Importing Plants

Importing Plants: Generally, any items of a biological nature, including plants, cuttings, seeds, vegetables, and fruits - are subject to approval prior to importation into the United States. As a result, all plants, plant products, fruits, and vegetables must be declared to customs and presented to the customs officer for inspection. The Department of Agriculture regulates the importation of plants and plant products.

In addition, the U.S. Endangered Species Act places numerous restrictions on the importation of endangered plants such as certain cycads, orchids, and cacti. For more information and for detailed requirements on importing plants, contact:

USDA-APHIS-PPQ 4700
River Road Unit 136
Riverdale, MD, 20737, U.S.A.

Example of info, you will be receiving from your supplier (if you are importing "birch dowels")

  1. ESTIMATED DATE OF ARRIVAL
  2. ENTRY NUMBER
  3. CONTAINER NUMBER
  4. BILL OF LADING
  5. MID
  6. IMPORTERS NAME
  7. IMPORTERS ADDRESS
  8. CONSIGNEE NAME
  9. CONSIGNEE ADDRESS
  10. DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE
  11. HTSUS NUMBER birch dowels—44092990.90
  12. ENTERED VALUE
  13. ARTICLE =  BIRCH DOWELS
  • PLANT SCIENTIFIC NAME  =   BETULA PLATYPHYLLA
  • COUNTRY OF HARVEST  = CHINA
  • QUANTITY OF PLANT MATERIAL 86640
  • UNIT OF MEASURE = PCS
  • % RECYCLED MATERIAL  =  0
  • HTS Number:  birch dowels—44092990.90
Importing Plants - Birch Dowels
Example of Importing Wooden Fang Mask / Plant Protection and Quarantine (USDA subsidiary) / PPQ form 505 ( MOLU2800741061 ib06182014)
Example of Importing Wooden Fang Mask / Plant Protection and Quarantine (USDA subsidiary) / PPQ form 505 ( MOLU2800741061 ib06182014 )
Example of Importing Wooden Fang Mask / Plant Protection and Quarantine (USDA subsidiary) / PPQ form 505 ( MOLU2800741061 ib06182014 )
Example Arrival Notice for Importing Wooden Fang Mask / ( MOLU2800741061 ib06182014 )
Example of Importing Guitar, Plant Protection and Quarantine / PPQ Forms 585 otherwise known Lacey Act Declaration. SUDU410059849310 ib01312012
Example of Importing Guitar, Plant Protection and Quarantine / PPQ Forms 585 otherwise known Lacey Act Declaration. SUDU410059849310 ib01312012, Emergency Action Notifications was issued
Example of Importing Guitar, Plant Protection and Quarantine / PPQ Forms 585 otherwise known Lacey Act Declaration. SUDU410059849310 ib01312012 , Fumigation and Intensive Exam/Stop-Sign = $5,490