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For Australia Food Exporters
Export food from Australia to the USA
FDA compliance, FSVP, Importer of Record (IOR) services and comprehensive US market entry support. Whether you're a Australia food manufacturer, exporter, trading company or brand owner, ClearPath can help you enter the US market smoothly.
We provide specialized services for every type of client in the Australia food industry
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Food Manufacturers
Produce your own products and want to sell directly into the US market.
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Exporters & Trading Companies
Help Australia brands reach US distributor and retail channels.
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Brand Owners
Want to bring your own-brand products into the US market.
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US Importers
Need a trusted compliance partner to help manage Australia supplier compliance.
Import Process
Exporting to the US doesn't have to be complicated
Understand the full compliance pathway from a Australia facility to the US market
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Product Review
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Label Review
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Customs Broker
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US Entry
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Successful Import
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Our Services
How ClearPath Helps
From registration to customs clearance, we're with you every step of the way
FDA Facility Registration
Register your production facility with the US FDA. Under FSMA, all foreign facilities exporting food to the US must register and renew every two years.
Ensure your US importer meets Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) requirements. This is the most important federal regulatory obligation for all food imported into the US.
Every FDA-registered facility outside the US must designate a US-based agent. ClearPath can serve as your designated US Agent, handling communications with the FDA.
No US company? No problem. ClearPath can serve as your Importer of Record, taking on legal responsibility for dealing with CBP and the FDA, so you can start importing without first establishing a US entity.
Review labels before shipment to ensure FDA compliance. We check mandatory declarations, allergen labeling, nutrition facts formatting, net weight and country-of-origin information, helping you avoid shipment holds due to labeling issues.
Work directly with trusted, licensed customs brokers to reduce clearance delays. We help manage CBP entry filings, ISF filings and FDA prior notice, ensuring your goods enter the US smoothly.
From dairy to frozen meat, we're familiar with every product category exported from Australia to the US
🍜Beef & Lamb
🍬Wine
🍵Seafood
🥫Dairy & Cheese
🥟Fresh Produce
🧂Honey
🥜Macadamia Nuts
🍄Specialty & Gourmet Foods
🥫Snack Foods
🥤Confectionery
🥥Baked Goods
🌶Sauces & Condiments
🍯Beverages
🍙Nutraceuticals
🥠Canned Foods
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Common Challenges We Solve
These are the most common obstacles Australia exporters face entering the US market
✗No FSVP Importer
✗Goods Detained by FDA
✗Non-Compliant Labeling
✗Expired FDA Registration
✗Customs Documentation Issues
✗Importer Doesn't Understand FDA Requirements
✗No US Agent
✗Uncertain Product Classification
Australia-Specific Information
Special Considerations for Australian Exporters
Australia benefits from the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA), which eliminates or reduces US import duties on most Australian food products. Some tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) still apply, particularly for beef and dairy - your customs broker will confirm AUSFTA eligibility and the correct HTS duty treatment for your specific product.
Beef and lamb are regulated by USDA FSIS, not FDA - FSVP does not apply to these products. Australian meat establishments must be listed on the FSIS eligible establishments list and have passed FSIS equivalence audits confirming Australian food safety standards meet US requirements. Each shipment also requires FSIS inspection at the US port of entry, separate from FDA oversight.
Seafood is regulated by FDA under 21 CFR Part 123 (Seafood HACCP) rather than the standard FSVP framework, and is a high-priority category for FDA import sampling. Wine, beer and spirits fall under the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), which requires a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) before importation - not FDA.
Tariff and trade policy can change. This information is current as of July 2026 - please confirm current rates and eligibility with USTR, CBP, USDA FSIS, or ClearPath before exporting.
Why Choose Us
Why Australia Exporters Choose ClearPath
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US-Based Import Compliance Expert Team
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PCQI-Certified Advisors
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Serving Exporters Worldwide
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End-to-End Import Support
Value Comparison
The Difference With & Without ClearPath
Without ClearPath
With ClearPath
Need to coordinate multiple consultants
✓One point of contact, fully accountable
FDA requirements unclear
✓Clear step-by-step guidance
Uncertain customs process
✓Coordination with professional customs brokers
Confusing FSVP requirements
✓Complete compliance support
Higher risk of shipment delays
✓Fully prepared for compliance
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Frequently Asked Questions from Australia Food Exporters
Yes, for most product categories. Under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), foreign facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for export to the US must register with the FDA and renew registration between October 1 and December 31 of every even-numbered year. Beef, lamb and certain egg products regulated by USDA FSIS follow a separate establishment-eligibility pathway instead of FDA registration.
The Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) is a mandatory FSMA requirement for FDA-regulated food imported into the US — covering most Australian seafood, dairy, produce, packaged foods and specialty ingredients. Your US importer must verify that the Australian supplier has appropriate food safety measures in place. FSVP does not apply to beef, lamb or other USDA FSIS-regulated meat products, which follow a separate FSIS equivalence pathway.
Yes. If you don't have your own company or importer in the US, ClearPath can serve as your Importer of Record (IOR), taking on legal responsibility for dealing with CBP and the FDA. IOR service fees are quoted based on cargo volume and container size.
Yes. Australian labels prepared for the domestic market will not meet US requirements — the Nutrition Facts panel format differs from the Australian/NZ format, and sesame is now a major allergen under the FASTER Act. We review mandatory declarations, allergen labeling, nutrition panel formatting, net quantity in US customary and metric units, and country-of-origin information before shipment.
Yes. We partner with licensed US customs brokers experienced in AUSFTA duty-preference claims and food imports, and can refer you to them. The broker handles CBP entry filing and Prior Notice submission at the US border, which is separate from ClearPath's compliance documentation work.
Yes. ClearPath can work directly with your facility in Australia to help complete FDA registration (or FSIS establishment listing for meat products), review product documentation, and provide guidance on food safety compliance requirements throughout the process.
Yes, provided your labeling meets FDA requirements, your facility has completed FDA registration (or FSIS listing for meat), and your US importer has established FSVP compliance procedures. Brand owners typically also need to designate a US Agent to handle day-to-day FDA communications.
Allow 4-8 weeks for full setup, covering FDA facility registration, FSVP plan preparation, US entity formation (if required), and customs broker engagement. FDA facility registration itself is typically completed within 48-72 hours. If your shipment is arriving soon, contact us right away — we can expedite urgent cases.
Ready to export your products to the US?
Our team will review your products, clarify US import requirements, and provide expert guidance at every step of the process.
Export food from Australia to the USA