APHIS Compliance

APHIS is the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, an agency within the United States Department of Agriculture. APHIS protects U.S. agriculture and natural resources against invasive pests and diseases. For example, APHIS requires permits to import animal materials that could cause threats to U.S. agriculture, like avian influenza.

Certain food products containing animal and plant ingredients are subject to regulation by APHIS. For example, APHIS may require specific export certificates to allow entry of goods or permits for importation. Indeed many animal and plant products are prohibited from entry into the U.S. by APHIS.

Yes for many tariff codes. In January 2021 the APHIS core message set became mandatory for entries. Accordingly, if you fail to include required APHIS information your entry filing will be rejected. More information on the APHIS Core message set may be found here.

If you don't include the mandatory APHIS data elements in your entry filing it will be automatically rejected. Additionally if you fail to have the proper permits or export documents required by APHIS your shipment will be refused entry.

Yes, we can help you obtain required documentation and import permits, provided your product is alllowed in the U.S.

CBP manages the daily inspection and targeting of agricultural products. APHIS is responsible for developing regulations, policy, and procedures for the Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) program; providing risk analysis guidance; setting inspection protocols; inspecting imported propagative material and identifying pests found during inspections. More information may be found here.