Import of plant from USA

 

I am about to import a plant from the USA and have sorted shipping etc. It
will have the relevant plant US permissions, however, the exporter says:-
"You'll need an import permit from DEFRA .You have to live near the major
international airport, where you can get plant(s) inspected or hire a
broker, who can do everything for you."

Unless it's very simple I need a broker.
Any help much appreciated

Any help much appreciated

 

I suspect that you would be best to get a broker, as the rules etc may
be quite complicated for the layman, but easy to understand and deal
with by someone experienced.

 



People to ask may be Hosta and Hemerocallis collections in the National
collection scheme as they would probably do it regularly try looking for
contact info on  www.nccpg.org

 



Thanks Charlie. I have got a list from DEFRA website of all the approved
plant importers in the UK. As I now know a bit more info about the procedure
I can not think that anyone in their right senses would really want to get
involved. I  am about to fill in the form for a licence but as a private
individual it chucks up a few problems for DEFRA/ HM customs.
Incidentally www.nccpg.org  at the time of writing this have forgotten to
renew their domain name

 



Well done you Rupert! Since 7/11, my son who lives in the USA has not been
allowed to send any plant material to me here in the UK. However, he IS
allowed to send me seeds, the envelopes containing them have been sometimes
opened and inspected during transit.

Mike Roscoe