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How do I import wood into the United States?
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) oversees the requirements for the importation of wood products. APHIS permits the importation of wood products that utilize one of two phytosanitation procedures. Both methods aim to eliminate the risk of introducing non-native pests and diseases into the U.S. One is Heat treatment which involves the use of a kiln dryer or dry heat, such as microwave energy dryer. The other is Chemical treatment which involves the use of surface pesticide, preservative or methyl bromide fumigation. As of April 1, wood products from China that contain bark will be subject to additional restrictions. For details please contact APHIS Both exporters and importers face additional requirements if the wood being shipped to the U.S. is listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Timber species listed under the Convention’s Appendices require some or all of the following prior to entry into the U.S. a general permit (valid for 2 years) issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture certificates issued by the CITES representative organization in the exporting country stating that the product will not be detrimental to the survival of that species and that the specimen was not obtained in contravention of the laws of the country for the protection of fauna and flora; certificates issued by the CITES representative organization in the importing country and arrival in a U.S. port authorized to accept shipment of CITES listed species. A listing of the timber species can be found at: Certified Wood Organization.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), USDA,
http://www.aphis.usda.gov
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