General import permits (GIPs)
On this page, importers can find information about general import permits (GIPs) for agricultural products.
Who can apply for a GIP? Where can I apply for a GIP? For which products can or must I apply for a GIP? How long is a GIP valid and what does it cost?
You will also receive information on import permits for foodstuffs that are not issued by the Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG), for example for sugar, edible oils and fats, protein sources, rice or coffee.
