bringint orchids from the Upcoming World orchid conference in South africa

[palm521]

guys,

how can you bring orchids to the states From the upcoming world orchid conference to be held in south africa?

i asked the folks of plantae, but they came with the classic cryptic message that you need import permit to bring plants to the states.

can i get a valid import permit from southafrica? or anyone in the states cant bring anything legally?

so if i visit from overseas, and want to bring some plants to the states, 1. how can i get a import permit if i dont know exactly what plants will come with me from the upcoming WOC?


anyone please shed some lights on this .

Thanks!

Antonio.

[Subrosa]

You can carry a small number (12 I think) of plants into the country without an import permit. However you will need a phytosanitary certification from the seller.

[TOMMYMIAMI]

You can carry orchids on the plane without USDA permit? wow, I had no idea. Cool

[Fairorchids]

Originally Posted by TOMMYMIAMI

You can carry orchids on the plane without USDA permit? wow, I had no idea. Cool

Only 12. And, you are responsible for cost of bonded courier transport to inspection center.

Beyond that you need import permit. Permit is generic, so you do not need names of plants in your future imports.

[TOMMYMIAMI]

Originally Posted by Fairorchids

Only 12. And, you are responsible for cost of bonded courier transport to inspection center.

Beyond that you need import permit. Permit is generic, so you do not need names of plants in your future imports.

Thanks bunch