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USA - Lacey Act

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The Lacey Act makes it unlawful to import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce any plant, with some limited exceptions, taken or traded in violation of the laws of the United States, a U.S. State or a foreign country. APHIS, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service administer the Lacey Act. APHIS is responsible for collecting declarations for imported plants and plant products, and defining the scope of plant materials that require a declaration.

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Detailed Information

Technical aspects Environment / Eco
Market surveillance Yes
Obligation Mandatory
Factory inspection Conditionally
Sample testing No
Validity

​N/A

Product Scope

​Plants and Plant Products: timber, wood products, paper, and other plant-based materials derived from certain species. 

Wildlife and Wildlife Products: live animals, animal parts, and products derived from protected or endangered species, including items such as exotic pets, animal skins, feathers, ivory, and other wildlife products.

Note: Phase VII of the Lacey Act is planned to come into force on December 1, 2024. All remaining plant product Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes that are not 100-percent composite materials, including furniture, would require Lacey Act declarations.



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