Controlled Exports
Manual relating to The Exportation of Dual-Use Items
This manual was updated July 2017.
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………………………3
2. LEGISLATION………………………………………………………………………………3
3. DUAL USE LICENCES ……………………………………………………………………..3
4. ACTION TO BE TAKEN AT PORTS AND AIRPORTS…………………………………….4
5. RISK INFORMATION FORM ………………………………………………………………4
6. CONTACT INFORMATION ………………………………………………………………..4
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1. INTRODUCTION
The term Dual-Use Items refers to goods, including software and technology,
that have both civil and military applications. EU law requires Member States
to put in place licensing procedures for the control of exports of Dual-Use
items. In order to export certain goods of this type the exporter must be in
possession of a Dual Use Licence
DJEI (Department of Jobs Enterprise & Innovation) is the competent authority
in Ireland with responsibility for the licensing of Dual-Use items for
exportation and is responsible for determining whether or not an item requires
a licence. Revenue’s role relates to possible intervention and control at the
point of export.
2. LEGISLATION
EU level
Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009
National level
Control of Exports Act 2008
Control Of Exports (Goods and technology) Order 2009 S.I. No. 305 of 2009
Control Of Exports (Dual use Items) Order 2009 SI No. 443 of 2009
3. DUAL USE LICENCES
Where an exporter requires a Dual Use Licence, an application must be
submitted to DJEI who then process the application and where appropriate,
issue a licence to the exporter.
There are 3 types of Dual-Use Licence:
§ Individual Dual-Use licence
§ Global Dual-Use licence
§ Union General Export Authorisation (UGEA)
On a quarterly basis, DJEI provides Customs Division with an updated list of
licences issued in respect of exports of Dual Use items.
The following material is either exempt from or not required to be published under the
Freedom of Information Act 2014.
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SAD Declaration
The exporter is obliged to indicate on the SAD whether or not a Dual Use
Licence is required for a consignment. In order to declare that a Dual Use
Licence is required in respect of an export, the exporter must enter code X002
+ licence reference in Box 44 of the SAD.
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The following material is either exempt from or not required to be published under the
Freedom of Information Act 2014.
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4. ACTION TO BE TAKEN AT PORTS AND AIRPORTS
The following material is either exempt from or not required to be published under the
Freedom of Information Act 2014.
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5. RISK INFORMATION FORM
The RIF (Risk Information Form), which is part of CRMS (Customs Risk
Management System) should be used by staff to inform Customs authorities of
other Member States of any irregularities which have come to light in respect
of the export or attempted export of Dual-Use items. For further information
on CRMS/RIF staff should contact:
Email: customsriskunitgroup@revenue.ie
6. CONTACT INFORMATION
Prohibitions and Restrictions Unit
Email: rcpr@revenue.ie Ph: 01 6744322
Importation of Fireworks
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
2. LEGISLATION ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3
3. PROHIBITION / RESTRICTION…………………………………………………………………………………..3
4. ACTION REQUIRED…………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
5. HEALTH AND SAFETY………………………………………………………………………………………………..3
6. RISK INFORMATION FORM (RIF)……………………………………………………………………………..4
7. ENQUIRIES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
1. INTRODUCTION
National legislation provides for controls on the importation of fireworks. For the purposes of this
manual, the term importation includes intra-Community movements.
2. LEGISLATION
The importation of fireworks is covered by the following provisions.
§ Explosives Act 1875
§ Order in Council No 10A
§ S.I. No. of 450 of 1994
§ S.I. No. of 1 of 2010
§ S.I. No. of 416 of 2010
3. PROHIBITION / RESTRICTION
Fireworks may only be imported if accompanied by a licence issued by the Department of Justice
& Equality.
4. ACTION REQUIRED
Third Countries
Profiles have been set in AEP to flag consignments of fireworks from third countries. When the
profiles are activated the following action should be taken:
· request presentation of the licence
· check that the licence is valid
· ensure that the quantity being imported does not exceed the amount shown on the licence
· ensure that the correct licence code (1L32) and licence number has been inserted in Box 44
of the SAD
Where there is an attempt to import fireworks without a licence, they should be seized as prohibited
items and handed over to an Garda Síochána.
Intra-Community
Where customs in the course of their normal duties intercept Intra-Community movement of
fireworks without a licence, staff should seize the fireworks as prohibited items and hand them
over to an Garda Síochána.
5. HEALTH AND SAFETY
Fireworks should be handled as little as possible and appropriate safety precautions should be
taken at all times.
6. RISK INFORMATION FORM (RIF)
The RIF should be used by staff to inform Customs authorities of other Member States of any
significant irregularities, which have come to light in respect of the importation products covered
by these regulations. For further information staff should contact:
Nuala O’Callaghan VPN 64317
Mark Hynes VPN 64327
Email: Customsriskunitgroup@revenue.ie
7. ENQUIRIES
Import Licences
Department of Justice and Equality
Tel: 01 6028357
E-mail: explosives@justice.ie
Any other queries should be directed to:
Prohibitions and Restrictions Unit
Ph: 01 6744329
Email: rcpr@revenue.ie
Importation of plants and plant products
E-mail: rcpr@revenue.ie
Reviewed February 2017
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………………………3
2. PROHIBITION / RESTRICTION………………………………………………………3
3. ACTION REQUIRED………………………………………………………………………3
4. RISK INFORMATION FORM………………………………………………………….4
5. CONTACT DETAILS – CUSTOMS…………………………………………………..4
6. RELATED DOCUMENTS ……………………………………………………………….4
1. INTRODUCTION
Council Directive (EU) 2000/29 provides for the control of plants and plant
products being imported into the EU. Therefore, consignments of these
products must undergo controls before their entry into free circulation is
permitted. In Ireland, the competent authority for carrying out these controls
is DAF&M (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine). Revenue’s
Customs Service assists in the implementation of these controls by referring
relevant consignments to DAF&M for control.
For the purposes of this manual, the term ’importation’ means the movement
of plants and plant products into Ireland from countries other than EU
Members States.
2. PROHIBITION / RESTRICTION
Consignments of plants and plant products must be imported at an approved
BIP (Border Inspection Post). In Ireland, the following locations have been
designated and approved as BIPs for the purposes of plants and plant
products:
§ Dublin Port
§ Dublin Airport
Official controls on relevant consignments must be carried out at the BIPs by
DAF&M before entry into free circulation is allowed. A list of DAF&M
contacts can be found in the ANNEX to this manual.
Where there is an attempt to import plants or plant products at an entry point
other than an approved BIP, Customs should detain the consignment and
inform DAF&M who will advise the importer of the correct procedure to
follow. Customs will be kept informed of the outcome by DAF&M.
3. ACTION REQUIRED
To assist in the identification of consignments requiring control by DAF&M
profiles have been entered onto the AEP system. These consignments cannot
be cleared for importation by Customs unless DAF&M indicates that it is in
order to do so.
When a profile is activated, staff should take account of the instruction
associated with the profile. The following procedures will apply:
· contact the local DAF&M office and refer the consignment so that BIP
control can be carried out. Contact details are set out in the ANNEX to
this manual
· DAF&M will notify Customs by means of a Clearance Certificate when
all controls have been completed. This notification will issue either by
fax or e-mail.
· the consignment should be released by Customs for entry into free
circulation where the Clearance Certificate indicates that the
consignment is compliant and Customs have completed their own
checks
· in the event that a consignment is non-compliant, an email or fax will be
sent to Customs indicating this. Furthermore, DAF&M will contact
Customs to confirm that the consignment cannot be released for free
circulation and to explain what will happen to the consignment e.g. reexport/destruction.
Customs should note these control results in the
findings section of AEP.
4. RISK INFORMATION FORM
The RIF (Risk Information Form), which is part of CRMS (Customs Risk
Management System) should be used by staff to inform Customs authorities
of other Member States of any significant irregularities which have come to
light in respect of the importation of plants and plant products. For further
information on CRMS / RIF staff should contact:
Nuala O’Callaghan 01-6744317
Mark Hynes 01-6774327
Email: customsriskunitgroup@revenue.ie
5. CONTACT DETAILS – CUSTOMS
Any general questions on this manual should be directed to:
Customs Prohibitions & Restrictions Unit
Ph: 01 6744329
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6. RELATED DOCUMENTS
Council Directive 2000/29
Customs Act 2015
Customs Act 1956
Customs and Excise Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1988
ANNEX
LOCATION CONTACT NAME CONTACT DETAILS EMAIL ADDRESS
Dublin Port Michael O Donovan 087-6477201 michaelf.odonovan@agriculture.gov.ie
Liam Foley 086-8552785 liam.foley@agriculture.gov.ie
Con Collis 087-6763891 cona.collis@agriculture.gov.ie
Laurence Cosgrove 086-8558571 laurence.cosgrove@agriculture.gov.ie
Liam Brennan 086-6054939 liam.brennan@agriculture.gov.ie
Dublin Airport Hugh Scanlon 086-8274048 hugh.scanlon@agriculture.gov.ie
Con Collis 087-6763891 cona.collis@agriculture.gov.ie
Liam Brennan 086-6054939 liam.brennan@agriculture.gov.ie