OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
The following is for your information and guidance. Our Customs Brokers does not assume responsibility
for the information contained in this communication. The communication is for general purposes only,
does not constitute legal advice and should not be acted upon without advice of professional counsel.
U.S. CBP cooperates in enforcing laws and regulations of other U.S. Government Agencies, including but
not limited to the following:
FDA Clearance - The following items require clearance:
Food and beverages, drugs and biologics, cosmetics, medical devices, electronic products that emit
radiation, sunglasses, kitchen utensils, dining ware.
Click on the following link for more information: FDA FOOD & BEVERAGE GUIDELINES
Radiation Control - The following items require a Radiation Control form to be completed and submitted
to TWI prior to the arrival of the shipment:
DVD players, CD players, microwaves, laser pointers, monitors with cathode rays, any equipment (such
as optical) that containers a laser diode.
FDA RADIATION CONTROL FORM
FCC Clearance - The following items require an FCC form to be completed and submitted to TWI prior to
the arrival of the shipment:
Radios (2-ways as well as household radios), microwaves, speakers, TV’s, monitors, all computers and
equipment, cell phones (for tradeshow purposes, not personal use)
FCC FORM
Textile Products - Requirements vary depending on country of origin. Ensure that your supplier includes
any necessary textile visa documents or quota charge statements. Textiles include: Clothing, tents,
luggage, sleeping bags, carpets, etc. Customs will require, at minimum, the following information:
Country of origin, what they are (shirts – long or short sleeved, pants – long or short, blouse – collared,
button up, etc., towels, and any other textile materials, fiber content of each – knit, woven, etc.).
The USDA and Fish and Wildlife - USDA is responsible for enforcing regulations specific to the
import/export of plants . Fish and Wildlife Service enforces regulations specific to the import/export of
wildlife. Products of, or incorporating, fur, leather, feathers, and/or any other material from a plant or
animal may require USDA or US Dept. of Fish and Wildlife clearance.
•For the list of CITES regulated plants
•Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
•For the list of plants regulated by ESA
•Endangered Species Act Regulated Plants