Fees for phytosanitary inspections and checks of means of transport

What this is

Fees collected for phytosanitary inspections and controls of means of transport and storage environments used for the export of plants, plant products and other regulated articles. These operations aim to verify the sanitary conditions of vehicles, containers and storage facilities, detect the possible presence of harmful organisms, and prevent their spread during the transportation of goods to destination countries. They also help ensure compliance with applicable phytosanitary requirements governing the handling, packaging and storage of products intended for export. The corresponding fees are payable by exporters, transporters or other concerned operators in accordance with applicable regulations and constitute non-tax revenues generated from phytosanitary inspection and control services performed for export operations.