Guidance

Notice to Traders 02/21 - Poultrymeat Import Quota

Updated 8 June 2021

Introduction

This notice is to tell you about the additional quantities available for certain Poultrymeat import quotas for the sub period 1 February 2021 to 30 June 2021.

The products and quantities available are detailed in Annex 1 attached.

The application period

For the sub period 1 February 2021 to 30 June 2021 you may apply for import licences between 1 February 2021 and 5pm on 5 February 2021.

It is your responsibility to check that the application and all additional documentation is correct at the time of submission.

Note: We will reject any applications, securities or proof of trade received after 5pm on 5 February 2021.

Proof of trade

If it is your first application of the quota year you must provide evidence to show that you imported at least 50 tonnes (for order numbers 05.4213, 05.4253, 05,4263, 05.4264 and 05.4265) or 250 tonnes (for order numbers 05.4258 and 05.4259) of any poultry product during:

• the 12 month period immediately prior to the time of your application; and
• the 12 month period immediately prior to that.

Note: We will reject your application if there is not enough tonnage to qualify.

You must supply the original import document (C88) form, or a copy certified as a ‘true copy’ of the original stamped by Customs. We will not accept photocopies of the Customs stamp or scanned versions of these documents.

Supporting documents

If it is your first application of the quota year you must send us a valid VAT certificate when submitting your application. If you are registered as part of a group you must provide a valid VAT certificate that lists each company within the group.

Licence applications

In box 8, the country of origin:

• you must put a cross in the ‘Yes’ box for order numbers 05.4253, 05.4258 and 05.4259 and a cross in the ‘No’ box for all other order numbers.

in box 20, special particulars:

• you must state ‘Statutory Instrument 2020 No. 1432’ and order number that you are applying under.

Licence / rights securities

Licence applications under order number 05.4253 must be accompanied by a security of £10 per 100kgs.

Licence applications under order numbers 05.4213, 05.4263, 05.4264 and 05.4265 must be accompanied by a security of £50 per 100kgs.

Licence applications under order number 05.4258 and 05.4259 must be accompanied by a security of £35 per 100kgs.

In box 11 you should state:

• the amount of security expressed in the same unit of currency that your guarantee is lodged;
• the type of security, for example ‘block guarantee’, ‘cash’ or ‘single transaction guarantee’; and
• the trader number of the block guarantee holder if you are using another trader’s block guarantee.

If you are using another trader’s block guarantee you must make sure that your cross reference details are set up before you send us your application.

Note: We will reject your application if the cross reference is not set up and you do not submit security in another format within the application period.

Note: We will not accept any amendments to block guarantees after the application period has closed. This includes cross reference amendments.

Licence validity

Your licence will be valid from it’s issue date until 30 June 2021.

Release of security

Security against the main electronic licence (excluding extracts) will be released automatically upon attribution of at least 95% of the licence quantity.

Transfer of rights

The rights of licences may only be transferred to companies that have satisfied the proof of trade requirements detailed in this notice. The rights of a licence can only be transferred once, to the nominated transferee. Further transfers of rights are not permitted, other than to transfer the rights back to the original licence holder.

Animal and public health

To protect animal and public health, all products of animal origin may be subject to veterinary conditions or restrictions. You can call the Animal and Plant Health Agency Carlisle on 01228 403600 for advice on whether and under what conditions imports are allowed.

Authority

You can find details of these arrangements in Statutory Instrument 2020 No.1432.

Questions

If you have any questions about this notice please contact the Trader team on:

• 03300 416500

or you can e-mail us at trader@rpa.gov.uk

Annex 1

Quantities available for the period 1 February 2021 to 30 June 2021

Poultrymeat, Salted or in Brine (*)

Country	Order No.	CN Code	Customs Duty	Available Quantity (kgs)	Max Qty Allowed on Application (kgs)
Other	05.4213	ex 0210 99 39	15.4%	4,000	4,000

(*) Applicability of the preferential arrangements is determined on the basis of the CN code and is subject to the meat salted or in brine being poultrymeat of CN 0207

Preparations of Poultrymeat other than turkey

Country	Order No.	CN Code	Customs Duty	Available Quantity (kgs)	Max Qty Allowed on Application (kgs)
Brazil	05.4253	1602 3290	10.9%	132,000	132,000
Thailand	05.4258 05.4259	ex1602 3985(1) ex1602 3985(2)	10.9% 10.9%	300,000 297,000	300,000 297,000
Other	05.4263(3) 05.4264(3) 05.4265(3)	1602 3929 ex1602 3985(1) ex1602 3985(2)	10.9% 10.9% 10.9%	17,164 148,000 67,000	17,164 148,000 67,000

(1) Processed duck, geese, guinea fowl meat, containing 25% or more but less than 57% by weight of poultry meat or offal

(2) Processed duck, geese, guinea fowl meat, containing less than 25% by weight of poultry meat or offal

(3) Other than Thailand, including Brazil