Explore the FDA Import Program

All products regulated by the Food and Drug Administration must meet the same requirements, whether imported from abroad or produced domestically. The job of protecting consumers includes an ever-increasing need to oversee imports.  Imported FDA-regulated products are electronically screened before they enter the U.S. Consumers and importers of imported FDA-regulated products will find helpful information detailed on […]

Removal of De Minimus & leveraging a U.S. Importer of Record (IOR)

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The removal of the de minimis exemption, which allowed duty-free entry for shipments valued under $800, has significantly impacted U.S. imports. Effective May 2, 2025, this policy shift, particularly targeting goods from China and Hong Kong, has introduced new challenges for importers and exporters. The exemption’s elimination means all shipments, regardless of value, now face […]