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FEDERAL PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES
Plant or plant products being exported out of the U.S.
Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance & Tracking System (PCIT)- Create and submit applications, deposit funds, print certificates
Phytosanitary Export Database (PExD)- Contains phytosanitary import requirements of U.S.-origin plant or plant products to foreign countries
STATE CERTIFICATES
Plant or plant products being shipped within the USA to other states/territories that have local regulations
National Plant Board (NPB) state laws and regulations- Contains import regulations of U.S. states and territories
Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance & Tracking System (PCIT)- Create and submit applications, deposit funds, print certificates
OTHER EXPORT PROGRAMS
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has phytosanitary requirements for the importation of wheat, triticale, rye, and barley grain. These grains may be imported into Canada under a special pilot program for North Dakota origin grain. Under this program the Canadian importer must apply for an import permit from CFIA. Once the importer provides an import permit, the North Dakota exporter may apply to the North Dakota Department of Agriculture to be enrolled in a compliance agreement program whereby the NDDA will provide certificates of origin which can be used in place of a phytosanitary certificate.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has phytosanitary requirements for the importation of wheat, triticale, rye, and barley seed. These seeds may be imported into Canada under a special pilot program for North Dakota origin seed. Under this program the Canadian importer must apply for an import permit from CFIA. Once the importer provides an import permit, the North Dakota exporter may apply to the North Dakota Department of Agriculture to be enrolled in a compliance agreement program whereby the NDDA will provide certificates of origin which can be used in place of a phytosanitary certificate.
European corn borer compliance certificate of inspection
European corn borer Certificates of Inspection are required by the receiving state or country for shipments of shelled corn shipped to Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington and also to British Columbia, Canada. Certificates of Inspection are issued by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture only to elevators that have entered into a Compliance Agreement. This agreement provides assurance that the shipper has complied with certain requirements to prevent the movement of European corn borer to these areas.
BEE HEALTH CERTIFICATES OR INSPECTION CERTIFICATES
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Frequently Asked Questions
Applications may be submitted through Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance & Tracking System (PCIT).
- Federal phyto $20 plus $6 USDA Administrative Fee
- State phyto $20
- Inspection $20 plus round-trip mileage at IRS rate for out-of-office inspections
- Each replacement phyto is issued at the same cost as the original
- Regular USPS mail and applicant must provide address
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Courier service and fees paid by applicant; address and account numbers must be provided
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Self-print through PCIT
- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state observed holidays
Typically phytos are issued same day they are applied for. However delays may occur. Mexico and Canada phytos are typically prioritized
Emailing the ACOs in the Bismarck and Fargo offices at doa-phytos@nd.gov
- For small shipments (less than 500 pounds), contact NDDA
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For grain shipments, contact the local grain inspection office
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For seed shipments, contact NDDA
- Typically 30 days from the date the sample was pulled
Some countries are more restrictive with windows as short as 14 days, check country’s PExD definition of a phytosanitary certificate for restrictions.
- A new inspection will need to be obtained
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Contact NDDA
Phytosanitary Export Database (PExD)
Exporter is required to provide the third-country requirements to the ACO for a phyto. This can be an official letter or document from the NPPO of that country, an import permit, or information from an official website.
Additional Declaration-allowed on phyto only when required by country commodity summary or import permit
Depends on the country.
Please see the USDA's Export Program Manual
It is NDDA’s policy to only issue phytos with the following conditions in mind: product is North Dakota origin, exporter or applicant is a North Dakota company, or the product has been inspected and is located in North Dakota.
Export Certification Contacts
Samantha Brunner
Plant Industries Division Director | State Apiary Inspector
North Dakota Department of Agriculture
600 E Boulevard Ave. Dept.602
Bismarck, ND 58505-0020
701-328-4765