Judgment_paragraph 43 · AS Pimix, in liquidation v Maksu- ja Tolliameti Lõuna maksu- ja tollikeskus and Põllumajandusministeerium (C-146/11)

43The Estonian Government submits, however, that in the case before the referring court, Pimix was not unaware of the extent of its obligations from 1 May 2004, since the 2003 Act of Accession already envisaged the levying of charges on surplus stocks of agricultural products. The Estonian Government argues that, if Regulation No 1972/2003 were unenforceable against individuals, this would be contrary to the objective pursued by that regulation and by the 2003 Act of Accession of seeking to combat speculation in agricultural products.