Notice to Traders 64/26 - Imports of Rice under Statutory Instrument 2020 No. 1432

This notice is to inform you of the next round of Rice import quotas.

This notice is to inform you of the next round of Rice import quotas. The quotas and the quantities available are detailed in Annex 1.  

You may submit your application between 1 September 2026 and 5pm on 7 September 2026.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your application and all supporting documentation is correct at the time of submission.

Note: We will reject any applications, securities or proof of trade received after 5pm on 7 September 2026.

We advise you to use the latest version of the application form. You can submit your licence applications by email to [email protected].

If this is your first application of the quota year you must provide evidence to prove that you have imported at least 25 tonnes of rice during:

Proof of trade can be submitted on a spreadsheet detailing the following:

You must also be established, and registered for VAT, in the UK.

Your licence application must be accompanied by a security as detailed in Annex 1. 

Your licence will be valid from 1 October 2026 until 31 December 2026.

Security against the main electronic licence (excluding extracts) will be released automatically upon attribution of at least 95% of the licence quantity.

You can find details of the arrangements in Statutory Instrument 2020 No. 1432.

You can access Statutory Instruments electronically by visiting the UK’s Legislation website. The RPA is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the Legislation website. Whilst every care has been taken in producing this guidance, the Statutory Instrument as published is definitive.

If you have any questions about this notice, please:

Semi-milled or wholly milled rice under CN Code 1006 30 imported at zero duty as follows: