established for the year in which shipment of the goods has Agreement shall be initiated forthwith .been effected , even if the export certificate is issued after suchshipment . 2. Exports of Thai origin not covered by export licences issued in accordance with the provisions of this Protocol may2. For the purposes of applying paragraph 1 , shipment of be refused the issue of import authorizations or documentsthe goods is considered to have taken place on the date of by the competent Community authorities .their loading on to the exporting aircraft , vehicle orvessel . However, if the import of such products is allowed into the Community by the competent Community authorities , the quantities involved shall not be set off against the appropriate quantitative limits set out in Annex II or established as a Article 10 result of the application of Articles 8 or 9 of the Agreement , without the express agreement of Thailand , save as providedThe presentation of an export licence , in application of for in Article 12 of the Agreement .Article 12 below , shall be effected not later than 31 March ofthe year following that in which the goods covered by thelicence have been shipped . TITLE IV Section II