How do you import more than 12 plants?

To import more than 12 plants, you must have a written permit and must enter the United States at a port having a Plant Inspection Station. Your plants must be transferred to the inspection station for Page 3 clearance.

How can I bring my plants to USA?

Travelers may wrap plants in damp newspaper or similar material to prevent them from drying out. Roots may be secured in a plastic bag. Travelers who want to bring 13 or more plants must obtain an import permit from APHIS and mail or ship the plants directly to the nearest USDA Plant Inspection Station.

Do I need a phytosanitary certificate?

You must have a phytosanitary (health) certificate ( PC ) for almost all plants and living parts of plants, including all seeds for planting, entering Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) from non- EU third countries.

How do you ship plants internationally?

If you are shipping plants internationally, you will need a phytosanitary certificate. It is an official certificate that is required for shipping plants and other regulated items. This certificate is issued by the department of horticulture or agriculture or food and water resource of the exporting country.

How long does it take to get a phytosanitary certificate?

The USDA recently amended this policy to allow phytosanitary certificates to be issued within 60 days of inspection if the shipment left the USA within 30 days of inspection.

What percent of flowers are imported?

The United States imports 82\% of its flowers. Growers in the United States state that 3 out of 4 flowers in the United States are grown outside the US with Colombia being the biggest exporter.

How much does a phytosanitary certificate cost in USA?

The fee is $6 (six dollars) for a traditional paper certificate. State inspection fees shall continue to be $50.00 for each federal phytosanitary certificate of a commercial shipment and a $20.00 fee for each federal phytosanitary certificate of a non-commercial or low value commercial shipment.

Can you ship succulents internationally?

Succulents and cacti are generally quite hardy and can go long periods of time without water, so they are ideal plants to transport through the mail. Professional nurseries regularly ship their plants across the country and around the world with very few problems.

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