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Peru And Colombia Markets Increase Access For U.S. Beef
Colombia lifted its BSE-related ban of nearly three years on U.S. beef and beef products and Peru expanded access to include beef from cattle over 30 months in age last Friday (Nov. 3).
“Peru now accepting U.S. beef products from older cattle is very important since it gives U.S. companies an opportunity to gain a premium for products such as, hearts and livers, which are the most important meat items in Peruvians diets,” said Ricardo Vernazza-Paganini, USMEF director of Central and South America.
In 2003, more than 3,500 metric tons of U.S. beef and beef variety meat were exported to Peru and Colombia valued at more than $4 million.
“Colombia is an important market for U.S. beef livers since the dark red color and large size of the U.S. product makes it more appealing than the South American product,” Vernazza-Paganini said. “U.S. beef exports to Colombia currently face an 80 percent tariff, making it difficult for exporters, but when the free trade agreement between the United States and Colombia is signed and implemented that tariff will be reduced.”
Eligible beef and beef products must be produced under an approved AMS Export Verification (EV) program. See the AMS Web site for information about the EV programs for Peru and Colombia, and a list of EV approved establishments.
The vertebral column (including the transverse process of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, the wings of the sacrum, and the vertebrae of the tail) must be removed for all beef and beef products. Also, meat from animals imported from Canada for immediate slaughter is ineligible.
For more information, see Export Requirements for Peru and Export Requirements for Colombia.
South America
Peru And Colombia Markets Increase Access For U.S. Beef
Colombia lifted its BSE-related ban of nearly three years on U.S. beef and beef products and Peru expanded access to include beef from cattle over 30 months in age last Friday (Nov. 3).
“Peru now accepting U.S. beef products from older cattle is very important since it gives U.S. companies an opportunity to gain a premium for products such as, hearts and livers, which are the most important meat items in Peruvians diets,” said Ricardo Vernazza-Paganini, USMEF director of Central and South America.
In 2003, more than 3,500 metric tons of U.S. beef and beef variety meat were exported to Peru and Colombia valued at more than $4 million.
“Colombia is an important market for U.S. beef livers since the dark red color and large size of the U.S. product makes it more appealing than the South American product,” Vernazza-Paganini said. “U.S. beef exports to Colombia currently face an 80 percent tariff, making it difficult for exporters, but when the free trade agreement between the United States and Colombia is signed and implemented that tariff will be reduced.”
Eligible beef and beef products must be produced under an approved AMS Export Verification (EV) program. See the AMS Web site for information about the EV programs for Peru and Colombia, and a list of EV approved establishments.
The vertebral column (including the transverse process of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, the wings of the sacrum, and the vertebrae of the tail) must be removed for all beef and beef products. Also, meat from animals imported from Canada for immediate slaughter is ineligible.
For more information, see Export Requirements for Peru and Export Requirements for Colombia.