The NPQSD shall require the exporter to submit the following: Import Permit (IP) from the country of destination if required. The IP shall state the terms and conditions to be complied with to facilitate clearance of commodities.

1. 1. • Clearance to export restricted and/or prohibited exports or movement of plants and planting materials and plant products issued by designated agencies of the Philippines, such as the Bureau of Forest Development, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for certification with regards to the Convention on International Trade for Endangered Species (CITES) of wild Fauna and Flora.

      • Accomplished application for Phytosanitary Certification

      • The commodities to be inspected/examined/verified must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to actual loading, either at the office of the National Plant Quarantine Services or at the premises of the exporter, whichever is convenient for the both parties.

      • Treatment, unless compulsory or mandated by the importing country maybe waived. It may be performed at the facilities operated by the NPQSD or private firms licensed to operate treatment facilities. If the latter, a plant quarantine officer must supervise the entire operations.

Upon compliance with the preceding requirements, the commodities will be issued a phytosanitary certificate or plant health certificate in accordance with IPPC/FAO. (Process Flow)

• • • The BPI-NPQSD is the only government agency in the Philippines authorized to issue the Phytosanitary Certificate (PC)

    • Only an authorized plant quarantine officer may validate a PC

    • Certification shall only be issued for commodities that completely meet the import requirements of the country of destination

    • PC shall be denied for exports to countries in which the commodity is prohibited by the plant quarantine regulations.

    • List of most important export products

      1. 1. • Fresh Bananas

            • Coconut (desiccated)

            • Fresh Pineapple

            • Coconut Copra

            • Coconut Copra Meal/Pellets

            • Fresh Mango

            • Fresh Onion (shallots)

            • Coconut Copra solvent

            • Tobacco leaves (dried)