The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation recently announced a new round of the tariff suspension/quota schemes and is calling for applications from manufacturers in the chemicals, microelectronic and related sectors.

The tariff suspension scheme offers the possibility for companies to import raw materials, components or intermediate products from outside the European Union free from tariff duty, if the item cannot be sourced in the EU.

Closing date and time for the receipt of the next round of applications is 5.30pm on Friday, 27 January 2017. Applications should be sent by e-mail to tariffschemes@djei.ie and posted to the Department. Please note that late or incomplete applications will not be accepted by the Department.  

The suspension of duties on these applications, if they are successful, will come into effect 12 months after the application is made.
Further information on the Tariff Suspension or Quota Scheme may be found here:https://www.djei.ie/en/What-We-Do/Trade-Investment/EU-Tariff-Suspension-and-Quota-Scheme/