USDA Seeks Comment on Hide and Trophy Import Forms
Published Date: 6/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wants to keep collecting info on importing swine hides, bird trophies, and deer hides, with some updates to the process. This affects businesses and people who bring these items into the U.S., and they’re asking for public feedback by August 28, 2026. No big cost changes are expected, but staying in the loop helps keep imports safe and smooth.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Information Collection Extended, Lower Burden
APHIS is requesting OMB approval to continue its information collection for importation of swine hides, bird trophies, and deer hides for 3 years. The agency reports 158 respondents, about 7 responses per respondent (1,059 responses total), an average of 0.250 hours per response, and a total annual burden of 265 hours; APHIS also says it may permit electronic submission of responses to reduce burden.
Import Certificate and Treatment Rules
If you import hides or bird trophies, shipments must be accompanied by certificates showing origin and certifying freedom from certain animal diseases. Shipments of ruminant hides from Mexico must include written statements that the hides were frozen for 24 hours and treated for ticks, and bird trophies must have certificates showing they come from regions free of exotic Newcastle disease and highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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