Imports of Garlic from Countries other than China and EU Member States under Statutory Instrument No. 2020/1432

15 Aug 2022

This notice explains how the rules are applied to this quota and how to apply for a licence. It also advises you of the remaining quantity available for the period 1 October 2022 – 31 May 2023. Details of the quantity available are outlined in Annex 1 of this notice.

The distinction between New Importers and Traditional Importers under this quota no longer applies.

You must supply the following evidence to prove that you are eligible for a garlic quota import licence. If you do not have the proof of trade as detailed below, you are not eligible and cannot apply.

If this is your first application in the quota year, you will need to provide proof that you have imported at least 25 tonnes of fruit and vegetables during:

• The 12-month period ending two months before the first application can be submitted for the 2022/2023 quota year (1 March 2021 – 28 February 2022); and
• The 12-month period immediately before that (1 March 2020 – 28 February 2021).

For full details, please click on this link: Notice to Traders 65/22 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)