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U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Cut Flower Inspections
May, 2012
Our Mission
We are the guardians of our Nation’s borders. We are America’s frontline.
We safeguard the American homeland at and beyond our borders. We protect the American public against terrorists and the instruments of terror. We steadfastly enforce the laws of the United States while fostering our nation’s
economic security through lawful international trade and travel. We serve the American public with vigilance, integrity and professionalism.
CBP’s Agriculture Mission
To protect the American public.
To detect and prevent agro-terrorism and bio-terrorism.
Miami International Airport Agriculture Air Cargo
Port of Entry Largest U.S. gateway for Latin
America and the Caribbean.
One of the leading international freight airports in the world.
Leads all U.S. airports with 89 percent of fresh-cut flowers imported into the United States every year.
Cut Flowers
Can be infested with a destructive pest.
Outbreak of plant pests can:
Cause damage to crops, trees, flowers, or lawns.
Cause millions of dollars of damage.
Increase the price .
Reduce the quality of food.
Lower property values.
Ruin recreational areas.
National Cut Flower Release Program Use pest risk analysis
Identifies combinations of high volume, low risk cut flowers flower type and country of origin
Benefits:
Expedites the release
Random inspections as “Flower of the Day”
NCFRP Participating PortsMiami International Airport is one of the participating ports.
Other participating ports are:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport; Houston, Texas
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; Atlanta, Georgia
John F. Kennedy International Airport; Jamaica, New York
Los Angeles International Airport; Los Angeles, California
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport; San Juan, Puerto Rico
NCFRP Eligible Cut Flowers
Eligible cut flowers from Colombia
Lilium spp. (lily) Liliaceae
Rosa spp. (rose) Rosaceae pp.
Rose bouquets
Any bouquet with 75% of the stems in the bouquet excluding greenery, are Rosa spp.
Zantedeschia spp. (calla lily) Araceae
NCFRP Cut Flower Additions or Deletions
Is reviewed annually
Is subject to change for a variety of reasons such as:
Number and species of pests intercepted and population levels in growing areas
Volume of flowers fluctuates annually
Suggestions to the Exporter for Faster Clearance of Your Merchandise
Include invoice information
Type invoice information clearly
Include packing list information
Provide a detailed description
Mark merchandise legibly with the country of origin
Comply with provisions of any special laws of the U.S. that may apply to your merchandise
Suggestions to the Exporter for Faster Clearance of Your Merchandise
(Continuation)
Develop packing standards for your commodities
Establish sound security procedures
Consider shipping on a carrier participating in the Automated Manifest System (AMS)
If you use a licensed Customs broker for your transaction, consider using a firm that participates in the Automated Broker Interface (ABI)
For additional information : www.cbp.gov
Entry Process File entry documents with CBP at the POE
Must be filed within 15 calendar days of arrival at U.S. POE
Entry for consumption
Must be filed and estimated duties deposited at the port with an entry/entry summary within 10 working days of the goods' entry into the commerce
Must be accompanied by evidence that a bond has been posted with CBP
In the event that a customs broker is employed, the broker may permit the use of his bond to provide the required coverage
Following presentation of the entry, the shipment may be examined, or examination may be waived by CBP
Prerequisite to the GeneralInspection Procedures
CBP will collect information and review necessary documents prior inspection:
Air waybills and shipping documents
Foreign phytosanitary certificates
Invoices (obtained from importer or broker)
Labels
Packing lists
Permits (PPQ, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and
Flora (CITES), Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Import Requirements are subject to change.
Additional information: www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manuals/ports/index.shtml
Labels
Must be in English.
Clearly mark at least one end of each box.
The label shall include:
Farm name or farm Manufacturer/Shipper Identification Code (MID)
Flower type or flower code Master/Simple air waybill number
House air waybill number
Acceptable Labels for Cut Flowers
Miguel’s FarmRose301-11134567
Elvira Paradise FarmsLilium455-8597854-55268
Each label contains: Farm name•Approved flower or code•Air waybills
Unacceptable Labels for Cut Flowers
AG33
Alstroemeria754-52869854-1258
This label does not have the farm name. The use of farm codes is not acceptable
Unacceptable Labels for Cut Flowers
Fermes Magnifiques
AST754-52869854-1258
546-85976842
This label references too many air waybills. Only the importing air waybills manifested in the Air Automated Manifest System may be referenced on the label.
Labels Discrepancies
Boxes with unacceptable labels will be documented as a “Discrepancy” prior to inspection.
Discrepancy will need to be corrected prior to inspection.
Inspection will be cancelled.
Will result in a delay of the inspection.
AG33
Alstroemeria754-52869854-1258
Invoices
Shall include the following:
Name and Address of Seller and Purchaser
Must be in English or a translation of English
Packing List
Destination-Port of Entry
Name of responsible individual
InvoicesDetailed description of the merchandise:
Name by which each item is known The grade or quality The marks, numbers and symbols
under which sold and packaged Quantities in appropriate weights
and measures being imported Purchase price of each item in the
currency of the purchase All charges itemized by name and
amount All discounts, commissions and
rebates Country of origin
Invoice Discrepancies
Most common discrepancies are: Incorrect information (Flower description)
No invoice
Box content does not match invoice
Import Permit Requirements
USDA PPQ •Regulates the importation of plants and plant products under the authority of the Plant Protection Act.
•Issues Transit Permits in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations Title 7, CFR Part 352
Import Permits• Required for the importation into the U.S. and transit through the U.S. of regulated plants and plant products.
Import Permit Requirements (Continuation)
Transit Permits Required in advance of arrival for the unloading, landing or other
movement of plants, plant products, or soil in cargo through the United States.
Two types: Transportation and Exportations (T&E)
Immediate Exports (IE)
Contact Permit Services:
Telephone: (301) 734-0841 or (877) 770-5990 (Toll-Free Automated System);
Fax (301) 734-4300; Email: [email protected]
USDA-APHIS E-Permits
Is a web-based tool that gives customers the ability to apply for a permit, check its status, and view it online.
E-Permit customers can apply for the following:
PPQ Application for Permit to Import Plants or Plant Products
Veterinary Services (VS) Applications for Permits
Biotechnology Notifications
VS Notification of On-Hold Shipment and
Other PPQ applications for permit
E-Permits users are required to complete a registration process via e-Authentication
USDA’s e-Authentication: www.eauth.egov.usda.gov
E-Permits: www.aphis.usda.gov/permits
Import Permits for Cut Flowers
In general, commercial shipments of cut flowers do not require a written permit, there are some exceptions.
Cut flowers covered under quarantines other than 7CFR 319.74 may require a written permit.
Examples include articles with decorative fruits (regulated by 7 CFR 319.56) and Triticum spp. (regulated by 7 CFR 319.59).
Admissible cut flowers are not required to have a T&E permit.
Phytosanitary Certificates
Is issued by the foreign plant protection organization (exporting country).
Is a statement of fact (certifies the inspection) attesting to freedom from pests and admissibility into the destination country.
Can be valid and accurate, yet still be insufficient to meet conditions of entry.
Even when plants or plant products are accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate, CBP inspects the importations to confirm admissibility.
Chrysanthemum spp. (mum) Asteraceafrom Colombia
Must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate or equivalent documentation.
Must have an additional declaration stating, “The place of production as well as the consignment have been inspected and found free of Puccinia horiana.
Examining and Monitoring Cargo Policy
All foreign cargo of agricultural interest are to clear at the first port of arrival or first port of unlading.
OR
Shipments may be authorized movement to another approved CBP port, if cargo is remaining on board a carrier and has an USDA Transit Permit.
Operational Methods May vary from port to port
The use of automated CBP systems, CBP release programs, and other CBP initiatives may vary from location to location.
Agriculture Inspection Hold
Placed on items of agricultural interest.
Using CBP automated tools.
Serves as a notification to the carrier and the other parties that the cargo is being restricted for agricultural reasons.
Should not be released until CBP has authorized the release.
Pest Risk Level of Cut Flowers There are three levels of pest risk:
High
Moderate
Low
The level of pest risk is based on previous imports and interceptions.
USDA APHIS determines the pest risk level.
Is subject to change for a variety of reasons such as:
Number and species of pests intercepted and population levels in growing areas.
Low Risk Cut Flowers from Colombia
Anthurium (tailflower)
Antirrhinum (snapdragon)
Eustoma grandiflora (Lisianthus)
Freesia
Lilium (lily)-NCFRP
Ornithogalum (chincherinchee,Star-of-Bethlehem)
Rosa (rose)-NCFRP
Rose bouquets If 75% of the stems in a bouquet are roses (excluding greenery) NCFRP
Ruscus (butcher's broom, box holly)
Zantedeschia (arum lily, calla lily)-NCFRP
High Risk Cut Flowers from Colombia
Aster (aster)
Chrysanthemum (mum) Chrysanthemum White Rust
Crocosmia (autumn gold, garden montbretia)
Gladiolus (sword lily)
Hypericum (St. John’s Wort)
Tritonia (Montbretia) (blazing star)
Sample Size Is the number of boxes that should be
examined from each inspectional unit.
CBPAS will refer to the USDA Cut Flowers and Greenery Manual
Factors to determine the sample size:
Pest risk level
Amount of air way bills (AWB)
Genus (same or different on the AWB)
Consignee (one or more)
Flowers of the same genus that appear to be grown at different locations or under different conditions may be considered as a separate inspectional unit
CBP verifies samples for inspection and may request additional samples, if needed.
Cut Flowers and Foliage Inspection
CBPAS examine the flowers and foliage by selectively: Shaking or tapping each flower or
bunch while holding over the inspection surface.
The flowers are tapped with enough force to dislodge any crawling insect larvae, adult flying insects that cling to the article, or fecal material.
Closely examining the inspection surface to catch smaller pests such as thrips, aphids, and early instar larvae.
Cut Flowers and Foliage Inspection CBPAS inspect for the following:
Freedom from roots
Presence of fruits
Packing Material
Signs of feeding (discolored tunneling in the leaves made by insects that feed internally)
Symptoms of diseases (discolored sections, rust, or black spots)
Snails, larvae, and/or insects
In addition, CBPAS inspect the bottom of the box for larvae, insects, snails, or evidence of these pests.
Cut Flowers and Foliage Inspection
If product is infested with insects, mollusks, or pathogens,
CBP will HOLD the shipment and
Will send the interception to the nearest USDA Plant Inspection Station.
Emergency Action Notification CBP will consult with USDA to decide
the regulatory action.
CBP will complete an Emergency Action Notification (EAN) (PPQ Form 523) and provide the importer or broker with the following options:
Treat the inspectional unit under USDA monitoring
Destroy the contaminated shipment under CBP supervision at the owner’s expense
Reexport the inspectional unit under proper safeguarding measures
Our Mission
We are the guardians of our Nation’s borders. We are America’s frontline.
We safeguard the American homeland at and beyond our borders. We protect the American public against terrorists and the instruments of terror. We steadfastly enforce the laws of the United States while fostering our nation’s
economic security through lawful international trade and travel. We serve the American public with vigilance, integrity and professionalism.