Article 2
United Kingdom
On the release for free circulation of pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species falling within CN code 0102 10, importers shall present the following to the customs authorities of the Member State in respect of each animal:
the pedigree and zootechnical certificate, which shall be drawn up in conformity with Commission Decision 96/510/ECf1;
the health certificate of the type required for pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species, or an authenticated copy of this certificate and the common veterinary entry document (CVED) drawn up in conformity with Commission Regulation (EC) No 282/2004f2.
In addition, importers shall submit a written declaration to the customs authorities to the effect that, except in cases of force majeure, the animal will not be slaughtered within 24 months of the day on which it is imported.
By no later than the end of the 27th month following that of release for free circulation, importers shall provide the customs authorities of the Member State of import with proof that the animal:
has not been slaughtered before the expiry of the time limit laid down in paragraph 2; or
has been slaughtered before the expiry of the time limit for health reasons or has died as a result of disease or accident.
The proof referred to in (a) shall consist in a certificate drawn up by the association, organization or official body of the Member State keeping the herd book or an official veterinarian. The proof referred to in (b) shall consist in a certificate drawn up by an official body designated by the Member State. These proofs shall be checked in the computerised database provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Councilf3 once this database is operational.
Failure to observe the requirement relating to the period of 24 months, except where paragraph 3(b) applies, shall result in classification of the animal in question under CN code 0102 90 and shall give rise to proceedings to recover import duties not collected, in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92.
The provisions relating to the age limit referred to in Article 1 and the obligations specified in paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 of this Article, shall not apply to imports of pure-bred breeding animals originating in and coming from Iceland, Norway and Switzerland.
This Article shall not affect the application of Article 7, second paragraph, of Directive 77/504/EEC.