Extreme Caution Advised Regarding Beef Shipments to Taiwan
Extreme Caution Advised Regarding Beef Shipments to Taiwan
With Taiwan's new protocol for U.S. beef imports having taken effect Nov. 2, it is very important to note that beef from all U.S. cattle slaughtered on or after that date must be exported under the new protocol. But because many details are still being clarified, USMEF is advising members not to prepare any such products for shipment to Taiwan until the new protocol is better defined.
Boneless cuts from under-30-month cattle are still eligible for shipment to Taiwan under the old trade protocol, but only if they were slaughtered prior to Nov. 2. USMEF is seeking clarification on which products will be cleared for shipment under the new protocol, and we will pass along that information as soon as it is available.
In the meantime, please be advised that this situation is changing rapidly and that the information circulating in the media may or may not be accurate. It is best not to share or forward such information until it can be confirmed. Your cooperation is appreciated.
If you have questions, please contact Kevin Smith (ksmith@usmef.org) or Paul Clayton (pclayton@usmef.org) at 303-623-6328.
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The U.S. Meat Export Federation (www.USMEF.org) is the trade association responsible for developing international markets for the U.S. red meat industry and is funded by USDA, exporting companies, and the beef, pork, corn and soybean checkoff programs.
USMEF complies with all equal opportunity, non-discrimination and affirmative action measures applicable to it by contract, government rule or regulation or as otherwise provided by law.
Extreme Caution Advised Regarding Beef Shipments to Taiwan
With Taiwan's new protocol for U.S. beef imports having taken effect Nov. 2, it is very important to note that beef from all U.S. cattle slaughtered on or after that date must be exported under the new protocol. But because many details are still being clarified, USMEF is advising members not to prepare any such products for shipment to Taiwan until the new protocol is better defined.
Boneless cuts from under-30-month cattle are still eligible for shipment to Taiwan under the old trade protocol, but only if they were slaughtered prior to Nov. 2. USMEF is seeking clarification on which products will be cleared for shipment under the new protocol, and we will pass along that information as soon as it is available.
In the meantime, please be advised that this situation is changing rapidly and that the information circulating in the media may or may not be accurate. It is best not to share or forward such information until it can be confirmed. Your cooperation is appreciated.
If you have questions, please contact Kevin Smith (ksmith@usmef.org) or Paul Clayton (pclayton@usmef.org) at 303-623-6328.
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The U.S. Meat Export Federation (www.USMEF.org) is the trade association responsible for developing international markets for the U.S. red meat industry and is funded by USDA, exporting companies, and the beef, pork, corn and soybean checkoff programs.
USMEF complies with all equal opportunity, non-discrimination and affirmative action measures applicable to it by contract, government rule or regulation or as otherwise provided by law.