Each shipment of restricted articles, except for dead bees, imported into or transiting the United States must be accompanied by an export certificate issued by the appropriate regulatory agency of the national government of the exporting region. The export certificate must state that the articles in the shipment have been treated as follows:

(a) Beeswax. Must have been liquefied, and slumgum and honey must be removed.

(b) Honey for bee feed. Heated to 212 °F (100 °C) for 30 minutes.