Import Program | FDA Skip to main content Skip to FDA Search Skip to in this section menu Skip to footer links An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site. The site is secure. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. Search Menu Search FDA Submit search Featured Report a Product Problem Contact FDA FDA Guidance Documents Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts Press Announcements Warning Letters Advisory Committees En Español Products Food Drugs Medical Devices Radiation-Emitting Products Vaccines, Blood, and Biologics Animal and Veterinary Cosmetics Tobacco Products Topics About FDA Combination Products Regulatory Information Safety Emergency Preparedness International Programs News and Events Training and Continuing Education Inspections and Compliance Science and Research Information For Consumers Patients Industry Health Professionals Federal, State and Local Officials Home For Industry Import Program For Industry In this section Import Program Imports News & Events Import Basics Importing FDA Regulated Products FDA Import Process Actions & Enforcement Import Program Tools Contact the FDA Import Program Import Program Import Program Imports News & Events Import Basics Importing FDA Regulated Products FDA Import Process Actions & Enforcement Import Program Tools Contact the FDA Import Program En Español – https://youtu.be/H_myh2p-eaU Chinese – 中国人 – https://youtu.be/guyztrx7wRE Spotlight Resources for Parents and Caregivers on Imported Infant Formula 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 this website. How to start importing FDA-regulated products Importing FDA-Regulated Products Information and requirements for importing FDA-regulated products Entry Submission Process Information you need to file an entry with the FDA Import Systems Information regarding the electronic import systems the FDA utilizes to review and validate entry data and information FEI Portal (NEW) Look up a FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) based on a firm name and address or validate an address of an FEI Is Your Shipment on Hold? Check the Real-Time Status of your Entry Now! Check entry status, estimated lab completion date, submit documents electronically, provide location for FDA examination, and retrieve Notices of FDA Action in ITACS Examination & Sample Collection What to expect when your product is examined/sampled by the FDA Actions & Enforcement Types of FDA actions, enforcement and compliance activities Import Alerts Overview and import alert lists by country, product and number Enter key word(s), firm name, product, etc. to search import alerts: Import Refusals Next steps, destruction, exportation, list of FDA refusals Popular Topics Import Alerts Personal Importation International Mail Facilities Common Entry Errors Popular Applications ITACS FDA Data Dashboard Automated Commercial Environment / International Trade Data System (ACE/ITDS) Product Code Builder FEI Portal Contact FDA General Import Questions FDA Import Contacts and Office Locations Find FDA contact information for general import questions For Import Entry Questions FDA Import Offices and Ports of Entry Find your local FDA office or port for questions regarding specific import entries For ACE Questions Contact the ACE Support Center for technical issues related to the FDA Supplemental Guide, required data elements, and general ACE submissions, including entry submissions rejected by FDA. ACE_Support@fda.hhs.gov Content current as of: 05/16/2025 Feedback FDA Archive About FDA Accessibility Visitor Information Website Policies / Privacy No FEAR Act Vulnerability Disclosure Policy FOIA HHS.gov USA.gov Contact FDA Follow FDA on Facebook Follow FDA on X Follow FDA on Instagram Follow FDA on LinkedIn View FDA videos on YouTube Subscribe to FDA RSS feeds Contact Number 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332) Back to Top