Importers of plant products into the U.S. under specified HTS codes must now file detailed Lacey Act declarations unless exemptions apply, as outlined by APHIS guidelines. Find out if your products apply, and how to file a declaration.
Starting December 4, 2024, all shipments of live poultry and birds (including hatching eggs and pet birds) from the USA must present a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) control zone routing addendum. Details here.
APHIS announced the schedule of the next phase of Lacey Act declaration implementation. Phase VII will include a wide variety of materials and plant products, such as furniture, cork, and some essential oils that have not yet required a declaration. Details here.
USDA APHIS has updated their requirements for exporting Canadian food products containing egg ingredients to the U.S.. Find out all the details here.
APHIS announced the schedule of the next phase of Lacey Act declaration implementation. Phase VII will include a wide variety of materials and plant products, such as furniture, cork, and some essential oils that have not yet required a declaration. Details here.
APHIS is proposing fee increases related to its AQI program to pay for “the level of effort it takes to inspect the average ship and its cargo and reflects the expanded capacity of modern container ships.” Submit your comments by Oct. 10, 2023. Full details here.
USDA/APHIS recent updates on dairy TRQ fees and poultry imports revoked zones.
USDA/APHIS has released an import alert for High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) originating from Canada. Find out the zones affected, import requirements and more here.
Importer of animal and/or plant products into the U.S.? Lacey Act declarations will be required for all remaining plant product Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes that are not 100-percent composite materials. Find out all the important details that you need to know here.
APHIS has created a pest risk assessment report that details the potential risks posed by importing fresh oranges and tangerines from Egypt into the United States. Find out if your imports are affected here.
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