* Bringing Food and Food Products into the U.S.
Individuals Bringing Food into the U.S. for Personal Use
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) establishes criteria for individuals bringing plants, dairy, meat, and other animal products for personal use into the U.S. For more information, visit the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) website for travelers or contact APHIS.
Commercial Importers of Food
If you are interested in importing food for commercial purposes, you may want to consult with a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Import Specialist at the U.S. port of entry through which you intend to import. For more information, contact the CBP at 1.877.CBP.5511 (1.877.227.5511).
- Importing Food for Commercial Use (Resale)
- Importing Food Products into the United States
- Import Procedures for Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products
- Importing and Exporting Your Commercial Wildlife Shipment
- The Imported Seafood Safety Program
- Animal and Animal Product Import Information
Need More Information? Try These Additional Resources:
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Imports: Clearing Goods through Customs
- Imports: Prohibited Animal Products
- Imports: Live Fish
- Importing and Exporting
- Food Recalls
The short link for this FAQ is http://1.usa.gov/q0gZ2L
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