POLITICSUSDA Clarifies That Farmers Can Import Hemp Seeds From Other

DEA no longer has authority to require hemp seed permits for import purposes.

Importation of Hemp Seed from Countries other than Canada

“Hemp seeds may be imported into the United States from countries other than Canada if accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country’s national plant protection organization to verify the origin of the seed and confirm that no plant pests are detected.

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