Alabama - Apply for Phytosanitary Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. The applicant has to reach out to Export Certification Specialists or the state of export for the application. Here is the Contact link
2. An application form is also available at the following Link
3. The applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
4. Applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the form and attach the photocopies of the documents that are needed along with the application form before submitting.
5. The fee for this procedure has been mentioned under the “Fees” section of this page.
6. Concerned authorities will look into the application form and submitted documents before providing an approval.
7. After getting approval from concerned authorities, certificate will be provided within 1-30 days.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Original or Copy of Permit to Import.
• Copy of Invoice for business use.
• Original CITES Documentation.
• Original Package list.
• Copy of Sales contract list.

Office Locations & Contacts

Export Certification Specialist:
8100 NW 15th Place
Gainesville, FL 32606
Office: (352) 313-3055
Fax: (352) 313-3041
Contact Link

Eligibility

• Applicant who registered for export can apply for Phytosanitary Certificate.

Fees

• Fees details can be found in the following link Fee details

Validity

• The certificate is only valid for one shipment.

Documents to Use

• An application form is available at the following Link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is 1-30 days.

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Instructions

• The Export Certification Specialists are in charge of maintaining the Phytosanitary Exports Certification's quality and reliability.
• Additional queries about the export programme should be directed to your state's certification specialist or the exporting state's certification specialist.

Required Information

The information needed to be filled in the application form are listed below:

• Originating country
• Application category
• Production area
• Exporting country
• Address
• Batch number
• Package details
• Routes of entry and exit

Need for the Document

• Phytosanitary Certificate is used to
  • declare that the domestic plants or plant products have been inspected according to proper processes and are free of quarantine pests, practically free of other injurious pests, and comply with the importing country's current phytosanitary standards.
  • Certifying official conducting the inspection.
  • Commodities of foreign origin those are re-exported from the United States.

Information which might help

• Reexport certification is not available for shipments of plants and plant products passing the United States under Customs' bond.
• If the destination country requires certification, such shipments should be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• Phytosanitary certificate act as a worksheet for the inspecting officer who is certifying.

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