May I use a phytosanitary certificate as the CITES permit to export my plants?
No. At this time, the United States does not use phytosanitary certificates in lieu of CITES documents to export artificially propagated plants. However, we accept phytosanitary certificates from other countries that are on file with the Secretariat and that meet CITES requirements. CITES allows countries to use phytosanitary certificates in lieu of CITES certificates to export. Appendix-II or -III artificially propagated plants and Appendix-I artificially propagated hybrids under specific circumstances. The document must include: (a) the scientific name of the species; (b) the type and quantity of the specimen; and (c) a stamp, seal, or other specific indication stating that the specimen is artificially propagated as defined by CITES. The Management Authority must inform the CITES Secretariat of its certificate, stamp, seal, etc.
