You do not need to obtain an import permit for tillandsia plants.
Imported plants must be accompanied by a phytosanitary health certificate from New Zealand. This normally requires an inspection of the plants by New Zealand Government officials, from a department called AgriQuality Ltd., that is currently costing us approximately US$300 per inspection, even if it only takes 10 minutes. Whilst these high charges are in place, we have no option but to pass the cost on to buyers.
Alternatively, we can issue an Exporter's Phytosanitary declaration ourselves. The cost is US$10 per shipment. We would certify that we have treated the plants with 0.75% acephate within 2 days of export, inspected the plants and found them to be free from injurious pests. There is no guarantee, however, that this would be acceptable to your customs officials, and you are strongly advised to check with your officials, before ordering, whether an Exporter's Phytosanitary Declaration is acceptable for bare-root tillandsia plants imported into Singapore. You could contact:
Sembawang Research Station
Lorong Chencharu
17 km Sembawang Road
SINGAPORE 769194
telephone 675 19842
Fax 675 20170
email
ava_phytosanitary@ava.gov.sg
This information is provided in good faith, based on the information available to us. We cannot be responsible if regulations in your country have changed, and you should take our outline as a guide only, and check with your own agriculture officials before ordering.
last updated May 11, 2005