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Official Journal
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L 98
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Volume 57
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Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period. The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
II Non-legislative acts
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
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1.4.2014 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 98/1 |
COUNCIL DECISION 2014/181/CFSP
of 10 March 2014
on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Central African Republic on the status in the Central African Republic of the European Union military operation in the Central African Republic (EUFOR RCA)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 37 thereof, in conjunction with Article 218(5) and (6) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
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On 10 February 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/73/CFSP (1), which provides that the status of Union-led units and personnel of the European Union military operation in the Central African Republic (EUFOR RCA), including the privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for the fulfilment and smooth functioning of their mission, is to be the subject of an agreement concluded pursuant to Article 37 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). |
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Following the adoption of a Decision by the Council on 10 February 2014 authorising the opening of negotiations, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, in accordance with Article 37 TEU, negotiated an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of letters between the Union and the Central African Republic on the status of EUFOR RCA. |
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In accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the TEU and to the TFEU, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and the implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications. Consequently, Denmark is not participating in the adoption of this Decision and is neither bound by it nor subject to its application. |
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The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters should be approved, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Central African Republic on the status in the Central African Republic of the European Union military operation in the Central African Republic (EUFOR RCA) is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.
The text of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters is attached to this Decision.
Article 2
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the respective letter in order to bind the Union.
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 10 March 2014.
For the Council
The President
G. VROUTSIS
(1) Council Decision 2014/73/CFSP on a European Union military operation in the Central African Republic (EUFOR RCA) (OJ L 40, 11.2.2014, p. 59.)
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1.4.2014 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 98/3 |
AGREEMENT
in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Union and the Central African Republic on the status in the Central African Republic of the European Union military operation in the Central African republic (EUFOR RCA)
A. Letter from the European Union
Brussels, 10 March 2014
H.E. Ms Catherine Samba-Panza
Chef d'État de la transition
Central African Republic
Your Excellency,
Following the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2134 (2014), the European Union will very soon deploy a military operation in the Central African Republic (EUFOR RCA) in order to help establish a secure environment in your country.
As you will recall, on 16 April 2008 the Central African Republic entered into an Agreement on the status of the European Union military operation in Chad and the Central African Republic (EUFOR Tchad/RCA) in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1778 (2007).
The terms of that Agreement, which ceased to be in force when the last EUFOR Tchad/RCA troops left, are nevertheless ideally suited to the needs of the European Union military operation which will be deployed in the Central African Republic.
I therefore suggest that all provisions of that Agreement (Articles 1 to 19) be made to apply to EUFOR RCA, on the understanding that:
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each mention of EUFOR in the above-mentioned articles will be considered to refer to EUFOR RCA; |
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the means of transport referred to in Articles 1(3)(a), 3(2) and 4(3) will be considered to include the means of transport belonging to the national contingents making up EUFOR RCA, but also those hired or chartered by EUFOR RCA; |
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the reference to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1778 (2007) of 25 September 2007 in Article 1(3)(b) will be understood as a reference to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2134 (2014) of 28 January 2014. |
I should be grateful if you would let me know whether you accept these suggestions. If you do accept, this letter, together with your reply, will constitute a legally-binding international agreement between the Central African Republic and the European Union on the status of EUFOR RCA, which will enter into force on the date on which your letter of reply is received.
Please accept, Madam, the assurance of my highest consideration.
For the European Union
C. ASHTON
B. Letter from the Central African Republic
Catherine Ashton
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Madam the High Representative,
Thank you for your letter of 10 March 2014 2014 regarding the deployment of a European Union military operation in the Central African Republic, which reads as follows:
‘Following the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2134 (2014), the European Union will very soon deploy an operation in the Central African Republic (EUFOR RCA) in order to help establish a secure environment in your country.
As you will recall, on 16 April 2008 the Central African Republic entered into an Agreement on the status of the European Union military operation in Chad and the Central African Republic (EUFOR Tchad/RCA) in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1778 (2007).
The terms of that Agreement, which ceased to be in force when the last EUFOR Tchad/RCA troops left, are nevertheless ideally suited to the needs of the European Union military operation which will be deployed in the Central African Republic.
I therefore suggest that all provisions of that Agreement (Articles 1 to 19) be made to apply to EUFOR RCA, on the understanding that:
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each mention of EUFOR in the above-mentioned articles will be considered to refer to EUFOR RCA; |
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the means of transport referred to in Articles 1(3)(a), 3(2) and 4(3) will be considered to include the means of transport belonging to the national contingents making up EUFOR RCA, but also those hired or chartered by EUFOR RCA; |
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the reference to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1778 (2007) of 25 September 2007 in Article 1(3)(b) will be understood as a reference to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2134 (2014) of 28 January 2014. |
I should be grateful if you would let me know whether you accept these suggestions. If you do accept, this letter, together with your reply, will constitute a legally-binding international agreement between the Central African Republic and the European Union on the status of EUFOR RCA, which will enter into force on the date on which your letter of reply is received.’.
I am pleased to inform you that I accept the terms suggested in your letter.
Please accept, Madam, the assurance of my highest consideration.
For the Central African Republic
Catherine SAMBA-PANZA
REGULATIONS
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1.4.2014 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 98/5 |
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 326/2014
of 26 March 2014
approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Lomnické suchary (PGI))
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,
Whereas:
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Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 53(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission examined the Czech Republic's application for the approval of amendments to the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Lomnické suchary’ registered under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1018/2007 (2). |
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Since the amendments in question are not minor within the meaning of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission published the amendment application in the Official Journal of the European Union (3) as required by Article 50(2)(a) of that Regulation. |
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As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the amendments to the specification should be approved, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The amendments to the specification published in the Official Journal of the European Union regarding the name contained in the Annex to this Regulation are hereby approved.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 26 March 2014.
For the Commission,
On behalf of the President,
Dacian CIOLOȘ
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.
ANNEX
Agricultural products and foodstuffs listed in Annex I(I) to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012:
Class 2.4. Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker's wares
CZECH REPUBLIC
Lomnické suchary (PGI)
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1.4.2014 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 98/7 |
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 327/2014
of 26 March 2014
entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Requeijão da Beira Baixa (PDO)]
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,
Whereas:
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Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, Portugal's application to register the name ‘Requeijão da Beira Baixa’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2). |
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As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Requeijão da Beira Baixa’ should therefore be entered in the register, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 26 March 2014.
For the Commission
On behalf of the President,
Dacian CIOLOȘ
Member of the Commission
ANNEX
Agricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:
Class 1.4. Other products of animal origin (eggs, honey, various dairy products except butter, etc.)
PORTUGAL
Requeijão da Beira Baixa (PDO)
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1.4.2014 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 98/9 |
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 328/2014
of 26 March 2014
entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Miele Varesino (PDO)]
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,
Whereas:
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Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, Italy's application to register the name ‘Miele Varesino’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2). |
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As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Miele Varesino’ should therefore be entered in the register, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 26 March 2014.
For the Commission
On behalf of the President,
Dacian CIOLOȘ
Member of the Commission
ANNEX
Agricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:
Class 1.4. Other products of animal origin (eggs, honey, various dairy products except butter, etc.)
ITALY
Miele Varesino (PDO)
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1.4.2014 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 98/11 |
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 329/2014
of 31 March 2014
amending for the 211th time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the Al-Qaeda network
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 of 27 May 2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the Al-Qaeda network (1), and in particular Article 7(1)(a) and Article 7a(1) and (5) thereof,
Whereas:
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Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 lists the persons, groups and entities covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation. |
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On 14 February 2014, the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) decided to amend one entry on the list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply. Furthermore, on 14 March 2014 the Sanctions Committee of the UNSC decided to delete one natural person from the list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply and to add one natural person to that list. |
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Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 should therefore be updated accordingly. |
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In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, it should enter into force immediately, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 31 March 2014.
For the Commission,
On behalf of the President,
Head of the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments
ANNEX
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is amended as follows:
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the entry ‘Global Relief Foundation (GRF) Address: (a) 9935 South 76th Avenue, Unit 1, Bridgeview, Illinois 60455, U.S.A.; (b) PO Box 1406, Bridgeview, Illinois 60455, U.S.A. Other information: (a) Other foreign locations: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, India, Iraq, West Bank and Gaza, Somalia and Syria; (b) U.S. Federal Employer Identification: 36-3804626; (c) V.A.T. Number: BE 454419759. Date of designation referred to in Article 2a(4)(b): 22.10.2002.’ under the heading ‘Legal persons, groups and entities’ shall be replaced by the following: ‘Global Relief Foundation (GRF) Address: (a) 9935 South 76th Avenue, Unit 1, Bridgeview, Illinois 60455, U.S.A.; (b) PO Box 1406, Bridgeview, Illinois 60455, U.S.A. Other information: (a) Other foreign locations: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, India, Iraq, West Bank and Gaza, Somalia and Syria; (b) U.S. Federal Employer Identification: 36-3804626. Date of designation referred to in Article 2a(4)(b): 22.10.2002.’; |
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the following entry shall be added under the heading ‘Natural persons’: ‘Malik Muhammad Ishaq (alias Malik Ishaq). Address: Pakistan. Date of birth: approximately 1959. Place of birth: Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab Province, Pakistan. Nationality: Pakistani. Other information: (a) Physical description: heavy build with black eye colour, black hair colour and medium brown complexion with a heavy black beard; (b) Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. Date of designation referred to in Article 2a(4)(b): 14.3.2014.’; |
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the following entry under the heading ‘Natural persons’ is deleted: ‘Yacine Ahmed Nacer (alias (a) Yacine di Annaba, (b) Il Lungo, (c) Naslano). Address: 6 rue Mohamed Khemisti, Annaba, Algeria. Date of birth: 2.12.1967. Place of birth: Annaba, Algeria. Nationality: Algerian. Other information: (a) Reportedly residing in Algeria as of 2009; (b) Father's name is Ahmed Nacer Abderrahmane and Mother's name is Hafsi Mabtouka. Date of designation referred to in Article 2a(4)(b): 17.3.2004.’. |
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1.4.2014 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 98/13 |
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 330/2014
of 31 March 2014
establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),
Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 of 7 June 2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors (2), and in particular Article 136(1) thereof,
Whereas:
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Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto. |
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The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The standard import values referred to in Article 136 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 are fixed in the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 31 March 2014.
For the Commission,
On behalf of the President,
Jerzy PLEWA
Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development
ANNEX
Standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
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Third country code (1) |
Standard import value |
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0702 00 00 |
IL |
219,4 |
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MA |
57,6 |
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TN |
91,2 |
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TR |
95,1 |
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ZZ |
115,8 |
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0707 00 05 |
EG |
170,1 |
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MA |
39,8 |
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TR |
133,5 |
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ZZ |
114,5 |
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0709 91 00 |
TN |
118,0 |
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ZZ |
118,0 |
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0709 93 10 |
MA |
45,3 |
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TR |
96,8 |
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ZZ |
71,1 |
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0805 10 20 |
EG |
46,6 |
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IL |
67,4 |
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MA |
53,3 |
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TN |
47,7 |
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TR |
54,5 |
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ZA |
60,4 |
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ZZ |
55,0 |
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0805 50 10 |
MA |
35,6 |
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TR |
62,6 |
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ZZ |
49,1 |
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0808 10 80 |
AR |
85,3 |
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BR |
99,6 |
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CL |
97,4 |
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CN |
73,3 |
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EG |
89,4 |
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MK |
23,6 |
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US |
182,7 |
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ZZ |
93,0 |
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0808 30 90 |
AR |
103,8 |
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CL |
151,6 |
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CN |
52,7 |
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ZA |
93,8 |
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ZZ |
100,5 |
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(1) Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19). Code ‘ZZ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.