Canadian import regs change?

[av8tor1]

I was shown this recently and it appears to give the green light to the import of Cp's from the states.
It would be great if our members from the Great White North could fully participate in NASC charity auction next week.

"Most plants or plant products originating from the Continental United States (U.S.) do not require a permit. To find out what plants or plant products require a permit from the Continental U.S., please consult the List of propagative plant material and other commodities that require an import permit if originating (i.e. place of propagation) from the Continental United States. We advise that you submit an application for a permit for all material being imported from any place other than the Continental U.S. Most import permits are valid for three years.....

Date modified:2014-02-16"

www.inspection.gc.ca/plants/plant-protection/imports/questions-and-answers/eng/1343414402266/1343414628852

But then we have this list:
Appendix 7: Houseplants for personal use (examples of eligible and non-eligible plants)

So if its not on the list, how do you know for sure?

:scratch:

Av

[ICPS-bob]

So if its not on the list, how do you know for sure?

I suppose one could contact the appropriate office and ask the specific question.
www.inspection.gc.ca

But, that would address the US to Canada part. To import from Canada to the US might be a different matter.

[sykosarah]

Mar 25, 2014 20:21:38 GMT ICPS-bob said:

So if its not on the list, how do you know for sure?

I suppose one could contact the appropriate office and ask the specific question.
www.inspection.gc.ca

But, that would address the US to Canada part. To import from Canada to the US might be a different matter.

It is very different, the U.S. is far more strict about what comes in from Canada than Canada is to what comes in from the U.S. One time when I went to Niagra falls for vacation, I experienced that stark contrast for going into Canada to coming out of Canada. Going out we were asked of we had even brought any food items and it almost looked like we might get searched. Going in it was much more lax.

[Not a Number]

Mar 25, 2014 20:21:38 GMT ICPS-bob said:

So if its not on the list, how do you know for sure?

I suppose one could contact the appropriate office and ask the specific question.
www.inspection.gc.ca

But, that would address the US to Canada part. To import from Canada to the US might be a different matter.

help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/600

Propagative Plant Material (Plants/Plant Parts for Planting)

Many plants may enter the United States from foreign countries, provided they meet certain entry requirements. Entry requirements vary by plant, but the following requirements universally apply:

· If you bring back 12 or fewer articles of admissible plants that have no special restrictions, you do not need a permit. Special restrictions may include requirements such as a permit, post-entry quarantine, treatment, or ESA or CITES documentation.

· Plants must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin showing that the plants meet entry requirements for the United States.

· Plants should be bare rooted (no growing media attached to the roots).

· You should perform a basic visual inspection of plants. Look for insects or sickly looking plant parts.

· Wrap plants in damp newspaper or similar material to prevent them from drying out. Roots may be secured in a plastic bag.

Twelve or fewer plants are inspected by CBP at the first port of entry. Thirteen or more plants will be inspected by APHIS personnel at the nearest Plant Inspection Station. If the inspector finds plant pests that could cause harm to other plants, or if the plants do not meet entry requirements, they will be refused entry. This means you must forfeit the plants, which will either be destroyed or returned to the country of origin.

Travelers are advised to consult with their nearest APHIS PPQ Plant Inspection Station to determine the admissibility of propagative plant material (including live plants, bulbs, corms, cuttings, root crowns, seeds, etc.).

You can learn more about admissibility and entry requirements for certain plants by calling Permit Services at [phone] or toll-free at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

See also Circular Q37-2 Plant Importer's Responsibilities from U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/permits/downloads/q37-2circular.pdf

Basic requirement is a phytosanitary certificate. Other permits required based on number of lots or plants being imported. Special permits required for CITES/ESA and prohibited (noxious or invasive) species. Small Seed Lots - 50 or less taxa with 50 seeds (or 10 grams or less) do not require a phytosanitary certificate IF you have a Small Seed Lot permit.

Circular Q37-1 will help you determine what permits are needed.
www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/permits/downloads/q37-1circular.pdf