Organic Cantaloupe Seeds from China

• AQ2

  USDA APHIS · Required

  USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

  APHIS data is required

  ▸Licenses & permits (4)

  • APHIS PPQ import permit via eFile for regulated plants, plant products, plant pests or soil; check ACIR for conditions source
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables imported under an APHIS permit and its conditions (7 CFR 319.56-3) source
  • APHIS VS import permit (VS 16-3 application in eFile) for regulated animal products, organisms and vectors source
  • Live animals and germplasm: APHIS VS import requirements and permit by species source
• AM7

  USDA AMS · May be required

  USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service

  USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required

  ▸Licenses & permits (2)

  • NOP Import Certificate from the exporter's accredited certifier (Organic INTEGRITY), filed in ACE for each organic shipment source
  • Importer handling organic products must hold USDA organic certification unless exempt source
• FD3

  FDA · May be required

  Food and Drug Administration

  FDA prior notice data may be required 801(m)

  ▸Licenses & permits (3)

  • FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
  • FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
  • FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product