PGA-USDA-Aphis Core Overview of Important Updated Requirements

Mindi Li, Megabrokers

PGA Flags Being Enforced
AQ1 -APHIS data may be required
AQ2 -APHIS data is required
APHIS Core Agency Program Codes:
>>>AAC - Animal Care  
 * Category Type Code: AP0100(Live Animals); 118 (Canidae-Dog)
>>>ABS - Biotechnology Regulatory Services
 *Category Type Code: AP1000 (Genetically Engineered Organisms)
>>>APQ - Plant Protection and Quarantine
 *Category Type Code: AP0400(Propagative Material); AP0500 (Seeds Not for Planting); AP0600 (Fruits             & Vegetables); AP0700 (Misc. & Processed Products)
>>>AVS - Veterinary Services
*Category Type Code: AP0100 (Live Animals); AP0200(Related Animal Products); AP0300 (Animal Products and By-products)
 
 
Additional Resources:
 
APHIS Core Message Set Questions and Answers
​https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/importexport/ace/ace-faqs
 
APHIS Core Message Set Guidance Webinars
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/importexport/ace/ace-webinars
 
APHIS ACE PGA Message Set Implementation Guide (CORE)
https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/aphis-ace-pga-message-set-implementation-guide-core
 
USDA Contact Information
For questions in regards to the APHIS Core Message Set or to ask questions about submitting import data for a specific product type email: ace.itds@usda.gov, or call APHIS Customer Service at Tel#1-844-820-2234.