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What is the purpose of the ISPM-15 policy?
What is the purpose of the ISPM-15 policy?
What is required to be submitted to the relevant plant pest control authority?
What is required to be submitted to the relevant plant pest control authority?
Which organization is responsible for governing the ISPM-15 policy?
Which organization is responsible for governing the ISPM-15 policy?
What is the method of disinfecting wood and wood products as per ISPM-15?
What is the method of disinfecting wood and wood products as per ISPM-15?
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What is the purpose of the Phytosanitary Certificate?
What is the purpose of the Phytosanitary Certificate?
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What is the maximum age limit for importing sea-going vessels, oil tankers, and fishing trawlers?
What is the maximum age limit for importing sea-going vessels, oil tankers, and fishing trawlers?
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What is required for importing sea-going vessels, oil tankers, and fishing trawlers of any age?
What is required for importing sea-going vessels, oil tankers, and fishing trawlers of any age?
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Which type of ship can be imported subject to the permission of the Ministry of Shipping?
Which type of ship can be imported subject to the permission of the Ministry of Shipping?
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What is the governing body for the importation of international passenger cruises?
What is the governing body for the importation of international passenger cruises?
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What is the main requirement for importing sea-going vessels, oil tankers, and fishing trawlers that are 25 years old or less?
What is the main requirement for importing sea-going vessels, oil tankers, and fishing trawlers that are 25 years old or less?
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Study Notes
Importing Wood and Wood-Like Products
- Exporters must follow ISPM-15 policy of IPPC when importing wood or wood-like products used as packing materials.
- ISPM-15 policy applies to import of wood packing materials or related products, including machinery.
- Importers must submit a Phytosanitary Certificate (plant health certificate) along with export documents.
- Phytosanitary Certificate is required to be submitted to the relevant plant pest control authority.
- Wood and wood products must be disinfected by heat treatment.
- Heat treatment is conducted by the relevant government agency of the country of origin.
Import Regulations for Sea-Going Vessels
- Sea-going vessels, including oil tankers and fishing trawlers, must not exceed 25 years of age to be importable.
- A certificate of fitness issued by the International Classification Society can waive the 25-year age limit.
- International passenger cruise ships are exempt from this regulation and can be imported with permission from the Ministry of Shipping.
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IPPC guidelines for importing wood products, including phytosanitary certificates and disinfection procedures. Learn about ISPM-15 regulations and plant pest control authorities.
