Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/953 of 12 May 2023 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/761 as regards the rules governing the tariff rate quota for export of milk powder to the Dominican Republic

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/953 of 12 May 2023 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/761 as regards the rules governing the tariff rate quota for export of milk powder to the Dominican Republic THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671. , and in particular Article 187 thereof, Whereas: (1) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/761 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/761 of 17 December 2019 laying down rules for the application of Regulations (EU) No 1306/2013, (EU) No 1308/2013 and (EU) No 510/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the management system of tariff quotas with licences (OJ L 185, 12.6.2020, p. 24). lays down the rules for the management of import and export tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import and export licences and provides for specific rules for the administration of those quotas. (2) As of 1 July 2023, according to the Economic Partnership Agreement between the CARIFORUM States and the European Community and its Member States Council Decision 2008/805/EC of 15 July 2008 on the signature and provisional application of the Economic Partnership Agreement between the CARIFORUM States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part (OJ L 289, 30.10.2008, p. 1). , the Dominican Republic may import milk powder from the Union at zero duty for an unlimited quantity. As a consequence and for the reason of clarity, the provisions on the tariff rate quota for exports of milk powder from the Union to the Dominican Republic should be removed from Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/761 with the application as of the next licence application period. (3) Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/761 should therefore be amended accordingly. (4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/761 is amended as follows: (1) Articles 55, 56 and 57 are deleted; (2) Annex I and Annex XIII, Part B – Sector: Milk are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. It shall apply as of the first licence application period for the tariff quota period starting on 1 July 2023. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 12 May 2023. For the Commission The President Ursula von der Leyen

Annex

ANNEX Annex I and Annex XIII, Part B – Sector: Milk to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/761 are amended as follows: (1) in Annex I, the following row is deleted: Milk powder quota opened by the Dominican RepublicMilk and milk productsExportEU: simultaneous examinationNoYesNo (2) in Annex XIII, Part B – Sector: Milk, the following table is deleted: Order numberNot applicableInternational agreement or other actThe Economic Partnership Agreement between the Cariforum States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other partTariff quota period1 July to 30 JuneTariff quota sub-periodsNoLicence applicationIn accordance with Articles 6, 7 and 8 of this RegulationProduct descriptionMilk powders, sweetened or notDestinationDominican RepublicProof of origin at licence application. If yes, body authorised to issue itNoProof of origin for release into free circulationYes, in accordance with Article 55(4) of this RegulationQuantity in kilograms22400000 kgCN codes040210, 040221 and 040229Proof of tradeIn accordance with Article 8(2)(c) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/760 25 tonnesSecurity for export licenceEUR 3 per 100 kgSpecific entries to be made on the licence application and on the licenceIn accordance with Article 56(3) of this RegulationPeriod of validity of a licenceIn accordance with Article 13 of this RegulationTransferability of licenceNoReference quantityNoOperator registered in LORI databaseNoSpecific conditionsIn accordance with Articles 55, 56 and 57 of this Regulation