Mauritius Agricultural Marketing (Controlled Products) Regulations 2013

The characteristics of the Regulation

Type of regulation:

Import Permit - required

Description of the regulation:

Import of Fresh Whole Garlic and Garlic Seeds

Official text describing the regulation:

Mauritius_Agricultural_Marketing_Act-2013.pdf

Partner countries to which it applies:

All countries

Authority who issued the regulation:

National Plant Protection Office (NPPO)
Agricultural Services, Réduit.
(230) 465 4902
http://agriculture.govmu.org/

Contact: 

Principal Scientific Officer (NPPO)
moa-pathology@govmu.org

How is the regulation enforced?

Where/when is the control enforced:

AMB, Head Office, Moka. Before any importation, request should be submitted to AMB in writing for approval or otherwise based on pre-established T & Cs.

Authority enforcing the control:

Agricultural Marketing Board (AMB)
Dr. George Leclezio Avenue, Moka
(230) 433-4025
https://ambmauritius.mu/

Contact: 

Trade and Marketing Officer
trade@ambmauritius.mu ; amb@ambmauritius.mu

The process in order to get compliance

Process for complying:

Fresh whole garlic is a Controlled Product by law and is solely imported by AMB into Mauritius. (Mauritius Agricultural Marketing Act 1963, Regulation 2013)
For Garlic Seeds:
1. Applicant registers with AMB for the import of garlic seed by specifying quantity, origin and variety.
2. Once approval is received, the applicant pays the cess fees as per fee structure below before applying for Plant Import Permit.
3. Applicant submits a Plant Import Permit (PIP) online for clearance.
4. Processing and immediate no objection clearance on the PIP by AMB (free of charge).
5. Applicant submits the cleared PIP to NPPO.
6. NPPO processes and issues Plant Import Permit.
7. On arrival of consignment, applicant applies for clearance online.

Process is online ?:

Yes for applications of Plant Import Permits and Clearances on Mauritius Tradelink Portal.

Link to the process for complying:

https://tradenetmns.mu

Average time to get compliance:

For Garlic seeds less than 15 days

Cost estimate to get compliance:

For garlic seeds:
Plant Import Permit fee: Rs.100.00
Strategic Buffer Stock Fee- Rs 0.55/kg with a minimum fee of Rs 550/-

Once I have it, what do I have to do:

For Garlic Seeds:
1. Applicant uses the AMB Clearance Request ID from the Clearance application for Custom Clearance.
2. Applicant notifies NPPO regarding the arrival of consignment for inspection.
3. NPPO verifies documents submitted by applicant and undertakes physical inspection of consignment and issues necessary clearances.

Validity of the compliance:

PIP - 4 months as per T & C set by NPPO

Required Documents to process:

Required Documents to process garlic seeds:
1. Commercial Invoice
2. Bill of Lading
3. Phyto-sanitary certificate and certificate of origin from exporting country

Authority delivering compliance:

National Plant Protection Office (NPPO)
Agricultural Services, Réduit.
(230) 465 4902
http://agriculture.govmu.org/