HC Deb 14 June 1973 vol 857 cc352-3W
Mr. Jay

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what foodstuffs imported into the United Kingdom are now subject to import duties or levies.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The following are the broad categories of foodstuffs which are at present subject duties or levies:

  • Mutton and lamb.
  • Poultry meat.
  • Poultry eggs.
  • Bacon.
  • Pork and pork offals.
  • Beef offals.
  • Fish.
  • Shellfish.
  • Dairy produce.
  • Fresh fruit and vegetables.
  • Processed fruit and vegetables.
  • Canned fruit and fruit juices.
  • Most dried fruit and nuts.
  • Cereals and cereals products.
  • Rice and rice products.
  • Oilseeds, oils and fats.
  • Prepared or canned meats.
  • Sugar.
  • Sugar confectionery.
  • Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
  • Jams, jellies, marmalades, etc.
  • Cakes, biscuits, flour confectionery.
  • Lard and poultry fat.
  • Coffee.
  • Most Spices.
  • Beverages, wines and spirits.
  • Honey.

Within certain categories, some individual items are free of import charge. Further information about particular products can be found in the United Kingdom Tariff.