Request to Import Biological Agents or Vectors of Human Disease

For assistance in the completion of the Application for Permit to Import Biological Agents or Vectors of Human Disease, please refer to the guidance document below. This guidance document provides detailed information and direction to applicants on how to complete all sections of the import permit application form.

Guidance Document for Completing the Application for CDC Import Permit (PDF, 110 KB)

***Please email or fax only one copy of your completed, signed application to the Import Permit Program (IPP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You do not need to mail a hardcopy of your application to the IPP if you have already provided it via email or fax transmission.***

Biological Agent or Vectors of Human Disease Import Permit:

Permit to Import Biological Agents or Vectors of Human Disease (PDF, 191 KB)

Permit to Import Biological Agents or Vectors of Human Disease (Fillable) (PDF, 360 KB)

Continuation Form for Permit to Import Biological Agents or Vectors of Human Disease (Fillable):

• Section A - Continuation (Other Persons Authorized to use Permit) (PDF, 253 KB)
• Section B - Continuation (Additional Senders of Imported Biological Agents) (PDF, 257 KB)
• Section D - Continuation (Other Final Destinations of Imported Biological Agent) (PDF, 306 KB)
• Section E - Continuation (Description of Additional Imported Biological Agents) (PDF, 429 KB)

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