Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply to import Solid Wood Packing Materials, the applicant has to approach the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) link

   Note: The applicant can select their respective state from the dropdown menu.

2. The applicant has to download the form from the following link
3. Applicant has to fill in all necessary information in the application form. (Incomplete forms are not accepted)
4. The applicant has to make sure to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit the completed form and the necessary documents to the authority officer.
7. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
8. The authority will conduct the on-site inspection.
9. Once all the verification process is done by the authority, the applicant receives a notification through mail.
10. The applicant has to get the permit by visiting the office or download the permit by email.
11. The processing time for this procedure is up to 7 – 14 days.

Apply by Mail

1. To Apply for import Solid Wood Packing Materials, the applicant has to mail the application the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) link
2. The applicant has to download the form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form (Incomplete application forms are not accepted).
4. The applicant has to make sure to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit the completed form and the necessary documents to the mailing address of the plant health inspection service.
7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
9. The authority will conduct the on-site inspection.
10. Once all the verification process is done by the authority, the applicant receives a notification through mail.
11. The applicant has to get the permit by visiting the office or download the permit by email.
12. The processing time for this procedure is up to 7 – 14 days.

• Business permit
• IRS Tax Identity number
• Application form link

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Mailing Address
USDA/APHIS/PPQ/Permit Services,
4700 River Road, Unit 133,
Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: 1-877-770-5990
Contact details link
USDA/APHIS State Plant Health Directors link

Note: The applicant can select their respective state from the dropdown menu.

USDA Service centres link
The applicant has to select their state from the dropdown menu.

• Any person or a business entity who intends to import Solid Wood Packing Materials is eligible to make this application.

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Application form link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• The processing time for this procedure is up to 7 to 14 days.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Originating office telephone number
• Control number
• Service date
• Remitter’s name
• Remitter’s address
• Remitter’s telephone number.
• Inspection period
• Unit cost
• Number of units
• Total dollars
• Total amount due
• Type of inspection
• Identification of cargo
• Signature date
• Date received
• Amount received
• Payment type

• Regulated solid wood packaging material may be imported under a general permit provided that the material is heat treated or fumigated with Methyl Bromide and is marked in a visible location with a legible and permanent mark that indicates that the article meets the requirements. So, we need to apply to get permit for import of solid wood packing material.

For more information link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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More information which might help people.