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7 CFR § 322.30Chapter III

Export certificate

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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.

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Each shipment of restricted articles, except for dead bees, imported into or transiting the United States must be accompanied by an export certificate issued by the appropriate regulatory agency of the national government of the exporting region. The export certificate must state that the articles in the shipment have been treated as follows:

(a) Beeswax. Must have been liquefied, and slumgum and honey must be removed.

(b) Honey for bee feed. Heated to 212 °F (100 °C) for 30 minutes.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 0579-0207)

eCFR data current as of: November 6, 2026

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