Includes import documentation and other requirements for both the U.S. exporter and foreign importer.
Last Published: 6/15/2016

A bill of lading and an invoice must accompany all goods entering STP.  Import permits and sanitary and phytosanitary certificates are required for farm produce (including meat and poultry).  Permits must also be issued for hazardous products (weapons, explosives, chemical products).  STP does not require an import license for other products.

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.


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