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Feed import documentation — every certificate a buyer needs

One missing document turns a container into demurrage. This is the reference list of documentation to demand from suppliers before shipment, mapped to the major importing jurisdictions.

  • Vet & phyto certificates
  • GMO / halal / kosher
  • GACC, SFDA, EU
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Universal package (every feed shipment)

Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading (or airway bill), Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) per batch, Health/Veterinary Certificate, phytosanitary certificate for plant-origin ingredients, fumigation certificate for bulk grains.

China (GACC)

Register the foreign facility in GACC Decree 248; ensure the CIQ code on labels matches the registration; provide GACC-format CoA and health certificate.

Saudi Arabia (SFDA)

SFDA facility registration, Saudi conformity certificate (SASO), halal certification from an approved body, Arabic-language product labels.

European Union

TRACES-NT pre-notification, EU-approved veterinary certificate templates, EUDR due-diligence statement (from 2026 for palm, soy), GMP+ FSA compliance chain.

GMO status

IP (identity-preserved) documentation with segregation certificates from origin. For non-GMO SBM/corn, EU segregated certification is the market standard.

Sanctions & sourcing

Confirm origin is not on your jurisdiction's sanctions list; document any transshipment through third-country ports.

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FAQ

Common questions

Who is responsible for the paperwork?
Under CIF/CFR the seller provides most documents. Under FOB/EXW the burden shifts to the buyer. Write the exact document list into the contract, not the invoice.
How early should I check documentation?
Pre-shipment. Do not release the container from origin without draft copies of all certificates checked by your customs broker and destination authority contact.
Does FeedMatch help with import documentation?
Yes — our supplier RFQs require documentation packages upfront, and we connect buyers with regulated forwarders and customs brokers in every major discharge market.
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