Guidance

Notice to Traders 82/22 - Import of Frozen Beef and Veal Quota

Published 25 October 2022

Introduction

This notice is to inform you of the GATT beef quota for the period 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.

Background

The remaining quantity available to be imported under this quota is 6,992,162kgs of frozen beef and veal (expressed as boneless meat), falling within CN codes 0202 and 0206 2991, which must be frozen with an internal temperature of -12°C or lower. The Common Customs Tariff duty applicable to this quota is 20% ad valorem.

For the purposes of this quota, 100 kg of bone-in meat equates to 77 kg of boneless meat.

The quota will be managed by issuing import licences.

Proof of Trade

If it is your first application in the quota year you must provide evidence to show that you have imported at least 25 tonnes of frozen beef during the 12 month period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.

In addition to the above you must be established and registered for VAT in the UK. You must provide us with a copy of your current VAT registration certificate.

Proof of trade can be submitted by:

• A list of licence numbers and the quantities used; or

• copies of C88 documents, stamped and signed by Customs as a true copy, in cases where imports have been made without a licence.

Note: If you are registered as part of a group, you must provide an up to date VAT certificate that lists each company within the group.

Reference Quantity

Your application will be subject to a reference quantity which will determine how much quota you can apply for within the quota year. Imports under the CN codes 02010000, 02020000, 02061095 and 02062991 can count towards your reference quantity. Imports must have taken place within the 12 month period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.

Proof of reference quantity can be provided in the same way as Proof of Trade above.

Spreadsheet for Proof of Trade and Reference Quantity

You may wish to use the spreadsheet attached to this notice to detail the imports used for proof of trade and reference quantity.

You must:

• list the licence numbers and attributions, and the C88s, on the spreadsheets that have been provided;

• ensure that the spreadsheets clearly state your trader name and RPA Trader Registration Number, in order to enable us to link them to your application form;

• email the spreadsheets to trader@rpa.gov.uk.

Eligibility

To give us the maximum time possible to resolve any queries, please submit your proof documents and your spreadsheet as soon as possible. This will allow us to check the reference quantities are correct before you submit your licence application.

Licence applications

You may submit your application for a licence between 1 November 2022 and 5pm on 7 November 2022.

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

Note: We will reject any applications, securities or proof of trade received after 5pm on 7 November 2022.

We advise you to use the latest version of the application form. You can submit your applications either by post or by email. The email address for licence applications is trader@rpa.gov.uk

Your application must include:

• In box 8, the country of origin;
• In box 15, the full description, covering both CN codes in the group;
• In box 16, one of the following groups of CN codes ‘0202 1000, 0202 20’ for bone in beef, or ‘0202 30, 0206 2991’ for boneless beef;
• In box 20, ‘frozen meat of bovine animals – Statutory Instrument No. 2020 No. 1432, and ‘order number 05.4003’.

Licence security

Your licence application must be accompanied by a security of £60 per tonne. You can find further information on how to lodge your security by searching for Licence securities for the import/export of agricultural products on GOV.UK

Licence validity

Your licence will be valid from 1 December 2022 until 30 June 2023.

Authority

You will find details of these arrangements in Statutory Instrument 2020/1432. You can obtain copies from Stationery Office bookshops and accredited agents, or order them from the Stationery Office website.

You can also access Statutory Instruments electronically by visiting the UK’s Legislation website. We are not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the Legislation website. Whilst every care has been taken in producing this guidance, the Statutory Instrument as published is definitive.

Enquiries

If you have any questions about this notice, please contact the Trader team as follows:

• Telephone helpline number – 03300 416 500 (select Option 1)
• Email contact – trader@rpa.gov.uk
• Our postal address is:

Import licencing Team
Rural Payments Agency
Lancaster House
Hampshire Court
Newcastle Business Park
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 7YH