Shipping: U.S.A.

Shipping to the U.S.A.?

Recent changes in legislation have significantly affected the procedures and documentation required for exporting food products to the U.S.A. Facilities that manufacture, process, pack, distribute, receive or hold food for consumption in the U.S. must register with the U.S.F.D.A.

This F.D.A. Registration number must be provided, along with a highly detailed and properly coded description of all products with each shipment. In fact, this information must be provided to the proper agencies prior to the shipment arriving at the border.

Here’s what you need to know.

All Shipments

• Basic Customs Guidelines
• Ultimate Consignee ID Number
• Tarrif Classfication Required For All U.S. Shipments
  

Food Related Shipments

• FDA Registration and Prior Notice
  

Bio-Medical Related Shipments

• US Food & Drug Administration

Other Useful Links

• U.S. Customs & Border Protection
  
• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture
  Import Information
• Food Safety and Inspection Service
• USFDA (United States Food & Drug Administration
• U.S. Import Duty Information