Etapa05
Phase 05
Procedure to be followed in accordance with the detected inconsistencies.
In the case of imports and depending on the zoosanitary risk, the Secretariat may determine the quarantine guardianship procedure at the expense of the importer and in case of a supervening risk, nullify the issued certification and order the importer the return, conditioning or destruction of regulated goods depending on the animal health risk.
Physical Errors
Incorrect labeling
Errors in certification
Critical defects or physical anomalies of the product
Errors by the Customs Agent
Procedure to Return Rejected Goods to the United States of America.
Return process for products intended for exportation to Mexico certified by FSIS, which have been rejected and returned to the United States.
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/inspection/import-export/export-guidance Click on Export Products Return.
Aside from filling out FSIS 9010-1 Application:
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2020-08/FSIS-9010-1.pdf
"Application for the Return of Exported Products to the United States " (Complete PDF form) and submit by email to the following address: USReturnedExports@fsis.usda.gov
The applicant shall answer FSIS questions:
1. What circumstances necessitate a return?
2. What is the condition of the products and their packaging?
3. How long has the product been outside the U.S.?
4. Where has the product been since it was exported from the U.S.?
5. Under what conditions has the product been stored, including temperature records if applicable?
6. What has been the chain of ownership for the product?
7. Has the product ever been abandoned or subjected to potential criminal activity such as theft or break-in?
8. Is the product labeled in accordance with U.S. regulations?
9. Has any foreign government denied entry to the product, and if so, what were the circumstances surrounding the denial? The applicant must provide a copy of all documentation issued by the foreign government regarding the official notification of denied entry and laboratory analysis, if applicable.
10. Is the product in its original packaging? Have any of the outer containers (e.g., carton, package, or combo, as shipped from the U.S.) been opened?
11. Has the product entered commerce in any foreign country?
12. Has the product ever been removed from the original shipping container?
13. Is the original U.S. seal intact?
14. Are there any specific food safety issues connected to returning this product?
15. What are the applicant's plans for the product after its return (once U.S. requirements have been fulfilled)?
If the applicant includes this information with their original submission, it may speed up RMTAD-IO's ability to process its determination.
If a re-inspection is necessary, RMTAD-IO will notify the applicant, who will coordinate an examination plan with the designated FSIS official establishment where the re-inspection will take place and the appropriate District Office (DO). Once the DO has approved the re-inspection location, RMTAD-IO will inform the applicant that the shipment can proceed to the designated establishment for re-inspection. FSIS inspection personnel at the official establishment will re-inspect the product, including taking necessary samples, to determine if it is free from adulteration or mislabeling and if there is no tampering with the product. The DO will report the results of the re-inspection to RMTAD-IO.
Note: The product will be retained if it has been adulterated or mislabeled. Approval for release into commerce will be indicated on the application (FSIS Form 9010-1), which will be sent to the applicant from RMTAD-IO.
For more information about the return of meat, poultry, or egg products exported from the U.S., interested parties should contact FSIS at USReturnedExports@usda.gov.
If the applicant provides the information above in original, it may accelerate FSIS response to make a decision.
If FSIS accepts the goods to enter the US again, the goods will be subjected to a re-inspection.
