Notice to Traders 28/24 - Poultrymeat Import Quota
Published 27 March 2024
Introduction
This notice is to inform you of the next round of poultrymeat import quotas which are detailed in Annex 1 attached.
The application period
For the period 1 May until 30 June 2024 you may apply for import licences between 1 April 2024 and 5pm on 5 April 2024.
It is your responsibility to check that the application and all additional documentation is correct at the time of submission.
Note: We will reject any applications, securities or proof of trade received after 5pm on 5 April 2024.
Proof of trade – order numbers 05.4410, 05.4411, 05.4412, 05.4420 and 05.4422
If this is your first application of the quota year you must provide evidence to show that you have imported at least 25 tonnes of goods of the same description as that specified on your licence application during each of the two periods:
- 17 September 2021 to 16 September 2022
- 17 September 2022 to 16 September 2023
Proof of trade – all other order numbers subject to reference quantity
If this is your first application of the quota year you must provide evidence to show that you have imported at least 25 tonnes of goods of the same description as that specified on your licence application during each of the two periods:
- 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022
- 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
Proof of trade – order numbers not subject to reference quantity
You must provide evidence to show that you imported at least 25 tonnes of poultry products in each of the periods stated above.
Proof of trade can be submitted on a spreadsheet detailing the following:
- entry number
- date of entry
- CN code of the product imported
- quantity imported
- licence number (if applicable)
Reference quantity
For order numbers 05.4069, 05.4078, 05.4214, 05.4215, 05.4216, 05.4251, 05.4254, 05.4260 and 05.4263 your application will be subject to a reference quantity.
The reference quantity is the average quantity of goods imported during:
- 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022
- 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
For order numbers 05.4410, 05.4411, 05.4412, 05.4420 and 05.4422 the reference quantity is the average quantity of goods imported during:
- 17 September 2021 to 16 September 2022
- 17 September 2022 to 16 September 2023
The reference quantity can only be made up of goods of the same description relating to the quota concerned.
Proof of reference quantity can be provided in the same way as Proof of trade above. We will check the details provided against information provided by HMRC.
Suspension of reference quantity for remainder of quota period 2023/2024 – order numbers 05.4067, 05.4068, 05.4077, 05.4211, 05.4212, 05.4213 and 05.4255
In accordance with regulation 28 of the Customs (Tariff Quotas) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (the Regulations), the requirement to show applicable reference quantity under regulation 27 of the Regulations is suspended for the remainder of the 2023/2024 quota period, for order numbers 05.4067, 05.4068, 05.4077, 05.4211, 05.4212, 05.4213 and 05.4255.
The requirement to show applicable reference quantity for these quotas is suspended on the basis that, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, there is anticipated to be a surplus of quantity available under the quotas for this quota period.
Applications for these order numbers can be submitted up to the maximum quantity available.
Declaration of independence
For order numbers 05.4067, 05.4068, 05.4069, 05.4077, 05.4078, 05.4211, 05.4212, 05.4213, 05.4214, 05.4215, 05.4216, 05.4251, 05.4254, 05.4260, 05.4263, 05.4410, 05.4411, 05.4412, 05.4420 and 05.4422 you must provide a declaration of independence (see Annex 2) which must contain:
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a declaration that you are not linked with any other person applying for the same order number
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if you are linked with another person applying for the same order number, a declaration that identifies that linked person and evidence that you regularly engage in substantial economic activities with other third parties
Licence applications
Your application must not exceed the reference quantity or, if it concerns a sub-period, must not exceed the proportion (%) of the reference quantity corresponding with the sub-period (see Annex 1).
In box 8, the country of origin:
- you must put a cross in the ‘No’ box for order numbers 05.4067, 05.4068, 05.4069, 05.4213, 05.4216, 05.4218, 05.4260, 05.4263, 05.4264, 05.4265, 05.4412 and 05.4422, and a cross in the ‘Yes’ box for all other order numbers
in box 20, special particulars:
- you must state ‘Statutory Instrument 2020 No. 1432’ and the quota order number that you are applying for
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 security
Applications must be accompanied by a security of £10 per 100kgs for order numbers 05.4211, 05.4214, 05.4217, 05,4251, 05.4252 and 05.4253, £20 per 100kgs for order numbers 05.4067, 05.4068, 05.4069, 05.4077 and 05.4078, £35 per 100kgs for order numbers 05.4215, 05.4254, 05.4255, 05.4256, 05.4258 and 05.4259, and £50 per 100kgs for order numbers 05.4212, 05.4213, 05.4216, 05.4218, 05.4260, 05.4263, 05.4264, 05.4265, 05.4410, 05.4411, 05.4412, 05.4420 and 05.4422.
In box 11 you should state:
- the amount of security expressed in UKP (£)
- the type of security, for example ‘block guarantee’, ‘cash’ or ‘single transaction guarantee’
- 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 05.4410, 05.4411, 05.4412, 05.4420 and 05.4422 will be valid from 1 May 2024 until 31 December 2024.
Licences for all other order numbers will be valid from 1 May 2024 until 30 June 2024.
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
Country | Order No. | CN Code | Quantity available (kgs) | % of reference qty |
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Brazil | 05.4410 | 0207 1410 0207 1450 0207 1470 |
0 | 25% |
Thailand | 05.4411 | 0207 1410 0207 1450 0207 1470 |
0 | 100% |
Other than Brazil, Thailand and EU | 05.4412 | 0207 1410 0207 1450 0207 1470 |
0 | 100% |
Brazil | 05.4420 | 0207 2710 0207 2720 0207 2780 |
127,405 | 100% |
Other than EU | 05.4422 | 0207 2710 0207 2720 0207 2780 |
79,500 | 25% |
Poultrymeat, Salted or in Brine (*)
Country | Order No. | CN code | Quantity available (kgs) | % of reference qty |
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Brazil | 05.4211 | ex 0210 99 39 | 1,960,308 | 20% |
Thailand | 05.4212 | ex 0210 99 39 | 2,719,307 | 20% |
Countries other than Thailand, Brazil and Member States of the European Union | 05.4213 | ex 0210 99 39 | 4,000 | 100% |
(*) Applicability of the preferential arrangements is determined on the basis of the CN code and is subject to the meat salted or in brine being poultrymeat of CN 0207
Preparations of Poultrymeat other than turkey
Country | Order No. | CN Code | Quantity available (kgs) | % of reference qty |
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Brazil | 05.4214 | 1602 3219 | 0 | 20% |
Brazil | 05.4251 | 1602 3211 | 0 | 20% |
Brazil | 05.4252 | 1602 3230 | 0 | NA |
Thailand | 05.4215 | 1602 3219 | 0 | 20% |
Thailand | 05.4254 | 1602 3230 | 0 | 20% |
Thailand | 05.4255 | 1602 3290 | 160,000 | NA |
Thailand | 05.4256 | 1602 3929 | 3,225,124 | NA |
Thailand | 05.4258 | ex1602 3985(1) | 300,000 | NA |
Thailand | 05.4259 | ex1602 3985(2) | 322,000 | NA |
Other than Brazil, Thailand and EU | 05.4216 | 1602 3219 | 0 | 20% |
Other than Brazil, Thailand and EU | 05.4260 | 1602 3230 | 0 | 20% |
Other than Thailand and EU | 05.4263 | 1602 3929 | 0 | 100% |
Other than Thailand and EU | 05.4264 | ex1602 3985(1) | 148,000 | NA |
Other than Thailand and EU | 05.4265 | ex1602 3985(2) | 92,000 | NA |
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Processed duck, geese, guinea fowl meat, containing 25% or more but less than 57% by weight of poultry meat or offal
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Processed duck, geese, guinea fowl meat, containing less than 25% by weight of poultry meat or offal
Preparations of turkey meat
Country | Order No. | CN Code | Quantity available (kgs) | % of reference qty |
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Brazil | 05.4217 | 1602 31 | 0 | NA |
Other than Brazil and EU | 05.4218 | 1602 31 | 295,000 | NA |
Fresh, chilled or frozen
Country | Order No. | CN Code | Quantity available (kgs) | % of reference qty |
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Other than Brazil, Argentina and EU | 05.4067 | 0207 1110 0207 1130 0207 1190 0207 1210 0207 1290 |
22,000 | 100% |
Other than EU | 05.4068 | 0207 1310 0207 1320 0207 1330 0207 1340 0207 1350 0207 1360 0207 1370 0207 1420 0207 1430 0207 1440 0207 1460 |
317,000 | 25% |
Other than EU | 05.4069 | 0207 1410 | 0 | 25% |
Argentina | 05.4077 | 0207 1110 0207 1130 0207 1190 0207 1210 0207 1290 |
1,588,000 | 25% |
Brazil | 05.4078 | 0207 1110 0207 1130 0207 1190 0207 1210 0207 1290 |
89,670 | 25% |