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International Animal Product Export Regulations |
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Notice
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these regulations for exporting animals or animal products to a foreign country, you should contact the APHIS-VS Area Office in the State from which the animals or products will be exported.
Animal Products to Japan
*ALERT* Important information regarding trade bans on various products - November 2012 (pdf 31kb)
*ALERT REGARDING MAILING SERVICES (E.G. FED EX, UPS, ETC) *
Important information regarding animal-origin materials shipped via carrier services - March 2012 (pdf 44kb)
Prior to shipment, exporters should have their importers confirm with the Japanese animal quarantine office (Animal Quarantine Service) at the port of entry that all necessary paper work is in order.
*When a consignment is on hold in Japan* Steps to follow (includes contact information for Japanese Animal Quarantine Service offices) - August 2012 (pdf 34kb)
*ALERT REGARDING AFFIDAVIT-BASED CERTIFICATES*
Important Information for Affidavit-Based Declarations on Certificates for Exports to Japan - November 2009 (pdf 144kb)
NOTE: The below articles (other than the “Cervid products including deer, elk, caribou and moose products” article) do not apply to cervid-origin products.
Commodities not listed below or When there is Doubt Which Certification Requirements Apply - September 2012 (pdf 34kb)
Animal fats including tallow and lard (but not including fish oil) - June 2007 (pdf 14kb)
Animal Feed and Feed Supplements - NOT of Animal-Origin - July 2011 (pdf 35kb)
Blood products (originating from animals other than birds) exported for technical purposes other than animal feeding - September 2012 (pdf 93kb)
Blood products (originating from birds) - September 2012 (pdf 94kb)
Blood-porcine blood (spray-dried) intended for animal feeding - September 2011
- General information - September 2011 (pdf 19kb)
- VS Form 16-4 (partially prepared) for use when page 2 is not needed - September 2011 (pdf 20kb)
- VS Form 16-4 with VS Form 16-4A (partially prepared) for use when page 2 is needed - September 2011 (pdf 21kb)
Casings (bovine) - October 2012
Cervid products including deer, elk, caribou and moose products - June 2011 (pdf 12kb)
Chicken liver powder (spray-dried) for the manufacture of pet food
- General information - January 2012 (pdf 22kb)
- VS Form 16-4 - January 2012 (pdf 30kb)
Collagen powder (poultry-origin) - October 2009 (pdf 11kb)
Dairy products (processed) - December 2005 (pdf 10kb)
Diagnostic test kits containing bovine serum and imported bovine brain - December 2011 (pdf 13kb)
Dicalcium phosphate (animal origin) - January 2006 (pdf 53kb)
Egg Powder intended for animal consumption
- Option One - use this option when the Japanese importer has not verified with the port of entry into Japan that heat processing certification is adequate to remove requirement for avian influenza certification. - December 2011 (pdf 18kb)
- Option Two - use this option when the Japanese importer has verified with the port of entry into Japan that heat processing certification is adequate to remove requirement for avian influenza certification. - December 2011 (pdf 18kb)
Egg products for technical research purposes (does not include products for consumption nor egg shells for ornamental purposes) - June 2012 (pdf 26kb)
Egg shells- blown (not disinfected) egg shells intended for ornamental purposes - July 2012 (pdf 18kb)
Egg shells- blown (disinfected) egg shells intended for ornamental purposes - August 2012 (pdf 25kb)
Feathers - June 2012 (pdf 16kb)
Fish oil - June 2007 (pdf 12kb)
Fishmeal - October 2009 (pdf 16kb)
Game trophies (finished) - April 2008 (pdf 19kb)
Gel bone (bovine derived) - April 2009 (pdf 12kb)
Gelatin and collagen for purposes other than human consumption (bovine derived) - November 2009 (pdf 16kb)
Gelatin and collagen for purposes other than human consumption (swine derived) - November 2009 (pdf 12kb)
Gelatin for human consumption (bovine derived) - November 2008 (pdf 12kb)
Gelatin for human consumption (swine derived) - November 2009 ( pdf 12kb)
Hair (including fur and wool) - June 2011 (pdf 11kb)
Hides (treated) - April 2005 (pdf 13kb)
Horse feed and supplements - July 2011 (pdf 27kb)
Pet food, chews, and treats - November 2012 (pdf 42kb)
Placentas for commercial purposes (including pharmaceutical and cosmetic purposes) - May 2010 (pdf 12kb)
Poultry based fertilizer - June 2005 (pdf 12kb)
Processed animal products (e.g. bovine brain acetone powder) for research purposes - November 2009 (pdf 12kb)
Processed animal proteins for use in animal feed and pet food - PROHIBITED (exceptions apply) - August 2011 (pdf 42kb)
Rodent carcasses (not including samples for research)
Trophies (See Game trophies)
Wool - See Hair (including fur and wool)
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