Guidance

Imports of Olive Oil from Tunisia under Statutory Instrument 2020 No. 1432

Published 20 December 2023

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Eligibility 

In order to apply for a licence you must be established, and registered for VAT, in the UK.  

Licence applications 

You may submit your application between 1 January 2024 and 5pm on 5 January 2024.  

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

Note: We will reject any applications received after 5pm on 5 January 2024. 

Your application must include: 

  • in box 8, the country of origin as Tunisia, and a cross in the ‘Yes’ box

  • in box 20, ‘Statutory Instrument 2020 No. 1432’ and ‘Quota Order No. 05.4032’ 

Licence security 

Your application must be accompanied by a security of £170 per tonne. 

Licence validity 

Your licence will be valid from 1 February 2024 until the end of the quota year 31 December 2024. 

Authority 

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

You can access Statutory Instruments electronically by visiting the UK’s Legislation 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 Statutory Instrument as published is definitive. 

Questions 

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

  • 03300 416500 

Or you can email us at trader@rpa.gov.uk 

Annex 1 

Olive oil under CN Code 1509 2000, 1509 3000 and 1509 4000 imported at zero duty as follows:

Country of Origin Order Number Quantity available (kgs)
Tunisia 05.4032 7,703,000kg
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