Import of (Vegetable planting materials; Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included)
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: PCCI-veg_planting.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.
If Application is approved: Issue of Plant Import Permit.
Not Approved: Reject Application & Applicant Informed.
Plant Import Permit: Rs. 50.00
Processing fee: Rs 500 per consignment.
Phyto-sanitary clearance fee: Rs. 100 per consignment.
Clearance of Imported Consignment at Port of Entry:
1. Applicant calls at NPPO (National Plant Protection Office) to request for an appointment with NPPO Officer.
2. NPPO Officer verifies document(s) and Inspect product.
3. Clearance obtained: Certificate of Inspection forwarded to Mauritius Revenue Authority to authorize delivery
1. Proforma Invoice / Invoice 2. Import License 3. Phytosanitary Certificate from Exporting Country. 4. Plant Import Permit.
