APHIS to Continue to Accept Copies of Phyto Certs Until Sept. 30
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced it will continue to allow importers to file electronic copies of phytosanitary certificates for plant commodities until Sept. 30, it said Feb. 14, as expected (see 2202070048). The agency had previously delayed…
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the end the policy of accepting copies Jan. 1 (see 2112100059), before postponing again until March 31 (see 2112290032). The policy is in place to mitigate challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America asked for the latest extension. "Starting October 1, 2022, APHIS and U.S. Customs and Border Protection will accept only original phytosanitary certificates and forms for plant commodities," APHIS said.