What are the requirements for importing select agents or toxins from countries outside the United States?
Only entities registered with the CDC or APHIS Select Agent Programs can be authorized to import select agents or toxins from outside the United States. The following procedure is required: • Importation of select agents or toxins may require the intended recipient to obtain a valid USDA and/or PHS permit prior to the transfer (See 7 CFR Part 330.200, 9 CFR Part 122.2, and 42 CFR Part 71.54) The application and instructions for obtaining USDA transport or import permits are available through the APHIS website at: www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/ncie/ or the Plant Pest Program (PPQ) website at: www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/permits/ or by calling 301-734-5960. The application and instructions for obtaining CDC import permits are available through the CDC website at: www.cdc.gov/od/eaipp/ or by calling 404-718-2077. • The importer must be registered with the Select Agent Program for the select agent or toxin listed on the import permit application. • In accordance with 42 CFR 73.16, the entity must submi
