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U.S. exporters to the EU should carefully consider the REACH ‘Candidate List’ of substances of very high concern. Substances on that list are subject to communication requirements and may at a later stage require Authorization for the EU market. For more information, see the ECHA website: http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/candidate_list_table_en.asp WEEE & RoHS EU rules on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), while not requiring specific customs or import paperwork, may entail a financial obligation for U.S. exporters. They require U.S. exporters to register the products with a national WEEE authority, or arrange for this to be done by a local partner. Similarly, related rules for EEE restricting the use of the hazardous substances (RoHS) lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBBs, and PBDEs, do not entail customs or importation paperwork. However, U.S. exporters may be asked by a European RoHS enforcement authority or by a customer to provide evidence of due diligence in compliance with the substance bans on a case-by-case basis. The WEEE and RoHS Directives are currently being revised to enlarge the scope and add substances to be banned in electrical and electronic equipment; the new rules could take effect as early as 2011. U.S. exporters seeking more information on WEEE and RoHS regulations should visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/europeanunion/weee.html Agricultural Documentation Phytosanitary Certificates: Phytosanitary certificates are required for most fresh fruits, vegetables, and other plant materials. Sanitary Certificates: For commodities composed of animal products or by-products, EU countries require that shipments be accompanied by a certificate issued by the competent authority of the exporting country. This applies regardless of whether the product is for human consumption, for pharmaceutical use, or strictly for non-human use (e.g., veterinary biologicals, animal feeds, fertilizers, research). The vast majority of these certificates are uniform throughout the EU, but the harmonization process is not complete. During this transition period, certain Member State import requirements continue to apply. In addition to the legally required EU health certificates, a number of other certificates are used in international trade. These certificates, which may also be harmonized in EU legislation, certify origin for customs purposes and certain quality attributes. Up-to-date information on harmonized import requirements can be found at the following website: http://www.fas.usda.gov/posthome/useu/certificates-overview.html Sanitary Certificates (Fisheries): In April 2006, the European Union declared the U.S. seafood inspection system as equivalent to the European one. Consequently, a specific public health certificate must accompany U.S. seafood shipments. Commission Decision 2006/199/EC places specific conditions on imports of fishery products from the U.S. Sanitary certificates for live shellfish are covered by Commission Regulation (EC) 1664/2006 and must be used for gastropods, bivalve mollusks, tunicates and echinoderms. The two competent Authorities for issuing sanitary certificates are the FDA and the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS/NOAA/USDC).
Since May 1, 2007, with the implementation of the second Hygiene Package, aquaculture products coming from the United States must be accompanied by a public health certificate according to Commission Decision 2006/199/EC and the animal health attestation included in the new fishery products certificate covered by Regulation (EC) 1664/2006. This animal health attestation is not required in the case of live bivalve mollusks intended for immediate human consumption (retail). For detailed information on import documentation for seafood, please contact the NOAA Fisheries office at the U.S. Mission to the EU (stephane.vrignaud@mail.doc.gov) or visit the following FDA dedicated web site: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/. U.S. Export Controls Return to top The Czech Republic adheres to international export controls and works in close cooperation with the United States and other Western countries in implementing export controls on certain sensitive technologies. U.S. export controls on items exported from the United States to the Czech Republic are generally similar to those in effect on items exported to other Western European destinations. The U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security website (www.bis.doc.gov) has details on U.S. export controls. Temporary Entry Return to top Temporary exemptions from duty are allowed for certain items, such as merchandise samples and items for display at trade shows or exhibitions. The Czech Republic also accepts ATA carnets as a way of facilitating temporary admission through customs. For more information about obtaining a carnet for clearance of goods, samples or equipment intended for temporary entry only, contact your local U.S. Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center. Companies exporting goods to the Czech Republic for the purpose of temporary use may do so as long as the period does not exceed 24 months (in some cases it is possible to extend this). The exact time period must be agreed upon with Czech Customs. When the goods are re-exported, three percent of the duty value per month that the goods resided in the Czech Republic must be paid if the goods were used (maximum will not exceed full duty amount). The potential customs debt must be secured by a guarantee. Exports to the Czech Republic of raw materials and certain semi-finished products that are processed and then re-exported from the European Union enter duty-free. This is contingent upon the approval by Czech Customs of the conditions of processing and the handling of any waste caused through transformation of the goods.
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Since May 1, 2007, with the implementation of the second Hygiene Package,<br />
aquaculture products coming from the United States must be accompanied by a public<br />
health certificate according to Commission Decision 2006/199/EC and the animal health<br />
attestation included in the new fishery products certificate covered by Regulation (EC)<br />
1664/2006. This animal health attestation is not required in the case of live bivalve<br />
mollusks intended for immediate human consumption (retail).<br />
For detailed information on import documentation for seafood, please contact the NOAA<br />
Fisheries office at the U.S. Mission to the EU (stephane.vrignaud@mail.doc.gov) or visit<br />
the following FDA dedicated web site: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/.<br />
U.S. Export Controls Return to top<br />
The Czech Republic adheres to international export controls and works in close<br />
cooperation with the United States and other Western countries in implementing export<br />
controls on certain sensitive technologies. U.S. export controls on items exported from<br />
the United States to the Czech Republic are generally similar to those in effect on items<br />
exported to other Western European destinations. The U.S. Department of Commerce,<br />
Bureau of <strong>In</strong>dustry and Security website (www.bis.doc.gov) has details on U.S. export<br />
controls.<br />
Temporary Entry Return to top<br />
Temporary exemptions from duty are allowed for certain items, such as merchandise<br />
samples and items for display at trade shows or exhibitions. The Czech Republic also<br />
accepts ATA carnets as a way of facilitating temporary admission through customs. For<br />
more information about obtaining a carnet for clearance of goods, samples or equipment<br />
intended for temporary entry only, contact your local U.S. Department of Commerce<br />
Export Assistance Center.<br />
Companies exporting goods to the Czech Republic for the purpose of temporary use<br />
may do so as long as the period does not exceed 24 months (in some cases it is<br />
possible to extend this). The exact time period must be agreed upon with Czech<br />
Customs. When the goods are re-exported, three percent of the duty value per month<br />
that the goods resided in the Czech Republic must be paid if the goods were used<br />
(maximum will not exceed full duty amount). The potential customs debt must be<br />
secured by a guarantee.<br />
Exports to the Czech Republic of raw materials and certain semi-finished products that<br />
are processed and then re-exported from the European Union enter duty-free. This is<br />
contingent upon the approval by Czech Customs of the conditions of processing and the<br />
handling of any waste caused through transformation of the goods.
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