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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

Important information regarding trade bans on various products - November 2008 (pdf 31kb)

Japanese import requirements may vary depending on the specific port of entry into Japan. 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.

Animal fats including tallow and lard (but not including fish oil) - June 2007 (pdf 14kb)

Blood products exported for technical purposes other than animal feeding - October 2008 (pdf 14kb)

Blood-porcine blood (spray-dried) intended for animal feeding - March 2008 (pdf 28kb)

Bovine origin casings - September 2005 (pdf 19kb)

Cervid products including deer, elk, caribou and moose products - September 2004 (pdf 53kb)

Dairy products (processed) - December 2005 (pdf 10kb)

Diagnostic test kits containing bovine serum and imported bovine brain - July 2007 (pdf 14kb)

Dicalcium phosphate (animal origin) - January 2006 (pdf 53kb)

Eggs shells (for ornamental purposes) - July 2007 (pdf 12kb)

Feathers - July 2007 (pdf 14kb)

Finished trophies - April 2008 (pdf 19kb)

Fish oil - June 2007 (pdf 12kb)

Fishmeal - February 2006 (pdf 11kb)

Gelatin and collagen for purposes other than human consumption (bovine derived) - March 2008 (pdf 12kb)

Gelatin and collagen for purposes other than human consumption (swine derived) - March 2008 (pdf 11kb)

Gelatin for human consumption (bovine derived) - November 2008 (pdf 12kb)

Gelatin for human consumption (swine derived) - November 2008 ( pdf 13kb)

Hides (treated) - April 2005 (pdf 13kb)

Pet food, chews, and treats - January 2009 (pdf 22kb)

Pork products (unprocessed) - June 2005 (pdf 13kb)

Poultry based fertilizer - June 2005 (pdf 12kb)

Poultry products (unprocessed) - June 2005 (pdf 14kb)

Processed animal products (e.g. bovine brain acetone powder) for research purposes - December 2006 (pdf 10kb)

Processed animal proteins for use in animal feed - PROHIBITED (exceptions apply) - January 2003 (pdf 60kb)

 

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Last Modified: November 7, 2008