What duty free or reduced duty quotas are available?
Imports under minimum access quotas negotiated within the last round of World Trade Organisation WTO discussions (so-called Uruguay round) benefit from a reduction on the relevant basic tariff rates, and are subject to licensing arrangements laid down in Commission Regulations. Specifically, for poultry, these Regulations are 1431/94 (zero duty) and 1251/96 (reduced duties). For eggs and egg products, Regulation 1474/95 (reduced duties). In addition, In order to promote closer political and trade relations with Central and Eastern European (CEE) Countries, the EU has concluded Association Agreements with a number of CEE countries which include reduced duty import quotas for various egg and poultrymeat products. Trade negotiations are to take place between the EU and 76 countries of the African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) The new strategy aims to enhance market access by removing non-tariff barriers to trade. Quotas are administered in the UK by the Rural Payments Agency.
