EXPORTING PROCEDURES
To facilitate trade and to ensure that goods exported are acceptable to the importing country, the following procedures need to be complied with by exporters:
Phytosanitary certificate is an official document to verify that the agricultural products have been inspected and free from pests and diseases.
Phytosanitary certificates are issued to indicate that a consignment of plants, plant products or other regulated articles meet the phytosanitary import requirements of importing countries that should be observed with respect to the preparation and issuance of phytosanitary certificates.
Phytosanitary certificates may also be issued to support re-export certification to other countries.
Phytosanitary certificates shall only be issued by public Quarantine officer of the Department of Agriculture who are technically qualified and duly authorised by the NPPO.
Phytosanitary certificates shall only be issued if it is confirmed that the phytosanitary import requirements are met.
Phytosanitary certificates shall be issued before the dispatch; however, it may also be issued after dispatch of a consignment provided that:
the phytosanitary security of the consignment has been assured and Inspection, sampling and treatments has been done to satisfy phytosanitary import requirements before dispatch of the consignment.
If these criteria are not met, phytosanitary certificates will not be issued.
Procedure for Application of Phytosanitary Certificate
Department of Agriculture Sarawak,
Jalan Kumpang,
Off Jalan Ong Tiang Swee,
93200 Kuching
Tel: 082-255845 / 082-414712 / 082-413/63
Email: doabiosecurity@sarawak.gov.my
Fees at the following rates shall be charged to the exporter for the inspection or supervision of quarantine treatment by the Pant Quarantine Officer:
Other Requirement to fulfil the State Legislation and International Agreements on Sanitary Measures on Plant Materials
CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, is an international agreement aimed at ensuring that the international trade of wild animals and plants does not pose a threat to their survival. If you intend to export a wild plant or an endangered species, it is important to obtain a permit or license from the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC). Without a CITES certificate, the Department of Agriculture will not issue a phytosanitary certificate for export. To obtain an export permit, you will need to apply through SFC.
CITES plays an important role in regulating the trade of endangered species and it is crucial to comply with regulations and obtain the necessary permits and certificates to ensure that your exports are legal and sustainable.
- Exports need to be accompanied by a valid Phytosanitary Certificate which is valid for one (1) consignment only and is valid for a period of 14 days from the issuance of the Phytosanitary Certificate. After the 14 days period, the status of the phytosanitary security of consignments cannot be ascertain due to the likelihood of reinfestation
- Treatment is carried out on the consignment as per conditions stated by the importing country
- Failure to comply with phytosanitary procedure can result in the consignment being rejected or destroyed by the NPPO of importing country, at exporters’ own expense. Future exportation will either be met with more stringent measure or a total ban on the commodity, until the importing country(ies) are satisfied that rectification are made on the notification.
Phytosanitary certificate is an official document to verify that the agricultural products have been inspected and free from pests and diseases.
Phytosanitary certificates are issued to indicate that a consignment of plants, plant products or other regulated articles meet the phytosanitary import requirements of importing countries that should be observed with respect to the preparation and issuance of phytosanitary certificates.
Phytosanitary certificates may also be issued to support re-export certification to other countries.
Phytosanitary certificates shall only be issued by public Quarantine officer of the Department of Agriculture who are technically qualified and duly authorised by the NPPO.
Phytosanitary certificates shall only be issued if it is confirmed that the phytosanitary import requirements are met.
Phytosanitary certificates shall be issued before the dispatch; however, it may also be issued after dispatch of a consignment provided that:
the phytosanitary security of the consignment has been assured and Inspection, sampling and treatments has been done to satisfy phytosanitary import requirements before dispatch of the consignment.
If these criteria are not met, phytosanitary certificates will not be issued.
Procedure for Application of Phytosanitary Certificate
- To apply, please visit http://myphyto.gov.my/pv2022
- [link to Manual Pengguna - Individu]
- [link to Manual Pengguna – Pengeksport]
- [link to Manual Pengguna – Agen]
- Any enquiries, please contact:
Department of Agriculture Sarawak,
Jalan Kumpang,
Off Jalan Ong Tiang Swee,
93200 Kuching
Tel: 082-255845 / 082-414712 / 082-413/63
Email: doabiosecurity@sarawak.gov.my
Fees at the following rates shall be charged to the exporter for the inspection or supervision of quarantine treatment by the Pant Quarantine Officer:
| Duration | Rate | |||||
| 1 | For the first half manhour or part thereof | RM10.00 | ||||
| 2 | For the second half manhour or part thereof | RM10.00 | ||||
| 3 | For every additional manhour or part thereof | RM20.00 | ||||
| 4 | Mileage for every kilometre or part thereof | RM0.50 | ||||
Other Requirement to fulfil the State Legislation and International Agreements on Sanitary Measures on Plant Materials
- Export Licence under the Customs Order
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Permit/Certificate
CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, is an international agreement aimed at ensuring that the international trade of wild animals and plants does not pose a threat to their survival. If you intend to export a wild plant or an endangered species, it is important to obtain a permit or license from the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC). Without a CITES certificate, the Department of Agriculture will not issue a phytosanitary certificate for export. To obtain an export permit, you will need to apply through SFC.
CITES plays an important role in regulating the trade of endangered species and it is crucial to comply with regulations and obtain the necessary permits and certificates to ensure that your exports are legal and sustainable.
