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California regulations require any person importing empty beverage container materials greater than 25 pounds of aluminum, bimetal or plastic, or more than 250 pounds of glass to provide a fully completed and signed Imported Material Report (IMB), and all applicable required supporting documentation, to California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) personnel upon seeking entry into California. More information is available on the Imported Empty Beverage Container Reporting and Inspection Program page.