Import and Export
Animal and Animal Product Import and Export Information
APHIS serves to facilitate safe international trade, monitor the health of animals presented at the border, and regulate the import and export of animals, animal products, and biologicals. Click on the link below to view associated information.
• Animal and Animal Product Import Information
• Animal and Animal Product Export Information
• International Animal Export Regulations (IREGs)
• International Products Export Regulations (IREGs)
International Trade
• Regionalization
• International Animal Health Standards - OIE
Plant Import and Export Information
APHIS serves to facilitate safe trade, monitor the movement of risk material, protect against the introduction of pests, regulate the import and export of plants, and help exporters meet the entry requirements of other countries. Click on the link below to view associated information.
• Plant Import Information
• Plant Export Information
PPQ Electronic Manuals
This web site contains Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) manuals in electronic format. The Manuals are categorized into three areas: Domestic Programs, Port Programs, and Emergency Programs.
Biotechnology Import and Export Information
APHIS' Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) requires a permit or notification for the import of certain genetically engineered organisms.
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Management (Trade Facilitation)
APHIS takes part in negotiations with foreign regulatory officials to address sanitary (animal health) and phytosanitary (plant health) issues
which may restrict, limit, or impede U.S. agricultural exports. These technical negotiations are critical in helping maintain overseas markets for U.S. agriculture, forestry, and fisheries exports, worth over $62 billion in FY 2005. As World Trade Organization (WTO) and bilateral agreements expand trade, they reduce or eliminate traditional barriers to free trade such as tariffs.
• Phytosanitary Issues Management
• Sanitary Management