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HMRC advise of further restrictions on commercial imports of Hay and Straw, and update restrictions on some animal by-products. 

Effective from 7th February 2025 

HMRC have today published safeguard declarations suspending commercial imports of the following: 


  • hay and straw originating in Germany, and   
  • certain animal by-products of susceptible animals, where the animal by-product originates from Germany. 


Full details of the restrictions and a list of impacted products are provided in the following declarations covering England, Scotland and Wales:  



These safeguard measures apply from the published date of 7th February 2025 and will continue to apply until they are revoked or amended.   

A list of current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products can be found at the link below: 

Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products: topical issues - GOV.UK 

  
If you have consignments affected by this suspension, please contact the Port Health Authority or Local Authority (PHA/LA) at the consignment’s point of entry into GB. 


Find the Border Control Post and the PHA/LA contact information on this map or list.  


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