Beef and beef products must be derived from cattle that were born, raised, and slaughtered in the U.S., cattle that were imported from Canada or Mexico and subsequently raised and slaughtered in the U.S., or cattle that were imported from Canada or Mexico for direct slaughter.

Cattle must be traceable to the U.S. birth farm using a unique identifier, or if imported to the first place of residence or port of entry.

Beef and beef products must be derived from cattle less than 30 months of age.

Chilled or frozen bone-in and deboned beef products are eligible for shipment.  For a complete listing, refer to the FSIS Export Library.

Carcasses, beef and beef products must be uniquely identified and controlled up until the time of shipment.