9 CFR 98.20 - Embryos refused entry.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 07, 2026

Title 9 - Animals and Animal Products last revised: Jan 28, 2026

View all text of Subpart B [§ 98.11 - § 98.21]

§ 98.20 - Embryos refused entry.

If any embryos are determined to be ineligible for importation into the United States upon arrival at the port of entry, the importer must remove the embryos from the United States within 30 days, or the embryos will be destroyed.

authority: 7 U.S.C. 1622 and 8301-8317; 21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.4

cite as: 9 CFR 98.20