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The import of waste for disposal or processing is, in principle, prohibited. However, if certain conditions are met, exemptions may be made.
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Special documents are necessary when importing certain agricultural products from a non-EU state into the European Union.
The import of medicinal products and narcotics is strictly controlled and monitored. Imports are only possible when the appropriate import documents have been submitted.
When entering the EU, any cash or funds to the value of 10,000 euros or more that are being carried must be declared in writing to the competent customs authority.
The trade in certain hazardous chemicals is controlled by strict regulations which prohibit their import, or permit imports only where certain requirements are observed.
The import into Germany of chemicals used in the production of chemical weapons is subject to certain prohibitions and authorisation requirements.
There are bans on the trade in certain goods which could be used for the execution or torture of human beings.
In order to better target certain illnesses at a global scale, the EU has developed a procedure that allows developing countries to buy certain key medicines at reduced prices, while at the same time ensuring that these medicines are not diverted back into the EU.
Do you want to prevent counterfeits of your products, that are made in countries outside the EU, from appearing on the European market?
In order to protect public order and morality, the import into Germany of media with content that is likely to harm minors, or that is unconstitutional, is monitored.
There are import bans intended to prevent the unauthorised cross-border movement of works of art that have been stolen or illegally acquired.
Food and animal feed from non-EU countries must be safe; that is, they must meet the criteria laid down in European and national legislation if their import is to be permitted.
All plant protection products must be authorised and identifiable; they may only be imported via designated customs offices (points of entry).
Many species of plant are threatened with extinction. To retain biodiversity, measures are being taken globally to prohibit, or to limit, the trade in threatened plant species.
In order to prevent the import of unsafe products into the European Union, Customs works closely with the market surveillance authorities. The products involved range from toys to large items of machinery.
To import rough diamonds, irrespective of their value or quantity, you require a special document (Kimberley certificate) that is intended to prevent the trade in conflict and blood diamonds.
A specific authorisation is required for the import of certain products listed in Section XI of the combined nomenclature.
Many animal species are threatened with extinction. To retain biodiversity, measures are being taken all over the world to prohibit, or to limit, the trade in threatened animal species.
The import of weapons and explosive substances into Germany requires, as a matter of principle, specific approvals or authorisations.
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