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Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 10 November 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 November 2020. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 November 2020 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Musical Instruments: Customs

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether UK musicians will need a CITES permit or an ATA Carnet for musical instruments being transported from Great Britain to Northern Ireland following the end of the transition period for the UK's departure from the EU.

Answer

After the Transition Period, controls implementing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) will apply to the movement of CITES specimens between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI). This is as a result of our international obligations under CITES, and the operation of the Northern Ireland Protocol. If a musical instrument contains CITES-listed species (and is not exempted) then CITES documents will be required for movements from GB to NI after 31 December. ATA Carnets cannot be used as an alternative to CITES documentation.

However, after the Transition period, ATA Carnets will become an option for temporarily moving goods between GB, EU and NI. Use of an ATA Carnet is optional and is a commercial decision whether it is the most cost-effective method in each specific circumstance.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10171
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Customs Northern Ireland Musical instruments Brexit
Link
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