Import FAQ

For general types of wood most often all that is needed is a Lacey Act form. However, some woods are protected and it is your job to make sure you don’t import anything that is illegal. Here are a few sites that detail importing wood.

Lacey Act: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/import-information/lacey-act/lacey-act
CITES: Checklist of CITES species

If the links above don’t work a quick google search for the words will help you find the site. Be sure that it is either a government site or the site for the organization managing the regulation data.

For general soil imports there is a permit required. For dried materials such as peat there are exceptions:

Miscellaneous and Processed Products Import Manual: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manuals/ports/downloads/miscellaneous.pdf

General Guidelines from US gov: Importation of Soil Amendments or Plant Health Enhancers, (Including Fertilizers, Compost, Sludge, and Other Materials Used to Enhance Plant Growth | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Import Organic items: Plant and Plant Product Imports | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

If the links above don’t work a quick google search for the words will help you find the site. Be sure that it is either a government site or the site for the organization managing the regulation data.