USDA Imports
Many agricultural, plant-based, organic, and certain animal-derived products entering the United States are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Understanding USDA terminology and import requirements helps organizations prepare products, documentation, and permits before shipment.
Explore the key concepts behind USDA APHIS, import permits, phytosanitary certificates, USDA Organic certification, and organic import documentation through these practical knowledge articles.
What Is USDA APHIS?
Learn about the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and its role in protecting U.S. agriculture and regulating imported plants, animals, and related products.
Learn More →What Is a USDA Import Permit?
Understand when USDA import permits are required and how they support the legal importation of regulated commodities into the United States.
Learn More →What Is a Phytosanitary Certificate?
Learn how phytosanitary certificates verify the plant health status of regulated products before export and import.
Learn More →What Is USDA Organic Certification?
Understand the USDA Organic certification program and how certified operations demonstrate compliance with organic production standards.
Learn More →What Is an Organic Import Certificate?
Learn how organic import certificates help verify the organic integrity of imported products entering the U.S. marketplace.
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