Cargo Exports
Exporters should be registered at Plant Quarantine Station, Airport Katunayake prior to any cargo exportation. Consignments which are ready to export should be handed over to PQS, Airport along with an application for a Phytosanitary certificates, a commodity/Packing list and other necessary documents for the conformity of no biosecurity risk to the importing country.
The conditions may vary on the importing country Eg: prohibited items etc.
A phytosanitary certificate will be issued only after pre-export mandatory inspection of all commodities for the confirmation of no biosecurity risk to the importing country. A fee of Rs.162.00 is charged for each consignment.
Necessary Documents:
- Application for a phytosanitary certificate
- Packing List/Commodity List with correct botanical names
- Treatment certificates if needed eg: Fumigation reports, chemical treatment reports etc.
- No Objection letters from relevant Institutes eg: Forest permits etc.
- Test Reports issued by National Plant Quarantine Service eg: Additional Declarations
- Other relevant documents eg: GAP certification for EU countries
Common Exports:
- Cut Foliage
- Live Plants
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Fresh Flowers
- Tea
- Betel
- Spices
- Tobacco
- Coir and Coconut products etc.
Export Procedure
Exports: Air passengers, Mail & Courier services:
The conditions may vary on the importing country. Commodities should be handed over with an application for phytosanitary certificate.
A phytosanitary certificate can be obtained only after inspection of each commodity for confirmation of no bio-security risk to the importing country.
Necessary Documents:
- Application for a phytosanitary certificate
- Treatment certificates if needed eg: Fumigation reports, chemical treatment reports etc.
- No Objection letters from relevant Institutes eg: Forest permits etc.
- Test Reports issued by National Plant Quarantine Service eg: Additional Declarations
- Other relevant documents eg: invoice
A fee of Rs. 162.00 is charged for each consignment.