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The agency responsible for regulating and monitoring imports of seafood into the United States.
Import Administration is the U.S. government agency responsible for enforcement of trade laws and agreements.
Promotes sustainable fisheries, recovery of protected species, and the health of coastalmarine habitats in the USA. In addition to its many duties relating to domestic fisheries, The National Marine Fisheries Service has a fish inspection division that can be a helpful resource for importers and exporters to the U.S.
CFIA, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, is the department responsible for enforcing regulations relating to importation of Seafood into Canada.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for monitoring and enforcing U.S. import regulations relating to Tariffs, Duty , Quotas. If you are an exporter, this site can help with most information you might need relating to the above matters.
The NFI advocates the interests of the fish and seafood industry in Congress and before regulatory agencies. They also promote and defend the industry and its products to the media and consumers.
Excellent source for regulations governing some aspects of International trade and the use of Letters of Credit.
Do you need to know more about UPC codes , Bar Coding, etc.? This is the place to start!
Generic HACCP Plans:
HACCP, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point plans are required for seafood imports by the U.S. Government. If you are exporting seafood to the U.S. you need a HACCP Plan. This site will help you get started.
UNZ & Co.- Import/Export Compliance Training and Documentation Since 1879:
Pro-Forma Invoices, Shippers Declarations and other forms related to International Trade are published by this company.
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