Export Animal Products to India

Last Modified: May 18, 2026

In order for many animal origin products to be imported into India, the Indian importer must obtain an import permit from the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Fisheries (DADF), Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. The DADF issued import permit will generally state import requirements. Exporters should have their importers in India confirm prior to shipment that the shipment and documentation meet all of India’s requirements for entry. 

Commodity Specific Information

Animal feed (Non-animal origin)

Artemia cysts/flakes (165.76 KB) - July 2016

Dairy Products for Human Consumption (11.68 KB) - October 2018

Feathers (100.07 KB) - March 2018

Fertilizer (Non-animal origin)

Gelatin - Bovine/Porcine-Origin (111.51 KB) - May 2026

Hides & Skins (143.14 KB) - Treated - June 2009

Rendered meals (19 KB) - July 2005

Need Help Exporting Animal Products?
 

Certificate Endorsement

Contact APHIS Veterinary Services' Product Certificate Team for animal product export certificate endorsement or questions.

Product Certificate Team

Facility Inspections or Packages

Contact APHIS Veterinary Services' Facility Packages Team for animal product export facility inspection requests, packages, or questions.

Facility Packages Team