Forest Products Export Standards – Phytosanitary Requirements of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU)

Import permit NOT required.

Additional declarations for Logs with bark

Pine:

•  “From areas free from Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, Monochamus alternatus, Monochamus carolinensis, Monochamus clamator, Monochamus marmorator, Monochamus mutator, Monochamus notatus, Monochamus obtusus, Monochamus scutellatus and Monochamus titillator.”

Conifers (excluding Pinus spp., Thuja spp. and Taxus spp.):

•  “From areas free from Bursaphelenchus xylophilus.”

Additional declarations for logs without bark

Pine:

•  “From areas free from Atropellis piniphila, Atropellis pinicola, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, Ips calligraphus, Ips grandicollis, Ips plastographus, Ips pini, Monochamus alternatus, Monochamus carolinensis, Monochamus clamator, Monochamus marmorator, Monochamus mutator, Monochamus notatus, Monochamus obtusus, Monochamus scutellatus and Monochamus titillator.

Conifers (excluding Pinus spp., Thuja spp. and Taxus spp.)

•  “From areas free from Atropellis pinicola, Atropellis piniphila, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, Ips calligraphus, Ips grandicollis, Ips pini, Ips plastographus, Monochamus alternatus, Monochamus carolinensis, Monochamus clamator, Monochamus marmorator, Monochamus mutator, Monochamus notatus, Monochamus obtusus, Monochamus scutellatus and Monochamus titillator.

Note: All pests in the above additional declarations are not known to occur in New Zealand.

Phytosanitary certificate required.

Phytosanitary certificates must be issued prior to loading the vessel or aircraft. Phytosanitary certificate issuance dates must therefore be the same or earlier than the Bill of Lading date.

Where there is no additional declaration required, ‘N/A’ is to be entered into the additional declaration field of the phytosanitary certificate.

Phytosanitary certficates will not be issued for products on the Russia Sanctions Register .

Note: To access the register, click on the excel sheet in the above link. To find out which products are on the register, refer to second tab “Trade Measures” and search for products listed in column G “Summary of Products by description based on the Harmonised System (HS) descriptions”.

Replacement Phytosanitary Certificates:

A replacement of phytosanitary certificate may be issued for the EEU on a case-by-case basis, these are not automatically issued.

For a replacement certificate to be issued, it must be accompanied by a cover letter from MPI detailing the amendments made. The inspection date must be stated on all replacement phytosanitary certificates.

Transport in covered transport carriers.

Label packaging with product type, country of origin, name of exporter, location and/or production site details.

For further information including requirements for hardwood logs, see the EEC official document on products that are subject to quarantine and phytosanitary regulations

Refer to the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) codes

Further information on HS Tariff Codes is available from United Nations Conference on Trade and Development United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA)

Import permit NOT required.

Additional declarations

Pine:

• “From areas free from Atropellis piniphila, Atropellis pinicola, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, Ips calligraphus, Ips grandicollis, Ips plastographus, Ips pini, Monochamus alternatus, Monochamus carolinensis, Monochamus clamator, Monochamus marmorator, Monochamus mutator, Monochamus notatus, Monochamus obtusus, Monochamus scutellatus and Monochamus titillator.”

Conifers (excludes Pinus spp., Thuja spp. and Taxus spp.):

•  “From areas free from Atropellis pinicola, Atropellis piniphila, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, Ips calligraphus, Ips grandicollis, Ips pini,  Ips plastographus, Monochamus alternatus, Monochamus carolinensis, Monochamus clamator, Monochamus marmorator, Monochamus mutator, Monochamus notatus, Monochamus obtusus, Monochamus scutellatus and Monochamus titillator.”

Note: All pests in the above additional declarations are not known to occur in New Zealand.

Phytosanitary certificate required.

Phytosanitary certificates must be issued prior to loading the vessel or aircraft. Phytosanitary certificate issuance dates must therefore be the same or earlier than the Bill of Lading date.

Where there is no additional declaration required, ‘N/A’ is to be entered into the additional declaration field of the phytosanitary certificate.

Phytosanitary certficates will not be issued for products on the Russia Sanctions Register .

Note: To access the register, click on the excel sheet in the above link. To find out which products are on the register, refer to second tab “Trade Measures” and search for products listed in column G “Summary of Products by description based on the Harmonised System (HS) descriptions”.

Replacement Phytosanitary Certificates:

A replacement of phytosanitary certificate may be issued for the EEU on a case-by-case basis, these are not automatically issued.

For a replacement certificate to be issued, it must be accompanied by a cover letter from MPI detailing the amendments made. The inspection date must be stated on all replacement phytosanitary certificates.

For a replacement certificate, contact your IVA, who will work with MPI to consider if a replacement certificate will be issued. This will be done on a cost recovery basis.

Transport in covered transport carriers.

Label packaging with product type, country of origin, name of exporter, location and/or production site details.

For further information including requirements for hardwood poles, see the EEC official document on products that are subject to quarantine and phytosanitary regulations

Refer to the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) codes

Further information on HS Tariff Codes is available from United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA).

Import permit NOT required.

Additional declarations for sawn wood with bark

Pine:

•  “From areas free from Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, Monochamus alternatus, Monochamus carolinensis, Monochamus clamator, Monochamus marmorator, Monochamus mutator, Monochamus notatus, Monochamus obtusus, Monochamus scutellatus and Monochamus titillator.”

Conifers (excluding Pinus spp., Thuja spp. and Taxus spp.):

• “From areas free from Bursaphelenchus xylophilus.”

Additional declarations for sawn wood without bark

Pine:

• “From areas free from Atropellis pinicola, Atropellis piniphila, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus , Ips calligraphus, Ips grandicollis, Ips plastographus, Ips pini, Monochamus alternatus, Monochamus carolinensis, Monochamus clamator, Monochamus marmorator, Monochamus mutator, Monochamus notatus, Monochamus obtusus, Monochamus scutellatus and Monochamus titillator.”

Conifers (excluding Pinus spp., Thuja spp. and Taxus spp.):

• “From areas free from Atropellis pinicola, Atropellis piniphila, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, Ips calligraphus, Ips grandicollis, Ips plastographus, Ips pini,  Monochamus alternatus, Monochamus carolinensis, Monochamus clamator, Monochamus marmorator, Monochamus mutator, Monochamus notatus, Monochamus obtusus, Monochamus scutellatus and Monochamus titillator.”

Note: All pests in the above additional declarations are not known to occur in New Zealand.

Phytosanitary certificate required.

Phytosanitary certificates must be issued prior to loading the vessel or aircraft. Phytosanitary certificate issuance dates must therefore be the same or earlier than the Bill of Lading date.

Where there is no additional declaration required, ‘N/A’ is to be entered into the additional declaration field of the phytosanitary certificate.

Phytosanitary certficates will not be issued for products on the Russia Sanctions Register .

Note: To access the register, click on the excel sheet in the above link. To find out which products are on the register, refer to second tab “Trade Measures” and search for products listed in column G “Summary of Products by description based on the Harmonised System (HS) descriptions”.

Replacement Phytosanitary Certificates:

A replacement of phytosanitary certificate may be issued for the EEU on a case-by-case basis, these are not automatically issued.

For a replacement certificate to be issued, it must be accompanied by a cover letter from MPI detailing the amendments made. The inspection date must be stated on all replacement phytosanitary certificates.

For a replacement certificate, contact your IVA, who will work with MPI to consider if a replacement certificate will be issued. This will be done on a cost recovery basis.

Transport in covered transport carriers.

Label packaging with product type, country of origin, name of exporter,location and/or production site details.

For further information including requirements for hardwood timber, see the EEC official document on products that are subject to quarantine and phytosanitary regulations

Refer to the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) codes

Further information on HS Tariff Codes is available from United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA)  

Import permit NOT required.

Additional declarations for wood chips of conifers (excluding Thuja spp. and Taxus spp.):

•  “From areas free from Bursaphelenchus xylophilus.”

Note: Bursaphelenchus xylophilus is not known to occur in New Zealand.

Phytosanitary certificate required.

Phytosanitary certificates must be issued prior to loading the vessel or aircraft. Phytosanitary certificate issuance dates must therefore be the same or earlier than the Bill of Lading date.

Where there is no additional declaration required, ‘N/A’ is to be entered into the additional declaration field of the phytosanitary certificate.

Phytosanitary certficates will not be issued for products on the Russia Sanctions Register .

Note: To access the register, click on the excel sheet in the above link. To find out which products are on the register, refer to second tab “Trade Measures” and search for products listed in column G “Summary of Products by description based on the Harmonised System (HS) descriptions”.

Replacement Phytosanitary Certificates:

A replacement of phytosanitary certificate may be issued for the EEU on a case-by-case basis, these are not automatically issued.

For a replacement certificate to be issued, it must be accompanied by a cover letter from MPI detailing the amendments made. The inspection date must be stated on all replacement phytosanitary certificates.

For a replacement certificate, contact your IVA, who will work with MPI to consider if a replacement certificate will be issued. This will be done on a cost recovery basis.

Transport in covered transport carriers.

Label packaging with product type, country of origin, name of exporter,location and/or production site details.

For further information including requirements for hardwood chips, see the EEC official document on products that are subject to quarantine and phytosanitary regulations

Refer to the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) codes

Further information on HS Tariff Codes is available from United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA)

For veneer that exceeds 6mm thickness refer to Wood/ Timber – Sawn requirements.

Wood packaging material and dunnage must be marked in accordance with ISPM 15, or be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate.

Phytosanitary certificates must be issued prior to loading the vessel or aircraft. Phytosanitary certificate issuance dates must therefore be the same or earlier than the Bill of Lading date.

Where there is no additional declaration required, ‘N/A’ is to be entered into the additional declaration field of the phytosanitary certificate.

Phytosanitary certficates will not be issued for products on the Russia Sanctions Register .

Note: To access the register, click on the excel sheet in the above link. To find out which products are on the register, refer to second tab “Trade Measures” and search for products listed in column G “Summary of Products by description based on the Harmonised System (HS) descriptions”.

Replacement Phytosanitary Certificates:

A replacement of phytosanitary certificate may be issued for the EEU on a case-by-case basis, these are not automatically issued.

For a replacement certificate to be issued, it must be accompanied by a cover letter from MPI detailing the amendments made. The inspection date must be stated on all replacement phytosanitary certificates.

For a replacement certificate, contact your IVA, who will work with MPI to consider if a replacement certificate will be issued. This will be done on a cost recovery basis.

Additional declaration for bark of conifers:

• “From the areas free from Bursaphelenchus xylophilus.”

Note: Bursaphelenchus xylophilus is not known to occur in New Zealand.

Phytosanitary certificate required.

Phytosanitary certificates must be issued prior to loading the vessel or aircraft. Phytosanitary certificate issuance dates must therefore be the same or earlier than the Bill of Lading date.

Where there is no additional declaration required, ‘N/A’ is to be entered into the additional declaration field of the phytosanitary certificate.

Phytosanitary certficates will not be issued for products on the Russia Sanctions Register .

Note: To access the register, click on the excel sheet in the above link. To find out which products are on the register, refer to second tab “Trade Measures” and search for products listed in column G “Summary of Products by description based on the Harmonised System (HS) descriptions”.

Replacement Phytosanitary Certificates:

A replacement of phytosanitary certificate may be issued for the EEU on a case-by-case basis, these are not automatically issued.

For a replacement certificate to be issued, it must be accompanied by a cover letter from MPI detailing the amendments made. The inspection date must be stated on all replacement phytosanitary certificates.

For a replacement certificate, contact your IVA, who will work with MPI to consider if a replacement certificate will be issued. This will be done on a cost recovery basis.

Transport in covered transport carriers.

Label packaging with product type, country of origin, name of exporter, location and/or production site details.

For further information including requirements for hardwood bark, see the EEC official document on products that are subject to quarantine and phytosanitary regulations

refer to the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) codes

Further information on HS Tariff Codes is available from United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA)