Reexport Certification

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Re-export Certification

• Where are we now and where are we going?

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Reexport Certification

• Where are we now with seed?
• 7 CFR 353 Regulation for phytosanitary reexport
  certification based on
• Foreign PC and/or other phytosanitary measures
  and,
• Current phytosanitary regulations of importing
  country
• Current policy for certifying seed for re-export
  w/ FPC-R
• Can meet (i.e. known) destination country
  requirements based on
• Foreign PC and/or,
• Other phytosanitary measures in intermediary
  country and/or
• Import Permits
• Cannot meet (i.e., dont know) destination
  country requirements Alternatives?
• Other phytosanitary measures in intermediary
  country (e.g., Inspection) and/or
• Import Permits and/or
• Bilateral arrangements

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REEXPORT PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES FY 1999-2002
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Re-export Certification

• What are the current influences?
• WTO, IPPC (ISPMs)
• Changes to foreign countries plant health import
  regulations
• Increased trade opportunities
• What do trading partners expect?
• Adherance to ISPMs, Regulations
• Cooperation, Communication

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Re-export Certification

• What are we working towards?
• Reexamine 7 CFR 353
• Amend reexport certification policy
• Harmonize documents, requirements, flow
• Get the word out