Guidance

Notice to Traders 18/22

Published 23 March 2022

Poultrymeat Import Quota.

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 sub period 1 May 2022 to 30 June 2022 you may apply for import licences between 1 April 2022 and 7 April 2022.

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 7 April 2022.

Proof of trade – order numbers 05.4273, 05.4274 and 05.4422

If it 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 those specified on the licence application, under a GB EORI number, during:

  • the 12 month period from 17 September 2020 to 16 September 2021; and
  • the 12 month period immediately prior to that.

Proof of trade – all other order numbers

If it is your first application of the quota year you must provide evidence to show that you imported at least 25 tonnes of goods of the same description as those specified on the licence application, under a GB EORI number, during:

  • the 12 month period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021; and
  • the 12 month period immediately prior to that.

However, if your application is for an order number which is not subject to the reference quantity requirement the proof of trade can be for any goods of a description falling within the poultry sector.

You must supply the original import document (C88) form, or a copy certified as a ‘true copy’ of the original stamped by Customs. We will not accept photocopies of the Customs stamp or scanned versions of these documents.

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.

Reference quantity

For order numbers 05.4211, 05.4214, 05.4215, 05.4216 and 05.4260 your application will be subject to a reference quantity.

The reference quantity is the average quantity of goods imported during:

  • the 12-month period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021; and
  • the 12-month period immediately prior to that.

For order numbers 05.4273, 05.4274 and 05.4422 your application will also be subject to a reference quantity.

The reference quantity is the average quantity of goods imported during:

  • the 12-month period 17 September 2020 to 16 September 2021; and
  • the 12-month period immediately prior to that.

The 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.

For example:

Reference quantity - 10,000kgs

Sub-period split - 30%/30%/20%/20%

Reference quantity split 3000kgs/3000kgs/2000kgs/2000kgs

The reference quantity can only be made up of goods of the same description relating to the quota concerned.

Removal of reference quantity – order numbers 05.4067, 05.4068, 05.4212, 05.4213, 05.4251, 05.4254 and 05.4255

The reference quantity requirement has been removed for these order numbers for the remainder of the quota year. 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, 05.4211, 05.4212, 05.4213, 05.4214, 05.4215, 05.4216, 05.4251, 05.4254, 05.4255, 05.4260, 05.4273, 05.4274, 05.4410, 05.4411, 05.4412, 05.4420 and 05.4422 you must provide a declaration of independence (see Annex 2) which must contain:

  • a declaration that you are not linked with any other person applying for the same order number; or
  • 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

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 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 under.

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 and 05.4069, £35 per 100kgs for order numbers 05.4215, 05.4254, 05.4255, 05.4256, 05.4258 and 05.4259, £50 per 100kgs for order numbers 05.4212, 05.4213, 05.4216, 05.4218, 05.4260, 05.4264, 05.4265, 05.4410 and 05.4422, and £63 per 100kgs for order numbers 05.4273 and 05.4274.

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’; 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 05.4273, 05.4274 and 05.4422 will be valid from 1 May 2022 until 31 December 2022.

Licences for all other order numbers will be valid from 1 May 2022 until 30 June 2022.

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 [email protected]

Annex 1

Quantities available for the period 1 May 2022 to 30 June 2022

Note: These are the quotas previously applied for under Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1385/2007

Country Order No. CN Code Quantity available (kgs)
Brazil 05.4410 0207 1410
0207 1450
0207 1470
NA
Thailand 05.4411 0207 1410
0207 1450
0207 1470
NA
Other than Brazil, Thailand and EU Member States 05.4412 0207 1410
0207 1450
0207 1470
NA
Brazil 05.4420 0207 2710
0207 2720
0207 2780
NA
Other than Brazil, Thailand and EU Member States 05.4422 0207 2710
0207 2720
0207 2780
205,500

Note: These are the quotas previously applied for under Commission Regulation (EC) No. 616/2007

Poultrymeat, Salted or in Brine (*)

Country Order No. CN Code Quantity available (kgs)
Brazil 05.4211 ex 0210 99 39 124,040
Thailand 05.4212 ex 0210 99 39 5,799,813
Other 05.4213 ex 0210 99 39 4,000

(*) 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)
Brazil 05.4214
05.4251
05.4252
1602 3219
1602 3211
1602 3230
NA
1,960,800
NA
Brazil 05.4253 1602 3290 132,000
Thailand 05.4215
05.4254
05.4255
05.4256
1602 3219
1602 3230
1602 3290
1602 3929
NA
4,525,187
129,000
3,843,054
Thailand 05.4258
05.4259
ex1602 3985(1)
ex1602 3985(2)
300,000
322,000
Other 05.4216
05.4260
1602 3219
1602 3230
NA
NA
Other 05.4263(3)
05.4264(3)
05.4265(3)
1602 3929
ex1602 3985(1)
ex1602 3985(2)
NA
148,000
67,000

(1) Processed duck, geese, guinea fowl meat, containing 25% or more but less than 57% by weight of poultry meat or offal

(2) Processed duck, geese, guinea fowl meat, containing less than 25% by weight of poultry meat or offal

(3) Other than Thailand and EU Member States

Preparations of turkey meat

Country Order No. CN Code Quantity available (kgs)
Brazil 05.4217 1602 31 2,339,000
Other 05.4218 1602 31 295,000

Note: These are the quotas previously applied for under Commission Regulation (EC) No. 533/2007

Country Order No. CN Code Quantity available (kgs)
Other than EU Member States 05.4067 0207 1110
0207 1130
0207 1190
0207 1210
0207 1290
1,070,383
Other than EU Member States 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
Other than EU Member States 05.4069 0207 1410 NA

Note: These are the quotas previously applied for under Commission Regulation (EU) No. 2078/2015

Max Qty Allowed on Application (kgs)
Ukraine 05.4273 0207 1130
0207 1190
0207 12
0207 1310
0207 1320
0207 1330
0207 1350
0207 1360
0207 1370
0207 1399
0207 1410
0207 1420
0207 1430
0207 1450
0207 1460
0207 1470
0207 1499
0207 24
0207 25
0207 2610
0207 2620
0207 2630
0207 2650
0207 2660
0207 2670
0207 2680
0207 2699
0207 2710
0207 2720
0207 2730
0207 2750
0207 2760
0207 2770
0207 2780
0207 2799
0207 4130
0207 4180
0207 42
0207 4410
0207 4421
0207 4431
0207 4441
0207 4451
0207 4461
0207 4471
0207 4481
0207 4499
2,383,502
Country Order No. CN Code Max Qty Allowed on Application (kgs)
    0207 4510
0207 4521
0207 4531
0207 4541
0207 4551
0207 4561
0207 4581
0207 4599
0207 51
0207 5290
0207 5410
0207 5421
0207 5431
0207 5441
0207 5451
0207 5461
0207 5471
0207 5481
0207 5499
0207 5510
0207 5521
0207 5531
0207 5541
0207 5551
0207 5561
0207 5581
0207 5599
0207 6005
0207 6010
0207 6021
0207 6031
0207 6041
0207 6051
0207 6061
0207 6081
0207 6099
0210 9939
1602 31
1602 32
1602 3921
 
Ukraine 05.4274 0207 12 1,042,607