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Kaohsiung Branch, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency, Ministry of Agriculture

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Q:What are quarantine requirements for importation of straw and forage for animal feed?

A:

1.The exporting country (zone) shall be recognized as being free from foot and mouth disease and African swine fever by the central competent authority of this country.

2.

To import the straw and forage for animal feed an, original certificate issued by the competent authority of the exporting country shall accompany each consignment and application for the objects subject to quarantine when arriving at ports or stations of the competent authority. The certificate shall state the following in Chinese or English:

(1) Name and address of exporter and importer;

(2) Name of products, number of packages, and weight;

(3) Container and seal numbers;

(4) Date, place, the authority that issued the certificate and its official stamp, and the name and signature of the officer.

 

3. While being shipped, the straw and forage for animal feed shall be in closed containers and shall comply with the requirements of the“Regulations of Import Quarantine Operation for Animal Products Transported by Closed Container”.