Importing Food Products to the US Part 1: Prior to Shipping to a USA Port / Tim Forrest

The United States is one of the largest food markets in the world. The US accounts for a third to a half of world consumption in many product categories. Entering the US with food products requires following the requirements of the US, mandates, laws and various regulations.

One of the most important aspects of your product will be the food label. It is mandated by Federal and State laws to ensure accurate representation of the food product. It will include a written declaration of information for the US consumer in English.

There are many areas to review and prepare prior to bringing food to the United States. The three primary food laws that regulate product labeling include:

• Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
• Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA)
• Public Health Service Act (PHS)

This video is part 1 of 3 series of video on How to Import Food Products into the USA. If you are a food owner who would need help on the process prior to shipping your food product to a US port, then this video is for you.

We've been successful for decades importing food products into the United States. Our breadth of services is unique and complete.

FDA and other US Agency Compliance

• Get your international product through United States’ ports of entry and into American households.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations related to food packaging and nutritional requirements.
• Upon obtaining all necessary information, Tim Forrest Consulting will organize and facilitate all appropriate documentation to import food products into the United States.

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[stefanocamerlengo]

Nice video to have a wider understanding of regulations and how to start

[humbertozamarripa]

Hi Tim, this video is very helpful as I’m in the process of learning how to import frozen meat from Mexico. I find import/export as something really fascinating. Thanks for sharing.

[cricshrickwiki-msir]

Hello Tim, Hope you are doing well. Thanks for the amazing video.

[engashrafnassar]

really many thanks for your efforts and clarifications for juniors seller. This video very guides us. God bless you

[diego.armando.r]

My family has a farm in the Dominican Republic and they good go to waste and I’m thinking of exporting them to the US, thanks for the info

[DiazMussalimov]

Hi Tim, are there special requirements for importing seafood into the us? Perhaps you’ve had a video on it? Thanks in advance

[imransinput]

please indicate the form numbers when you say lots of paper work, so that we can get help from your video. Thank you

[VishnuNp-bwnq]

Hello Tim, i am a merchant exporter from India. I have variety of tea raw material so if you are interested in importing to USA, it will be a good business for us.

[amaa.a]

I'm looking forward to exporting dried fish, melon seeds, ogbono etc to the US market, apart from FDA, is there any other required documentation that could bring up hindrance on the process?

[chiomajoyamadi]

Hello @timforrestconsulting, am a start up food exporter from Nigeria. Thank God i came across your channel. Pls can you help in getting the FDA and also getting me markets like African stores in the USA where i can supply to?

[manjunath]

Hi Tim, thanks for the great video. I am planning to export mangoes from India.

[tail.trails]

Hi Tim, Great Video.
I am planning to export Nuts (Walnuts, Cashew etc) to USA. Do you have any idea if FDA will be required for it? and how KGs is considered as commercial? Thank You!

[stevenbrown]

I want to import cubanelle peppers or tabasco peppers, peppers in general from the Dominican republic. Apart from getting all this done, asuming i'll get it imported into the US, selling the product is another deal, is there a way to guarentee a sale? Someone who would just buy all my product per say? I have tons and tons of acres of land and an uncle who's a professional agriculturist/farmer who can approve the cleaness of the produce! What can i do?

[heshamgoodman]

Hi Tim, thanks for the enlightenment, I have a different case but still related to food that I am shipping from Africa. Would it be possible if we could connect and discuss it more in-depth about it?

[rajeshwv]

Hi Tim,

First time listener and subscribed to your channel

I am planning to import snacks from India. What is the general turn around time to get FDA approval.

Do you have any recommendations for the freight services who does the custom clearance and deliver it to my home for distribution

What are the regulations around using FedEx or DHL while I am getting the FDA approval ( can I import snacks for personal use while the approval is pending?)

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[zahidstanikzai]

HI Tim, I have started a LLC this Year I'm Not Resident of the US and i want to Import Saffron From Afghanistan, As per the HTS Saffron Code (0910.20) it says it's Free of Charge. I was Wondering if there are any certain Steps To take in this Process.
How many types Of Terrif or taxes do i need to Pay in order to Import this Product to the US.
Thanks :)

[muhammadabdalhassan]

Hi tims,
Made a great informative video,
I want to ask you one thing,
I am not usa national or immigrant of the United states,
I am planning to register a llc company in united states.
Am i eligible to get FDA,
Because when i was trying to get login/creation an account the web was asking me to scan my identity card,
May i scan my orignal identity card issued by my country?

[EuroLinx-jx]

Hi Tim, does disposable food packaging need to be approved by FDA

[PRIMSTER-ggxj]

Hey Tim, I’m American, and I am interested in exporting rice from Thailand.

[brussjhon]

Hey TIM thanks for full information I like to start importing some goods in to US, so before I start get the license do I have to go FDA ?