As we approach the busy holiday season, it’s essential to remind you to stay vigilant regarding your import requirements. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regularly updates its regulations, which can significantly impact your shipments.
We encourage all clients to review APHIS Core regulations and permit requirements regularly and in advance of shipping. Pests and diseases can spread rapidly, with impacts to required documentation for importing into and transiting the U.S.
For the latest updates and to verify specific import requirements, please visit the following APHIS databases:
- Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements (ACIR) for plant and agriculturally related products,
- Veterinary Services Permitting Assistant (VSPA) for animal products and byproducts, live animals, and organisms and vectors, and
- Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) Permitting Assistant for genetically engineered organisms.
Questions may be directed to your Livingston account representative.