Mexico                                   

Mexico                                                                                         

Problems For Trimmings At Reynosa

USMEF reports that the Reynosa border crossing will not accept U.S. beef shipments in the tariff classification 0206.29.99 (edible bovine trimmings) after January 11. USMEF-Mexico is investigating the reason behind this.

Mexico’s New Levy Becomes Voluntary

The Mexican government has abandoned its plan to collect a new levy of 290 pesos per ton on imported meat scheduled for imposition from January 1. Since inspection fees are already charged and because of opposition from interested parties in Mexico, the Diario Oficial announced late last month that it would not charge the new fee unless the importer requested it.

Russia                                                                                           

Plants Exporting Pork To Russia Must Notify FSIS Of Name Changes In Advance

Effective immediately, establishments on the Russian Approved Plant List for pork (or poultry) that are undergoing a change in company name must notify the Office of International Affairs, Import-Export Programs Staff (IEPS) at least 30 days in advance of the effective date of the change. The establishment should identify the name change and the effective date. IEPS will then notify the Russian Veterinary Service of this information and request that they change the name of the company on their lists accordingly. As of the effective date, the new company name should appear exclusively in the "Name, Number, and Address of Establishment Approved by the Veterinary Service" block of the pertinent red meat FSIS export certificate.

This notification process is necessary in order to minimize delays at the ports-of-entry in Russia due to differences between company names on the Russian lists and on export certificates.

IEPS can be reached at importexport@,fsis.usda.gov, 202-720-0082 (phone), or 202-720-7990 (fax).

Mexico                                                                                         

Problems For Trimmings At Reynosa

USMEF reports that the Reynosa border crossing will not accept U.S. beef shipments in the tariff classification 0206.29.99 (edible bovine trimmings) after January 11. USMEF-Mexico is investigating the reason behind this.

Mexico’s New Levy Becomes Voluntary

The Mexican government has abandoned its plan to collect a new levy of 290 pesos per ton on imported meat scheduled for imposition from January 1. Since inspection fees are already charged and because of opposition from interested parties in Mexico, the Diario Oficial announced late last month that it would not charge the new fee unless the importer requested it.

Russia                                                                                           

Plants Exporting Pork To Russia Must Notify FSIS Of Name Changes In Advance

Effective immediately, establishments on the Russian Approved Plant List for pork (or poultry) that are undergoing a change in company name must notify the Office of International Affairs, Import-Export Programs Staff (IEPS) at least 30 days in advance of the effective date of the change. The establishment should identify the name change and the effective date. IEPS will then notify the Russian Veterinary Service of this information and request that they change the name of the company on their lists accordingly. As of the effective date, the new company name should appear exclusively in the "Name, Number, and Address of Establishment Approved by the Veterinary Service" block of the pertinent red meat FSIS export certificate.

This notification process is necessary in order to minimize delays at the ports-of-entry in Russia due to differences between company names on the Russian lists and on export certificates.

IEPS can be reached at importexport@,fsis.usda.gov, 202-720-0082 (phone), or 202-720-7990 (fax).