Guidance

Bones, horns and hooves - Import Information Notes

Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing bones, horns and hooves to Great Britain.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 2 December 2024
• Last updated: 26 August 2025 — See all updates

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Import of bones and bone products, horns and horn products and hooves and hoof products intended for use other than as feed material - Import Information Note (IIN) ABP/16

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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 26 August 2025 + show all updates

1. 26 August 2025

   From 30 April 2025, EU traders can choose to use importer declarations for these products. From 1 September 2025, Port Health Authorities (PHAs) will accept digitally signed importer declaration (e-signature) from both EU and non-EU countries.

2. 5 March 2025

   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.

3. 2 December 2024

   First published.