United States - Obtain Certificate for Export to Taiwan
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ProcedureEdit
Apply by mail:
- To Obtain Certificate for Export to Taiwan, the applicant has to approach the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service link
- The applicant has to download the application form from the given following link
- The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
- Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
- Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
- The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
- The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
- After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
- An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
- Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
- Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
- The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) veterinarian will issue the certificate, the applicant has to visit the office to collect or it can be sent it through mail.
- This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
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Required DocumentsEdit
- Application form link
- Proof of identity
- Business certificate
- Import and export license
- Product detail list
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
U.S DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
US Food Safety & Inspection Service
Mailing address
USDA, FSIS, OPPD, LPDD
Labelling Distribution Unit
Stop code 3786, Plaza III, 8-168
1400 independent Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C 20250 - 3700
Express mail only
Labelling Distribution Unit –APPEAL
Patriots Plaza III, 8-168
355 E, street, SW
Washington, D.C 20024 -3221
Fax – 301-504- 0873
Contact – 301 – 504- 0883
Contact link
Location link
Office locator link
- NOTE: The applicant has to click the respective state on the map to find the nearby centre to them.
EligibilityEdit
- Export product must be less than 30 months of age.
- Casings must be from animals killed in the United States.
FeesEdit
- The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
ValidityEdit
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid. e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
Documents to UseEdit
- Application form link
Sample DocumentsEdit
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Processing TimeEdit
- This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
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InstructionsEdit
- Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
Required InformationEdit
- Name And Address Of Consignor
- Name And Address Of Consignee
- Description Of Item
- Species
- Net Weight
- Number Of Packages Or Pieces
- Date Of Slaughter, Manufacture, Or Packing
- Name, Address And Establishment Number
- Name, Address And Establishment Number Of Manufacturing Plant
- Signature Of Official
- Type/Printed Title Of Official
- Type/Printed Name Of Official
- Date
- Name Of Shipping Port
- Name Of Vessel (Or Flight)
- Shipping Date
- Container Number
- Seal Number
- Signature Of Exporter/Shipper
- Type (Or Printed) Name Of Exporter/Shipper And Title
Need for the DocumentEdit
- Only after obtaining this certificate can a product be exported from the United States to Taiwan.
- Exporters from the United States should make sure that the items do not leave the country until the veterinarian has signed the certificate.
Information which might helpEdit
- After the cargo has shipped, Taiwan regulatory authorities will not recognise this certificate verified by the veterinarian.
Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate. e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
External LinksEdit
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