Taiwan Beef Trade Update: Efforts Continue to Restore New Product Shipments ...

Taiwan Beef Trade Update: Efforts Continue to Restore New Product Shipments  

Wednesday evening, FSIS posted an announcement in the Export Library  stating that it will not sign certificates for any beef products destined for Taiwan if derived from cattle slaughtered on or after Nov. 2, because it was unclear which U.S. products would be cleared for entry into Taiwan. 

While this impasse remains unchanged, progress is being sought that will restore commerce for plants that have been approved for production under the new Taiwan EV program and QSA program. USMEF will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

Exporters should take note that boneless cuts from under-30-month cattle are still eligible for shipment to Taiwan under the old trade protocol or Taiwan EV program, but only if the cattle were slaughtered prior to Nov. 2. These products should not have any problems being approved for shipment to Taiwan, or gaining entry into Taiwan. 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.

 

Taiwan Beef Trade Update: Efforts Continue to Restore New Product Shipments  

Wednesday evening, FSIS posted an announcement in the Export Library  stating that it will not sign certificates for any beef products destined for Taiwan if derived from cattle slaughtered on or after Nov. 2, because it was unclear which U.S. products would be cleared for entry into Taiwan. 

While this impasse remains unchanged, progress is being sought that will restore commerce for plants that have been approved for production under the new Taiwan EV program and QSA program. USMEF will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

Exporters should take note that boneless cuts from under-30-month cattle are still eligible for shipment to Taiwan under the old trade protocol or Taiwan EV program, but only if the cattle were slaughtered prior to Nov. 2. These products should not have any problems being approved for shipment to Taiwan, or gaining entry into Taiwan. 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.