This permit is required by any person or entity desiring to import any plants, plant products and other articles under the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003 for consumption and/ or processing.Plant product is defined as a un-manufactured material of plant origin including grain and those manufactured products that, by their nature or that of their processing, may create risk for the introduction and spread of a pest.
Application for Permit to Import plants/plant products for consumption or processing
What is Application for Permit to Import plants/plant products for consumption or processing
Who Can Apply for this application?
Documents Required for this Application
- Proforma invoice
- Letter of agreement
Act and Rules
Role of Shamkris and Process of Application for Permit to Import plants/plant products for consumption or processing
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to ensuring compliance with the mandatory requirements for obtaining the Application. With a simple and guided methodology, Shamkris helps organizations achieve the necessary application in a timely and cost-effective manner. Shamkris offers 100% support in advisory, guidance, and compliance, ensuring smooth processing for obtaining the application.
The Application acquisition process described below:
Advisory for the document required
Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
Certificate File
Inspection by the department if required
Certificate department
Certificate issued
Yearly Compliance if Applicable
Renewal when due
Who can issue the Application for Permit to Import plants/plant products for consumption or processing
FAQ
Yes. This permit is mandatory for importing plants, plant products, and other regulated articles into India for consumption and/or processing under the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003.
The permit is issued by the Plant Quarantine Authority of India under the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage (DPPQS).
A plant product refers to any un-manufactured material of plant origin, including grains, as well as certain manufactured products which may pose a risk of introducing or spreading plant pests due to their nature or processing.
Yes. The permit is required for imports intended for both consumption and processing, irrespective of end use.
Yes. The import permit must be obtained before the shipment arrives in India. Applications after arrival may lead to detention or rejection of the consignment.
Yes. In addition to the import permit, a Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the exporting country’s authorized authority is required at the time of import.
The permit is generally valid for 6 months to 1 year, subject to conditions specified by the Plant Quarantine Authority.
Yes, in many cases a single permit may be used for multiple consignments within its validity period, subject to compliance with specified conditions.
Approval usually takes 5–10 working days, depending on the completeness of documents and regulatory scrutiny.
Importing without a valid permit may result in detention, re-export, destruction of goods, penalties, or other regulatory action by authorities.