A guide to the export and import of cultural goods between Russia ...
A guide to the export and import of cultural goods between Russia ...
A guide to the export and import of cultural goods between Russia ...
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
Chapter 3: European Union Member States<br />
Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
If an <strong>export</strong> licence is refused, can I appeal? How do I do that?<br />
The 1997 Act outlines <strong>the</strong> process for appeal against valuation or refusal <strong>of</strong> licence.<br />
Which cus<strong>to</strong>ms authorities are empowered <strong>to</strong> deal with <strong>the</strong> <strong>export</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>cultural</strong> <strong>goods</strong>?<br />
Cus<strong>to</strong>ms & Excise is a division <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Irish Revenue Commissioners, http://www.revenue.ie.<br />
They publish a <strong>guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>import</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> <strong>export</strong>ing which outlines procedures.<br />
What o<strong>the</strong>r paperwork do I need <strong>to</strong> <strong>export</strong> a <strong>cultural</strong> object?<br />
When you leave Irel<strong>and</strong>, you must present <strong>the</strong> EU <strong>export</strong> licence <strong>to</strong> Cus<strong>to</strong>ms & Excise at<br />
<strong>the</strong> point <strong>of</strong> <strong>export</strong>.<br />
When you enter <strong>Russia</strong>, you must show all <strong>the</strong> relevant documentation <strong>and</strong> declare <strong>the</strong> object<br />
at cus<strong>to</strong>ms, passing through <strong>the</strong> Red channel. See Chapter 4 for fur<strong>the</strong>r information.<br />
What are <strong>the</strong> penalties if I do something wrong?<br />
It is illegal <strong>to</strong> <strong>export</strong>, attempt <strong>to</strong> <strong>export</strong> or sell for <strong>export</strong> any article which is covered by <strong>the</strong><br />
1997 National Cultural Institutions Act without holding an <strong>export</strong> licence. The penalties are<br />
fines <strong>and</strong>/or imprisonment.<br />
What are <strong>the</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>of</strong> service I can expect <strong>to</strong> receive?<br />
The Cus<strong>to</strong>mer Charter <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Arts, Sport <strong>and</strong> Tourism can be downloaded at:<br />
http://www.arts-sport-<strong>to</strong>urism.gov.ie/pdfs/cus<strong>to</strong>mer_charter.pdf.<br />
It outlines <strong>the</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>of</strong> service cus<strong>to</strong>mers can expect in terms <strong>of</strong> response <strong>to</strong> written,<br />
telephone <strong>and</strong> personal communications, provision <strong>of</strong> information, complaints procedure<br />
<strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r matters.<br />
Are <strong>the</strong>re any special <strong>export</strong> restrictions on certain objects or o<strong>the</strong>r considerations I should<br />
know about?<br />
The 1997 Act designates special conditions for <strong>cultural</strong> <strong>and</strong> archaeological objects which are on<br />
<strong>the</strong> National Register but not in <strong>the</strong> care <strong>of</strong> a national institution. If an <strong>export</strong> licence is applied for,<br />
<strong>the</strong> licence must be granted but <strong>the</strong> article may not be <strong>export</strong>ed for a year. During this period, <strong>the</strong><br />
State may attempt <strong>to</strong> purchase <strong>the</strong> <strong>cultural</strong> object <strong>to</strong> ensure it remains in <strong>the</strong> country.<br />
What are <strong>the</strong> requirements if I want <strong>to</strong> <strong>import</strong> <strong>cultural</strong> <strong>goods</strong> in<strong>to</strong> Irel<strong>and</strong> from <strong>Russia</strong>?<br />
Guidance on <strong>import</strong>ing <strong>goods</strong> in<strong>to</strong> Irel<strong>and</strong> can be found in <strong>the</strong> Irish Revenue Commissioner’s<br />
publication on <strong>the</strong> subject.<br />
125