Article 7
United Kingdom
At the time of import, the importer shall provide proof that he has:
given a written undertaking to inform within one month the competent authority of the Member State of the farm or farms where the young bovine animals are to be fattened;
lodged a security of an amount as laid down for each eligible CN code in Annex II with the competent authority of the Member State; the fattening of the imported animals in that Member State for at least 120 days from the date of acceptance of the customs declaration of release for free circulation is a primary requirement within the meaning of Article 20(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2220/85.
Except in cases of force majeure, the security referred to paragraph 1(b) shall be released only if proof is furnished to the competent authority of the Member State that the young bovine animals:
have been fattened on the farm or farms indicated pursuant to paragraph 1;
have not been slaughtered before a period of 120 days from the date of import has elapsed; or
have been slaughtered for health reasons or have died as a result of sickness or accident before that period has elapsed.
The security shall be released immediately after such proof has been furnished.
However, where the time-limit referred to in paragraph 1(a) has not been observed, the security to be released shall be reduced by:
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15 %, and by
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2 % of the remaining amount for each day by which it has been exceeded.
The amounts not released shall be forfeited and retained as customs duties.
If the proof referred to in paragraph 2 is not furnished within 180 days from the date of import, the security shall be forfeited and retained as customs duty.
However, if such proof is not furnished within the period of 180 days provided for in the first subparagraph but is produced within six months following the said period, the amount forfeited, less 15 % of the security, shall be repaid.