USDA - APHIS - Regulations and Assessments

International Animal Product Export Regulations

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 Mexico

The Area office issuing the health certificate for animal products being exported to Mexico must be provided sufficient information so that they may verify that the requirements of Mexico are met. Typically the exporter should be able to get a copy of the appropriate "HRZ" (import requirements sheet) from their importer. HRZ’s serve as guidance and should not be considered import permits. The HRZ may indicate that the shipment and documentation must comply with Article 89 of Mexico's Federal Animal Health Law. The provisions of Article 89 are currently under development. Certificates issued by APHIS VS Area offices should provide basic information on the health certificate, including lot numbers, species of origin, and general description of the product. The exporter is advised to determine from the government of Mexico (SENASICA's webpage or from a SENASICA office) if there are requirements in addition to the veterinary certification issues addressed by APHIS.

Mexico's Border Inspection Service (DGIC) is not permitted to accept export certificates that contain any of the following: abbreviations, handwritten text, or any alterations such as cross outs, white outs, erasures, or initialed changes.

For the export of table eggs to Mexico, layer flocks must be qualified with respect to avian influenza through participation in either the National Poultry Improvement Plan, or in a testing program supervised by the VS Area office. Export certification is done by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Office of Poultry Grading and Certification.

Certificates for poultry products that require certification pertaining to Newcastle disease should refer to “velogenic Newcastle disease” and not exotic Newcastle disease.

*ALERT* Important information regarding trade bans and other restrictions - December 2011 (pdf 9kb)

Animal fats for animal feeding or industrial uses - December 2011 (pdf 16kb)

Animal feeds and food: Balanced animal feeds (not including dogs and cats) - June 2012 (pdf 22kb)

Animal feeds and food: Balanced feeds containing porcine and poultry ingredients and intended for aquatic species - November 2012 (pdf 17kb)

Animal feeds and food: Balanced pet foods for dogs and cats - June 2012 (pdf 49kb)

Animal feeds and food: Pet Treats and Similar Products Not Containing Animal Product Ingredients - September 2012 (pdf 94kb)

Animal origin hormones for animal use or manufacturing - March 2012 (pdf 13kb)

Animal Products Offered for Re-Export - June 2012 (pdf 31kb)

Blood and Blood Products for Diagnostics and Research, including Fetal Bovine Serum - July 2012 (pdf 17kb)

Bovine and porcine blood products for animal feeding - March 2012 (pdf 38kb)

Complements, supplements, additives and flavorings (bovine and porcine gelatin and blood ingredients) for human consumption - July 2012 (pdf 20kb)

Feathers - November 2011 (pdf 28kb)