Checklist for Importing Meat, Poultry and Egg Products
Guideline ID
FSIS-GD-2017-0002
Issue Date
January 2017
The guidance provides an overview of steps that must be taken to import meat, poultry, or egg products to the United States, pursuant to requirements of FSIS, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. It applies to official import inspection establishments and actions they may take to meet regulatory requirements when bringing regulated products into the United States. It relates to 9 CFR Part 327.
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.