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APHIS Issues Lacey Act Special Use Codes
Tweet12/08/2010
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently posted a list of “Special Use Codes” created to simplify the declaration process for certain goods when completing the Lacey Act Declaration (PPQ505 Plant and Plant Production Declaration Form). The codes are for Box 14 (Scientific Name) and Box 15 (Country of Harvest).
For further information on the Lacey Act Special Use Codes, contact a Barnes/Richardson attorney.
Special Case |
Genus Code |
Species Code |
Country Code |
Species Groupings |
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SPF (Spruce Pine Fir) a |
“Special” |
“SPF” |
Country of Harvest |
Composite Materials |
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MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard ß |
“Special” |
“MDF” |
“**” |
Particle Board ß |
“Special” |
“Particleboard” |
“**” |
Paper/Paperboardß |
“Special” |
“Paper” |
“**” |
Recycled and Reclaimed Materials |
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Recycled Materials |
“Special” |
“Recycled” |
“**” |
Reused Materials |
“Special” |
“Reclaimed” |
“**” |
Driftwood |
“Special” |
“Reclaimed” |
“**” |
Other |
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Manufactured Prior to Amendment |
“Special” |
“PreAmendment” |
“**” |
No Plant Material Present ? |
“Special” |
“None” |
“**” |
Musical Instrument(s) travelling to/from Performance ? |
“Special” |
“Performance” |
“**” |