FDA Prior Notice filing service
FDA must receive Prior Notice before food, including animal food and dietary supplements, arrives in the United States: 2 hours ahead by road, 4 by rail or air, 8 by water, and before sending for international mail (21 CFR 1.279). We prepare, check and file it for you from $25, and email the confirmation number your carrier needs.
Who uses us
- Express courier shipments (DHL, FedEx, UPS ask for the PN number)
- Samples and trade-show goods, which are not exempt
- International mail and e-commerce sellers
- Small exporters and anyone shipping without a customs broker
How it works
- Enter the shipment in your language, or reuse a saved profile.
- We check every field, registration numbers and the deadline for your transport mode.
- You approve exactly what will be filed (timestamped record).
- We file in FDA's Prior Notice System and email the confirmation number and PDF to you and your courier.
You supply and confirm all data and remain responsible for it. We never act as importer, owner or consignee and give no customs or legal advice. Liability is limited to the fee for that filing.
Prices
| Prior Notice: single Filed within 4 business hours of your approval. | $35 per filing |
| Prior Notice: express Filed within 1 hour, 7 am–10 pm Central, 7 days a week. | $75 per filing |
| Prior Notice 10-pack $25 per filing. | $250 10 filings, valid 12 months |
| Frequent shipper Up to 10 filings a month, then $15 each. | $99 per month |
FDA food clients get 2 free filings a year. FDA charges no fee for Prior Notice.
File a Prior Notice Deadline calculator
Guides
- FDA Prior Notice Deadlines by Transport Mode
- FDA Prior Notice for DHL, FedEx and UPS Shipments
- FDA Prior Notice for Food Samples and Trade-Show Goods
- FDA Prior Notice for International Mail
- What Happens Without FDA Prior Notice?
- Prior Notice vs. Food Facility Registration
By country
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