Import Permit

Pronunciation: /IM-port PER-mit/

Category: Regulation

Singular: Import Permit

Plural: Import Permits

Definition

A document issued by a country's government agency authorizing the importation of specific goods, including biological materials like insects, into that country.

Etymology

From Latin 'importare', meaning 'to bring in', and 'permittere', meaning 'to allow'.

Example

A valid import permit is required for the importation of live ladybird species into Florida.

Related Terms

Quarantine
Phytosanitary
Trade

Usage Notes

Import permits often involve detailed information about the intended use of the imported goods and may be subject to specific regulations based on the type of material being imported.