Import Seafood USA

Are you looking to import seafood to USA from countries such as Mexico, Saudi Arabia etc.? Well, it can be a complex process to import seafood USA but an experience customs clearance agent in USA can help you expedite the whole import procedure.

Let’s have a look at what regulations, federal agencies and procedures you have to deal with:

Importing seafood into USA is controlled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).

Import of marine mammals is also under the jurisdiction of the NMFS and FWS. However the import of Tuna and anchovies are subject to Quota.

FDA is responsible for the safety of all fish and fishery products entering the United States and is also responsible for the public health and safety by identifying immediate or potential threats. As part of the FDA’s import safety effort, the agency provides as much available information and guidance as possible to consumers, industry, and government about seafood safety.

There’s restriction on the quantity of caviar that can be brought into the U.S. by travelers to 125 grams which is enforced by the FWS. If you are found more than that quantity, the goods will be subject to seizure. There are also restrictions on commercial importations.

Importing seafood such as shrimp, prawns and products that contains shrimp or prawn from most of the countries is banned. However, some countries are admissible for which The Department of State, Office of Marine Conservation has provided Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with a list of countries they have certified.

Import Seafood USA easily and quickly

For the list of certified countries to import seafood and related products, you can visit https://www.federalregister.gov/ and search for the current “Annual Certification of Shrimp-Harvesting Nations” published on 1st May each year.

All seafood Importers are obligated to submit a form DS-2031 (formerly DSP-121) to CBP with all imports of shrimp or products of shrimp, regardless of certification status of the country of harvest.

Imports from countries that have not been certified by the Department of State must be accompanied by an original form DS-2031 submitted, with a Responsible Government Official’s information and signature in Block 8 to obtain CBP release.

Ready to import seafood into USA from other countries then I can help you through the entire process handling all the documentation, compliance and customs clearance procedures ensuring fast clearances of your seafood consignment from any port in the United States.

Glenn L. Lobas – Licensed Customs Broker, Maryland, USA with over 30 years of track record in helping food importers and seafood importers get their consignments cleared quickly.

I also work with with first time importers and small scale importers helping them build their businesses quickly with proper guidance and advice.

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(This blog post has references from various sources such as FDA and CBP's guidelines about the importing seafood to USA

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/204/~/regulations-for-importing-seafood

https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/ImportsExports/Importing/ucm248706.htm)