What must I do first to apply for services?
Before applying for a Dairy Export Certificate, all applicants must first set up a billing account with Dairy Grading Services. Please complete the Request for Applicant Number Form (DA-228).
Submit the completed form to the Dairy Grading Program:
Fax: 630-437-5060
Email: DairyNFO@usda.gov
Or by mail:
USDA, AMS, Dairy
2150 Western Court, Suite 100
Lisle, IL 60532
I have my Dairy Grading Services billing account set up, what do I do now?
For shipments to the European Union, China, Chile, Colombia, or Turkey
- Once you’ve received confirmation and establishment of your account number, proceed to step 2.
- Go to https://www.eauth.usda.gov/eauth/b/usda/registration?targetUrl=https:%2F%2Fwww.eauth.usda.gov%2Feauth%2Fb%2Fusda%2Flogin and register for an eAuthentication account as a Customer. Here is where you will request Level 2 access. You will receive an email informing you of access or denial of Level 2 access.
- If you have been denied Level 2 access, please follow the information provided for obtaining Level 2 status.
- If you have been granted Level 2 access, continue to www.etde.usda.gov/etde/ and log in using the same credentials you created for eAuthentication.
- Once you have logged in using the same credentials, you will be brought to another screen where you will fill out your entity (business) information.
- Fill out the eTDE User Registration Request.
- If you would like to be the Entity Administrator, select “Register New Entity and Become Entity Administrator”
- This option assigns you as the administrator for your business account. You will also be the point of contact for approving new users for your business account.
- If you would like to be a User for your business account, select “Entity Information Same as Work Information”.
- Fill out the eTDE User Registration Request.
- Review all information and select “Request Registration.” This will submit your registration request for eTDE.
- You will be taken to a new screen that will show your profile information for your reference.
- If you are a new Entity Administrator, please email DairyExportsQuestions@usda.gov, and provide your first/last name and entity name. In addition to providing your credentials, please state that you are requesting approval for eTDE access.
- If you are a new User, you will need to contact your Entity Administrator for access.
- Tell your Entity Administrator to go to www.etde.usda.gov and “Manage User Access” and follow prompts to approve the requested user.
- If you are a new User and you do not know who your Entity Administrator is, please email DairyExportsQuestions@usda.gov, and provide your first/last name and entity name. In addition to providing your credentials, please state that your Entity Administrator is unknown.
- Once you are approved as a user and/or Entity Administrator, please proceed to EDOCS to access EDOCS. Here is where you will create EU, Colombia and Chile Dairy Health Certificates.
For dairy shipments to other countries – not the European Union, China, Chile, Colombia or Turkey
To apply for a Dairy Export Certificate, you must complete the appropriate worksheet, according to instructions, and e-mail the worksheet in Word format to DairySanitaryCerts@ams.usda.gov.
Worksheets and instructions are available on the Dairy Sanitary Certificates Page
What are the service fees?
Service | Fee |
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Original Certificate | $82.00 |
Amendment to Original Certificate | $82.00 |
Certified Certificate Copy | $41.00 |
Scanned .pdf Certificate (sent via e-mail) | $41.00 |
Fax copy of Certificate (not certified) | $4.00 |
Typing fee for Faxed requests | $82.00 |
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