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# FDA Import Relief for Personal Protective Equipment
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/fda-import-relief-for-personal-protective-equipment/
- Published: 2020-03-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T16:08:30.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Devices, #legacy-id-D5146402

To increase U.S. coronavirus supplies, FDA is now providing [instructions to manufacturers](https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2020-Mar/FDA%20Supplemental%20Guide%20Release%202.5.1%202018%200410.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com) importing personal protective equipment (PPE) and other devices. The instructions clarify the types of PPE that can be imported without agency interaction. It also includes advice on information importers can submit to expedite their import entries. “We have adjusted our import screening to further expedite imports of legitimate products and are continually monitoring our import systems to prevent and mitigate any potential issues,” an [agency notice](https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-takes-action-increase-us-supplies-through-instructions-ppe-and?ref=fdaweb.com) says. FDA set up a special email, COVID19FDAIMPORTINQUIRIES@fda.hhs.gov, for industry to quickly communicate with the agency and address questions or concerns.