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Post by nomihoudai on Jul 26, 2013 2:17:44 GMT -8
Just to clear this situation up, there is an EU directive telling that imports of animals must be inspected by a vet, including dead insects. Germany was very quick at following this directive and made the necessary laws, now France probably has followed this directive too. Unfortunately I do not know the number of the respective directive and I do not have the time to check for it. You are not getting fined when your parcel has not been registered, the 145€ is the regular price of such an inspection.
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Post by norton on Jul 26, 2013 4:33:14 GMT -8
I agree with this, but the onus is on the EXPORTING country to do the inspecting and issue the certificate.
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Post by simosg on Jul 26, 2013 10:20:57 GMT -8
Just to clear this situation up, there is an EU directive telling that imports of animals must be inspected by a vet, including dead insects. Germany was very quick at following this directive and made the necessary laws, now France probably has followed this directive too. Is this new? Hannes |
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Post by wollastoni on Jul 26, 2013 13:23:45 GMT -8
This, if really enforced, would kill the insect trade...
Claude, is it only for non-EU parcels ?
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Post by nomihoudai on Jul 26, 2013 15:59:38 GMT -8
When I remember correctly I heard the first time about it in 2010
I don't know as I don't know the exact number of the directive. I will ask at the museum, this might take some time as the Congress of Lepidopterology of the SEL will be next week.
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Post by norton on Jul 26, 2013 22:58:38 GMT -8
You may also discover that any trades or exchanges must be passed through the TRACES system upon the issuing of the veterinary certificate.
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Post by jackblack on Jul 27, 2013 2:31:12 GMT -8
Looks like a killer for the insect trade.
I can`t imagine buying $25.00 specimens and vet inspections of over $145.00 extra .
As it is I have to work pretty hard to get the specimens I export and licence fee to pay already to export, more paperwork with customs clearance again to export .
Norton tells me the onus is on me now to supply a vet export certificate.I don`t think so , my specimens are quality with no pests, unlike stuff I have received in the past for my personal collection from 3rd world countries which need fumigation already at my cost to import.
Forget it , I just give up exporting I think as the whole system becomes unviable.
Already customers want as much discount as possible .
I better start looking for a regular job I think.
So much for having a unique business.
Good luck to everyone.
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