This permit issued by the Ministry of Agriculture is mandatory for importing soil, earth, clay, peat, sphagnum moss, or similar materials for microbiological, soil-mechanics, or mineralogical investigations, as well as peat and sphagnum moss for horticultural purposes. The importer or their authorized agent must apply to the Plant Protection Advisor (PPA) to the Government of India at least one month in advance to obtain the permit. It is applicable when importing soil for research purposes, importing growing media containing soil, peat, or other organic materials, or importing sphagnum moss for horticultural use.
Application for Permit to import Soil
What is Application for Permit to import Soil
Who Can Apply for this application?
Documents Required for this Application
- Duly filled and signed application form
- Importer Exporter Code (IEC) issued by DGFT
- Details of the material to be imported (soil/peat/sphagnum moss/growing media)
- Purpose of import (research, investigation, or horticultural use)
- Technical write-up or research proposal (in case of research or investigation)
- Country of origin and port of entry details
- Authorization letter (if applied through an agent)
- Any additional documents as prescribed by the Plant Protection Advisor (PPA) or Plant Quarantine Authority
Act and Rules
Role of Shamkris and Process of Application for Permit to import Soil
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 Soil
FAQ
This permit is required to import soil, earth, clay, peat, sphagnum moss, or similar materials into India for research, investigation, or horticultural purposes.
The permit is issued by the Ministry of Agriculture through the Plant Protection Advisor (PPA) to the Government of India.
Any importer or the importer’s authorized agent who complies with the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003 can apply.
The application must be submitted at least one month in advance of the proposed import.
Yes, the permit is mandatory when importing soil or related materials for microbiological, soil-mechanics, mineralogical investigations, or research purposes.
Yes, importing peat or sphagnum moss for horticultural purposes also requires this permit.
Yes, an authorized agent may apply, provided proper authorization is submitted.
Yes, the imported material may be subject to inspection or quarantine checks by the Plant Quarantine Authority at the port of entry.