Article 3U.K.

1.The provisions of Article 1 shall not apply:

2.Where the introduction into the [F3United Kingdom] of the pelts and goods covered by Regulation (EEC) No 3254/91 is also subject to the prior presentation of an import document under [F4Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein], such a document shall be issued only if the pelts or goods concerned meet the requirements of both Regulations. Where an import document provided for in [F5Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97] is thus issued, it shall be accepted in lieu of the certificate referred to in Article 1 (2) of this Regulation.