Article 7
1.
By way of derogation from Article 8(1) of Regulation (EC) No 376/2008, import licences issued pursuant to this Regulation shall not be transferable.
2.
The grant of the import licence shall be conditional on the lodging of a security of EUR 20 per head which shall be composed of:
(a)
the security of EUR 3 referred to in Article 5(1); and
(b)
an amount of EUR 17 which the applicant shall lodge together with the licence application.
3.
Pursuant to Article 48(1) of Regulation (EC) No 376/2008, the full Common Customs Tariff duty applicable on the date of acceptance of the customs declaration for free circulation shall be collected in respect of all quantities imported in excess of those shown on the import licence.
4.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4 of Chapter III of Regulation (EC) No 376/2008, the security shall not be released until proof has been produced that the titular holder of the licence has been commercially and logistically responsible for the purchase, transport and clearance for free circulation of the animals concerned. Such proof shall at least consist of:
(a)
the original commercial invoice or authenticated copy made out in the name of the titular holder by the seller or his representative, both established in Switzerland, and proof of payment by the titular holder or the opening by the titular holder of an irrevocable documentary credit in favour of the seller;
(b)
the transport document, drawn up in the name of the titular holder, for the animals concerned;
(c)
proof that the goods have been declared for release for free circulation with the indication of the name and address of the titular holder as consignee.