Notice

NOTICE TO TRADERS 03/20 - POULTRYMEAT IMPORT QUOTA

Published 24 February 2020

Introduction

The quantities available for the next round of poultrymeat import quotas are detailed in Annex 1 attached.

The application period

For the subperiod 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020, you may apply for import licences between 1 March 2020 and 12 noon on 6 March 2020.

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

Note: We will reject any applications (including supporting documents), securities received after 12 noon on 6 March 2020 or proof of trade received after 5pm on 6 March 2020.

Proof of trade

If it is your first application of the quota year you must provide evidence to show that you imported or exported at least 50 tonnes of product covered by Annex I, part XX to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 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 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.

We do not require endorsed C88 documents for electronic licence attributions.

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.

If you are applying under order numbers 09.4410, 09.4411 or 09.4420 your application must be accompanied by a supply contract specifying that the poultry supplies requested are available for delivery within the European Union during the quota period from the origin and for the quantity requested.

Licence applications

In box 8, the country of origin:

• you must put a cross in the ‘No’ box for order numbers 09.4067, 09.4068, 09.4069, 09.4070, 09.4412, 09.4421 and 09.4422 and a cross in the ‘Yes’ box for all other order numbers.

In box 20, special particulars:

• you must state the regulation number and order number that you are applying under.

Applications under all order numbers must be for a minimum of 10 tonnes.

Licence security

Applications under Commission Regulation (EC) Nos 533/2007, 536/2007 and 1384/2007 must be accompanied by a security of €20 per 100kgs.

Applications under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007 must be accompanied by a security of €50 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 ensure 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.

We will not accept any amendments to block guarantees after the application period has closed, including cross reference amendments.

Licence validity

Your licence will be valid for 150 days from the first day of the subperiod but not beyond the last day of the quota year.

Release of security

You must return your paper licences within 45 days of the expiry date or you will forfeit your 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 a licence 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 the quantities available in Commission Regulation (EC) Nos 533/2007 and 536/2007 published in Official Journals L125 and L128 respectively and Commission Regulation (EC) Nos 1384/2007 and 1385/2007 published in Official Journal L309. You can get copies from Stationery Office bookshops and accredited agents, or ordered from the Stationery Office website www.tso.co.uk.

You can also access the Official Journals electronically by visiting the Commission’s website. We are not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the Europa website. Whilst every care has been taken in producing this guidance, the regulations as published are definitive.

Enquiries

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 April 2020 to 30 June 2020

Commission Regulation (EC) No 533/2007

Group No	Order No	CN Codes	Max Qty Available (kgs)
P1	09.4067	0207 11 10 0207 11 30 0207 11 90 0207 12 10 0207 12 90	479,324
P2	09.4068	0207 13 10 0207 13 20 0207 13 30 0207 13 40 0207 13 50 0207 13 60 0207 13 70 0207 14 20 0207 14 30 0207 14 40 0207 14 60	214,250
P3	09.4069	0207 14 10	67,625
P4	09.4070	0207 24 10 0207 24 90 0207 25 10 0207 25 90 0207 26 10 0207 26 20 0207 26 30 0207 26 40 0207 26 50 0207 26 60 0207 26 70 0207 26 80 0207 27 30 0207 27 40 0207 27 50 0207 27 60 0207 27 70	178,100

Quantities available for the period 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020

Commission Regulation (EC) No 536/2007

Order No	CN Codes	Max Qty Available (kgs)
09.4169	0207 11 10 0207 11 30 0207 11 90 0207 12 10 0207 12 90 0207 13 10 0207 13 20 0207 13 30 0207 13 40 0207 13 50 0207 13 60 0207 13 70 0207 14 10 0207 14 20 0207 14 30 0207 14 40 0207 14 50 0207 14 60 0207 14 70 0207 24 10 0207 24 90 0207 25 10 0207 25 90 0207 26 10 0207 26 20 0207 26 30 0207 26 40 0207 26 50 0207 26 60 0207 26 70 0207 26 80 0207 27 10 0207 27 20 0207 27 30 0207 27 40 0207 27 50 0207 27 60 0207 27 70 0207 27 80	2,122,200

Quantities available for the period 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1384/2007

Group No	Order No	CN Codes	Max Qty Available (kgs)
IL1	09.4092	0207 27 10 0207 27 30 0207 27 40 0207 27 50 0207 27 60 0207 27 70	200,000
IL2	09.4091	ex 0207 42 ex 0207 52 ex 0207 44 ex 0207 54 ex 0207 45 ex 0207 55	28,000

Quantities available for the period 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1385/2007

Country	Group No	Order No	CN Code	Max Qty Available (kgs)
Brazil	1	09.4410	0207 14 10 0207 14 50 0207 14 70	417,451
Thailand	2	09.4411	0207 14 10 0207 14 50 0207 14 70	127,501
Other	3	09.4412	0207 14 10 0207 14 50 0207 14 70	82,500
Brazil	4	09.4420	0207 27 10 0207 27 20 0207 27 80	122,750
Other	5	09.4421	0207 27 10 0207 27 20 0207 27 80	17,500
Erga Omnes	6	09.4422	0207 27 10 0207 27 20 0207 27 80	62,125