IMPORT (Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings)
All countries
Fill out prescribed form attached and submit it to NPPO (Reduit) - Processing of application based on assessment of risk by NPPO.
Plant Import Permit is required.
(PIP) - To minimise risks of introduction of pests and diseases through imported commodities which are potential pathways for their introduction and spread.
Risk Categorization is as follows:-
-Low Risk/Medium Risk: Formulation of new Phyto-sanitary measures / Import Protocol
- High Risk: This requires Pest Risk Analysis / Consultation with relevant experts in the Bio-security Technical Advisory Committee.
If Application is approved: Issue of Plant Import Permit.
Not Approved: Reject Application & Applicant Informed.
Fees Payable: Rs 50 (commercial permit); Rs 10 (non commercial permit)
Plant Import Permit: Rs. 50.00
Processing fee: Rs 500 per consignment.
Phyto-sanitary clearance fee: Rs. 100 per consignment.
Agricultural Clearance for Imported Plants and Plant Products at Port of Entry -
Applicant calls at NPPO office to request for an appointment with NPPO Officer - NPPO Officer verifies document and issues a Certificate of Inspection after Inspection of product/consignment .
After Clearance obtained if full compliance with Import conditions: Certificate of Inspection forwarded to (MRA) Mauritius Revenue Authority through importer / agent - If Import comply Partially with Import Inspection; Consignment is put in Quarantine for:-
a) Heat Treatment ( Rs 350 /- m3)
b) Pesticide Treatment (Rs 10 non-commercial ; Rs 75 commercial)
c) Post Entry Quarantine in Green House or growers premises (3 months to 18 months depending on crop)
Documents Required to be produced for Clearance; - Plant Import Permit; - Phyto-sanitary Certificate; - Air Way Bill; - Packing List.
