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As your worldwide shipping provider, Quick is committed to helping you conduct
your business on a global basis. No matter what your industry or where you do business, the following links will provide you with useful information on rules and regulations related to global trade.

We update these links regularly, so check back often. And, if you run across a
site you find particularly useful – whether you found it here or on your own – please let us know.

AESDirect - is the U.S. Census Bureau's free, internet based system for filing Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) information to the Automated Export System (AES). It is the electronic alternative to filing a paper SED, and can be used by U.S. Principal Parties in Interest (USPPIs), forwarders, or anyone else responsible for export reporting.
http://www.aesdirect.gov/

U.S. CUSTOMS - http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/

FDA - http://www.fda.gov
Does not require permits for Biopharm shipments but customs entry must be made or every Biopharm shipment entering USA

PUBLIC HEALTH - http://www.nih.gov
Does not require permits but they also review and must release a shipment before proceeding through normal customs channels.

CDC - http://www.cdc.gov
Issues permits for the importation of infectious substances.

USDA - http://www.usda.gov
Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ). They issue permits for the movement and release of genetically engineered plants and organisms.

VETERINARY SERVICES (VS) - http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/
Provides health certification for exported animals and animal products (plasma, etc) They issue licenses for veterinary biological products.

WILDLIFE SERVICES (WS) - http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ws/
Issues permits for endangered species imports (CITES)

DOT - http://hazmat.dot.gov

FAA - http://www.faa.gov

CANADA

DG REGULATIONS FOR CANADA - http://www.tc.gc.ca
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS ON INFECTIOUS AGENTS -
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpb/lcdc/biosafty/msds/index.html

INTERNATIONAL

IATA - http://www.iata.org

UN - United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods. -
http://hazmat.dot.gov/untdg.htm

ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization of Dangerous Goods Panel -
http://www.icao.int