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Guidelines for application of import permit Importers wishing to import plants into Dominica must obtain an Application Form from the Plant Protection and Quarantine Office at the Botanic Gardens.

• The Permit must state.
• Country of Origin.
• Name of Produce.
• Quantity and weight.
• Mode of transport.
• Expected date of arrival.
• Applications must be submitted AT LEAST ONE WEEK prior to arrival of goods.
• Imports permits cost EC ten ($10) dollars and is valid for one consignment only.
• All agricultural produce imported must be accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate form the country of origin of produce.
• All produce MUST BE INSPECTED upon arrival by the plant quarantine inspector.
• The plant quarantine inspector reserves the right to reject or accept the produce based on its condition.
• All imported produce must be pest and disease free, and free from soil.

NOTE PLEASE:

All arriving passengers and importers should contact the VETERINARY UNIT at the Botanical Gardens for information regarding the importation of meat, meat products and live animals.

Note: Agricultural produce imported must be inspected (Plant Protection Act 1986: Section 3).