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Trinidad and Tobago: FAIRS Country Report Annual

This report summarizes Trinidad and Tobagos' (TT) requirements for importing food and agricultural products. U.S. suppliers should be aware that TT has rather comprehensive import regulations and standards that must be followed closely in order to avoid difficulties at the port of entry.
This report outlines Trinidad and Tobago’s (TT) certification requirements and includes an Export Certificate Matrix, as well as examples of select Export Certificates.
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United Kingdom: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual

Following the UK’s departure from the European Union, U.S. export health certificates are required to either follow the Great Britain model health certificates (for destinations within England, Scotland, or Wales) or the European Union model health certificates if shipping to Northern Ireland.
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United Kingdom: FAIRS Country Report Annual

In 2024, the United Kingdom (UK) updated border control measures for the EU. These changes primarily brought EU import requirements in line with those for the rest of the world including the United States, through the application of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM).
The Philippines operates a two-stage inspection process to clear imported agricultural products. Under the Department of Agriculture (DA) Administrative Circular No. 6 (2022), DA conducts a physical inspection at the port (first stage, known as the first border) and at the authorized premise or warehouse (second stage, known as the second border).
The European Union (EU) follows a complex, rolling system of review for active ingredients and Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) in food. For agricultural inputs, U.S. farmers must know early in the process of review to prevent or mitigate the loss of, and/or access to, chemical inputs.
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India: Cotton Production Forecast At 15-Year Low

FAS Mumbai forecasts marketing year (MY) 2024/25 cotton production at 25 million 480 lb. bales on 11.8 million hectares, unchanged from the previous forecast. The official government production forecast of 23.4 million 480 lb. bales is lower due to a lower planted area estimate of 11.4 million hectares, and expected lower yields.
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India: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual

This report identifies certificate requirements for U.S. food and agricultural products destined for India. Of note, on November 1, 2024, India implemented an integrated veterinary health certificate for the import of milk and milk products.
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Croatia: FAIRS Country Report Annual

This report provides information on the food and agricultural product import requirements for Croatia. As a member of the European Union, Croatia follows EU directives and regulations.
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France: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual

As a member of the European Union, France implements EU regulations for the import of animal and plant products.
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China: Updated MFN Tariff Rates Published

The People's Republic of China has raised most favored nation (MFN) tariff rates on some imported syrups and sugar-containing premix powders effective January 1, 2025, according to a tariff adjustment plan published on December 28, 2024.
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India: FAIRS Country Report Annual

This report includes updates from multiple government of India authorities responsible for regulating food and agricultural product imports.