Fresh fruit and vegetables are not generally subject to import licence restrictions. There is a Quota scheme relating to the import of fresh Garlic under CN Code 07032000 from outside the EU.
Imports made under the quota will be subject to a reduced Customs duty rate of 9.6%. The specific duty of 1,200 Euros will not be applied.
Processed fruit and vegetables are not generally subject to import licence restrictions. However, there is an Import licence quota for the import of preserved mushrooms of the species Agaricus Spp from outside the EU. The quota is split between traditional and new traders. 95% of the quota is set aside for traditional importers and 5% of the quota is for new traders.
Full details of this quota can be obtained from our Import Licensing Section.
RPA administers an export refund scheme on added sugar used in the manufacture of certain processed fruit and vegetable products or specific products themselves.
We also issue licences which may be required for the payment of export refunds. Claims for export refund are assessed by our Fruit and Vegetable Export section.
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