The United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA), 7 U.S.C. 87f-1, requires the registration of all persons engaged in the business of buying grain for sale in foreign commerce. In addition, those individuals who handle, weigh, or transport grain for sale in foreign commerce must register.

To register as an Exporter, visit our FGISonline Exporter Registration web application or download the FGIS-945 Application for Registration.

The USGSA regulations, 7CFR 800.30-39, define foreign commerce grain business as persons who regularly engage in buying for sale, handling, weighing, or transporting grain totaling 15,000 metric tons or more during the preceding or current calendar year.

For more information, interested parties should contact GIPSA's Compliance Division.

Prospective registrants must submit completed applications along with the required fee to:

Click here for the listing of Registered Grain Exporter's Directory.

Click here for the listing of Facilities Operating Under An Exemption.

Last updated 09/16/2008