Types of Permits
Veterinary Service Permit
The Veterinary Service (VS) Permit, issued by the Veterinary Services branch of APHIS, specifies the conditions under which animals, animal products, or products with animal-origin ingredients may be imported into the United States. Often to the surprise of importers, a large number of products – some very unintuitive – require VS Permits. Learning this lesson the hard way, by a Customs Ag hold or Emergency Action Notification, will guarantee increased costs and delay and often USDA-refused products.
Plant Protection and Quarantine Permit
The Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Permit, issued by the Plant Protection and Quarantine branch of APHIS, specifies the conditions under which plants, plant products, or products with plant-origin ingredients may be brought into the United States.
