Market guide · United States

Planning fresh flower shipments from India to the USA

United States import requirements depend on the commodity, country of origin, plant part, intended use and processed state. The importer should check the current USDA APHIS Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements database for the exact product.

AuthorityUSDA APHIS
Decision toolACIR
Buyer inputCommodity and botanical identity
Route inputArrival airport and broker
01

Suitable buying briefs

Wholesalers, distributors, event suppliers and specialist floral buyers should identify the species, variety where material, fresh-cut or other form, quantity, packing and delivery window. Protected species or propagation material need separate review.

02

Import check before pricing

Use ACIR for the commodity from India and record permit, phytosanitary, treatment, additional declaration or port limitations returned for the intended use. Requirements can change and should be rechecked for the shipment.

03

Air-cargo planning

State the preferred arrival airport, broker or customs contact, acceptable arrival days and receiving hours. The commercial route is confirmed against product sensitivity, available uplift, terminal handling and inspection arrangements.

04

Importer checklist

Confirm importer-of-record details, admissibility result, permit where required, customs broker, inspection availability, tariff classification, local delivery plan and procedure for an arrival exception.

Current reference points

Official sources to recheck

Rules can change. Use these sources for the exact product and shipment before dispatch.

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