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USDA-APHIS-International Travel-Miscellaneous Agricultural Products

Miscellaneous Agricultural Products
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USDA also regulates miscellaneous agricultural products such as birdseed, wood products, grains, nuts, cottonseed, and dried ornamental matter used to make decorative items for indoor use.

These items must be declared to CBP agricultural specialists or officers and presented for inspection to ensure that they meet all import requirements and are free from harmful animal and plant pests and diseases.  For additional questions, travelers may contact USDA’s Permits Customer Service line at (301) 851-2046 or toll-free automated system at (877) 770-5990.  The fax number is (301) 734-4300, and the e-mail address is Permits@aphis.usda.gov.

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Last Modified: September 20, 2011

Agricultural Information for International Travelers

TRAVELER ALERT

USDA prohibits rice, soybeans, Cicer species (e.g., chickpeas), and safflower seeds from 26 countries, including India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
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