Get Vs 17 6 Form

The Vs 17 6 Form is essential for the export of poultry or hatching eggs to various countries. Completing this form accurately ensures compliance with international export regulations. This guide provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for filling out the Vs 17 6 Form online.

Follow the steps to complete the Vs 17 6 Form effectively

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Vs 17 6 Form and open it in your chosen digital editor.
2. Enter the date of shipment in the appropriate field. This date must be the same as or later than the issue date you will enter in block 17.
3. Provide the full name and address of the exporter. Make sure to include the two-letter United States Postal Service (USPS) state code for where the poultry or eggs are located.
4. Input the full name and address of the importer. If available, include the two-letter country code for the destination country; otherwise, you can leave this field blank.
5. Fill in the quantity/unit being exported. For eggs, specify the quantity in dozens; for poultry, indicate the number of individual animals.
6. Specify the variety, strain, or trade name of the poultry or eggs by consulting the exporter or the NPIP website as needed.
7. Select the type of product you are exporting by marking whether it is ‘Chicken Eggs’, ‘Turkey Eggs’, ‘Chicks’, ‘Poults’, or ‘Other’.
8. Indicate the sex of the poultry by choosing either ‘Females’, ‘Males’, or ‘Straight-Run’.
9. Mark the appropriate type of intended use for the poultry, selecting from options such as ‘Commercial Production Stock’, ‘Multiplier Breeding Flock’, or ‘Primary Breeding Flock’.
10. Enter the National Poultry Improvement Program (NPIP) approval number, which can be acquired from the accredited veterinarian or the NPIP website.
11. Select applicable NPIP classifications that the poultry meet, referencing the NPIP website for specifics.
12. Report the total number of units certified for export, either in dozens for eggs or the total number of individual birds.
13. Choose the correct certification statement that describes the poultry or eggs being shipped, marking either statement A or B.
14. Provide remarks or additional information including flock inspection date and any other relevant details required by the destination country.
15. Enter the typed name of the issuing veterinarian who is responsible for issuing the certification.
16. Obtain the signature of the issuing veterinarian. This must be a federally accredited veterinarian.
17. Identify the status of the issuing veterinarian, marking whether they are a ‘State’, ‘Federal’, or ‘Accredited’ veterinarian.
18. Enter the date that the form was issued, corresponding to the date of the flock or animal inspection.
19. Once completed, submit the form to the VS Area Office, where a VS veterinarian will finalize the endorsement.
20. After receipt, make sure to save changes, download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Complete the Vs 17 6 Form online to ensure your poultry or hatching eggs are ready for export.