Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1239
of 18 May 2016
laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the system of import and export licences
(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007, and in particular Article 178 and Article 223(3)(a), (b), and (c) thereof,
OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.
Whereas:
(1) Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 repealed and replaced Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and lays down rules regarding import and export licences for agricultural products. It also empowers the Commission to adopt delegated and implementing acts in that respect. In order to ensure the smooth functioning of the system of import and export licences in the new legal framework, certain rules have to be adopted by means of such acts. As the aim of those acts is to simplify and adapt the provisions applicable to the system of import and export licences to the new legal framework established by Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1237 amends Commission Regulations (EC) No 2535/2001, (EC) No 1342/2003, (EC) No 2336/2003, (EC) No 951/2006, (EC) No 341/2007 and (EC) No 382/2008 and repeals Commission Regulations (EC) No 2390/98, (EC) No 1345/2005, (EC) No 376/2008 and (EC) No 507/2008.
Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1).
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1237 of 18 May 2016 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the rules for applying the system of import and export licences and supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the rules on the release and forfeit of securities lodged for such licences, amending Commission Regulations (EC) No 2535/2001, (EC) No 1342/2003, (EC) No 2336/2003, (EC) No 951/2006, (EC) No 341/2007 and (EC) No 382/2008 and repealing Commission Regulations (EC) No 2390/98, (EC) No 1345/2005, (EC) No 376/2008 and (EC) No 507/2008 (see page 1 of this Official Journal).
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 of 14 December 2001 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the import arrangements for milk and milk products and opening tariff quotas (OJ L 341, 22.12.2001, p. 29).
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1342/2003 of 28 July 2003 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice (OJ L 189, 29.7.2003, p. 12).
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2336/2003 of 30 December 2003 introducing certain detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 670/2003 laying down specific measures concerning the market in ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin (OJ L 346, 31.12.2003, p. 19).
Commission Regulation (EC) No 951/2006 of 30 June 2006 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 as regards trade with third countries in the sugar sector (OJ L 178, 1.7.2006, p. 24).
Commission Regulation (EC) No 341/2007 of 29 March 2007 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quotas and introducing a system of import licences and certificates of origin for garlic and certain other agricultural products imported from third countries (OJ L 90, 30.3.2007, p. 12).
Commission Regulation (EC) No 382/2008 of 21 April 2008 on rules of application for import and export licences in the beef and veal sector (OJ L 115, 29.4.2008, p. 10).
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2390/98 of 5 November 1998 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1706/98 as regards the arrangements for importing certain cereal substitute products and processed cereal and rice products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States or in the overseas countries and territories and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2245/90 (OJ L 297, 6.11.1998, p. 7).
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1345/2005 of 16 August 2005 laying down detailed rules for the application of the system of import licences for olive oil (OJ L 212, 17.8.2005, p. 13).
Commission Regulation (EC) No 376/2008 of 23 April 2008 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products (OJ L 114, 26.4.2008, p. 3).
Commission Regulation (EC) No 507/2008 of 6 June 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1673/2000 on the common organisation of the markets in flax and hemp grown for fibre (OJ L 149, 7.6.2008, p. 38).
(2) With a view of sound and uniform administration of the licensing system it is appropriate to lay down common provisions as regards application for and issue of licences.
(3) In order to unambiguously identify an applicant for a licence and a titular holder of a licence, the Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) number should be used for this purpose.
(4) It is necessary to establish the appropriate level of the security for the licences to be issued, so as to guarantee that the products will be imported or exported during the period of validity of the licence.
(5) It should be possible to issue extracts of licences that have the same effect as the licences from which they are extracted, so that several operations can be carried out at the same time under one licence.
(6) It is necessary to lay down periods of validity of the import and export licences. This validity can vary for specific products and has to be fixed in order to define when the obligation to export or import is to be fulfilled.
(7) In view of international trade practice in respect of the agricultural products concerned, level of tolerances should be defined with regard to the quantity of products imported or exported as compared with the quantity indicated on the licence.
(8) The import and export licence constitutes a right and give rise to an obligation to release for free circulation or to export. It is necessary to define when the undertaking to export or import is fulfilled and how to prove it.
(9) It is appropriate to lay down provisions on the procedure to be followed when a licence is destroyed or lost.
(10) In order to reduce the administrative burden in those cases where the amount of security required for a licence is relatively small, a threshold should be fixed under which no security is required.
(11) In order to reduce the administrative burden it is appropriate to set out maximum quantities for specific products for which a licence is not required.
(12) Action should be taken in cases where the obligation to import or export is not fulfilled, especially in cases of recognised force majeure. In such cases that obligation may be considered cancelled or the period of validity of the licence may be extended.
(13) It is necessary to lay down some additional notification requirements for import licences for hemp, garlic and ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin in order to take into consideration the specificities of those sectors.
(14) Taking into consideration the need of a smooth transition from the current rules to those being introduced by this Regulation, some transitional provisions should be adopted.
(15) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Common Organisation of the Agricultural Markets,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1 Definitions
For the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions of ‘declarant’ as set out in Article 5(15), and ‘risk management’ as set out in Article 5(25) of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and of ‘exporter’ as set out in Article 1(19) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 shall apply. In addition, the definitions laid down in Article 1 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1237 shall apply.
Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 October 2013 laying down the Union Customs Code (OJ L 269, 10.10.2013, p. 1).
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 of 28 July 2015 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards detailed rules concerning certain provisions of the Union Customs Code (OJ L 343, 29.12.2015, p. 1).

Article 2 Application for and issue of licences
1. Licences shall be applied for and issued via information technology application (‘IT applications’) respecting the integrity and quality standards as set out in Section 3 B of Annex I to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 907/2014.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 907/2014 of 11 March 2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to paying agencies and other bodies, financial management, clearance of accounts, securities and use of euro (OJ L 255, 28.8.2014, p. 18).
Where no such IT applications are available or effective, and as fall-back for failure of IT applications, licences may also be applied for and issued, using a print of the model as set out in Annex I to this Regulation, and taking account of the instructions set out in that Annex.
2. For the purpose of receiving the application and issuing the licence, the name and address of the licence issuing authority shall be published on its website.
Art. 2(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 1(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
3. Applications and licences shall be completed and issued in typed format as specified by the licence issuing authority.
Words in Art. 2(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 1(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
4. The licence issuing authority may, where necessary, require that non-harmonised texts in applications for licences or accompanying documents be translated at the cost of the applicant into English or in relation to an application for a licence relating to Wales, English and Welsh.
Words in Art. 2(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 1(4)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Art. 2(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 1(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
5. The licence application shall be filled in in accordance with the purpose of the licence and as set out in the notice on import and export licences for agricultural products.
Notice on import and export licences (OJ C 278, 30.7.2016).
6. The licence issuing authority shall not accept applications that are not in accordance with the relevant ... rules. It shall issue the licence without delay, using the accepted information as filled in by the applicant, and completing the information as set out in the notice on import and export licences for agricultural products. On paper copies the licence issuing authority shall validate its issuing by signature and by means of a stamp, or an embossing press. Electronic copies shall be validated in accordance with the standards referred to in paragraph 1.
Word in Art. 2(6) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 1(5)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Art. 2(6) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 1(5)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Article 3 Deadlines
1. By way of derogation from Article 5 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1182/71 the day an application for a licence is lodged shall be deemed to be the working day on which it is received by the licence issuing authority, provided that it has been received not later than midday.
Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1182/71 of the Council of 3 June 1971 determining the rules applicable to periods, dates and time limits (OJ L 124, 8.6.1971, p. 1).
An application received after midday on a working day shall be deemed to have been lodged on the first working day following the day on which it was actually received.
Word in Art. 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 2; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
2. A request for cancellation of an application for a licence may only be made in electronic or written form, to be received by the licence issuing authority by midday on the day the application is received.
3. Where in this Regulation a period for procedures is set, and the opening or closing date is a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday as defined in Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1182/71:
(a) the applicable opening date shall be the following working day and shall start at 0.00 hours, taking account of official office opening hours;
(b) by way of derogation from Article 3(2)(b) and (4) of that Regulation, the applicable closing date shall be the last working day preceding the Saturday, Sunday or public holiday and shall end at midday. However, in respect of applications for a licence Member States may decide to provide for the necessary working arrangements to allow their submission on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday. In that case, the applicable closing date shall be the given Saturday, Sunday or public holiday and shall end at midday. Where a Member State decides to provide for such working arrangements, it shall publish them.
Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1607 of 27 September 2019 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1239 as regards the applicable closing dates for the submission of licence applications.
Point (b) of the first subparagraph shall also apply where the applicable closing date is defined by reference to a specified date and that date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday.
Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1964 of 17 August 2017 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1239 as regards certain rules on time limits and notifications of the quantities covered by licences in the rice sector (Text with EEA relevance).
Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1607 of 27 September 2019 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1239 as regards the applicable closing dates for the submission of licence applications.
4. By way of derogation from paragraph 3, where for the purposes of this Regulation a time limit applies for the notification of quantities of products covered by applications for licences under a tariff quota or for the notification of unused quantities under a tariff quota, that time limit shall end with the expiry of the last hour of the last day, irrespective of whether that day is a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday.
Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1964 of 17 August 2017 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1239 as regards certain rules on time limits and notifications of the quantities covered by licences in the rice sector (Text with EEA relevance).

Article 4 Economic Operators Registration and Identification number
1. The Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (‘EORI number’) assigned to the applicant, titular holder or transferee pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 shall be inserted in Section 4 or, where applicable, Section 6 of the application and the licence.
Applicants or the licence issuing authority may, on the basis of national instructions, mention the EORI number of the applicant, titular holder or transferee in Section 20, provided that the name or identity number in Section 4 or 6 links to the EORI number in Section 20.
Words in Art. 4(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 3(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
2. Where products are declared for release for free circulation or export by a customs agent as referred to in section 21 of the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018, the EORI number of the titular holder or transferee shall be mentioned in the appropriate data element of the electronic customs declaration.
Word in Art. 4(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 3(3)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Art. 4(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 3(3)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Article 5 Amount of the security
1. Where a security is required in accordance with Article 4(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1237, the amount of the security shall be as set out in Annex II to this Regulation.
2. The amount of security shall be rounded to the first lower amount in pounds sterling.
Art. 5(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 4 (as amended by S.I. 2020/1452, regs. 1(2)(b), 9(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Article 6 Extracts
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Art. 6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 5; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Article 7 Period of validity
1. For the products listed in Annex II, the period of validity of the licences shall be as set out in that Annex.
2. A licence shall be valid from its actual day of issue as indicated in Section 25 of the import licence or Section 23 of the export licence as validated by the licence issuing authority's code or stamp. That day shall be included in the calculation of the period of validity of the licence.
If pursuant to specific legislation another starting date of the period of validity applies, the licence issuing authority shall additionally indicate that date preceded by the words ‘valid from’ in the boxes of the licences referred to in the first subparagraph.

Article 8 Tolerance and rounding
1. The positive or negative tolerance referred to in Article 5(4) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1237 shall be no more than 5 %.
2. When calculating quantities, the following rounding rules shall apply:
(a) where the first decimal is five or more, the quantity shall be rounded up to the first higher unit of measurement referred to in Section 17 of the licence. Where the first decimal is less than five, the decimal quantity shall be deleted;
(b) for headage-based quantities, quantities shall be rounded to the next greater whole number of head.

Article 9 Customs declaration
1. The customs declaration shall refer to the licence ... using a specific code and the licence issue number indicated in its Section 25 of the import licence or Section 23 of the export licence as published from time to time on the website of the customs authority, or, where applicable, in accordance with Annex I, point 4, in Section 2.
Words in Art. 9(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 6(2)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Art. 9(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 6(2)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
2. The IT applications of the licence issuing authority may provide direct access for the customs authority to the electronic licence .... If direct access is not available, the declarant or the licence issuing authority shall send the licence ... to the customs authority in electronic format.
If the IT applications of the licence issuing authority or customs authority are not suited for applying the first subparagraph, licences ... may be sent in paper format.
Word in Art. 9(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 6(3)(a)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Art. 9(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 6(3)(a)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Word in Art. 9(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 6(3)(b)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Art. 9(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 6(3)(b)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
3. The declarant shall submit the titular holder's copy of the paper licence ... to the customs authority, or hold it at the disposal of the customs authorities in accordance with Article 163 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013.
Words in Art. 9(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 6(4)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Word in Art. 9(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 6(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Article 10 Attribution and endorsements
1. The rules on the procedure for the issue of electronic licences shall designate the authority that is to indicate the quantity released for free circulation or exported on the licence, and specify how the declarant and the licence issuing authority get access to that information.
2. On a paper licence, the customs authority shall indicate and validate the quantity released for free circulation or exported, or if provided by national administrative rules, validate the quantity indicated by the declarant, in Sections 29 and 30 of the titular holder's copy, endorse it, and return that copy to the declarant, or, if specific legislation requires so, return that copy to the licence issuing authority.
Word in Art. 10(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 7(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
3. Where the quantity released for free circulation or exported does not correspond to the quantity indicated on the licence, customs shall correct the entry on the licence by indicating the actual quantity within the limits of the quantity available on the licence.
4. If the space for making attributions on paper licences ... is not sufficient, the authorities may attach extension pages, validated through allongement stamping.
Words in Art. 10(4) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 7(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
5. The date of attribution shall be the date of acceptance of the declaration for release for free circulation or for export.
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Art. 10(6) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 7(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Article 11 Transfer
In the event of a request for transfer by the titular holder, the transferee's data and the date of the relevant entry shall be entered on the licence in accordance with the notice for import and export licences for agricultural products. The transfer shall be validated by the licence issuing authority.
In the event of a transfer back to the titular holder, the licence issuing authority shall validate the transfer back and its date on the licence in accordance with the notice on import and export licences for agricultural products.
The transfer or transfer back shall take effect from the date of validation by the licence issuing authority.

Article 12 Deposit
1. The licence may be kept available on deposit at the premises of the licence issuing authority or the customs authority or may be made available in the IT applications.
Words in Art. 12(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 8(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
2. The licence issuing authority shall determine the cases in which deposit of a licence at the authorities involved in the procedure for release for free circulation or for export shall apply, and the conditions to be met by the titular holder or transferee.
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Art. 12(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 8(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
4. In box 44 of the paper customs declaration or in the appropriate data element of the electronic customs declaration the declarant shall add the words ‘in deposit’ to the licence issuing number. For electronic licences the customs authority may waive this obligation or apply a special code for this purpose.
Words in Art. 12(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 8(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Article 13 Integrity and control of the licence...
1. Entries made on licences ... may not be altered after their issue.
Words in Art. 13(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
2. Where the customs authority has a doubt on the accuracy of entries on the licence ..., it shall return the licence ... to the licence issuing authority. Where the licence issuing authority has a doubt on the accuracy of entries on the licence ..., it shall return the licence ... to the customs authority.
The first subparagraph shall not apply where it concerns minor or evident errors which the licence issuing authority or the customs authority can remedy by applying the legislation correctly.
Word in Art. 13(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(4)(a)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Art. 13(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(4)(a)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Art. 13(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(4)(a)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Word in Art. 13(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(4)(a)(iv); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Art. 13(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
3. If the licence issuing authority considers a correction necessary, it shall withdraw the licence ... and shall issue a duly corrected licence ... without delay.
Words in Art. 13(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
4. For electronic licences ..., the licence issuing authority shall validate the corrected version, which shall replace the original version. On paper licences ..., the licence issuing authority shall include the entry ‘licence corrected on …’ ... Any former entries shall be reproduced on each copy.
Words in Art. 13(4) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(6)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Art. 13(4) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(6)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
5. Where the licence issuing authority does not consider a correction necessary, it shall confirm this in the IT applications. For paper licences ..., the licence issuing authority shall mark its confirmation of correctness on the licence ... by its endorsement ‘verified on date ….’ and put its stamp, initials and date, or apply a similar method.
Words in Art. 13(5) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(7)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Art. 13(5) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(7)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
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Art. 13(6)(7) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(8); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
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Words in Art. 13 heading omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Article 14 Fulfilment of the obligation and proof
1. The security for a licence shall be released if the obligations referred to in Article 24 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 907/2014 and this Article have been fulfilled.
2. The right to have the products released for free circulation or to export shall be considered to have been exercised, and the corresponding obligation shall be considered to have been fulfilled, on the day the relevant customs declaration is accepted within the period of validity of the licence and provided that:
(a) in case of release for free circulation, the products are actually released for free circulation;
(b) in case of export, the products have left the United Kingdom within 150 calendar days from the day of acceptance of the customs declaration.
Words in Art. 14(2)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 10(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
3. Proof of the fulfilment of the obligation to have the products released for free circulation shall be the titular holder's or transferee's copy of the licence ..., duly endorsed by customs, or its electronic equivalent.
Words in Art. 14(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 10(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
4. Proof of the fulfilment of the obligation to export shall be the titular holder's or transferee's copy of the licence duly endorsed by customs or its electronic equivalent.
Art. 14(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 10(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
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Art. 14(5) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 10(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
6. The proof of having the products released for free circulation must be received by the licence issuing authority within 60 calendar days of the expiry of the period of validity of the licence.
The proof of export and exit of the United Kingdom must be received by the licence issuing authority within 180 calendar days after the expiry of the licence.
If the periods provided for in the first and second subparagraphs cannot be respected due to technical problems, the licence issuing authority may, at the request and proof of the titular holder, extend those periods, if necessary ex post, up to a maximum of 730 calendar days, taking account of Article 23(4) of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 907/2014.
Words in Art. 14(6) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 10(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
7. The licence issuing authority may waive the obligation to provide the proof referred to in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 if it is already in possession of the necessary information.
Word in Art. 14(7) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 10(7)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Art. 14(7) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 10(7)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Article 15 Replacement and duplicate licences ...
1. Where a paper licence ... issued for products referred to in Article 2(1)(a) or (2)(a) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1237 is partly or totally destroyed, or lost, the titular holder or transferee may request the licence issuing authority to issue a replacement licence .... The replacement licence ... substitutes the original licence ..., including all rights and obligations concerned.
For replacement licences under this paragraph a security shall be lodged as set out in Article 5.
If the lost or partially destroyed original licence is found, the titular holder shall return the original licence to the licence issuing authority, who shall release the remaining security for the original licence forthwith.
Words in Art. 15(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
2. A replacement licence ... may only be issued once and for the period of validity and the balance of quantity remaining available for the original licence ....
A replacement licence ... shall not be issued where the issue of licences ... for the product in question is suspended or where it concerns an ... export tariff rate quota.
Words in Art. 15(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(4)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Art. 15(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(4)(b)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Art. 15(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(4)(b)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Art. 15(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(4)(b)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
3. The security for the replacement licence, together with the security for the original licence if it was not found, shall be released in accordance with Article 14.
4. Where the request concerns a partly or totally destroyed licence ... issued for products other than those referred to in Article 2(1)(a) and (2)(a) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1237, the following conditions shall apply:
(a) the titular holder or transferee shall prove the total or partial destruction to the satisfaction of the licence issuing authority;
(b) the replacement licence ... shall not be issued if the titular holder or transferee has failed to show that he has taken reasonable precautions to prevent the destruction of the licence ..., or where the evidence provided by the titular holder is unsatisfactory;
(c) the security to be lodged for the replacement licence ... shall be 150 % of the security for the original licence, with a minimum of £3 per 100 kilograms or per hectolitre or head, taking account of the balance of the quantity remaining available at the moment of destruction, and of the positive tolerance, if applicable. The balance of security available for the original licence may be used when lodging the security for the replacement licence. Any excess of the security for the original licence compared to the security for the replacement licence, taking into account the remaining available quantity shall be released immediately.
Sum in Art. 15(4)(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(5)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Art. 15(4) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(5)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
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Art. 15(5) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
6. Where a paper licence ... is lost or destroyed, and the lost or destroyed document has been used wholly or in part, for the sole purpose of releasing the still outstanding security concerning the release for free circulation or export which were already registered on the original licence, the following conditions shall apply:
(a) the titular holder or transferee may request the licence issuing authority to issue a duplicate licence ... to be drawn up and endorsed in the same way as the original document. A duplicate licence ... may only be issued once;
(b) the licence issuing authority may supply the titular holder or transferee with a duplicate licence ..., clearly marked ‘duplicate’ on each copy;
(c) the duplicate licence ... shall be presented to the customs authority competent for the declaration for release for free circulation, or export, where that declaration was accepted under the lost licence .... That customs authority shall make entries on and endorse the duplicate concerning the release for free circulation or export carried out under the original licence ....
Words in Art. 15(6) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Art. 15 heading omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Article 16 Force majeure
1. The licence issuing authority may recognise a case of force majeure taking account of Article 50 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 908/2014 and decide to:
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 908/2014 of 6 August 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to paying agencies and other bodies, financial management, clearance of accounts, rules on checks, securities and transparency (OJ L 255, 28.8.2014, p. 59).
(a) either cancel the obligation to have the products and quantity indicated on the licence be released for free circulation or exported during the period of validity of the licence, as referred to in Article 14(1) of this Regulation, and release the security, or extend the period of validity of the licence by a period of maximum 180 days following the expiry of the original period of validity of the licence, taking account of the circumstances of the case; or
(b) extend the period for the submission of the proof of release for free circulation or export as referred to in Article 14(6) of this Regulation, within the limits set by that provision, without partial forfeiture of the security.
A decision taken pursuant point (a) shall relate only to the quantity of products that could not be released for free circulation or exported as a result of force majeure.
Words in Art. 16(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 12(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
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Art. 16(2)(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 12(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
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Article 17 Information and notifications relating to hemp
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Arts. 17-21 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 13; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Article 18 Notifications relating to garlic
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Article 19 Notifications relating to import licences for ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin
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Article 19a Notifications relating to rice
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Article 20 Exchange of information and notifications to the Commission
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Article 21 Transitional provisions
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Article 22 Entry into force and application
This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
It shall apply from 6 November 2016.
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Words in Signature omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 14; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ANNEX I MODEL REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2(1)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. Licence forms shall be made up in sets containing copy No 1, copy No 2 and the application, together with any extra copies of the licence, in that order.
However, the licence issuing authority may require applicants to complete an application form only, instead of the sets provided for in the first subparagraph.
2. Where, as a result of an enactment, the quantity for which the licence is issued may be less than the quantity in respect of which application for a licence was initially made, the quantity applied for and the amount of the security relating thereto must be entered only on the application form.
Words in Annex 1 para. 2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 15(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
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Annex 1 para. 3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 15(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
4 In Section 2, the licence issuing authority may include the country code (UK) and add numbers identifying the document.
Annex 1 para. 4 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 15(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
5. At the time of their issue, licences ... may bear an issue number in Section 23 (export licence) or Section 25 (import licence) allocated by the licence issuing authority.
Words in Annex 1 para. 5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 15(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
6. Applications and licences shall be completed in typescript or by computerised means.
Words in Annex 1 para. 6 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 15(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
7. The licence issuing authority may allow applications to be handwritten in ink and in block capitals.
Annex 1 import licence form AGRIM: words substituted and omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 15(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Annex 1 export licence form AGREX: words substituted and omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 15(8); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
ANNEX II

PART I LICENSING OBLIGATION — FOR IMPORTS

List of products referred to in Article 2(1)(a) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1237
A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C. Seeds (Article 1(2)(e) and Part V of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013)
CN code	Description	Amount of the security	Period of validity
ex 1207 99 20	Seeds of varieties of hemp, for sowing	No security is required	until the end of the sixth month following the month of the day of issue of the licence, in accordance with Article 7(2) ...
Words in Annex 2 Pt. 1 Section C omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(2)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

D. Flax and hemp (Article 1(2)(h) and Part VIII of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013)
CN code	Description	Amount of the security	Period of validity
5302 10 00	True hemp, raw or retted	No security is required.	until the end of the sixth month following the month of the day of issue of the licence, in accordance with Article 7(2) ...
Words in Annex 2 Pt. 1 Section D omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(2)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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G. Other products (Article 1(2)(x) and Section 1 of Part XXIV of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013)
CN code	Description	Amount of the security	Period of validity
1207 99 91	Hemp seeds other than for sowing	No security is required.	until the end of the sixth month following the month of the day of issue in accordance with Article 7(2) ...
Words in Annex 2 Pt. 1 Section G omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(2)(e); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annex 2 Pt. 1 Section A omitted (23.12.2021) by virtue of The Import and Export Licensing (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1358), regs. 1(1), 3(2) (with reg. 4)
Annex 2 Pt. 1 Section B omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(2)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Annex 2 Pt. 1 Section E omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(2)(d); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Annex 2 Pt. 1 Section F omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(2)(d); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Annex 2 Pt. 1 Section H omitted (23.12.2021) by virtue of The Import and Export Licensing (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1358), regs. 1(1), 3(2) (with reg. 4)

PART II LICENSING OBLIGATION FOR EXPORTS

List of products referred to in Article 2(2)(a) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1237
A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annex 2 Pt. 2 Section A omitted (23.12.2021) by virtue of The Import and Export Licensing (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1358), regs. 1(1), 3(3) (with reg. 4)
Annex 2 Pt. 2 Section B omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Import and Export Licences (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1409), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 16(3)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)