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To obtain access to U.S. markets for a fruit, vegetable, plant, or plant product that is not already an approved commodity, you must initiate a commodity import request. There are 4 steps in the process:
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USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) analyzes the risk of agricultural commodities to determine how they must be inspected, treated, or certified to be imported safely into the United States. If you have a question about importing a commodity or requesting approval for the importation of a new commodity, please call our Customer Service Support office at (301) 851-2046 or (877) 770-5990.