Upon entry into the country, the importer will be required to present for each animal a positive decision on controlled goods issued by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA), as well as a zootechnical certificate and a document confirming the registration of the animal in the breeding registry of the country of origin. At the same time, the importer will have to submit to the Customs Service a written statement guaranteeing that the animal imported into the country for breeding will not be slaughtered within 12 months from the date of customs clearance (except for force majeure).
Imports of this category of animals are exempt from customs duties. If the 12-month grace period is not met and the animal is not forced, it will be considered imported for slaughter. And this, in turn, will result in a customs debt in accordance with the provisions of the Customs Code.
