Breeding material

Basic information

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Outline of the system

The licensing in imports of breeding material is regulated by the Government Resolution No. 268 “On the Procedure of Export and Import Regulation in the Republic of Lithuania” of 24 March 1997 and the Order of the Minister of Agriculture No. 66 “On the Procedure for the Recognition of Documents Certifying that Breeding Material is Purebred” of 20 March 2001, and is administered by the State Livestock Breeding Supervisory Service under the Ministry of Agriculture.

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Product coverage

In accordance with Order of the Minister of Agriculture No.66 “On the Procedure for the Recognition of Documents Certifying that Breeding Material is Purebred” of 20 March 2001 the licensing covers breeding animals falling within HS codes 0101.11.00.0, 0102.10, 0103.10.00.0, 0104.10.10, 0104.20.10.0, domestic breeding birds falling within HS codes 0105.11.91.1, 0105.11.99.1, 0105.12.00.1, 0105.19.20.1, 0105.19.90.1, semen and embryos of bulls, studs, bores, sheep and goats falling within HS codes 0511.10.00.0, ex0511.99.90.0.
Imports of breeding material are subject to non-automatic licensing.

Nature of licensing

Automatic

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If Automatic, administrative purpose

Non-Automatic

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If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime

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Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports

The purpose of the licensing is to regulate the breeding of farm animals in order to improve their genetic merit and performance ability, retain gene pools, increase the economic efficiency of animal husbandry and obtain quality products.

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Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports

No quantitative or value restrictions.

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The system applies to products originating from which country?

The system applies to the products originating in and coming from all countries.

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Expected duration of licensing procedure

Eligibility of applicants

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Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?

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What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?

All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences.

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Is there a registration fee?

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Is there a published list of authorized importers?

Contact point for information on eligibility

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Ministry/Authority

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Address

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Telephone

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Fax

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E-mail address

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Website

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Contact officer

Submission of an application

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Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application

Documentation requirements

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What information is required in applications?

A free-form application must contain the name of the importer, his address, and registration code, the purpose of the importation (breeding, marketing) of pure-bred breeding animals, domestic birds, animal semen or embryos; the quantity of breeding animals, domestic birds, animal semen or embryos requested for importation, their HS codes.

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What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?

The following documents shall be attached to the application: a copy of an agreement with a foreign partner or a letter of intent and its official translation into the Lithuanian language; a recommendation of relevant breeders' association or breeding organisation; copies of pedigree certificates of breeding animals, domestic birds, animal semen and embryos to be imported.

Window of submission of an application

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How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?

It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence knowing that the document will be issued within a maximum 5 working days of receipt of the application.

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Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain

There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or importation may be made.

Issuing the license

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Can a licence be granted immediately on request?

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Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence

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Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?

An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application, namely State Livestock Breeding Supervisory Service under the Ministry of Agriculture.

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Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?

An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application, namely State Livestock Breeding Supervisory Service under the Ministry of Agriculture.

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Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?

There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.

Fees and other administrative charges

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Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?

There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.

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What is the amount of the fee or charge?

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Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?

There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.

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Amount or rate?

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Is it refundable?

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What is the period of retention?

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What is the purpose of this requirement?

Refusal of an application

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Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?

Under no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria may an application for a licence be refused. In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided by law.

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Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?

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Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?

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If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?

Importation

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Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?

There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or importation may be made.

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What documents are required upon actual importation?

Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence along with the general document while conducting costumes procedures.

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Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?

There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to importation of breeding material.

Conditions of licensing

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What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?

A licence is a non-recurrent certificate issued for a certain period.

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Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?

There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it.

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Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?

Licences are not transferable between importers.

Foreign Exchange

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Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?

Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the products to be imported.

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Is a licence required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange?

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Is foreign exchange always available to cover licences issued?

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What formalities must be fulfilled for obtaining the foreign exchange?