Georgia (United States) - Apply for Inspection and Certification of Plants and Plant Products for Export

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Procedure

Apply by Mail

1. To Apply for Inspection and Certification of Plants and Plant Products for Export, the applicant has to approach the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) link
2. The applicant has to download the form from the following link
3. The Applicant has to fill in all necessary information in the application form. (Incomplete forms are not accepted)
4. The applicant has to make sure to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit the completed form and the necessary documents to the mailing address of the plant health inspection service.
7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
9. Once all the verification process is done by the authority, the applicant receives a notification through mail.
10. The applicant has to get the permit by visiting the office or download the permit by email.
11. The processing time for this procedure is up to 7 – 14 days.

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Inspection and Certification of Plants and Plant Products for Export, the applicant has to approach the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) link

   Note: The applicant can select their respective state from the dropdown menu.

2. The applicant has to download the form from the following link
3. Applicant has to fill in all necessary information in the application form. (Incomplete forms are not accepted)
4. The applicant has to make sure to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit the completed form and the necessary documents to the authority officer.
7. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
8. Once all the verification process is done by the authority, the applicant receives a notification through mail.
9. The applicant has to get the permit by visiting the office or download the permit by email.
10. The processing time for this procedure is up to 7 – 14 days.

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Required Documents

• Completed Application form link

Office Locations & Contacts

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Mailing Address
USDA/APHIS/PPQ/Permit Services,
4700 River Road, Unit 133,
Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone: 1-877-770-5990
Contact details link
USDA/APHIS State Plant Health Directors link

Note: The applicant can select their respective state from the dropdown menu.

USDA Service centres link
The applicant has to select their state from the dropdown menu.

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Apply for Inspection and Certification of Plants and Plant Products for Export is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is up to 7 to 14 days.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name and Address of Exporter
• Name And Address of Foreign Consignee
• Name and Address of Applicant (Or Exporter's Agent
• Place Where Articles Will Be Made Available for Inspection and / Or Treatment and Certification (Port and Location)
• Approx. Date of Departure
• Port Of Departure.
• Description Of Articles to Be Certified
• Quantity and Name of Produce and Botanical Name
• Number and Description of Packages
• Distinguishing Marks
• Certified Origin

Need for the Document

• The permit allows a person or business entity to inspect their plant and plant products before they exporting to other countries.

Information which might help

Guidelines link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

More information which might help people.