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International Animal 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.

Germany - Summary of Requirements

The following protocols for exporting animals to Germany are available through the International Regulations Retrieval System (IRRS).

SPECIES - MOST RECENT UPDATE

Cattle

  • Bovine embryos: Annex II - In vivo derived embryos (eligible for intra-Community trade). Bilingual English-German March 2006 (pdf 44kb)
  • Bovine embryos: Annex III - In vitro derived embryos, conceived using semen complying with Council Directive 88/407/EEC (eligible for intra-Community trade). Bilingual English-German March 2006 (pdf 52kb)
  • Bovine embryos: Annex IV - In vitro derived embryos, conceived using semen coming from an approved semen collection/storage center (excluded from intra-Community trade). Bilingual English-German March 2006 (pdf 50kb)
  • Bovine embryos: Annex V - Embryos collected or produced before January 1, 2006, conceived using semen coming from an approved semen collection center (excluded from intra-Community trade) NOTE: May be used for in vivo or in vitro derived embryos for a transitional period until December 31, 2006. Bilingual English-German March 2006 (pdf 45kb)
  • Bovine semen Annex II, Part 1 - (English/German) Bilingual Health Certificate - Commission Decision 2008/120/EC - Semen collected after 31 December 2004, in accordance with Council Directive 88/407/EEC, as amended by Directive 2004/43/EC - February 2008 (pdf 105kb)
  • Bovine semen Annex II, Part 2 - (English/German) Bilingual Health Certificate - Commission Decision 2008/120/EC - Semen collected, processed, and stored before 31 December 2004, in accordance with Council Directive 88/407/EEC - February 2008 (pdf 76kb)

Horses

Poultry

Porcine semen - May 2004 (pdf 422kb)

Pet Dogs, Cats and Ferrets - (bilingual European Community health certificate) - March 2005 (pdf 4.12mb)

Pet Dogs, Cats and Ferrets - (Trade, Commercial importation) - August 2004 (pdf 103kb)

Note:

It is preferred that all health certificates consist of one page. In the case of a multiple page health certificate, the certificate number needs to be clearly marked in the top right hand corner of each page and sealed. The health certificate must be signed in a color different from the text. This holds true for both the USDA accredited veterinarian's signature and the endorsing federal veterinarian's signature.

For species not listed, the requirements are not known. However, exporters wanting to ship livestock whose requirements are not listed in the IRRS, should have the interested party (importer/buyer) in the country of destination apply for an Import Permit at the appropriate ministry. This Import Permit will most likely outline the specific requirements.

Other Information

Germany is a member State of the European Community (EC).

Cattle

The importation of cattle from the United States to Germany is prohibited due to the presence of bluetongue in the United States.

Explanatory Notes for Bovine Embryo Collection from EC Council Directive - September 1989 (pdf 56kb)

Sheep and Goats

The importation of sheep and goats from the United States to Germany is prohibited due to the presence of bluetongue in the United States.

Pet Birds

Birds are required to have veterinary certificates issued within 12 months of bird's entry and state that the bird's area of origin is free of psittacosis. Prior import permits are required for parrots and parakeets. Birds will be subject to inspection after arrival in Berlin, Bremen, Duseldorf, Cologne, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Nuremburg, and Stuttgart.

Rabbits/Hares

Import permits are required for rabbits and hares, with the exception of up to 3 rabbits kept as housepets.

For species not listed, the requirements are not known. However, exporters wanting to ship livestock or germplasm whose requirements are not listed in the IRRS, should have the interested party (importer/buyer) in the country of destination apply for an Import Permit at the appropriate ministry. This Import Permit will most likely outline the specific requirements.

 

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Last Modified: May 14, 2008