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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces APHIS regulations
at ports of entry. CBP agriculture specialists inspect shipments of imported products and ensure that the required permits, sanitary certificates (for animal products), and phytosanitary certificates (for plant
products) accompany each shipment. In order to avoid potential problems in the clearance of your merchandise, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) strongly recommends that you familiarize yourself with Agency's policies and procedures prior to actually importing your goods. View the CBP website for additional information and the below listed links for relative import information.
- Considerations to take prior to importing something into the United States
- Tips for New Importers
- Importing into the United States: A guide for Commerical Importers
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Appendices to Articles (between CBP and APHIS):
- Appendix 2 &3 - Separation of Function
- Appendix 4 - Training
- Appendix 5 - Transfer of Funds; Codicil to Appendix 5
- Appendix 6 - Cooperation and Reciprocity
- Appendix 7(a) - Regulatory Coordination
- Appendix 7 (b), (d) & (e) - Coordination on Regulation, Policies and Procedures
- Appendix 8 - Communication and Liaison
