USDA FSIS reinspects imported poultry meat and egg products at the port of entry and requires that shipments originate from FSIS-approved foreign establishments. USDA APHIS handles admissibility for live birds and enforces quarantine requirements, including restrictions tied to avian influenza status in the country of origin.

USDA APHIS can suspend or restrict imports of live poultry and certain poultry products from countries or regions experiencing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks. Importers should monitor APHIS regionalization determinations closely, as eligibility can change rapidly and affect shipments already in transit.