How do I get a phytosanitary certificate in the US?

Apply online through the USDA Phytosanitary Certification Issuance and Tracking system (PCIT) Make sure you have all pertinent information regarding your shipment.

Does US require phytosanitary certificate?

Plants must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin showing that the plants meet entry requirements for the United States. This means you must forfeit the plants, which will either be destroyed or returned to the country of origin.

What is a US phytosanitary certificate?

Phytosanitary certificates are issued to indicate that consignments of plants, plant products or other regulated articles meet specified phytosanitary import requirements and are in conformity with the certifying statement of the appropriate model certificate.

How do you get Phytosanitary?

How can I get a Phytosanitary Certificate to export plants? Phytosanitary certificates are issued through either the WSDA certification and billing system PISCES (for domestic shipments) or the USDA website PCIT (for foreign exports). Contact the Environmental Specialist in your county to schedule an export inspection.

WHO issues phytosanitary certificate in USA?

NPPO
A phytosanitary certificate for export is usually issued by the NPPO of the country where the plants, plant products or regulated articles were grown or processed (1).

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.

How do I get a phytosanitary certificate?

After login into the system, click on the “Apply Online” for obtaining the Phytosanitary Certificate. The exporter can submit the following applications online for Phytosanitary Certificate by clicking the respective link: Phyto-Sanitary Certificates. Re-Export Phyto-Sanitary Certificates.

How do I get a phytosanitary certificate in California?

Where can I get a Phytosanitary Certificate? Phytosanitary Certificates are issued by authorized certification officials (Federal, State, or county) (California county only). In Yolo County, please contact the Agriculture Department at (530) 666-8140 for information and help with Phytosanitary Certificates.

Who will issue phytosanitary certificate?

A phytosanitary certificate for export or for re-export can be issued only by a public officer who is technically qualified and duly authorized by an NPPO. A phytosanitary certificate for export is usually issued by the NPPO of the country where the plants, plant products or regulated articles were grown or processed.

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.