IMPORT Permit (Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons)
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.
Phytosanitary Certificate(PC) and Certificate of Inspection are also required. (See filename: PMA_PCCI_ediblefruit.pdf attached for more details).
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.
Fees Payable: Rs 50 (commercial permit); Rs 10 (non commercial permit)
Inspection Fee: Rs 100 Material under Quarantine (Per Pot):
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)
In Import Consignment do not Comply with Import Conditions: Goods are either Re-Ship or Destroyed; (Incinerator destruction Rs 5 per Kilo)
Documents Required to be produced for Clearance;
- Plant Import Permit;
- Phyto-sanitary Certificate;
- Air Way Bill;
- Packing List
Phytosanitary Certificate is delivered from competent authority in county of origin (exporter) upon production of the PIP from the importer
