Organic products may be imported into the United States when they are certified to the USDA organic regulations or when they are certified organic in a country where the US has an established trade partnership.
These USDA factsheets provide an overview of importing and exporting:
Importing organic products into the US
Exporting organic products from the US
Click here to learn more about importing and exporting under established trade partnerships:
USDA website on International Organic Trade Arrangements
As of March 19, 2024, US importers must be certified organic and imported organic products must be associated with a valid NOP Import Certificate. The NOP Import Certificate must be requested by the exporter from their certifying agent prior to shipment.
Click here for details about NOP Import Certificate Requirements.