Import certificates

The U.S. established trade partnerships with several countries to facilitate the exchange of organic products internationally. Equivalency agreements between other countries give U.S. organic producers opportunities to access new markets.

When do I need an import certificate?

The USDA National Organic Program Import Certificates are required to be issued for shipment of products into the U.S. from: the European Union, Japan, Korea, and Switzerland. In addition shipments from India require a transaction certificate issued from TraceNet.