Basic information
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.
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
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
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.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
No quantitative or value restrictions.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The system applies to the products originating in and coming from all countries.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The licensing in imports of breeding material is based on the Government Resolution No. 268 “On the Procedure of Export and Import Regulation in the Republic of Lithuania” of 24 March 1997 published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 27-645, 1997 and maintained under 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 published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 26-862, 2001.
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences.
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
Website
Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Documentation requirements
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.
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
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.
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
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
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.
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.
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
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
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.
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
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.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
Importation
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Licences are not transferable between importers.
Foreign Exchange
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.