USDA United States
Department of
Agriculture
Animal and
Plant Health
Inspection
Service
Veterinary Services
National Center For Import And Export
Import/Export Animals
4700 River Road, Unit 39
Riverdale, MD 20737-1231

Guidelines for Products that do not Require an Import Permit


These materials do not need a USDA import permit, but will be reviewed at the port of entry by USDA inspectors

1100  Human Pharmaceuticals and Human Vaccines Containing Animal Components

1101  Human and Non-Human Primate Material (excluding cell cultures)

1102  Feline and Canine Material

1103  Live Laboratory Mammals and Their Material (for research purposes)

1104  Amphibians, Fish, Reptiles, Shellfish and Aquatic Species(includes venom)

1105 Chemically Synthesized Materials

1110  Microbially Produced Materials

1114  Recombinant Microbes and Their Products

1116  Non-pathogenic Microorganisms

1119  Pet Chews

1120  Cell Cultures/Lines, Recombinant Cell Cultures/Lines, and Their Products (for in vitro use)

1121  Test Kits

1122  Animal Feeds, Feed Supplements, and Pre-Mixes


VS - Safeguarding Animal Health
Phone (301) 734-3277, FAX (301) 734-6402
http://www.aphis.usda.gov
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