Import Mastery: Food Imports to the U.S.

Learn to Import Food into the US Market

Importing food into the United States is complicated. The regulations are dense, the paperwork is extensive, and mistakes cost money. This course teaches you how to do it right.

About Tim Forrest

Tim Forrest has spent 30+ years importing food products into the US. He’s dealt with everything from customs delays to FDA rejections, and he knows what actually works. This course is based on real experience, not theory.

How It Works

You get document templates, checklists, video lessons, and ongoing email support. Work through it at your own pace. The entire course is in English.

What You’ll Learn

The course covers 10 modules:

  1. Introduction to US Food Importing
  2. Ensuring Food Safety and Compliance
  3. Labeling and Packaging Essentials
  4. Navigating Customs and Port Policies
  5. FDA and USDA Regulations Unveiled
  6. Supplier Verification and Auditing
  7. Risk Mitigation and Compliance Strategies
  8. Successful Documentation and Record Keeping
  9. Managing Costs and Fee Requirements
  10. Your Path to Import Excellence

You’ll learn how to avoid port denials, meet FDA and USDA requirements, create compliant labels, clear customs efficiently, and manage the actual costs of importing.

Why This Matters

Most food importers learn by making expensive mistakes. This course helps you avoid the common ones: rejected shipments, compliance violations, unexpected fees, and delays at customs.

If you’re serious about importing food into the US, you need to understand the regulations. This course gives you that foundation.

Ready to start? Choose your course level and enroll today.

Ready to bring your food brand into the U.S. market with confidence?
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Who is Tim“Hi I’m Tim, and I love the food business! I’ve been helping large and small companies and entrepreneurs achieve success for decades. My consulting projects have contributed to major successes for my clients, including many with 100%+ year-over-year growth rates. I enjoy sharing my expertise, and hope you find these blog posts enlightening. Please reach out to me with any questions or comments.”

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