Article 1
United Kingdom
Two quotas for imports from third countries, for release for free circulation in Spain, of a maximum quantity each year of 2 000 000 tonnes of maize and 300 000 tonnes of sorghum shall be deemed to be opened on 1 January of each year. Imports under those quotas shall be effected as provided for in this Regulation.
One quota for imports from third countries, for free circulation in Portugal, of a maximum quantity each year of 500 000 tonnes of maize shall be deemed to be opened on 1 January of each year. Imports under that quota shall be made under the conditions laid down in this Regulation.
In the event of technical difficulties duly noted by the Commission a period of importation exceeding that time limit may be laid down in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 195(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.
The reduction in the import duty on flint maize provided for in Article 2(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 shall not apply under the quotas provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article.