Import of Potato Seeds
All countries
Steps
1. Applicant registers with AMB for the import of seed potatoes by specifying quantity, origin and variety.
2. Upon acceptance of application, AMB issues a no objection letter to applicant against payment of fee.
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.
Plant Import Permit fee: Rs.100.00
Seed Potatoes: Rs 550/ application
Steps
1. Importer submits ‘request to import’ to AMB for approval or otherwise.
2. Subject to AMB's approval, the importer is informed accordingly.
3. Applicant submits a Plant Import Permit (PIP) online for clearance.
4. Processing and immediate no objection clearance of the PIP by AMB – free of charge.
5.On arrival of consignment, applicant applies for clearance online.
6. Clearance is cleared by AMB.
7. Applicant uses the AMB Clearance Request ID from the Clearance application for Custom Clearance.
Required Documents to process:
1. Commercial Invoice
2. Bill of Lading
3. Phyto-sanitary Certificate and certificate of origin from exporting country
4. AMB's no objection letter