When importing plants or seeds into the USA, it is very important to check the USDA's list of Plants with Special Requirements and Prohibited Plants. It is also important to check the CITES List. Importing a plant that is prohibited, or that requires additional import paperwork can also cause you big trouble. I know a story of another person who unknowingly imported a plant on the prohibited list. The USDA inspector phoned the person and threatened to revoke their import permit. I'd hate to see what they might do if you imported a plant on the CITES list without the correct documentation. There are many sellers on eBay in China selling CITES listed plants at very reasonable prices. Just say no. It's not legal, ethical, or intelligent. Bern -----Original Message----- From: pbs [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net] On Behalf Of Denis Kearns via pbs Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 11:54 AM To: pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net Cc: Denis Kearns <bogdmk@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [pbs] pbs Digest, Vol 90, Issue 4 > > Although sometimes it may seem like a bother, it’s good to remember > that these phytosanitary rules are in place for a very important reason. > Non-native invasive pests, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae, > plants, and animals have serious consequences when introduced into new > areas. Lots and lots of examples of this. > > Although a fine from USDA would be unpleasant, it would be worse to be > responsible for introducing a new pest like the Narcissus bulb fly. Stay safe, - Denis > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2024 23:41:37 -0700 > From: <michaelcmace@gmail.com> > To: <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> > Subject: Re: [pbs] Phytos for bulb imports into the US > Message-ID: <02ae01dae7cb$b0814490$1183cdb0$@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Bern wrote: > > > If they discover your plant import when it gets to the USA and they > > have > the resources and will to do so, they could easily determine if you > have a USDA permit. It's a worst case scenario, but I wouldn't take that chance. > > Not to mention, everything we write on this mail list, including our > names, is archived online where the USDA or other authorities could > easily read it. > And in the past we've had USDA officials who were members of the list. > So really if you plan to break the rules, it's not a good idea to brag > about it here. > > Personally, I think it's easier in the long run to just cooperate with > the rules. Not only do you remove the risk, if we cooperate with the > USDA we have a better chance of getting their help when we need > adjustments in the rules. > > Case in point, there is a little-known permit that gives you a way to > import bulbs into the US without a phyto when you really can't get > one. It's called a Controlled Import Permit, form 588. I haven't used > it, but we've been told by USDA personnel in the past that it's an > option for us. > > Mike > San Jose, CA > > > _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> PBS Forum https://… _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> PBS Forum https://…