
Letter to Importers and Customs Brokers
Guideline ID
FSIS-GD-2015-0002
Issue Date
January 2015
Full Guideline
The guidance provides information about new FSIS import regulations that eliminate the requirement for a paper copy of the import application for import inspection, clarify prior notification timeframes for import inspection application submissions, and change which product information will assist FSIS in designating reinspection assignments and enforcement strategies for shipments that fail to present for reinspection. It applies to official import inspection establishments, importers, and import brokers, and the actions they may take to meet regulatory requirements when bringing regulated products into the United States. It relates to 9 CFR 304.3, 327.1, 327.2, 327.4-6, 381.1, 381.22, 381.195-199, 590.915, and 590.920.
Disclaimer: The contents of this guidance document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.