Statutory guidance

Bristles, feathers, fur, hair and wool - Import Information Notes

Statutory guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing bristles, feathers, fur, hair and wool to Great Britain.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 2 December 2024
• Last updated: 5 March 2025 — See all updates

Documents

Import of untreated pig bristles from an African swine fever free country - Import Information Note (IIN) ABP/7A

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Import of treated pig bristles - Import Information Note (IIN) ABP/7B

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Import of treated feathers, parts of feathers and down - Import Information Note (IIN) ABP/22B

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Import of untreated wool and hair - Import Information Note (IIN) ABP/23A

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Import of treated wool, hair and fur - Import Information Note (IIN) ABP/23B

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Details

You must also read:

• General information for imports of animal by-products - Import Information Note GEN/3

• Clarifying information for imports of animal products - IIN GEN/4

Published 2 December 2024

Last updated 5 March 2025 + show all updates

1. 5 March 2025

   For wool and hair as per section 3b, imports to GB must be accompanied by an importers’ declaration that conforms to the model found on GOV.UK, and which is signed by the importer. Imports from EU and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries do not currently need to be accompanied by an importer declaration. However, the consignment must be accompanied by a commercial document.

2. 2 December 2024

   First published.