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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 792/2012 ANNEX I

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 792/2012 ANNEX I

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ANNEX I Text of image EUROPEAN UNION 1. Exporter/Re-exporter PERMIT/CERTIFICATE IMPORT EXPORT RE-EXPORT OTHER: No 2. Last day of validity: 3. Importer Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora 4. Country of (re)-export 5. Country of import 6. Authorized location for live specimens of Annex A species 7. Issuing Management Authority 8. Description of specimens (incl. marks, sex/date of birth for live animals) 9. Net mass (kg) 10. Quantity 11. CITES Appendix 12. EU Annex 13. Source 14. Purpose 15. Country of origin 16. Permit No 17. Date of issue 18. Country of last re-export 19. Certificate No 20. Date of issue 21. Scientific name of species 22. Common name of species 23. Special conditions This permit/certificate is only valid if live animals are transported in compliance with the CITES Guidelines for the Transport and Preparation for Shipment of Live Wild Animals or, in the case of air transport, the Live Animals Regulations published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 24. The (re-)export documentation from the country of (re-)export has been surrendered to the issuing authority has to be surrendered to the border customs office of introduction 25. The importation exportation re-exportation of the goods described above is hereby permitted. Signature and official stamp: Name of issuing official: Place and date of issue: 26. Bill of Lading / Air Waybill Number: 27. For customs use only Signature and official stamp: Quantity / net mass (kg) actually imported or (re)-exported Number of animals dead on arrival Customs document Type: Number: Date: 1 ORIGINAL 1 Instructions and explanations 1. Full name and address of the actual (re-)exporter, not of an agent. In the case of a personal ownership certificate, the full name and address of the legal owner. 2. The period of validity of an export permit or re-export certificate shall not exceed six months and of an import permit 12 months. The period of validity of a personal ownership certificate shall not exceed three years. After its last day of validity, this document is void and the original and all copies must be returned by the holder to the issuing management authority without undue delay. An import permit is not valid where the corresponding CITES document from the (re-)exporting country was used for (re-)export after its last day of validity or if the date of introduction into the Union is more than six months from its date of issue. 3. Full name and address of the actual importer, not of an agent. To be left blank in the case of a personal ownership certificate. 5. To be left blank in the case of a personal ownership certificate. 6. For live specimens of Annex A species other than captive bred or artificially propagated specimens, the issuing authority may prescribe the location at which they are to be kept by including details thereof in this box. Any movement, except for urgent veterinary treatment and provided the specimens are returned directly to their authorised location, then requires prior authorisation from the competent management authority. 8. Description must be as precise as possible and include a three-letter code in accordance with Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein. 9/10. Use the units of quantity and/or net mass in accordance with those contained in Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 865/2006. 11. Enter the number of the CITES Appendix (I, II or III) in which the species is listed at the date of issue of the permit/certificate. 12. Enter the letter of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 338/97 (A, B or C) in which the species is listed at the date of issue of the permit/certificate. 13. Use one of the following codes to indicate the source: W Specimens taken from the wild R Specimens of animals reared in a controlled environment, taken as eggs or juveniles from the wild, where they would otherwise have had a very low probability of surviving to adulthood D Annex A animals bred in captivity for commercial purposes in operations included in the Register of the CITES Secretariat, in accordance with Resolution Conf. 12.10 (Rev. CoP15), and Annex A plants artificially propagated for commercial purposes in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof A Annex A plants artificially propagated for non-commercial purposes and Annexes B and C plants artificially propagated in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof C Animals bred in captivity in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof F Animals born in captivity, but for which the criteria of Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 are not met, as well as parts and derivatives thereof I Confiscated or seized specimens  ( 1 ) O Pre-convention  ( 1 ) U Source unknown (must be justified) 14. Use one of the following codes to indicate the purpose for which the specimens are to be (re-)exported/imported: B Breeding in captivity or artificial propagation E Educational G Botanical gardens H Hunting trophies L Law enforcement/judicial/forensic M Medical (including bio-medical research) N Reintroduction or introduction into the wild P Personal Q Circuses and travelling exhibitions S Scientific T Commercial Z Zoos 15 to 17. The country of origin is the country where the specimens were taken from the wild, born and bred in captivity or artificially propagated. Where this is a third country, boxes 16 and 17 must contain details of the relevant permit. Where specimens originating in a Member State of the Union are exported from another, only the name of the Member State of origin must be mentioned in box 15. 18 to 20. The country of last re-export is, in the case of a re-export certificate, the re-exporting third country from which the specimens were imported before being re-exported from the Union. In the case of an import permit, it is the re-exporting third country from which the specimens are to be imported. Boxes 19 and 20 must contain details of the relevant re-export certificate. 21. The scientific name must be in accordance with the standard references for nomenclature referred to in Annex VIII to Regulation (EC) No 865/2006. 23 to 25. For official use only. 26. The importer/(re)exporter or his agent must, where appropriate, indicate the number of the bill of lading or air waybill. 27. To be completed by the customs office of introduction into the Union or that of (re-)export as appropriate. In the case of introduction, the original (form 1) must be returned to the management authority of the Member State concerned and the copy for the holder (form 2) to the importer In the case of (re-)export, the copy for return by customs to the issuing authority (form 3) must be returned to the management authority of the Member State concerned and the original (form 1) and the copy for the holder (form 2) to the (re-)exporter. Text of image EUROPEAN UNION 1. Exporter/Re-exporter PERMIT/CERTIFICATE IMPORT EXPORT RE-EXPORT OTHER: No 3. Importer Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora 4. Country of (re)-export 5. Country of import 6. Authorized location for live specimens of Annex A species 7. Issuing Management Authority 8. Description of specimens (incl. marks, sex/date of birth for live animals) 9. Net mass (kg) 10. Quantity 11. CITES Appendix 12. EU Annex 13. Source 14. Purpose 15. Country of origin 16. Permit No 17. Date of issue 18. Country of last re-export 19. Certificate No 20. Date of issue 21. Scientific name of species 22. Common name of species 23. Special conditions This permit/certificate is only valid if live animals are transported in compliance with the CITES Guidelines for the Transport and Preparation for Shipment of Live Wild Animals or, in the case of air transport, the Live Animals Regulations published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 24. The (re-)export documentation from the country of (re-)export has been surrendered to the issuing authority has to be surrendered to the border customs office of introduction 25. The importation exportation re-exportation of the goods described above is hereby permitted. Signature and official stamp: Name of issuing official: Place and date of issue: 26. Bill of Lading / Air Waybill Number: 27. For customs purposes only Signature and official stamp: Quantity / net mass (kg) actually imported or (re)-exported Number of animals dead on arrival Customs document Type: Number: Date: 2 COPY for the holder 2 Instructions and explanations 1. Full name and address of the actual (re-)exporter, not of an agent. In the case of a personal ownership certificate, the full name and address of the legal owner. 2. The period of validity of an export permit or re-export certificate shall not exceed six months and of an import permit 12 months. The period of validity of a personal ownership certificate shall not exceed three years. After its last day of validity, this document is void and the original and all copies must be returned by the holder to the issuing management authority without undue delay. An import permit is not valid where the corresponding CITES document from the (re-)exporting country was used for (re-)export after its last day of validity or if the date of introduction into the Union is more than six months from its date of issue. 3. Full name and address of the actual importer, not of an agent. To be left blank in the case of a personal ownership certificate. 5. To be left blank in the case of a personal ownership certificate. 6. For live specimens of Annex A species other than captive bred or artificially propagated specimens, the issuing authority may prescribe the location at which they are to be kept by including details thereof in this box. Any movement, except for urgent veterinary treatment and provided the specimens are returned directly to their authorised location, then requires prior authorisation from the competent management authority. 8. Description must be as precise as possible and include a three-letter code in accordance with Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein. 9/10. Use the units of quantity and/or net mass in accordance with those contained in Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 865/2006. 11. Enter the number of the CITES Appendix (I, II or III) in which the species is listed at the date of issue of the permit/certificate. 12. Enter the letter of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 338/97 (A, B or C) in which the species is listed at the date of issue of the permit/certificate. 13. Use one of the following codes to indicate the source: W Specimens taken from the wild R Specimens of animals reared in a controlled environment, taken as eggs or juveniles from the wild, where they would otherwise have had a very low probability of surviving to adulthood D Annex A animals bred in captivity for commercial purposes in operations included in the Register of the CITES Secretariat, in accordance with Resolution Conf. 12.10 (Rev. CoP15), and Annex A plants artificially propagated for commercial purposes in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof A Annex A plants artificially propagated for non-commercial purposes and Annexes B and C plants artificially propagated in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof C Animals bred in captivity in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof F Animals born in captivity, but for which the criteria of Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 are not met, as well as parts and derivatives thereof I Confiscated or seized specimens  ( 2 ) O Pre-convention  ( 2 ) U Source unknown (must be justified) 14. Use one of the following codes to indicate the purpose for which the specimens are to be (re-)exported/imported: B Breeding in captivity or artificial propagation E Educational G Botanical gardens H Hunting trophies L Law enforcement/judicial/forensic M Medical (including bio-medical research) N Reintroduction or introduction into the wild P Personal Q Circuses and travelling exhibitions S Scientific T Commercial Z Zoos 15 to 17. The country of origin is the country where the specimens were taken from the wild, born and bred in captivity or artificially propagated. Where this is a third country, boxes 16 and 17 must contain details of the relevant permit. Where specimens originating in a Member State of the Union are exported from another, only the name of the Member State of origin must be mentioned in box 15. 18 to 20. The country of last re-export is, in the case of a re-export certificate, the re-exporting third country from which the specimens were imported before being re-exported from the Union. In the case of an import permit, it is the re-exporting third country from which the specimens are to be imported. Boxes 19 and 20 must contain details of the relevant re-export certificate. 21. The scientific name must be in accordance with the standard references for nomenclature referred to in Annex VIII to Regulation (EC) No 865/2006. 23 to 25. For official use only. 26. The importer/(re)exporter or his agent must, where appropriate, indicate the number of the bill of lading or air waybill. 27. To be completed by the customs office of introduction into the Union or that of (re-)export as appropriate. In the case of introduction, the original (form 1) must be returned to the management authority of the Member State concerned and the copy for the holder (form 2) to the importer In the case of (re-)export, the copy for return by customs to the issuing authority (form 3) must be returned to the management authority of the Member State concerned and the original (form 1) and the copy for the holder (form 2) to the (re-)exporter. Text of image EUROPEAN UNION 1. Exporter/Re-exporter PERMIT/CERTIFICATE IMPORT EXPORT RE -EXPORT OTHER: No 2. Last day of validity: 3. Importer Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora 4. Country of (re)-export 5. Country of import 6. Authorized location for live specimens of Annex A species 7. Issuing Management Authority 8. Description of specimens (incl. marks, sex/date of birth for live animals) 9. Net mass (kg) 10. Quantity 11. CITES Appendix 12. EU Annex 13. Source 14. Purpose 15. Country of origin 16. Permit No 17. Date of issue 18. Country of last re-export 19. Certificate No 20. Date of issue 21. Scientific name of species 22. Common name of species 23. Special conditions This permit/certificate is only valid if live animals are transported in compliance with the CITES Guidelines for the Transport and Preparation for Shipment of Live Wild Animals or, in the case of air transport, the Live Animals Regulations published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 24. The (re-)export documentation from the country of (re-)export has been surrendered to the issuing authority has to be surrendered to the border customs office of introduction 25. The importation exportation re-exportation of the goods described above is hereby permitted. Signature and official stamp: Name of issuing official: Place and date of issue: 26. Bill of Lading / Air Waybill Number: 27. For customs purposes only Signature and official stamp: Quantity / net mass (kg) actually imported or (re)-exported Number of animals dead on arrival Customs document Type: Number: Date: 3 COPY for return by customs to the issuing authority * 3 * In the case of an import permit for specimens of CITES Appendix I species, this copy may be returned the the applicant for submission to the MA of the (re-)exporting country. Instructions and explanations 1. Full name and address of the actual (re-)exporter, not of an agent. In the case of a personal ownership certificate, the full name and address of the legal owner. 2. The period of validity of an export permit or re-export certificate shall not exceed six months and of an import permit 12 months. The period of validity of a personal ownership certificate shall not exceed three years. After its last day of validity, this document is void and the original and all copies must be returned by the holder to the issuing management authority without undue delay. An import permit is not valid where the corresponding CITES document from the (re-)exporting country was used for (re-)export after its last day of validity or if the date of introduction into the Union is more than six months from its date of issue. 3. Full name and address of the actual importer, not of an agent. To be left blank in the case of a personal ownership certificate. 5. To be left blank in the case of a personal ownership certificate. 6. For live specimens of Annex A species other than captive bred or artificially propagated specimens, the issuing authority may prescribe the location at which they are to be kept by including details thereof in this box. Any movement, except for urgent veterinary treatment and provided the specimens are returned directly to their authorised location, then requires prior authorisation from the competent management authority. 8. Description must be as precise as possible and include a three-letter code in accordance with Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein. 9/10. Use the units of quantity and/or net mass in accordance with those contained in Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 865/2006. 11. Enter the number of the CITES Appendix (I, II or III) in which the species is listed at the date of issue of the permit/certificate. 12. Enter the letter of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 338/97 (A, B or C) in which the species is listed at the date of issue of the permit/certificate. 13. Use one of the following codes to indicate the source: W Specimens taken from the wild R Specimens of animals reared in a controlled environment, taken as eggs or juveniles from the wild, where they would otherwise have had a very low probability of surviving to adulthood D Annex A animals bred in captivity for commercial purposes in operations included in the Register of the CITES Secretariat, in accordance with Resolution Conf. 12.10 (Rev. CoP15), and Annex A plants artificially propagated for commercial purposes in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof A Annex A plants artificially propagated for non-commercial purposes and Annexes B and C plants artificially propagated in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof C Animals bred in captivity in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof F Animals born in captivity, but for which the criteria of Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 are not met, as well as parts and derivatives thereof I Confiscated or seized specimens  ( 3 ) O Pre-convention  ( 3 ) U Source unknown (must be justified) 14. Use one of the following codes to indicate the purpose for which the specimens are to be (re-)exported/imported: B Breeding in captivity or artificial propagation E Educational G Botanical gardens H Hunting trophies L Law enforcement/judicial/forensic M Medical (including bio-medical research) N Reintroduction or introduction into the wild P Personal Q Circuses and travelling exhibitions S Scientific T Commercial Z Zoos 15 to 17. The country of origin is the country where the specimens were taken from the wild, born and bred in captivity or artificially propagated. Where this is a third country, boxes 16 and 17 must contain details of the relevant permit. Where specimens originating in a Member State of the Union are exported from another, only the name of the Member State of origin must be mentioned in box 15. 18 to 20. The country of last re-export is, in the case of a re-export certificate, the re-exporting third country from which the specimens were imported before being re-exported from the Union. In the case of an import permit, it is the re-exporting third country from which the specimens are to be imported. Boxes 19 and 20 must contain details of the relevant re-export certificate. 21. The scientific name must be in accordance with the standard references for nomenclature referred to in Annex VIII to Regulation (EC) No 865/2006. 23 to 25. For official use only. 26. The importer/(re)exporter or his agent must, where appropriate, indicate the number of the bill of lading or air waybill. 27. To be completed by the customs office of introduction into the Union or that of (re-)export as appropriate. In the case of introduction, the original (form 1) must be returned to the management authority of the Member State concerned and the copy for the holder (form 2) to the importer In the case of (re-)export, the copy for return by customs to the issuing authority (form 3) must be returned to the management authority of the Member State concerned and the original (form 1) and the copy for the holder (form 2) to the (re-)exporter. Text of image EUROPEAN UNION 1. Exporter/Re-exporter PERMIT/CERTIFICATE IMPORT EXPORT RE-EXPORT OTHER: No. 2. Last day of validity: 3. Importer Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora 4. Country of (re)-export 5. Country of import 6. Authorized location for live specimens of Annex A species 7. Issuing Management Authority 8. Description of specimens (incl. marks, sex/date of birth for live animals) 9. Net mass (kg) 10. Quantity 11. CITES Appendix 12. EU Annex 13. Source 14. Purpose 15. Country of origin 16. Permit No 17. Date of issue 18. Country of last re-export 19. Certificate No 20. Date of issue 21. Scientific name of species 22. Common name of species 23. Special conditions This permit/certificate is only valid if live animals are transported in compliance with the CITES Guidelines for the Transport and Preparation for Shipment of Live Wild Animals or, in the case of air transport, the Live Animals Regulations published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 24. The (re-)export documentation from the country of (re-)export has been surrendered to the issuing authority has to be surrendered to the border customs office of introduction 25. The importation exportation re-exportation of the goods described above is hereby permitted. Signature and official stamp: Name of issuing official: Place and date of issue: 26. Bill of Lading / Air Waybill Number: 27. For customs purposes only Signature and official stamp: Quantity / net mass (kg) actually imported or (re)-exported Number of animals dead on arrival Customs document Type: Number: Date: 4 COPY for the issuing authority 4 Text of image EUROPEAN UNION 1. Exporter/Re-exporter PERMIT/CERTIFICATE IMPORT EXPORT RE-EXPORT OTHER: 3. Importer Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora 4. Country of (re)-export 5. Country of import 6. Location at which live specimens of Annex A species will be kept 7. Issuing Management Authority 8. Description of specimens (incl. marks, sex/date of birth for live animals) 9. Net mass (kg) 10. Quantity 11. CITES Appendix 12. EU Annex 13. Source 14. Purpose 15. Country of origin 16. Permit No 17. Date of issue 18. Country of last re-export 19. Certificate No 20. Date of issue 21. Scientific name of species 22. Common name of species 23. I hereby apply for the permit/certificate indicated above. Remarks (e.g. on purpose of introduction, details of accommodation for live specimens, etc.) I attach the necessary documentary evidence and declare that all the particulars provided are to the best of my knowledge and belief correct. I declare that an application for a permit/certificate for the above specimens was not previously rejected. Signature Name of applicant Live animals will be transported in compliance with the CITES Guidelines for the Transport and Preparation for Shipment of Live Wild Animals or, in the case of air transport, the Live Animals Regulations published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Place and date 5 APPLICATION 5 Instructions and explanations 1. Full name and address of the actual (re-)exporter, not of an agent. In the case of a personal ownership certificate, the full name and address of the legal owner. 2. Not applicable. 3. Full name and address of the actual importer, not of an agent. To be left blank in the case of a personal ownership certificate. 5. To be left blank in the case of a personal ownership certificate. 6. To be completed only on the application form in the case of live specimens of Annex A species other than captive bred or artificially propagated specimens. 8. Description must be as precise as possible and include a 3-letter code in accordance with Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein. 9/10. Use the units of quantity and/or net mass in accordance with those contained in Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 865/2006. 11. Enter the number of the CITES Appendix (I, II or III) in which the species is listed at the date of application for the permit/certificate. 12. Enter the letter of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 338/97 (A, B or C) in which the species is listed at the date of application. 13. Use one of the following codes to indicate the source: W Specimens taken from the wild R Specimens of animals reared in a controlled environment, taken as eggs or juveniles from the wild, where they would otherwise have had a very low probability of surviving to adulthood D Annex A animals bred in captivity for commercial purposes in operations included in the Register of the CITES Secretariat, in accordance with Resolution Conf. 12.10 (Rev. CoP15), and Annex A plants artificially propagated for commercial purposes in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof A Annex A plants artificially propagated for non-commercial purposes and Annexes B and C plants artificially propagated in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof C Animals bred in captivity in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof F Animals born in captivity, but for which the criteria of Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 are not met, as well as parts and derivatives thereof I Confiscated or seized specimens  ( 4 ) O Pre-convention  ( 4 ) U Source unknown (must be justified) 14. Use one of the following codes to indicate the purpose for which the specimens are to be (re-)exported/imported: B Breeding in captivity or artificial propagation E Educational G Botanical gardens H Hunting trophies L Law enforcement/judicial/forensic M Medical (including bio-medical research) N Reintroduction or introduction into the wild P Personal Q Circuses and travelling exhibitions S Scientific T Commercial Z Zoos 15 to 17. The country of origin is the country where the specimens were taken form the wild, born and bred in captivity or artificially propagated. Where this is a third country, boxes 16 and 17 must contain details of the relevant permit. Where specimens originating in a Member State of the Union are exported from another, only the name of the Member State of origin must be mentioned in box 15. 18 to 20. The country of last re-export is, in the case of a re-export certificate, the re-exporting third country from which the specimens were imported before being re-exported from the Union. In the case of an import permit, it is the re-exporting third country from which the specimens are to be imported. Boxes 19 and 20 must contain details of the relevant re-export certificate. 21. The scientific name must be in accordance with the standard references for nomenclature referred to in Annex VIII to Regulation (EC) No 865/2006. 23. Provide as many details as possible and justify any omissions to the information required above. ( 1 )   To be used only in conjunction with another source code. ( 2 )   To be used only in conjunction with another source code. ( 3 )   To be used only in conjunction with another source code. ( 4 )   To be used only in conjunction with another source code.

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