Corridor requirements

• Federal Seed Act labeling (seed in commerce)

  Recorded — not yet reviewedAll species

  Seed marketed in interstate commerce in the United States is subject to Federal Seed Act labeling and truthful-labeling requirements.

  Conditions: Applies to downstream sale/distribution, distinct from the import admissibility decision. Verify the labeling elements required for the specific seed.

  Source: USDA AMS / Federal Seed Act — 7 CFR Part 201 · Retrieved: 2026-07-16
  Unreviewed

  Only a qualified reviewer may confirm, supersede, or dispute this record.

• Import permit (PPQ 587) / Small Lots of Seed

  Recorded — not yet reviewedAll species

  A USDA APHIS import permit is generally required to import seed; a Small Lots of Seed permit provides an alternative pathway for qualifying small quantities under specified conditions.

  Conditions: Small Lots of Seed eligibility has packaging, quantity, labeling, and inspection conditions and excludes certain taxa. Confirm eligibility and current conditions before relying on this pathway.

  Source: USDA APHIS PPQ — PPQ 587 · Retrieved: 2026-07-16
  Unreviewed

  Only a qualified reviewer may confirm, supersede, or dispute this record.

• Phytosanitary certificate for imported seed

  Recorded — not yet reviewedAll species

  Most seed imported into the United States must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country's national plant protection organization.

  Conditions: Applicability and exemptions depend on species, quantity, and any species-specific prohibitions or restrictions. Verify the exact requirement for this species and lot.

  Source: USDA APHIS PPQ — 7 CFR 319.37 (Nursery Stock, Plants, and Seeds) · Retrieved: 2026-07-16
  Unreviewed

  Only a qualified reviewer may confirm, supersede, or dispute this record.

• Species-specific prohibitions and restrictions

  Recorded — not yet reviewedAll species

  Some taxa are prohibited or carry additional entry requirements (e.g., treatments, origin restrictions, noxious-weed status). The applicable set depends on the specific species and origin.

  Conditions: Not recorded per species here. Resolve the exact species against APHIS species requirements and the Federal Noxious Weed list before shipping.

  Source: USDA APHIS PPQ · Retrieved: 2026-07-16
  Unreviewed

  Only a qualified reviewer may confirm, supersede, or dispute this record.

Seedlot organizes recorded requirements and evidence. It does not issue permits or certificates, and does not replace an NPPO, customs broker, accredited lab, or legal advice.