Can my relatives in China bring me seeds for vege and fruits to USA?

customs exit in china prohibits seeds endangered species. however, customs , border patrol in technically little more strict , particular.

cbp states "some plants, cuttings, seeds capable of propagation, unprocessed plant products , endangered species allowed united states require import permits , other documents; prohibited entirely. threatened or endangered species permitted must have export permits country of origin." includes fruit , vegetable seeds.

cbp further states "every single plant or plant product including handicraft items made straw, must declared cbp officer , must presented cbp inspection, no matter how free of pests appears be."

department of agriculture has comprehensive list of prohibited plant material (which includes seeds) entering us. can check out... plants listed latin name.

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/p...

usda requires permit others... "permits required importation u.s. , transit through u.s. of regulated plants , plant products consumption or propagation. plant , plant product permits include plants planting such nursery stock, small lots of seed, , postentry".

"the regulations in 7 cfr part 319 prohibit or restrict importation united states of plants , plant products prevent introduction of plant pests united states. regulations contained in "subpart–plants planting" (§ 319.37) prohibit or restrict importation of living plants, plant parts, , seeds planting. articles covered under plants planting regulations must accompanied phytosanitary certificate of inspection issued national plant protection service of exporting country."

whether desire permits entirely you.

can seeds of vege , fruits pass customs exit china , pass customs enter usa?

thanks!

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