Digital certificates of origin for Brazilian poultry quota
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EU allows digital certificates of origin for Brazilian poultry tariff rate quota
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/567 of 14 February 2024 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/761 with regard to the use of digital proof of origin for products originating from Brazil and the management of tariff quotas
Corrigendum to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/567 of 14 February 2024 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/761 with regard to the use of digital proof of origin for products originating from Brazil and the management of tariff quotas
Update
The EU has amended its rules to allow poultry from Brazil imported under a tariff rate quota to be accompanied by a digital certificate of origin. Previously a paper certificate of origin was required; as Brazil now issues these certificates in digital format, the rules have been amended to also allow digital versions.
Impacted Products
Poultry from Brazil
What is changing?
Previously, Brazilian exporters of poultry wishing to benefit from the EU tariff rate quota had to provide certificates of origin in paper format (Regulation 2020/761). Now, certificates of origin can also be provided in digital format.
A template of the digital certificate of origin is presented in Annex II to the new Regulation.
Why?
The EU is updating its rules in response to countries’ transition towards digitalisation of import and export documents.
Timeline
From 23 February 2024, Brazilian poultry imported under the tariff rate quota may be accompanied by certificates of origin in digital format.
What are the major implications for exporting countries?
The acceptance of digital certificates of origin will ensure smooth and safe trade of poultry from Brazil under the tariff rate quota.
Recommended Actions
A list of all available quotas can be found in the Annex to Council Regulation (EC) No 32/2000 (click on “Access current version”). It is possible to track how much of an individual quota has been used via the Commission’s Tariff quota consultation webpage.
Resources
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/761 as regards the management system of tariff quotas with licences
Sources
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/567 with regard to the use of digital proof of origin for products originating from Brazil and the management of tariff quotas