Can i Import to UK

[sussex_cichlids]

I've been trying to find some one selling trident java fern in the UK but could not find anyone with any for sale

i been speaking with a gent in the USA who sells plants his website http://www.aquaticjungles.com
i want to buy some of this but were both unsure on the import laws for shipping plants to UK

Ive been to defra website for more information but still not sure i know some countries have strict restrictions on importing plants like Australia

Has anyone ever imported there own plants to UK

 

[Gary Nelson]

Is this what you are after?
http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/aquafle ... -5482.html

 

[sussex_cichlids]

Thats the stuff

Ill get some off there Thanks!!

Worth trying to find out if i could import plants spoke with a Plant Health and Seed Inspectorate

Bring plants from outside the EU Small quantities of plant materials, which normally require Phytosanitary Certificates on import, may be brought into the UK from outside the EU provided they are:

Not covered by CITES.
Intended for household use and not business use.
Free from signs of pest and disease.

For non-EU European countries and those bordering the Mediterranean the regulations allow five plants, up to 2kg (4lb) of bulbs and five retail packets of seed. Cuttings are considered to be the same as plants. Potatoes, citrus and grape vines may not, however, be brought in

 

[sussex_cichlids]

I can confirm that if you are wishing to import aquarium plants from a non-EU country then these will need to be accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate. Please see the information below which provides links to all of the various documents and information that you will need for this process.



All Plant Health restricted material being imported into the United Kingdom from any non-EU country need to be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate (plant health certificate) issued by the Plant Health Authority in the country of export. You will also need to register with Fera as an importer of restricted material and pre-notify arrival of the goods. A full list of restricted material can be found in Appendix A of our Plant Health Guide for Importers at:

http://www.fera.defra.gov.uk/plants/publications/documents/importersGuide0909.pdf

A summary of the procedures to obtain plant health clearance are given below:

1. Obtain a phytosanitary certificate (plant health certificate) from the Plant Health authorities in the country of origin. This certificate tells us that the consignment has been inspected by the proper authorities and has been found healthy, free from plant pests and diseases.



2. Pre-notify each import on the electronic PEACH system before arrival. This notification should be at least 4 working hours if brought in by air and in all other cases (including ship) at least 3 working days. You can register with PEACH at: http://ehmipeach.defra.gov.uk/ (if you need any help registering or entering you information on PEACH you should contact the PEACH helpdesk on 0845 607 3224).



3. Finally, the original phytosanitary certificate should be posted to FERA Plant Health, Room 10GA01, Sand Hutton, York, Y041 1LZ no longer than 3 days after the consignment is landed.



Restricted material will be subject to inspection and documentary/identity checks by Fera on arrival in the UK and there will be charges related to these activities. For details of the charges please see the Fera website at: http://www.fera.defra.gov.uk/plants/plantHealth/imports/importCharges.cfm