Plant and Plant Product Imports

Last Modified: April 04, 2024
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APHIS regulates the import of plants and plant products into the United States to protect the health and value of America's agriculture.

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Use our guides below to make sure you're importing safely and legally and help the process go smoothly.

Import a plant or plant product into the United States
Ship a plant or plant product through the United States on its way to another country

Moving plants, products, or soil through the United States or stopping at a port of entry? Learn APHIS' regulations to transit your products safely and legally.
Notify the United States of an incoming approved shipment of plants or plant products
As a traveler, bring plants or plant products into the mainland United States from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or another country

If you're traveling, keep in mind that there are restrictions on the foods and agricultural products you can bring with you.
Buy plants or seeds online
Sell plants or seeds online
Understand requirements followed by airport and airline caterers or retailers
Participate in the Offshore Greenhouse Certification Program
Import Plants from Canada under the U.S.-Canada Greenhouse Grown Plant Certification Program
Participate in the Ralstonia Exclusion Program

APHIS is implementing an updated framework for importing all Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 host commodities into the United States.

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