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    Importing Seeds and Cuttings

    Has anyone run into hassles bringing in seeds and cuttings visably, declared, inspected?

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    im taking a few cuttings and some seeds back to the uk with me in a weeks time , ill let you know how i get on

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    cuttings (live plants) are forbidden in either direction

    if you get stopped, you may get a nasty surprise

    seeds, no problems

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    ^ cheers mate, guess ill post the cuttings, see if they turn up, so you say seeds are ok? nothing illegal, just some chillis

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    seeds are fine

    posting cuttings is also banned; they will treat you worse than a drug runner

    see the last paragraph


    Importing and exporting plants


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    DEFRA guide: If in doubt, leave it out



    It is important to recognise the risks posed by plant imports to crops and other plants in the UK, and to international conservation efforts. So, to safeguard plant health in Britain, there are statutory controls on importing plants and plant products into this country.

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    Moving plants within the EU


    Within the European Union (EU) there are no border checks for plants and plant products travelling between member states and, it is possible, to import and export plants freely with very few exceptions.
    • If you intend, however, to move large quantities check with the Plant Health and Seed Inspectorate (PHSI) – offices are usually based at DEFRA Regional centres. A limited range of material, which hosts the most serious 'quarantine' pests and diseases such as potatoes, do require official documentation.
    • If in doubt, whatever the quantity, it is always best to check with the relevant authorities – both in the UK and the country of origin or destination of the plant material. The PHSI are also able to advise on the requirements for exporting plants to other countries.
    The movement of most plant material into or out of the European Union requires a Phytosanitary Certificate which specifies that plants are pest- and disease-free and free of soil. These are issued by the plant protection service of the exporting country. For more detailed information contact the PHSI.

    Bring plants from outside the EU


    Small quantities of plant materials, which normally require Phytosanitary Certificates on import, may be brought into the UK from outside the EU provided they are:
    • Not covered by CITES (see below).
    • In personal baggage.
    • Intended for household use and not business use.
    • Free from signs of pest and disease.
    For non-EU European countries and those bordering the Mediterranean the regulations allow five plants, up to 2kg (4lb) of bulbs and five retail packets of seed. Cuttings are considered to be the same as plants. Potatoes, citrus and grape vines may not, however, be brought in.
    From the rest of the world, you are allowed five retail packets of seed. No plants, cuttings or bulbs may be brought back without a Phytosanitary Certificate. Details are available from PHSI.
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    yikes!! ta muchly dr A, ill just stick to me bag of dried chillis then

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    Don't try to bring any plant or animal products into Australia without declaring them.

    On arrival your baggage may be X–Rayed, inspected or checked by a detector dog team. If you fail to declare or dispose of any quarantine items, or make a false declaration:
    • you will be caught
    • you could receive an on–the–spot fine of up to $AUD220, or
    • you could be prosecuted and face a fine of up to $AUD66,000 or 10 years imprisonment which may result in a criminal record.
    You will not be penalised if goods are declared.


    What can't I take into Australia? - DAFF


    Taking certain things out of Australia are also subject to checks but I know of at least one person on this board who may have contravened the regulations. I think 'Bowen Special Mango' cuttings or seeds may be an illegal export.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JoGeAr View Post
    Don't try to bring any plant or animal products into Australia without declaring them.


    On arrival your baggage may be X–Rayed, inspected or checked by a detector dog team. If you fail to declare or dispose of any quarantine items, or make a false declaration:
    • you will be caught
    • you could receive an on–the–spot fine of up to $AUD220, or
    • you could be prosecuted and face a fine of up to $AUD66,000 or 10 years imprisonment which may result in a criminal record.
    You will not be penalised if goods are declared.


    What can't I take into Australia? - DAFF


    Taking certain things out of Australia are also subject to checks but I know of at least one person on this board who may have contravened the regulations. I think 'Bowen Special Mango' cuttings or seeds may be an illegal export.

    Only if you get caught

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    Quote Originally Posted by sunsetter
    im taking a few cuttings and some seeds back to the uk with me in a weeks time
    Quote Originally Posted by JoGeAr
    Don't try to bring any plant or animal products into Australia
    I am sure he won't

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    To legally import plants to Thailand is not that difficult, you need a fairly simple certificate. However it may be costly, as the certificates are issued by govts, who may need to inspect the plants first. All soil needs to be washed off the roots.

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    What certificate?

    Is this a certificate for a commercial importer, or is this a permit that can be had for private importation? Is it obtained from a Ministry department in Thailand or can it be obtained from a Thai Consulate before heading back to Thailand? We would like to grab a few cuttings in Hawaii on our way back to Ubon but I don't want to have any hassles at customs.

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