Thailand – Establishes temporary suspension of importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United States to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Department of Livestock Development (DLD) issued notification following the reported outbreak of Avian Influenza (HPAI) from South Carolina (Serotype H5N8) of The United States, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of AI disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United States is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days after date of publication in the Thai Royal Gazette (30 May 2020)

Products covered :Live poultry and poultry carcasses

HS Code(s):0105, 0207, 0407, 0408, 0505

Date of entry into force (dd/mm/yy)/period of application (as applicable):31 May 2020 - For a period of 90 days after being notified in the Thai Royal Gazette (31 May 2020 - 28 August 2020).

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