Import permits for plants into the USA

[chimanta]

Hello I'm' not sure where to post my question in this forum. What papers are needed to import plants into the USA? For sure CITES (if you import CITES plants) and a phytosanitary certificate (in all cases I think) I guess the plants would have to be bare rooted? I' think I've also read some when something about a red label or something what is required. And is there a difference, if you send them from Europe the the USA by mail or if you Import them yourself? Can you import them on any international airport? Are there differences from state to state?
What would be required to export plants from the USA? Just a invoice from the seller? Thanks.

[ICPS-bob]

I am no expert on this subject. Hopefully those more knowledgeable will be more helpful.

Probably the best place to start is the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
Import to US
www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_imports/index.shtml
Export from US
www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_exports/index.shtml

[chimanta]

Thank you for the helpfull links!
Best regards
Urs