United States Department of Agriculture

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Veterinary Services National Center For Import And Export Import/Export Animals 4700 River Road, Unit 40 Riverdale, MD 20737-1231

GUIDELINES FOR IMPORTATION #1104 Including: blood, tissues, serum, feces, extracts, fluids, venom, urine, chondroitin, and glucosamine from these species. Not including: bloodworms, antivenom, oils, emulsions, hydrosylates, and meals (e.g. fish oil or fish meal). Excluding: Live fish species susceptible to: Spring Viremia of Carp (SVC) from all countries and Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) from Ontario and Quebec, Canada. For the list of regulated SVC species and import requirements (including permit application) please visit the following web site: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/animal_import/marine_import_fish.shtml For the list of regulated VHS species and import requirements please visit the following web site: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_dis_spec/aquaculture/downloads/vhs_fed_order_amended.pdf INTRODUCTION: Materials derived from all animals are potentially subject to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and must be cleared by Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspectors at the port of arrival before entry into the United States is authorized. A USDA Veterinary Services (VS) Import Permit is required for animal material that may pose a risk of introducing exotic animal diseases into the United States. However, material from the above listed animals that have not been inoculated with or exposed to any livestock or poultry disease agents or antigens may enter the country without USDA restrictions. NOTE: The US Fish and Wildlife Service has jurisdiction over the importation of Convention on International Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) listed animals. Please contact their Office of Management Authority at 800-358-2104. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has jurisdiction over importation of wild marine aquatic animals. Please contact NOAA National Marine Fisheries South Regional Office at 727-824-5326. PROCEDURES: A USDA VS Import Permit will not be required for material from these types of animals if a producer’s/shipper’s declaration stating the following is provided in the shipping documents: Identification of the material and the species of origin; and The material does not include any equine, ruminant, swine or avian species or their materials (such as in transport media or stabilizers). This information must be supplied as statements on producer/shipper letterhead in a clear and concise manner, and be available for review by the Inspectors at the Port of Arrival. We recommend that a separate memo or letter be included with the shipping documents, such as U.S. Customs declaration and invoice. Entry: A producer’s/shipper’s declaration on official letterhead must accompany the shipment in order to prevent shipments from being delayed at ports of arrival. If the material to be imported cannot meet the criteria outlined in this guideline, a USDA VS Import Permit is required. Permit applications may be obtained several ways: On-line at: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/permits/ By writing to: USDA, APHIS, VS National Center for Import and Export 4700 River Road, Unit 40 Riverdale, MD 20737 (301) 851-3300 telephone (301) 734-6402 fax

VS - Safeguarding Animal Health Phone (301) 851-3300, FAX (301) 734-6402

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