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")
- ESTIMATED DATE OF ARRIVAL
- ENTRY NUMBER
- CONTAINER NUMBER
- BILL OF LADING
- MID
- IMPORTERS NAME
- IMPORTERS ADDRESS
- CONSIGNEE NAME
- CONSIGNEE ADDRESS
- DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE
- HTSUS NUMBER birch dowels—44092990.90
- ENTERED VALUE
- 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

