National Center for Import and Export (NCIE)

The National Center for Import and Export (NCIE) plays an integral role in APHIS’ mission of protecting American agriculture. Charged with several critical tasks, including:

facilitating international trade
monitoring the health of animals’ presented at the border
regulating the import and export of animals, animal products, and biologics

NCIE is at the forefront of APHIS’ effort to safeguard the health of our nation’s agricultural resources. Our many animal health experts work closely with other Federal agencies, States, foreign governments, industry and professional groups, and others to enhance international trade and cooperation while preventing the introduction of dangerous and costly pests and diseases.

News and Information

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Issues For more information call toll free 1 866 USDA157 (1-866-873-2157)

Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness Response Act of 2002

Mail Delays Expected

Import Alerts

Entry Into the US/Import		Departing from the US/Export
	Live Animals (includes semen, embryos...)		Live Animals (includes semen, embryos...)
	Animal Products		Animal Products
	Pets		Pets

Import Permits

Form	Name
VS 16-3	Import Controlled Material or Transport Organisms or Vectors	PDF
	General Instructions for 16-3	PDF
	Canada Meat Instructions for 16-3	PDF
VS 16-7	Additional Information for Cell cultures and Their Products - Supplemental to VS 16-3	PDF
	Instructions for VS 16-7
VS 17-129	Application for Import or in Transit Permit (for Live Animals, Semen or Embryos)	PDF
	Instructions for VS 17-129	PDF
Import Authorization System (On-line Permit Application)
User Fee Information

Animal Import/Export Ports

Animal Products That Do Not Require an Import Permit

Country Disease Status

Find an Approved Establishment

International Animal Export Regulations

International Animal Product Export Regulations

List of Plants Approved to Handle Immediate Slaughter Animals

State Animal Import Regulations

State Veterinarian Listing

USDA's Area Veterinarian-in-Charge Listing

NCIE in International Trade

Regionalization

Sanitary International Standards - OIE

Other Federal Agencies involved with Animal Import/Export

Fish & Wildlife Service - international import/export permits for endangered species, wildlife, reptiles, CITES, plants, pet birds, circus animals, sport-hunted trophies, museum specimens, exhibits for scientific exchange, etc.

APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine - information relating to plants, vegetables, grains, plant pests, and soil.

U.S. Customs Service

Food and Drug Administration prior notice of imported food shipments

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