Guidance

Pigmeat Import Quota

Published 23 December 2022

Introduction

This notice is to inform you of the next round of pigmeat import quotas which are detailed in Annex 1 attached.

The application period

For the period 1 February 2023 to 31 March 2023 you may apply for import licences between 1 January 2023 and 5pm on 6 January 2023.

It is your responsibility to check that the application is correct at the time of submission.

Note: We will reject any applications, securities or proof of trade received after 5pm on 6 January 2023 .

Proof of trade – order numbers 05.4038 and 05.4170

If it is your first application of the quota year you must provide evidence to show that you imported at least 25 tonnes of product from the pigmeat sector during each of the two periods:

• 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021; and
• 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.

You must supply a copy of the C88 declaration certified as a ‘true copy’ of the original, stamped by Customs. If your declaration was made on CDS you must also supply a copy of the CDS declaration stamped by Customs.

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 ‘No box for order number 05.4038 and a cross in the ‘Yes box for order number 05.4170; and

in box 20, special particulars:

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

Licence security

Applications for order numbers 05.4038 and 05.4170 must be accompanied by a security of £20 per 100kgs.

In box 11 you should state:

• the amount of security expressed UKP (£);
• 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.

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

Licence validity

Licences for order numbers 05.4038 and 05.4170 will be valid from 1 February 2023 until 30 June 2023.

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 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 this notice 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 sub-period 1 February 2023 to 31 March 2023

Origin	Order No.	CN Codes	Max Qty. Available (kgs)
Other	05.4038	ex 0203 19 55 ex 0203 29 55	21,518,750
USA	05.4170	ex 0203 19 55 ex 0203 29 55	3,691,500