Commodity Details
| Chapter | 06.04 | Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens, being goods of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared. |
| Heading | 0604.90 | – Other : |
| Commodity | 0604.90.90 | – – Other |
For Imports
Regulating Agencies
- 692 San Andres Street, Malate, Manila
- 8525-2987 / 8521-7650 / 8332-7567 / 8251-2262 LOCAL 101 / 102 / 103
- 85217650
- bpi.do@buplant.da.gov.ph / npqsd.bpi@buplant.da.gov.ph / pqsbpi@gmail.com
- http://bpi.da.gov.ph
Legal Basis
- DA Administrative Order No. 9, Series of 2010 – Rules and Regulations Governing the Importation of Agricultural and Fish and Fishery/Aquatic Products, Fertilizers, Pesticides and Other Agricultural Chemicals, Veterinary Drugs and Biological Products into the Philippines
- DA Administrative Order No. 18, Series of 2000 – DA Administrative Order No. 18, Series of 2000 Amending DA A.O. No. 4 Series of 1998, 'Revised Guidelines In The Importation of Agricultural Products'
- DA Department Circular no. 4 series of 2016, enacted on 9 June 2016 – DA Department Circular no. 4 series of 2016, enacted on 9 June 2016 'Guidelines on the Importation of Plants, Planting Materials and Plant Products for Commercial Purposes'
- International Plant Protection Convention (IPCC) – International Plant Protection Convention (IPCC)
- Presidential Decree No. 1433 dated June 10, 1978 – Presidential Decree No. 1433 dated June 10, 1978 Promulgating The Plant Quarantine Law Of 1978, Thereby Revising And Consolidating Existing Plant Quarantine Laws To Further Improve And Strengthen The Plant Quarantine Service Of The Bureau Of Plant Industry
- Republic Act No. 10611 – Republic Act No. 10611 An Act To Strengthen The Food Safety Regulatory System In the Country To Protect Consumer Health And Facilitate Market Access Of Local Foods And Food Products And For Other Purposes
Permits, Clearances, Certifications
- Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance (SPSIC)
Requirements & Procedures
Documentary Requirements
Bureau of Plant Industry
Plant Quarantine Clearance:
- Duly accomplished Application Form or BPI Q Form No. 1
- Proforma Invoice
- GM Certification
- Certificate from Buyers
- Research Outline
Phytosanitary Certificate
- Duly accomplished Application Form or BPI Q Form No. 1
Procedures
Bureau of Plant Industry
Application and Issuance of Phytosanitary Certificate:
- Fill up Application for Inspection and Phytosanitary Certification
- Submit accomplished BPI ''Q'' Form No. 10
- Present actual commodity for inspection
- Receive Phytosanitary Certificate
- Fill up Feedback Form
NTMs
- BPI – Importer Registration
- BPI – Pest Risk Analysis
- BPI – SPS Clearance
- BPI – Must Ship Out Date
- BPI – Inspection at the Port of Entry
- BPI – Accredited Storage Facility
Import Status
Regulated
For Exports
Regulating Agencies
- 692 San Andres Street, Malate, Manila
- 8525-2987 / 8521-7650 / 8332-7567 / 8251-2262 LOCAL 101 / 102 / 103
- 85217650
- bpi.do@buplant.da.gov.ph / npqsd.bpi@buplant.da.gov.ph / pqsbpi@gmail.com
- http://bpi.da.gov.ph
Status
The export of this commodity is currently regulated. Please contact the regulating agency above for export requirements and procedures.
NTMs
- BPI – Exporter Registration
- BPI – Phytosanitary Certificate
- BPI – Pre-shipment Inspection
- BPI – Verification of packing/filling materials
Tariff Schedules
Visit the Philippine Tariff Commission (TC) through its Philippine Tariff Finder (PTF).