由 lltx1822 Sea Shipping to South Africa: Import Quarantine and Document Requirements for Animal and Plant Products
South Africa has extremely strict quarantine controls on imported animal and plant products. All animal and plant products must be inspected and qualified by the official quarantine authority of the exporting country before sea shipping and obtain the corresponding quarantine certificate. The certificate must indicate the product name, quantity, origin, quarantine results and other information, and must be signed and sealed by the official institution of the exporting country. For some high – risk animal and plant products, such as meat, fruits, flowers, etc., it is also necessary to apply for an import license from the South African agricultural department before import, submit detailed product information, processing technology and other materials, and can only import after evaluation and approval. After the goods arrive at the port, South African Customs will conduct strict inspection on animal and plant products. If the quarantine is unqualified, the goods will be destroyed or returned, and the relevant costs will be borne by the importer.