Offal derived from bovines is prohibited importation into the United States unless it meets the requirements for the importation of meat, meat products, and meat byproducts in either §94.19, §94.20, or §94.21, with the exception of the requirements in §94.19(c), §94.20(b), and §94.21(b), respectively. The person importing the offal must obtain a United States Veterinary Permit for Importation and Transportation of Controlled Materials and Organisms and Vectors by filing a permit application on VS Form 16-3. To apply for a permit, file a permit application on VS Form 16-3 (available from APHIS, Veterinary Services, National Center for Import and Export, 4700 River Road Unit 38, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231, or electronically at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal__health/permits/). The application for such a permit must state the intended use of the offal and name and address of the consignee in the United States.

[78 FR 73003, Dec. 4, 2013]