Plant, Pest, Noxious Weed and Soil Permits

Organism Permits cover:

• Bugs and snails
• Plant diseases like fungi, bacteria, and viruses
• Bees and labs that study plant pests
• Federal noxious weeds and parasitic plants

Plant and Plant Product permits cover:

• Nursery plants, small seeds, and postentry plants
• Fruits, vegetables, timber, cotton, and cut flowers
• Protected plants like orchids and endangered species
• Permits to ship plants in and out of the U.S.
• Special permits to import banned plants for research

For more info, visit the USDA’s website on permits.