Russian Trade Discusses TRQs with Ministry
The future of Russia’s tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for meat imports was discussed at a meeting at the ministry of agriculture on Jan. 23. The majority of the meeting participants agreed that the existing system has proven its viability as there has been a visible increase of direct investment in domestic meat and poultry.
The Russian National Meat Association advised the ministry to develop a five-year quota program as a stability factor that will make it easier for banks and potential investors to decide on investing.
One trader said the quotas should not be country-specific since 80 percent are allocated to Europe, which only provides about 5 percent of Russia’s meat imports.
The meeting participants agreed that the existing tariff rates should be preserved after 2010, when the quotas are due to expire.
Russian Pork Approval List Updated with Delisted Facilities
Exporting members should check the FSIS Export Library for its list of plants approved for pork exports to Russia. The list has been updated to reflect the recent delisting of some plants effective Feb. 10, 2009 (must be on board ship).
One delisted facility is listed at the end of the Russian export requirements instead of on the plant approval list because it is a further processing facility.
Sheep Heads and Feet for Mexico
The Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) has updated its sheep heads and feet export requirements for Mexico. These products must be derived from animals of less than 12 months of age under an AMS EV program and are only authorized to enter Mexico from certain ports of entry listed in the Mexico Export Requirements. For more detailed information, read the tech note on www.USMEF.org or refer to the FSIS Export Library.
New Certificates for Pork to the EU Required Now
The revised certification for chilled pork exports to the European Union (EU) is now required for certificates signed on or after Jan. 1, 2009:
FSIS letterhead certificate, Veterinary Certificate for Fresh Meat of Domestic Swine, Consigned to the European Community, is available in English, French, Italian, German, Romanian, and Spanish.
See Guidelines for help.
The future of Russia’s tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for meat imports was discussed at a meeting at the ministry of agriculture on Jan. 23. The majority of the meeting participants agreed that the existing system has proven its viability as there has been a visible increase of direct investment in domestic meat and poultry.
The Russian National Meat Association advised the ministry to develop a five-year quota program as a stability factor that will make it easier for banks and potential investors to decide on investing.
One trader said the quotas should not be country-specific since 80 percent are allocated to Europe, which only provides about 5 percent of Russia’s meat imports.
The meeting participants agreed that the existing tariff rates should be preserved after 2010, when the quotas are due to expire.
Russian Pork Approval List Updated with Delisted Facilities
Exporting members should check the FSIS Export Library for its list of plants approved for pork exports to Russia. The list has been updated to reflect the recent delisting of some plants effective Feb. 10, 2009 (must be on board ship).
One delisted facility is listed at the end of the Russian export requirements instead of on the plant approval list because it is a further processing facility.
Sheep Heads and Feet for Mexico
The Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) has updated its sheep heads and feet export requirements for Mexico. These products must be derived from animals of less than 12 months of age under an AMS EV program and are only authorized to enter Mexico from certain ports of entry listed in the Mexico Export Requirements. For more detailed information, read the tech note on www.USMEF.org or refer to the FSIS Export Library.
New Certificates for Pork to the EU Required Now
The revised certification for chilled pork exports to the European Union (EU) is now required for certificates signed on or after Jan. 1, 2009:
FSIS letterhead certificate, Veterinary Certificate for Fresh Meat of Domestic Swine, Consigned to the European Community, is available in English, French, Italian, German, Romanian, and Spanish.
See Guidelines for help.