Notification of the import of forest reproductive material to the customs authority on the basis of a permit

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Main information about the service

The importer is obliged to mark imported reproductive material with a certificate of origin, or other official certificate issued in the country of origin, and submit that to the customs authority. 

Reproductive material cannot be admitted to the customs area without such a document.

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Does this apply to me?

you plan to import forest reproductive material that is subject to a customs declaration into the Czech Republic and you intend to use it for forestry purposes. 

Service outcome

Document on the import of forest reproductive material submitted to the customs authority.

Service benefit

The permit is an inseparable part of the customs procedure. Reproductive material cannot be released into the customs area of the Czech Republic and hence into the EU without this permit.

When to address the service

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Whenever you intend to import forest reproductive material that is subject to a customs declaration into the Czech Republic.

How to get the service

What do you need when solving the service electronically

Application for permission to import of forest reproductive material, drawn up in free form, and a document confirming the origin of the forest reproductive material drawn up in the country from which it originated.

The application must contain:

  • details of the applicant (identification number and licence number),
  • the name of the tree (in Czech and the scientific name),
  • the quantity and category of the reproductive material.

Where and how to solve the service electronically

You may send the free form application with the relevant details concerning the supplier and the reproductive material to the Ministry of Agriculture via:

Could be solved via e-identity

Yes

Is the service charged when solving electronically

No

What you’ll need to provide

Application for permission to import of forest reproductive material, drawn up in free form, and a document confirming the origin of the forest reproductive material drawn up in the country from which it originated.

The application must contain:

  • details of the applicant (identification number and licence number),
  • the name of the tree (in Czech and the scientific name),
  • the quantity and category of the reproductive material.

Where to solve the service

You may send the free form application with the relevant details concerning the supplier and the reproductive material, or deliver it in person, to:

Ministry of Agriculture

Forest Protection Department

Těšnov 65/17

Praha 1 – Nové Město

110 00

Is the service charged when solving in person?

No

Responsible Public Authority

Ministerstvo zemědělství
Těšnov 65/17
Nové Město
11000 Praha 1
Datová schránka: yphaax8
E-mail: info@mze.cz
Web: www.eagri.cz

Additional information about the service

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to report the import of forest reproductive material if it will not be used for forestry purposes?

According to Act No 149/2004 Coll., on the placing on the market of reproductive material, NO.

However, you must abide by the legislative rules relating to ‘ornamental’ trees, phytosanitary care and customs regulations.

Communication language

Czech/English

Last checked at 28.06.2021

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