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<p>The Government recognises the importance of eggs as an affordable and nutritious
food for UK consumers. The UK egg industry has led the way in promoting high welfare
standards, which the Government is committed to maintaining along with our existing
high food standards for all imports.</p><p> </p><p>If the UK leaves the EU without
a deal on 12 April a temporary tariff regime would apply to all UK imports from countries
with which no trading arrangement is in place, including the EU.</p><p> </p><p>In
setting that temporary regime the Government has sought to strike a balance between
the impacts on consumers and producers. No duty would apply to eggs or egg products.</p><p>
</p><p>The temporary tariff policy would only apply for up to 12 months. During the
12 month period, the Government will work with industry and remain responsive to businesses
and consumers. We will consider exceptional changes where clear evidence is provided
against the criteria set out by the five principles of the Taxation (Cross-border
Trade) Act 2018.</p><p> </p><p>After this, the Government intends to introduce a long
term tariff regime. This would be developed over the course of the next 12 months
following an appropriate public consultation process with interested stakeholders,
including the egg sector.</p><p> </p>
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