Influenza Update: Positive Movements from Russia; Honduras Reopens; 38 States Now Banned by China...
Influenza Update: Positive Movements from Russia; Honduras Reopens; 38 States Now Banned by China
As more H1N1 Influenza cases are confirmed across the United States, USMEF is working with U.S. and overseas trade officials to clarify the latest details on trade suspensions and market access. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting 403 confirmed cases in 38 U.S. states. For a complete list of these states and further details, visit the CDC Web site.
Market Updates:
USMEF is pleased to report positive movement with regard to Russia, as the Trade Library has now been updated to reflect a much narrower suspension of meat imports. While Russia recently added South Carolina and Delaware to its suspension list for all meats, all restrictions have been lifted from previously suspended states of Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Nevada, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Florida and Ohio.
Only seven states are now impacted by Russia’s influenza-related trade suspensions, which now read as follows in the Trade Library:
All meats:
Fresh/Frozen poultry meat, pork and beef from animals raised or slaughtered in the States of Texas, California, and New York on or after April 21, 2009, is ineligible. Heat-treated (not less than 80° Celsius for not less than 30 minutes) meat and poultry products from these states are eligible. Product from other states may continue to transit through any of the restricted states.
Fresh/Frozen poultry meat, pork and beef from animals raised or slaughtered in the State of South Carolina on or after May 3, 2009, is ineligible. Heat-treated (not less than 80° Celsius for not less than 30 minutes) meat and poultry products from South Carolina is eligible. Product from other states may continue to transit through South Carolina.
Fresh/Frozen poultry meat, pork and beef from animals raised or slaughtered in the State of Delaware on or after May 6, 2009, is ineligible. Heat-treated (not less than 80° Celsius for not less than 30 minutes) meat and poultry products from Delaware is eligible. Product from other states may continue to transit through Delaware.
Pork Only:
Fresh/Frozen pork and pork products from swine raised or slaughtered in the States of Arizona and Massachusetts on or after April 25, 2009 are ineligible. Heat-treated (not less than 80° Celsius for not less than 30 minutes) pork products are eligible. Product from other states may continue to transit through any of the restricted states.
“While there is no scientific or health-related justification for suspending meat imports from any state, USMEF is pleased with the progress that has been made with Russia,” said USMEF President and CEO Philip Seng. “Reducing the list of suspended states should allow trade to resume to some degree. However, we will continue to press for a full reopening of this market and for Russia to recognize its trade obligations.”
In news from other markets, Honduras has now reopened to all U.S. pork and pork products. Official suspensions in the Western Hemisphere are now limited only to Ecuador and St. Lucia.
China’s trade suspension is limited to uncooked pork and pork products, and applies only to states with confirmed H1N1 cases. However, China has decreed that newly confirmed cases automatically move states to its suspension list and China currently prohibits transshipments through any of these states. This has already created major trade obstacles with regard to shipments routed through California, and these problems will intensify as more states are added to the confirmed case list. Therefore, extreme caution is advised prior to shipping any pork products to China. It is important to note, however, that Hong Kong is not included in any portion of China’s suspension.
Since the last USMEF update, Trade Library information with regard to products ineligible for China was updated to read as follows (Note Georgia and Maine as the most recent additions):
Fresh/frozen and heat-treated pork and pork products derived from swine raised or slaughtered in the States of California, Kansas, New York, Ohio and Texas on or after April 27, 2009, are ineligible. Pork and pork products may not transit these restricted states even if the truck, container or railcar is sealed.
Fresh/frozen and heat treated pork and pork products derived from swine raised or slaughtered in the States of Arizona, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada and South Carolina on or after April 30, 2009, are ineligible. Pork and pork products may not transit these restricted states even if the truck, container or railcar is sealed.
Fresh/frozen and heat treated pork and pork products derived from swine raised or slaughtered in the States of Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey and Virginia on or after May 1, 2009, are ineligible. Pork and pork products may not transit these restricted states even if the truck, container or railcar is sealed.
Fresh/frozen and heat treated pork and pork products derived from swine raised or slaughtered in the States of Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin on or after May 3, 2009, are ineligible. Pork and pork products may not transit these restricted states even if the truck, container, or railcar is sealed.
Fresh/frozen and heat treated pork and pork products derived from swine raised or slaughtered in the States of Georgia and Maine on or after May 5, 2009, are ineligible. Pork and pork products may not transit these restricted states even if the truck, container, or railcar is sealed.
Please note that we still anticipate Trade Library updates that will add states to the suspension list based on any further confirmation of influenza cases by CDC.
Other suspensions still in effect:
In addition to Russia and China, the following countries have officially imposed full or partial bans on U.S. pork imports:
Croatia, effective April 29:
Suspended imports of pork and pork products, but does not include cooked, canned or hermetically sealed products.
Ecuador, effective April 28:
Suspended pork and pork products regardless of slaughter date.
Indonesia, effective April 27:
Suspended imports of all pork and swine from outside its borders.
Kazakhstan, effective date April 28:
Suspended pork imports fromTexas, California and Kansas, but is expected to extend this ban to other affected states as well.
Kyrgyzstan, effective April 30:
Suspended all U.S. meat and poultry.
Serbia, currently effective:
U.S. pork and pork products are already listed as ineligible for export to Serbia due to a lack of certification requirements. So while no recent update has been made in these specifications, Serbia is being added to the official suspension list.
St. Lucia, effective date April 27:
Suspended import of fresh and frozen pork, live pigs and swine semen.
Thailand, effective April 27:
Suspension covers all U.S. states and Mexico, and covers all uncooked pork products including meat (fresh, chilled, and frozen), offals, live animal, semen, embryos, and hides and skins. However, the ban does not cover processed pork products such as canned foods or food in sealed containers. Product already on the water should not be affected, but any product shipped after April 27 will not be allowed entry.
Ukraine, effective date April 21:
Suspended import of pork, live pigs and products from the entire United States.
Other products of animal origin can be imported under existing regulations if these are accompanied by valid health certificates.
United Arab Emirates, effective April 27:
Suspended pork from several countries, including the United States. It remains unclear whether transshipments will be allowed.
Uzbekistan, effective April 28:
Suspended live swine and pork from the entire United States.
USMEF is also compiling a “watch list” of countries that have been reported as ready to impose full or partial suspensions, but for which trade has not been officially suspended. It includes the following:
Albania: some importers have refused pork shipments in anticipation of a ban.
Azerbaijan: U.S. pork and pork products, possibly all meat products.
Bahrain: pork from the United States.
Brunei: pork from all countries with confirmed influenza cases.
Colombia: pork from the United States.
Dominican Republic: an announcement was made that pork and live pigs from the United States had been suspended, but that status is now unclear. USMEF is seeking further updates on this market.
El Salvador: pork and live pigs from the United States and Mexico.
Ghana: pork and pork products from the United States and Mexico.
India, Northeast Region: several states in the northeastern section of India announced plans to ban pork imports from countries with confirmed influenza cases.
Jordan: all meat from the United States and Mexico.
Kurdistan Region, Iraq:import of U.S. pork.
Lebanon: all pork and live pigs from outside its borders.
Malaysia: pork from several countries, including the United States.
Nicaragua: pork and live pigs from the United States.
Syria: pork and pork products from the United States.
The following countries have not imposed trade restrictions and are not expected to do so, but may have appeared in news reports regarding import bans:
Bolivia: no suspension of U.S. products, despite previously announced intentions.
Costa Rica: increased monitoring of pork imports, but no suspension of U.S. products.
Guatemala: no suspension of U.S. products, despite previously announced intentions.
Honduras: has lifted its earlier suspension of U.S. pork products.
Philippines: contrary to previous announcements, no suspension of U.S. products.
South Korea: Korea has issued no trade suspensions for pork imports, but has increased screening and inspection of pork from the United States and Mexico. South Korea has only suspended imports of live swine from North America.
Additional note with regard to Mexico:
Despite closure of most government and business offices until May 6, OISA and customs inspectors will continue to work the following hours:
May 5: 0800-1900 hours (normal work hours)
Members seeking further updates or having specific trade questions may contact USMEF at 303-623-6328 or visit www.usmef.org.
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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.
Influenza Update: Positive Movements from Russia; Honduras Reopens; 38 States Now Banned by China
As more H1N1 Influenza cases are confirmed across the United States, USMEF is working with U.S. and overseas trade officials to clarify the latest details on trade suspensions and market access. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting 403 confirmed cases in 38 U.S. states. For a complete list of these states and further details, visit the CDC Web site.
Market Updates:
USMEF is pleased to report positive movement with regard to Russia, as the Trade Library has now been updated to reflect a much narrower suspension of meat imports. While Russia recently added South Carolina and Delaware to its suspension list for all meats, all restrictions have been lifted from previously suspended states of Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Nevada, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Florida and Ohio.
Only seven states are now impacted by Russia’s influenza-related trade suspensions, which now read as follows in the Trade Library:
All meats:
Fresh/Frozen poultry meat, pork and beef from animals raised or slaughtered in the States of Texas, California, and New York on or after April 21, 2009, is ineligible. Heat-treated (not less than 80° Celsius for not less than 30 minutes) meat and poultry products from these states are eligible. Product from other states may continue to transit through any of the restricted states.
Fresh/Frozen poultry meat, pork and beef from animals raised or slaughtered in the State of South Carolina on or after May 3, 2009, is ineligible. Heat-treated (not less than 80° Celsius for not less than 30 minutes) meat and poultry products from South Carolina is eligible. Product from other states may continue to transit through South Carolina.
Fresh/Frozen poultry meat, pork and beef from animals raised or slaughtered in the State of Delaware on or after May 6, 2009, is ineligible. Heat-treated (not less than 80° Celsius for not less than 30 minutes) meat and poultry products from Delaware is eligible. Product from other states may continue to transit through Delaware.
Pork Only:
Fresh/Frozen pork and pork products from swine raised or slaughtered in the States of Arizona and Massachusetts on or after April 25, 2009 are ineligible. Heat-treated (not less than 80° Celsius for not less than 30 minutes) pork products are eligible. Product from other states may continue to transit through any of the restricted states.
“While there is no scientific or health-related justification for suspending meat imports from any state, USMEF is pleased with the progress that has been made with Russia,” said USMEF President and CEO Philip Seng. “Reducing the list of suspended states should allow trade to resume to some degree. However, we will continue to press for a full reopening of this market and for Russia to recognize its trade obligations.”
In news from other markets, Honduras has now reopened to all U.S. pork and pork products. Official suspensions in the Western Hemisphere are now limited only to Ecuador and St. Lucia.
China’s trade suspension is limited to uncooked pork and pork products, and applies only to states with confirmed H1N1 cases. However, China has decreed that newly confirmed cases automatically move states to its suspension list and China currently prohibits transshipments through any of these states. This has already created major trade obstacles with regard to shipments routed through California, and these problems will intensify as more states are added to the confirmed case list. Therefore, extreme caution is advised prior to shipping any pork products to China. It is important to note, however, that Hong Kong is not included in any portion of China’s suspension.
Since the last USMEF update, Trade Library information with regard to products ineligible for China was updated to read as follows (Note Georgia and Maine as the most recent additions):
Fresh/frozen and heat-treated pork and pork products derived from swine raised or slaughtered in the States of California, Kansas, New York, Ohio and Texas on or after April 27, 2009, are ineligible. Pork and pork products may not transit these restricted states even if the truck, container or railcar is sealed.
Fresh/frozen and heat treated pork and pork products derived from swine raised or slaughtered in the States of Arizona, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada and South Carolina on or after April 30, 2009, are ineligible. Pork and pork products may not transit these restricted states even if the truck, container or railcar is sealed.
Fresh/frozen and heat treated pork and pork products derived from swine raised or slaughtered in the States of Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey and Virginia on or after May 1, 2009, are ineligible. Pork and pork products may not transit these restricted states even if the truck, container or railcar is sealed.
Fresh/frozen and heat treated pork and pork products derived from swine raised or slaughtered in the States of Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin on or after May 3, 2009, are ineligible. Pork and pork products may not transit these restricted states even if the truck, container, or railcar is sealed.
Fresh/frozen and heat treated pork and pork products derived from swine raised or slaughtered in the States of Georgia and Maine on or after May 5, 2009, are ineligible. Pork and pork products may not transit these restricted states even if the truck, container, or railcar is sealed.
Please note that we still anticipate Trade Library updates that will add states to the suspension list based on any further confirmation of influenza cases by CDC.
Other suspensions still in effect:
In addition to Russia and China, the following countries have officially imposed full or partial bans on U.S. pork imports:
Croatia, effective April 29:
Suspended imports of pork and pork products, but does not include cooked, canned or hermetically sealed products.
Ecuador, effective April 28:
Suspended pork and pork products regardless of slaughter date.
Indonesia, effective April 27:
Suspended imports of all pork and swine from outside its borders.
Kazakhstan, effective date April 28:
Suspended pork imports fromTexas, California and Kansas, but is expected to extend this ban to other affected states as well.
Kyrgyzstan, effective April 30:
Suspended all U.S. meat and poultry.
Serbia, currently effective:
U.S. pork and pork products are already listed as ineligible for export to Serbia due to a lack of certification requirements. So while no recent update has been made in these specifications, Serbia is being added to the official suspension list.
St. Lucia, effective date April 27:
Suspended import of fresh and frozen pork, live pigs and swine semen.
Thailand, effective April 27:
Suspension covers all U.S. states and Mexico, and covers all uncooked pork products including meat (fresh, chilled, and frozen), offals, live animal, semen, embryos, and hides and skins. However, the ban does not cover processed pork products such as canned foods or food in sealed containers. Product already on the water should not be affected, but any product shipped after April 27 will not be allowed entry.
Ukraine, effective date April 21:
Suspended import of pork, live pigs and products from the entire United States.
Other products of animal origin can be imported under existing regulations if these are accompanied by valid health certificates.
United Arab Emirates, effective April 27:
Suspended pork from several countries, including the United States. It remains unclear whether transshipments will be allowed.
Uzbekistan, effective April 28:
Suspended live swine and pork from the entire United States.
USMEF is also compiling a “watch list” of countries that have been reported as ready to impose full or partial suspensions, but for which trade has not been officially suspended. It includes the following:
Albania: some importers have refused pork shipments in anticipation of a ban.
Azerbaijan: U.S. pork and pork products, possibly all meat products.
Bahrain: pork from the United States.
Brunei: pork from all countries with confirmed influenza cases.
Colombia: pork from the United States.
Dominican Republic: an announcement was made that pork and live pigs from the United States had been suspended, but that status is now unclear. USMEF is seeking further updates on this market.
El Salvador: pork and live pigs from the United States and Mexico.
Ghana: pork and pork products from the United States and Mexico.
India, Northeast Region: several states in the northeastern section of India announced plans to ban pork imports from countries with confirmed influenza cases.
Jordan: all meat from the United States and Mexico.
Kurdistan Region, Iraq:import of U.S. pork.
Lebanon: all pork and live pigs from outside its borders.
Malaysia: pork from several countries, including the United States.
Nicaragua: pork and live pigs from the United States.
Syria: pork and pork products from the United States.
The following countries have not imposed trade restrictions and are not expected to do so, but may have appeared in news reports regarding import bans:
Bolivia: no suspension of U.S. products, despite previously announced intentions.
Costa Rica: increased monitoring of pork imports, but no suspension of U.S. products.
Guatemala: no suspension of U.S. products, despite previously announced intentions.
Honduras: has lifted its earlier suspension of U.S. pork products.
Philippines: contrary to previous announcements, no suspension of U.S. products.
South Korea: Korea has issued no trade suspensions for pork imports, but has increased screening and inspection of pork from the United States and Mexico. South Korea has only suspended imports of live swine from North America.
Additional note with regard to Mexico:
Despite closure of most government and business offices until May 6, OISA and customs inspectors will continue to work the following hours:
May 5: 0800-1900 hours (normal work hours)
Members seeking further updates or having specific trade questions may contact USMEF at 303-623-6328 or visit www.usmef.org.
# # #
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.