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andycdn
Ottawa, ON
(Zone 4b)
March 06, 2008
05:53 AM Post #4628752
| I haven't read through all the msgs on the auction, but trans-border laws will be an issue, alas. Though we share our lives on the continent of North America, our political boundaries interfere with the simple passage of food, seed, plant material and whatever else some people have decided can be banned.
Should the DG Auction become a test case? Are there other precedents or remedies?
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threegardeners
North Augusta, ON
(Zone 5a)
March 06, 2008
09:01 AM Post #4628977
| I'm looking forward to this. there aren't a lot of Canadians that have spoken up so I figure we'll have the Canadian market cornered for a while.
Just follow the regulations as best you can. Seeds are ok sometimes, cuttings occasionally, plants, no.
I plan to sell the "live" things up here but have other garden related items that might be interesting to those South of the border.
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ecrane3
Dublin, CA
(Zone 9a)
March 06, 2008
11:00 AM Post #4629293
| I think the key thing is that people need to understand the rules and what's OK to ship across the border or not. There's nothing any auction site can do about international regulations, it's up to the sellers to understand the rules of what they can ship where. And it's not just shipping between countries that's an issue--I don't know how it is in Canada with shipping between provinces, but here there are states that are picky about what can be shipped in from other states, so shipping regulations are something that every seller is going to have to think about if they're selling plant material. |
andycdn
Ottawa, ON
(Zone 4b)
March 06, 2008
08:28 PM Post #4631356
| When I spoke to a gov't rep about importing brugmansia seed, her whole concern was about marijuana, not plant disease. What an odd priority. Makes me think putting a packet of seed in a pair of used jeans is the best way to import... and I'm an honest type of guy. |
GreenThumbsTN
Chattanooga, TN
(Zone 7b)
March 07, 2008
11:38 AM Post #4633703
| I had an inquiry from Canada about my named hellebore seed last fall and my AG Inspector advised me that Canadian regulations changed the beginning of November 2007 and all seeds now need a phyto if they are mailed from Tennessee.
I do not know whether these new regulations affect shipments originating from Tennessee only or for all shipments.
I think as sellers, we should abide by whatever rules are imposed. |
andycdn
Ottawa, ON
(Zone 4b)
March 10, 2008
11:26 AM Post #4646069
| Maybe we should try to get the rules changed. |
wagsworld
Kingsport, TN
(Zone 6a)
March 11, 2008
08:27 AM Post #4649844
| You should check with your local agricultural department. I know that in the state of Tennessee I can ship my daylilies any where in the US (but some state can't send to other states) but I can't ship outside of the US unless I have a phytosanitary certificate which can run between $50 - $100. My inspector just told me that I can ship daylily seeds to Canada and Europe with no problems but If i ship to Africa I have to have a Phyto.
Don't know how many State inspectors may be lurking here but I know our local one saw me post before about daylilies and he saw my website and knew how many daylilies I had. So you never know. With the State of Tennessee a person that sales has to have a license but it you trade with your neighbor you don't but if you send plants over the state line whether it was sold or given away you need a license. Double check sometimes your fee for a license can be cheaper then the fine for not having one. |
1913cat
Robertsville, MO
(Zone 5b)
March 17, 2008
09:50 PM Post #4676631
| It is the same way with the state of Missouri as well. You have to have a phytosanitization certificate. What I intend on doing is shipping international at one time to save on the costs for the certificate. I do believe Blyth does this, it might be twice. I would have to let international bidders know that the costs for shipping would be more to help out with those costs. |
growin
Vancouver, BC
(Zone 8b)
March 18, 2008
11:08 AM Post #4678344
| This is the best spot to review restrictions: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/hort/horte.shtml
and here's AIRS (Automated Import Reference System) http://airs-sari.inspection.gc.ca/airs/airs-sari.asp
Seed is often grouped with agg production seed so ornamental or flowering. |
1913cat
Robertsville, MO
(Zone 5b)
September 10, 2008
06:32 PM Post #5535541
| I just found out from my inspector, to ship out of the country and over seas it is a basic fee of 25.00, then a 10.00 fee per order after that, so it would be one time per year 25.00, if I have them out once for inspections. |
andycdn
Ottawa, ON
(Zone 4b)
October 09, 2008
04:55 PM Post #5652201
| It all seems so silly. we are just one big piece of land, but I understand that disease needs to be controlled. It sure causes problems though. --A |
Turtlegaby
Decatur, AL
(Zone 8a)
October 10, 2008
11:02 AM Post #5655036
| I am since over 5 years an Ebay seller and have thousands of Canadian customers. I have never had any problems to send seeds to Canada, not one package got inspected or confiscated.
The import restrictions and requirements to supply a phytosanity certificate apply to seed LOTS only, not to single packages with a small amount of seeds.
It is different with plants, I cannot easily be sent to Canada, but with small packages of seeds there are not restrictions. Not even a custom form is required. |
inanda
Winnipeg, MB
(Zone 2b)
October 12, 2008
01:52 PM Post #5662492
| I send plant material to USA fairly often. With a phyto of course. It is not a problem at all. Likewise I receive mainly iris and lilies from USA, with a phyto of course.
inanda in Winnipeg |
