- The European Union plans to reintroduce duties on Ukrainian imports of sugar and eggs starting June 28 due to quota exceedance, invoking a safeguard mechanism.
- Negotiations between Ukraine’s trade representative, Taras Kachka, and Brussels are ongoing following earlier tariffs on Ukrainian oats.
- The EU’s safeguard mechanism allows duties if imports exceed average levels from 2022-2023; oats, eggs, and sugar imports have surpassed expectations.
- Proposed tariffs include 419 euros per ton for white sugar, 339 euros per ton for raw sugar, and an additional charge of 30 cents per kilogram for eggs.
- While aligned with existing agreements, Ukraine aims to address issues through ongoing negotiations amid EU’s measures to protect agricultural interests.
EU to Reintroduce Duties on Ukrainian Eggs and Sugar Tomorrow, Says FT
The European Union is set to reinstate duties on Ukrainian imports of sugar and eggs starting June 28, citing a safeguard mechanism triggered by quota exceedance.
Ukraine’s trade representative, Taras Kachka, confirmed ongoing negotiations with Brussels, as reported by the Financial Times.
Earlier this year, the EU also imposed tariffs on Ukrainian oats for exceeding established quotas, which will remain at 89 euros per ton until June 2025.
Sources cited by the FT indicate that a decision regarding eggs and sugar is expected this Friday.
Under the safeguard mechanism, duties can be reintroduced if imports of poultry, eggs, sugar, oats, corn, honey, and cereals surpass average levels seen in 2022 and 2023.
Current imports of oats have exceeded expectations, with over 6,440 tons since January 1, mirroring trends in eggs and sugar imports.
Specific tariffs are anticipated to be announced, including 419 euros per ton for white sugar and 339 euros per ton for raw sugar.
Eggs are set to incur an additional charge of 30 cents per kilogram.
Taras Kachka emphasized that while the duties align with existing agreements, Ukraine seeks to address bilateral issues through ongoing negotiations with Brussels.
In May, the Council of the European Union extended the suspension of duties and quotas on Ukrainian imports but introduced additional safeguards to safeguard European agricultural interests.
