South Africa Phytosanitary Import Permit — Agricultural Pests Act 36 of 1983

Unregulated plant imports threatened South Africa's agricultural biosecurity.

Key Obligations

Import permit from DALRRD; phytosanitary certificate from exporting country; port of entry inspection; fumigation if required

Penalty Ranges

Refusal of entry; destruction; fines

Mandatory Deadline: Ongoing — permit required before import

Affected HS Codes: 0601, 0602, 0603, 0604, 0701, 0702, 0703, 0704, 0705, 0706, 0707, 0708, 0709, 0710, 0711, 0712, 0713, 0714, 0801, 0802, 0803, 0804, 0805, 0806, 0807, 0808, 0809, 0810, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 10...

Issuing Authority: Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD)