Guidance

Notice to Traders 61/24 - Imports of Rice under Statutory Instrument 2020 No. 1432

Published 26 July 2024

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Introduction

This notice is to inform you of the next round of Rice import quotas. The quotas and the quantities available are detailed in Annex 1.

Proof of Trade

If this is your first application of the quota year you must provide evidence to prove that you have imported at least 25 tonnes of rice during:

  • the 12-month period ending two months before the first application can be submitted for the 2024 quota year (17 September 2022 to 16 September 2023)
  • the 12-month period immediately before that (17 September 2021 to 16 September 2022)

Proof of trade can be submitted on a spreadsheet detailing the following:

  • the entry number
  • the date of entry
  • the CN code of the product imported
  • the quantity imported
  • the licence number (if applicable)

You must also be established, and registered for VAT, in the UK.

Licence applications

You may submit your application between 1 August 2024 and 5pm on 7 August 2024.

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

Note: We will reject any applications, securities or proof of trade received after 5pm on 7 August 2024.

You must submit your licence applications using an AGRIM import licence application form. We advise you to use the latest version of the application form. You can submit your licence application by either post or email. The email address for licence applications is trader@rpa.gov.uk

Your application must include:

  • in box 20, Statutory Instrument 2020 No. 1432’ and the relevant Quota Order number

Licence security

Your licence application must be accompanied by a security, as follows:

  • £40 per tonne for applications under CN codes 1006 30
  • £40 per tonne for applications under CN codes 1006 20
  • £5 per tonne for applications under CN codes 1006 4000

Licence validity

Your licence will be valid from 1 September 2024 until 31 December 2024.

Using Licences

When making your import entry to HMRC, you must state whether your rice is in packages of:

  • 5 kg or less
  • Over 5 kg

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. 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.

Questions

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

Import licencing Team
Rural Payments Agency
Lancaster House
Hampshire Court
Newcastle Business Park
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 7YH

ANNEX 1

Semi-milled or wholly milled rice under CN Code 1006 30 imported at zero duty as follows:

Country of Origin Order Number Annual Quota Quantity (kgs) Quantity available
(kgs)
United States 05.4127 12,949,000 2,193,750
Thailand 05.4128 3,727,000 919,500
Australia 05.4129 779,000 779,000
Countries other than USA, Thailand, Australia and EU 05.4130 273,000 0

Quantities not allocated in January will be rolled over to subsequent months.

For this quota (CN Code 1006 30):

  • You must lodge security of £40 per tonne
  • Where export licences are provided, box 8 of your application must show the country of origin of the product and you must select this as ‘Yes’. Licences will carry an obligation to import from the country stated
  • Box 20 of your application must contain

‘Order Number 05.41*’

  • Box 24 (comments box) of your application must contain

‘Exemption from customs duty up to the quantity indicated in boxes 17 and 18 of this licence (Statutory Instrument 2020/1432)

  • Applications from Thailand, Australia and the United States must be accompanied by the original export certificate and a copy of the original certificate
  • To clear your goods under the quantities from Other Countries you must present a certificate of origin to H M Revenue & Customs

Husked rice under CN Code 1006 20 imported at an ad valorem duty rate fixed at 15% as follows:

Country of Origin Order number Quantity (kgs)
All Countries except EU 05.4148 218,000

For this quota (CN Code 1006 20):

  • You must lodge security of £40 tonne
  • Box 20 of your application must contain

‘Order Number 05.4148’.

  • Box 24 (comments box) of your application must contain

‘Customs duties limited to 15% ad valorem up to the quantity indicated in boxes 17 and 18 of this licence (Statutory Instrument 2020/1432)’

Broken rice under CN Code 1006 4000 imported with a reduced rate of duty as follows:

Country of Origin Order number Quantity (kgs)
Thailand 05.4149 2,071,000
Australia 05.4150 1,007,000
Guyana 05.4152 692,000
United States 05.4153 566,000
Countries other than Thailand, Australia, Guyana, USA and EU 05.4154 0

For this quota (CN Code 1006 4000):

  • You must lodge security of £5 tonne
  • For Thailand, Australia or the United States, box 8 of your application must state the country of origin of the product and you must select this as ‘Yes’. Licences will carry an obligation to import from the exact country stated
  • Box 20 of your application must contain

‘Order Number 05.41**’

  • 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).

  • To clear your goods under the quantities from Thailand, Australia, Guyana and Other Countries you must present a certificate of origin to H M Revenue & Customs

Semi-milled or wholly milled rice under CN Code 1006 30 imported at zero duty as follows:

Country of Origin Order number Quantity (kgs)
Thailand 05.4112 0
United States 05.4116 0
India 05.4117 0
Pakistan 05.4118 0
Countries other than Thailand, USA, India, Pakistan and EU 05.4119 0
Countries other than EU 05.4166 0

For this quota (CN Code 1006 30):

  • You must lodge security of £40 tonne
  • Box 8 of your application must state the country of origin of the product and you must select this as ‘Yes’. Licences will carry an obligation to import from the country stated
  • Box 20 of your application must contain

‘Order Number 05.41**’

  • Box 24 of your application must contain

‘Exemption from Customs duty up to the quantity indicated in boxes 17 and 18 of this licence (Statutory Instrument 2020/1432)’.

  • To clear your goods under the quantities from Thailand, USA, India, Pakistan and Other Countries you must present a certificate of origin to HM Revenue and Customs

Broken rice under CN Code 1006 4000 at zero duty as follows:

Country of Origin Order number Quantity (kgs)
Countries other EU 05.4168 0

For this quota (CN Code 1006 4000):

• You must lodge security of £5 tonne

• Box 20 of your application must contain

‘Order Number 05.4168’

• Box 24 (comments box) of your application must contain

‘Exemption from customs duty up to the quantity indicated in boxes 17 and 18

of this licence (Statutory Instrument 2020/1432)’

Husked rice under CN Code 1006 10 and 1006 20

Country of Origin Order Number Quantity available (kgs)
Vietnam 05.4729 3,356,000

Valid CN codes are:

10061030, 10061050, 10061071, 10061079, 10061090;

10062011, 10062013, 10062015, 10062017, 10062019, 10062092, 10062094, 10062096, 10062098, 10062099.

For this quota:

  • You must lodge security of £25 per tonne
  • Box 8 of your application must state the country of origin of the product and you must select this as ‘Yes’. Licences will carry an obligation to import from the country stated
  • Box 20 of your application must contain

‘Order Number 05.4729’.

  • Box 24 (comments box) of your application must contain

‘Exemption from Customs duty up to the quantity indicated in boxes 17 and 18 of this licence (Statutory Instrument 2020/1432)’.

  • To clear your goods, you must present a certificate of origin to H M Revenue and Customs

Milled rice under CN Code 1006 30

Valid CN codes are:

10063021, 10063023, 10063025, 10063027, 10063029, 10063042, 10063044, 10063046, 10063048, 10063049, 10063061, 10063063, 10063065, 10063067, 10063069, 10063092, 10063094, 10063096, 10063098, 10063099.

For this quota:

  • You must lodge security of £25 per tonne
  • Box 8 of your application must state the country of origin of the product and you must select this as ‘Yes’. Licences will carry an obligation to import from the country stated
  • Box 20 of your application must contain

‘Order Number 05.4730’.

  • Box 24 (comments box) of your application must contain

‘Exemption from Customs duty up to the quantity indicated in boxes 17 and 18 of this licence (Statutory Instrument 2020/1432)’.

  • To clear your goods, you must present a certificate of origin to H M Revenue and Customs

Fragrant rice under CN Code ex1006 10, 1006 20 and 1006 30

Country of Origin Order Number Quantity available (kgs)
Vietnam 05.4731 4,551,000

Valid CN codes are:

10061030, 10061050, 10061071, 10061079;

10062011, 10062013, 10062015, 10062017, 10062019, 10062092, 10062094, 10062096, 10062098, 10062099;

10063021, 10063023, 10063025, 10063027, 10063029, 10063042, 10063044, 10063046, 10063048, 10063049, 10063061, 10063063, 10063065, 10063067, 10063069, 10063092, 10063094, 10063096, 10063098, 10063099.

Varieties of fragrant rice originating in Vietnam

Jasmine 85, ST 5, ST 20;

Nang Hoa 9 (NàngHoa 9), VD 20;

RVT, OM 4900, OM 5451;

Tai nguyen Cho Dao (Tàinguyên Cho Dào)

Successful licence applications are valid from the start of the month following the month of application until 31 December.

For this quota:

  • You must lodge security of £25 per tonne
  • Box 8 of your application must state the country of origin of the product and you must select this as ‘Yes’. Licences will carry an obligation to import from the country stated
  • Box 20 of your application must contain

‘Order Number 05.4731’.

  • Box 24 (comments box) of your application must contain

‘Exemption from Customs duty up to the quantity indicated in boxes 17 and 18 of this licence (Statutory Instrument 2020/1432)’.

  • To clear your goods, you must present a Certificate of Authenticity (issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Viet Nam) to H M Revenue and Customs.

ANNEX 2

Checklist for your reference prior to submission of a rice quota import licence application

Presenting a correct application will assist us in processing your quota import licence.

Before submitting your application, check that the following details are correct:

  • The quota order number is correct for the commodity code and country, which you have applied for
  • The rate of security used is correct, i.e. £40, £30 or £5 per tonne
  • The security amount calculated covers the quantity applied for
  • The correct description has been used against the required commodity (CN) code
  • Your proof of trade and a valid VAT certificate have been supplied / submitted for the current quota year
  • The form is signed and dated by an authorised individual
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