5,000 6,4oo 3,300

3,POD 4,800 2,700

400

3,^00 3,600 3,900

6,8co 8,4CC 6.600

11,300 1»', .800

9',900

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2,700

400

3,400 3,600 3,900

6,800 8,400 6,600

11,800 14,800

9,900

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9. SWITZERLAND

1. Domestic measures

.(i) Wheat: The Federal Wheat Administration buys domestic bread wheat at prices guaranteed by the Federal Council. Commercial millers are required to buy this wheat at prices corresponding to the cost price of foreign wheat of the same quality. The difference is charged to the Government's account

(ii) Feed grains: Allowances are paid to importers who purchase domestic feed grains, to cpver transport and marketing costs.

2. Measures at the frontier

(i) Wheat: Price supplements are levied (in addition to customs duties) in an amount fixed according to the quantities of fodder products derived from wheat milling.

(ii) Feed grains: Imports are sub.iect to licence by the Swiss Grain and Fodder Co-operative (CCF). Licences are granted within the limits of individual quotas which are based on a global quota. Imports are subject to price supplements levied in addition to customs duties, in compliance with the Federal regulations on reserve stocks to ensure national supplies, and to regulations for taking over any potato surplus.

Products (BTN)

Wheat 10.01

Rye 10.02

Barley 10.03

. Oats

. 10.04

Maize 10.05



Years

1965 . 1966 1967 '

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1-

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19,4-02 2^.239 20,992

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17,531 24,032 26,889

10,072 9,980 11,002

12,035 14,331 14,978

39,638. 48,343 52,869

59,040-72,582 73,361

2 !

19,402 24,239 20,992

17,531 24,032 26,8f.9

10,072 9,980

11,002

12,035 14,331 14,978

39.638 48.343 52,869

59,040 ?2,582 73,861

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19,402 24,239 20,992

17,331 24,032 26,889

10.072 9,980

11,002

12,035 14,331 14,978

39,638 48,343 52,869

59,040 72,582 73,861

17.531 24,032 26,839

10,072 9,980 11,002

12,035 14,331 14,978

39,630 48,343 52.869

39,638 48.343 52,869

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2.1 2.0

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10 9

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i Countries applying n-.easures ] j as described; observations

I j j • 8. TANZANIA i

i 1. The National Agricultural | Products Board is respon- j

sible for the marketing of wheat and maize and maintains stocks to meet distribution requirements-and reserves against year-to-year variations in supplies.

2. All imports of grains must be authorized by the Import Controller.

• 7. TURKEY

1. In case of need, grains are imported by a Government agency (Soil Products Office).

2. Imports of cereais, (except for imports under PL 480) are subject to customs duty, 15 per cent ad valorem, municipality share 15 per cent of amount of customs duty, wharf duty 5 per cent of c.i.f. value and stamp duty 15 per cent of the value of goods as assessed for the imposition of customs duty.

Products (BTN)

Vfheat 10.01

Mai ze 10.05

Sorghum 10.07

Total,coarse grains above


Wheat 10.01

Barley 10.03

Total of all j trains listed j above

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1964 1965 1966

1964 1965 1966

1964 1965 1966 -

1964 1965 1966

1964 1965 1966

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1

349 1,131

69 511 994

34 172 39

103 683

1,033

103 1,032 2,164

26,206 17,376 1,966

844 _ -

27,052 17,376 1,966

2

_ 349

1,131

69 511 99^

34 172 39

103 683

1,03?

103 1,032 2,164

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69 511 99^

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Products ] (HEN) i Years

TOTTED KINGDOM

1.

2.

Imports of most cereals, cereal products and byproducts have since 1 July 1964 been subject to minimum import prices. These prices are sustained when necessary by variable levies. Twenty-two countries have signed agreements with the United Kingdom undertaking to cooperate by observing, as far as is practicable, the minimum import prices. These countries together supply over 90 per cent of United Kingdom cereals imports-.

Wheat 10.01

Rye 10.02

Barley 10.03

Oats ! 10.04

Maize

In agreements concluded in April 1964 with Argentina, Australia, Canada and the United States concerning the possibility of applying levies on their exports, the United Kingdom undertook to maintain a fair and reasonable balance between home production and imports of cereals, and to provide the opportunity for overseas suppliers to share in the future growth of thé United Kingdom market. These agreements are no longer operative. A new agreement with these governments entered; into force on 1 July 1968 in iTotal of all which the United Kingdom gave no undertaking relating to access for imports.

IO..05

Sorghum I IO.07


grains listed above

1964/65 1965/66 1966/67 1968

1964/65 1965/66 1966/67 1963

1964/65 1965/66 1966/67 1968

1964/65 1965/66 1966/67 1968

1964/65 1965/66 1966/67 1968

1964/65 1965/66 1966/67 1968

1964/65 1965/66 1966/67

1964/65 1965/66 1966/67

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284,819 318,214 300,35?

86,807 131,301 125,950

198,012 186,413 174,40>

0

297 4v; 594

18,852 14,451 13,737

1,548 2,254 1,356

206,063 231,294 225,196

22,831 30,327 29,470

2,220 9l6 487

18,172 23,092 25,261

(182,921) (225,686 (213,764)

297 499 5V4

16,632 13,535 13,250

1,548 2,254 1,356

23,142 5,608 11,432

4,659 7,235 4,209

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249,591 278,325 270,353

534,410 597,039 571,212

20,392^ 24,003• 25,748;

20,392) 24,008) 25,748)

(182,921 225,686

(213,764 (279,728; 357,487;

(339,714;

46,273 29,131 31,341

244,290 215,544 205,750

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Imports usually enter Puerto Rico,

Includes buckwheat, rice, rye, grain corshua, grain products and grain preparations. Consists mostly of grain products such as biscuits, wafers calce, etc.

cQrain only, including grain sorghum.

Difference between average receipts by farmers and average import price in per cent of the latter.

eData submitted indicate that average import prices were higher than average receipts by farmers.

4 .

C o u n t r i e s a p p l y i n g measures a s d e s c r i b e d ; o b s e r v a t i o n s

UNITED STATES

1 . Import q u o t a s a p p l y t o wheat and f l o u r f i t f o r human consumpt ion; wheat quo ta i s 800 ,000 b u s h e l s w i t h 795 ,000 a l l o t t e d t o Canada, f l o u r quo ta i s 4 m i l l i o n pounds w i t h 3 ,815 ,000 a l l o t t e d t o Canada.

P r o d u c t s (BTN)

VJheat ( i n c l u d i n g f l o u r )

1 0 . 0 1 ex 1 1 . 0 1

B a r l e y (mainly m a l t i n g q u a l i t y )

10 .03 ex 11 .07

Oats ( i n c l u d i n g oa tmea l )

1 0 . 04 e:; 1 1 . 0 1

H a i s e a

10 .05

O t h e r 0

10 .02 ) 10.C6 ) 10 .07 )

ex 1 1 . 0 1 ) 19 .03 ) 19 .07 ) 19-08 )

T o t a l , c o a r c s g ra_ns e.bove0

T o t a l of a l l g r a i n s l i s t e d above

Years

196V65 1965/66 1966/67

I 9 6 V 6 5 1965/66 1966/67

1964/65 1965/66 1966/67

196V65 1965/66 1966/67

1964/65 1965/66 1966/67

1964/65 1965/66 1966/67

196V65 1965/66 1966/67

1

1,773 1,299 2 , 8 t e

16 ,^69 10 ,997 10 ,484

3,110 2 ,770 3,127

1,824 2 ,036 2 ,089

20,797 23,270 • 26,857

18 ,293 13 ,315 13 ,516

42,149 38 ,336 43 ,310

2

1,773 1,299 2 ,842

16 ,469 10,997 10 ,484

3,110 2 ,770

. 3 ,127

1,824 2 ,036 2 ,089

20,797 23,270 26,857

18 ,293 13,315 13 ,516

42 ,149 38 ,336 43 ,310

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2. YUGOSLAVIA

.1. Imports" of wheat (other than for sowing) and rye are subject to commodity quotas.

2. Imports of barley (other than j Barley for malting or sowing), maize r, 10.03 (other than hybrid for sowing) [ and buckwheat are subject to global exchange quotas.

Wheat requirements are supplied from the United States under PL 480.

Maize 10.05

Sorghum 10.07

Total.coarse grains above


1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

1965 1966 1967

86,724 98,334 29,769

86,724 98,384 29,769'

aData available indicate that average unit import prices were at the same level as (or higher than) average returns to producers.

633 55 25

86,724 98,384 29,769

86,091 i 98,329 ; 29,744 I

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