Pork and Poultry Paper Push: Comment Now!
Published Date: 3/25/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Agriculture is asking for public feedback on a paperwork update about importing poultry and pork from parts of Mexico. This affects farmers, importers, and anyone involved in moving these products through the U.S. Comments are open until April 24, 2026, and the goal is to make the process clearer and less of a hassle without adding extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Avian Influenza Indemnity Paperwork
APHIS is collecting information related to Conditions for Payment of Avian Influenza Indemnity Claims so it can assist State and local animal health officials and poultry producers with biosecurity and response plans, appraisal and indemnity claims, restocking and testing agreements, and related reports. The collection lists 18,999 respondents and totals 49,814 burden hours; public comments are requested by April 24, 2026.
Paperwork for Poultry/Pork Imports
If you import poultry meat or pork from the Mexican States of Sinaloa and Sonora, APHIS requires specific data on the foreign meat inspection certificate, serial-numbered seals on containers, an application and approval process for transit (pork and pork products and poultry carcasses, parts, or products except eggs and egg products), and a pre-arrival notification to Customs & Border Protection. This information collection lists 69 respondents and a total of 2,094 burden hours; the agency is requesting public comments by April 24, 2026.
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