Guidance: Clearance of Biological Materials by U.S. Customs and Border Protection-Procedures and Requirements
Published Feb 13, 2023
Summary
CBP outlines documentation, labeling, and packaging requirements for importing biological materials, including guidance on using CDC and USDA/APHIS document labels in the Document Image System, and notes non-compliant shipments may be refused entry.
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