Import Checklist

Overview of the basic steps you need to follow to import meat, poultry and egg products to the U.S.

Eligible Countries & Products, Foreign Audit Reports, and Eligible Foreign Establishments

Access list of eligible countries and the types of products eligible for import from each, certified and decertified establishments, and reports of audits of foreign countries.

PHIS Import Component

Information on the PHIS Import Component, including compliance guides, import policy documents, and letters to foreign governments, official import inspection establishments, and importers and brokers.

Equivalence

Access to information on the equivalence process and related regulations.

Products for Personal Consumption

Information on importing small amount of meat, poultry, and egg products for personal consumption.

Undenatured Inedible Meat Products

Information on the control of undenatured inedible meat and egg products that have the appearance of being fit for human consumption, but are intended for the manufacture of articles not for human food.

Samples For Research and Testing

Information on the importation of samples of meat, poultry, or processed egg products destined for laboratory examination, research, evaluative testing, or trade show exhibition.

Port of Entry Procedures

Learn about the U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements, APHIS requirements, FSIS requirements, and FSIS Import Reinspection.

Importing Egg Products and Shell Eggs

FSIS has authority over the import of egg products and shell eggs for breaking. FSIS also verifies temperatures of shell eggs packed for the consumer.

Imported Food Products Containing a Small Amount of Meat Poultry or Processed Egg Product Ingredients

Information regarding imported food products containing a small amount of meat, poultry, or processed egg product ingredients.

2001-2004 Foreign Audit Reports