USDA / APHIS Import Permits
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This service is for companies that export or import regulated plant products or animal byproducts into the United States.
You may need APHIS PPQ support if your shipment includes:
You may need APHIS VS support if your shipment includes:
If your product is meat or poultry for human consumption, the process is different. Those products fall under FSIS, and the import pathway depends on whether the exporting country and product category are eligible under the U.S. country-equivalence system.
For plant products and animal byproducts, the federal import document is the APHIS PPQ or APHIS VS permit. That permit accompanies the shipment. Any phytosanitary or veterinary health document required for export is prepared by the authority in the exporting country, not by USDA.
This distinction matters because many companies lose time asking for the wrong document. REGISTRO-FDA.US helps you identify the correct pathway before you ship.
REGISTRO-FDA.US helps exporters and importers prepare, file, and manage the correct APHIS permit process for regulated plant products and animal byproducts.
Our work includes:
Your service may include the following deliverables, depending on your product and regulatory pathway:
We review the product type, country of origin, intended U.S. use, and category to determine whether the case should be handled through APHIS PPQ, APHIS VS, FSIS orientation, or FDA guidance.
For plant products such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plants, we prepare and submit the PPQ permit filing on your behalf.
For animal byproducts and animal-derived materials, we prepare and submit the VS permit filing according to the applicable product category.
We act as the U.S. representative connected to the permit process, using a U.S. address and a designated person for the filing.
If your company does not have a DUNS number, we can assist with obtaining one as an add-on service.
For most food products, FDA registration is often the first mandatory step before entering the U.S. market. If your product also falls under FDA, we guide you to the correct FDA service before moving forward.
Every export case is different.
Pricing depends on the product type, country of origin, intended use, required permit pathway, supporting documents, and whether you need U.S. representative or DUNS assistance.
Request a custom quote so we can review your product and confirm the correct scope before you ship.
You send us the product description, country of origin, intended U.S. use, and any available labels, technical sheets, or export documents.
We determine whether your case requires APHIS PPQ, APHIS VS, or FSIS orientation, and we prepare the correct filing for the applicable pathway.
When APHIS permit representation is required, REGISTRO-FDA.US acts as your U.S. representative and coordinates the process with USDA/APHIS.
Once APHIS completes its review and provides the permit, the document can be used with the applicable shipments according to the permit terms and product scope.
Many APHIS permit filings require a U.S. address and a designated person connected to the permit process.
REGISTRO-FDA.US can act as your U.S. representative for the permit. This helps foreign exporters that do not have a U.S. office, U.S. address, or designated local contact for the filing.
Our role is to represent your company for the permit process, help prepare the filing, coordinate communication, and support the required documentation pathway, working alongside the exporter, consignee, carrier, and customs broker involved in your shipment.
Animal byproducts and animal-derived materials may need a VS permit, depending on category and intended use. Examples may include hides, skins, feathers, wool, bones, rendered materials, pet product ingredients, and other animal-origin derivatives.
Yes. REGISTRO-FDA.US can act as your U.S. representative for the APHIS permit process when a U.S. address and designated person are required.
You may need a DUNS number depending on the filing requirements and your company profile. If you do not have one, REGISTRO-FDA.US can assist with obtaining one as an add-on service.
USDA and FDA regulate different product categories.
APHIS PPQ is used for many plant products, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, and related plant materials.
APHIS VS is used for many animal byproducts and animal-derived materials, depending on product category and intended use.
FSIS covers meat and poultry products for human consumption through a country-equivalence system. This is not a simple permit process sold as a standalone filing.
FDA regulates most other food products, many cosmetic products, and several additional categories that are separate from USDA. For food exporters, FDA food facility registration is often the first step before evaluating whether an APHIS permit is also required.
If you are not sure whether your product falls under USDA, FDA, or both, REGISTRO-FDA.US can review your case and guide you to the correct pathway. For a full breakdown of each option, read our USDA import permit guide.
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Send us your product description, country of origin, intended U.S. use, and any available technical documents. We will review your case and confirm whether you need APHIS PPQ, APHIS VS, FSIS orientation, FDA registration guidance, or a combination of services.
REGISTRO-FDA.US is a private consulting firm and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the FDA.
