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<p>If we leave the EU without a deal, all Convention on International Trade in Endangered
Species (CITES) items that are currently freely traded between the UK and the EU,
including musical instruments, will require CITES permits or an import notification.
This would mean movement of CITES specimens between the UK and the EU would need to
follow the same processes as those currently in place for movement between the UK
and the rest of the world. We are working hard to make sure we maintain continuity
and minimise disruption for those who trade and move CITES listed species, and have
been working closely with the music industry on this issue.</p><p> </p><p>In addition
to import/export permits, there are other options which may be more appropriate for
musicians looking to move musical instruments. Travelling Exhibition Certificates
can be issued to cover instruments that are owned by orchestras (rather than individuals).
We have also been increasing awareness of CITES Musical Instrument Certificates. These
can be used for non-commercial purposes, including performing, to allow musicians
to travel with their own instruments across the UK border in place of CITES import/export
permits. These are valid for multiple movements for three years and can be used by
individual musicians travelling alone or with an ensemble. They also allow travel
outside the EU. In September, we announced the addition of Dover, Eurotunnel, and
Holyhead to the list of ports to be designated for CITES movement after exit.</p><p>
</p><p>At the recent CITES Conference of the Parties, a decision was made to change
annotation number 15 which relates to rosewood species, such as <em>Dalbergia</em>.
This will exempt musical instruments made of this wood (including finished musical
instrument parts and accessories) and small finished items up to 10kg. This exemption
allows a person to travel to any country in the world with a musical instrument or
finished product containing less than 10kg of a rosewood or a Bubinga without a CITES
permit. The EU Commission are preparing legislation to implement this amendment to
the CITES Appendices by amending the Annexes of the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations.</p>
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