Summary of the procedures
- 12 Steps
- 9 Documents (Approx)
- Bodies Agencies Involved
Import Procedures
- Ethiopia Import Procedures
- Kenya Import Procedures
- Tanzania Import Procedures
- Uganda Import Procedures
- Zambia Import Procedures
Export Procedures
Pre-clearing Procedure
Step 1: Obtain Seed Exporter's License
Seed Control and Certification Institute (SCCI)
Valid Seed Seller License
ZMK 210.00 Annually
1 – 2 Days
Step 2: Obtain the labels as per the country of import requirements (OECD, Local Zambian Labels, COMESA, SADC, Non-GMO certificate)
Seed Control and Certification Institute (SCCI)
None
Nil
1 – 2 day(s)
Step 3: Register on Zambia Single Window System.
Zambia Revenue Authority
All application are to be done online.
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- The email address used to create The account
- The name of The company/individual
- The Tpin
Nil
5 – 20 Minutes
Step 4: Obtain a Plant Import Permit from importing country
Importing country seed regulator
TBD based on the country’s regulations
Nil
Official Length of process
N/A
Step 5: Obtain International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) seed analysis certificate or national seed analysis certificate. (Depending on the import requirements o the importing)
Seed Control and Certification Institute (SCCI)
Nil
1- 2 day(s)
Step 6: Obtain Fumigation Certificate
Zambia Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI)
ZMK. 195.00
1 – 2 day(s)
Step 7: Apply for an Export Permit
Seed Control and Certification Institute (SCCI)
- PIP
- Fumigation certificate
- ISTA orange certificate
ZMK. 52.50
1 – 2 day(s)
Step 8: Apply for an Inspection Certificate
None
ZMK 150.00
1 – 2 day(s)
Step 9: Obtain Phytosanitary certificate
Zambia Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI)
- PiP.
ZMK 120 for commercial use
ZMK 60 for non-commercial
1 – 2 day(s)
Step 10: Contract clearing agent and send pre-clearance scanned documents
Clearing Agent
- PIP
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Certificate of Origin
- Fumigation certificate
- Packing list
- The invoice
- ISTA orange certificate
- Non-GMO certificate
N/A
N/A
Clearing Procedure
Step 11: Verification and Physical checks of trucks
Zambia Revenue Authority
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- PIP
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Certificate of Origin
- Fumigation certificate
- Packing list
- The invoice
- ISTA orange certificate
- Non-GMO certificate
Nil
1 – 3 day (s)
Step 12: Physical release of truck
Zambia Revenue Authority
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None
Nil
1 day