Notice to Traders 21/21 - Imports of Garlic from Countries other than China and EU Member States
Updated 8 June 2021
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Introduction
This notice explains how the rules are applied to this quota and how to apply for a licence. It also advises you of the quota amounts available in the April 2021 quota application period. Details of the quantities available are outlined in Annex 1 of this notice.
Background
The distinction between New Importers and Traditional Importers under this quota no longer applies. Therefore, for the remainder of this sub-period only, the following proofs must be supplied to be eligible for a garlic quota import licence. If you do not have the proof of trade as detailed below, you are not eligible and cannot apply.
If you have not already qualified in any of the previous three sub-periods, you will need to provide proof that you have imported at least 50 tonnes of fruit and vegetables in each of the two previous calendar years, or the previous two complete 12-month import tariff quota periods (an import tariff quota period runs from 1 June of one year to 31 May of the next). Alternatively, you may provide proof that you have exported 50 tonnes of garlic to a territory outside the UK during the same periods.
For reference, the eligible products are listed in Annex 2.
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
The proof we require will be as follows:
- A list of licence numbers (if the licences were issued in electronic format) and quantities used;
- Copies of C88 documents, stamped and signed by Customs as true and certified (if the licence was issued in paper format or the commodity is non- licensable).
- In addition, we will require a copy of your VAT Certificate.
Note: For full details on providing proof of trade and applying for licences, please refer to Notice to Traders 08/20. If you do not follow the rules of the scheme, your application will be rejected.
Available quantities
The available quantities under this quota are set out in Annex 1.
Applying for a licence
Quota applications must be received during the first seven days of April.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your application, all supporting documentation and your security, is correct at the time of submission. They must be received by the RPA by no later than 17:00 on Wednesday 7 April 2021.
Note: We will reject any applications where the application, security and / or proof of trade are received after 17:00 on Wednesday 7 April 2021.
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
As part of the garlic import tariff quota, licence applications must include the following entries:
Box 8 of your application must state the country of origin of the product and you must select this as ‘No;
Box 20 of your application must contain the correct import tariff quota order number. You must also include “Statutory Instrument 2020/1432”.
You must not lodge more than one import licence application for the same quota order number in a sub-period
Note: If more than one application is lodged for the same quota order number, all your applications will be rejected.
Security
Security of £60.00 per tonne must be lodged with each licence application. 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.
Issuing Licences
Your quota licence will be issued towards the end of April and will be valid for one month from 1 May.
Your licence will have a 5% upward tolerance. However, the reduction in duty will only be valid for the quantities shown in sections 17 and 18 of your licence.
As licences will only be valid for imports into the UK, your licence will be issued electronically. We no longer issue paper import licences.
Authority
You can find details of the arrangements in Statutory Instrument 2020 No. 1432. You can obtain copies from Stationery Office bookshops and accredited agents, or order from the Stationery Office website.
You can also access Statutory Instruments electronically by visiting the UK’s Legislation website. The RPA is 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 Import Licensing section as follows:
Telephone helpline number – 03300 416 500 (Option 1)
Email address – trader@rpa.gov.uk
Our postal address is:
Import Licensing Team
Rural Payments Agency
Lancaster House
Hampshire Court
Newcastle Business Park
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 7YH
Annex 1
Tariff quotas opened for imports of garlic falling within CN code 0703 2000
| Origin | Order Number | Fourth sub-period (May) |
|---|---|---|
| Other third countries (excluding China) | 05.4106 | 2,212,000 kg |
| Total | 2,212,000 kg |
Licences are valid from 1 May until the end of the quota period (31 May 2021).
For this quota (CN Code 0703 2000):
- You must lodge security of £60 per tonne.
- Box 20 of your application must contain: ‘Order Number 05.4106’
- Box 24 (comments box) of your application must contain: ‘Reduced rate of duty up to the quantity indicated in boxes 17 and 18 of this licence (Statutory Instrument 2020/1432)’.
Annex 2
List of products which can be imported to qualify for the Garlic quota
Products listed in the Proof of Trade Table, Schedule 3 of Statutory Instrument 2020 No. 1432
| CN Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0702 | Tomatoes, fresh or chilled |
| 0703 | Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, fresh or chilled |
| 0704 | Cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas, fresh or chilled |
| 0705 | Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled |
| 0706 | Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled |
| 0707 | Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled |
| 0708 | Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled |
| ex 0709 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled, excluding vegetables of sub- headings 0709 60 91, 0709 60 95, 0709 60 99, 0709 90 31, 0709 90 39 and 0709 90 60 |
| ex 0802 | Other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled, excluding areca (or betel) and cola nuts of sub-heading 0802 70 & 0802 80 |
| 0803 10 10 | Fresh plantains |
| 0803 10 90 | Dried plantains |
| 0804 20 10 | Figs, fresh |
| 0804 30 00 | Pineapples |
| 0804 40 00 | Avocados |
| 0804 50 00 | Guavas, mangos and mangosteens |
| 0805 | Citrus fruit, fresh or dried |
| 0806 10 10 | Fresh table grapes |
| 0807 | Melons (including watermelons) and pawpaws (papayas), fresh |
| 0808 | Apples, pears and quinces, fresh |
| 0809 | Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh |
| 0810 | Other fruit, fresh |
| 0813 50 31 0813 50 39 | Mixtures exclusively of dried nuts of CN Nos 0801 and 0802 |
| 0910 20 | Saffron |
| 0910 99 | Thyme, fresh or chilled |
| ex 1211 9086 | Basil, Melissa, mint, origanum vulgare (oregano/wild marjoram), rosemary, sage, fresh or chilled |
| 1212 92 | Locust (or carob) beans |