Export Animal Products to Hungary
This country is a member state of the European Union. In addition to any commodity-specific information listed on this page, the European Union has harmonized requirements for certain animal-origin products. Visit Export Animal Products to the European Union to learn more about harmonized protocols.
Language Requirement for Certificates
Hungary generally requires certificates to be in Hungarian (which means APHIS certificates would have to be in Hungarian and English). However, some Hungarian border inspection posts (BIPs) may be willing to accept English certificates. In other cases, the Hungarian BIP may be willing to accept the English certificate if an official translation (created by a licensed translator in Hungary) is attached. Exporters should have their importers confirm with the pertinent BIP prior to shipment if English certificates are acceptable, and if not if an English translation accompanied by an official translation would be acceptable. In cases where the BIP requires the official certificate to be in Hungarian, the exporter can work with their importer to create a truly bilingual version of the certificate prior to presentation to APHIS for endorsement.
Determining Which Certification Requirements Apply
Exporters should always have their importers confirm BEFORE shipment that the consignment will be allowed entry with only the documentation accompanying the consignment. If there is any doubt about European Union or Country requirements a consignment will fall, or when requirements are not listed, the U.S. exporter should have this country's importer email the pertinent border inspection post (BIP) through which the consignment will enter the importing country. The email should include a description of the proposed import, including the animal-origin contents and the intended use of the material in the importing country. The BIP will respond to the importer in writing. The U.S. exporter should then obtain that response from the importer and provide it and a translation of it (including the original email question) to their local VS Field Operations Veterinary Export Trade Services.
Country BIP Contact
Commodity Specific Information
Diagnostic and Research Samples (10.96 KB) Derived from Livestock Species - June 2014
Game trophies of animals other than ungulates or birds
- General information (16 KB) - October 2012
- Required certificate (1.74 MB) - October 2012
Primate (non-human) materials (10.76 KB) - June 2014
Rodent-Origin Materials (for purposes other than human or animal consumption) (10.98 KB) - June 2014
Need Help Exporting Animal Products?
If you have any questions or concerns about the procedures and requirements for exporting animal products, or to obtain a zoosanitary certificate for an animal product, contact the APHIS Veterinary Services office covering the area from which the product will be exported, the area in which your office is located, or the area in which the product is manufactured.
Certificate Endorsement or Export Questions
For animal product export certificate endorsement or questions, select your State or Territory to email the appropriate office and include "Animal products: endorsement or question" plus your State or Territory's name in the subject line. Note: Offices may serve multiple States and Territories.
Facility Inspections or Questions
For animal product export facility inspection requests or questions, select your State or Territory to email the appropriate office and include "Facility Inspection" plus your State or Territory's name in the subject line. Note: Offices may serve multiple States and Territories.