PPQ Form 550 Quarantine Material Black and White Mailing Label to Ret

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DIRECTIONS FOR PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SOIL SAMPLES REGULATED FOR
IMPORTATION UNDER PPQ FORM 525A (APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO RECEIVE
SOIL) TO THE UNITED STATES.
Unless otherwise instructed in the permit conditions, attach this BLACK/WHITE label (PPQ
550) securely using clear/transparent tape to the EXTERIOR of each shipping package.
Packages without labels on the EXTERIOR may be refused entry even if the labels are
enclosed.
Place on the EXTERIOR OF THE PACKAGE the name and address of shipper and a
statement of the contents.
THE LABEL WILL AUTHORIZE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING (NEVER BOTH)
1) EACH HAND CARRY or BORDER CROSSING/SELF TRANSPORT EVENT WILL
HAVE AUTHORIZATION AND GUIDANCE IN AN OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION TO
U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION WITH THE NAMED PERSON
AUTHORIZED TO HAND-CARRY.
2) AUTHORIZE A PACKAGE TO BE ROUTED DIRECTLY TO AN APPROVED SOIL
FACILITY.
The package may only contain materials authorized under the PPQ 525A Permit. It will be
refused entry with possible civil penalties if unauthorized materials are included.
DO NOT WRITE ON, MODIFY, OR DEFACE THESE LABELS. These labels cannot be
reused or duplicated for additional shipments. Each individual label will have a distinctive
barcode. Underlying packaging/wrapping must carry the address, a prepaid delivery waybill,
carrier account number, or postage must be included and any other information required to
direct the shipment to its final destination. USDA APHIS does not defray any additional
shipping costs for transiting the shipment through a plant inspection station as the initial U.S.
destination.

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This Package Contains

This Package Contains

QUARANTINE MATERIAL
Regulated soil samples enclosed

QUARANTINE MATERIAL
Regulated soil samples enclosed

Do not open in transit without permission from an APHIS official.
Package to remain sealed until arrival at final destination.

Do not open in transit without permission from an APHIS official.
Package to remain sealed until arrival at final destination.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
PLANT PROTECTION AND QUARANTINE 

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
PLANT PROTECTION AND QUARANTINE 

DELIVER TO
Label # 2

Exp 07/31/2020

PPQ FORM 550 (OCT 2010)

Sean Lee
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Ave
Villanova, PA 19085
USA
PERMIT NO. P330-17-00260

DELIVER TO
Label # 3

PPQ FORM 550 (OCT 2010)

Exp 07/31/2020
Sean Lee
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Ave
Villanova, PA 19085
USA
PERMIT NO. P330-17-00260

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This Package Contains

This Package Contains

QUARANTINE MATERIAL
Regulated soil samples enclosed

QUARANTINE MATERIAL
Regulated soil samples enclosed

Do not open in transit without permission from an APHIS official.
Package to remain sealed until arrival at final destination.

Do not open in transit without permission from an APHIS official.
Package to remain sealed until arrival at final destination.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
PLANT PROTECTION AND QUARANTINE 

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
PLANT PROTECTION AND QUARANTINE 

DELIVER TO
Label # 4

PPQ FORM 550 (OCT 2010)

Exp 07/31/2020
Sean Lee
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Ave
Villanova, PA 19085
USA
PERMIT NO. P330-17-00260

Soil    Soil    Soil    Soil    Soil    Soil    Soil    Soil    Soil    Soil    Soil    Soil    Soil    Soil    Soil    Soil    Soil    Soil

DELIVER TO
Label # 5

PPQ FORM 550 (OCT 2010)

Exp 07/31/2020
Sean Lee
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Ave
Villanova, PA 19085
USA
PERMIT NO. P330-17-00260

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