The United States can bring plants, but which plant you will bring is important, so it may be a variety of diseases in the plant or may be an illegal plant that may be completely due to certain permits, so it is important to establish contact with the legal institutions of compound states.

You can bring certain plants into the USA, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have strict rules to prevent pests and diseases from entering the country.

There are some important information you need to know to bring plants from different countries. We give you brief information about this, it is still recommended that you contact legal public institutions.

1. Permits may be required

• Many plants (including seeds, cuttings, and whole plants) need a permit from the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) before you bring them in.
• Some plants are prohibited entirely.

2. Inspection is mandatory

• All plants must be declared to CBP upon arrival.
• They will be inspected to make sure they are free of soil, insects, and diseases.

3. Special packaging rules

• Roots must often be free of soil (since soil can carry pests).
• Plants may need to be treated or certified by the country of origin’s agricultural authority.

4. Restricted or banned plants

• Certain species are banned due to invasive risk (e.g., some citrus plants).
• Others are restricted to certain states only.

5. Seeds and cut flowers

• Some seeds can be brought in without a permit if they are clean and labeled, but others require APHIS approval.
• Cut flowers are generally easier to bring in but still must be declared and inspected.

💡 If you want to be 100% safe, check the USDA APHIS Plant Import Information before traveling: https://www.aphis.usda.gov