To ship Wisconsin plants or plant products internationally, you may need to get a phytosanitary certificate, a certificate issued by the U.S or a state department of agriculture certifying to foreign governments that the products are free of pests and diseases.
Types of Phytosanitary Certificates for International Shipments
Federal Phytosanitary Certificate (PPQ 577)
This certificate is used for raw or relatively unprocessed plants or plant products such as lumber, logs, nursery stock, grain, fruit, etc. Since
the discontinuation of the PPQ 578 certificate in 2022, the PPQ 577 should also
be used for certain processed plant products if eligible, such as veneer,
plywood, oriented strand board, etc.This certificate is used for the same materials as the Federal Phytosanitary Certificate (PPQ 577) described above, but the materials have been imported into the U.S. and will be re-exported back out to a foreign country right away.
Products Ineligible for Phytosanitary Certification
This links to an incomplete list of commodities such as paper or insect products for which phytosanitary certification has been requested but are deemed ineligible for any type of APHIS PPQ certification. Contact us if unsure whether your commodity requires a phytosanitary certificate or not.
Accessing PCIT Instructions.pdf and how to apply for a Phyto.