Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2009
528 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the possibility of agri-food products subject to substantial transformation being distinguished in the tariff nomenclature; his plans to make provision for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37063/09]
View answerTariff nomenclatures are set at international level (by reference to SITC (Standard International Trade Classification) or the Common Nomenclature (CN) which is used for EU products) and are used as the basis for customs tariffs, determination of duties and taxes, quotas as well as the collection of statistics. To distinguish "substantial transformed" product on a national level would not be a feasible proposition.
