Processed Biomass

Country
Philippines (PH)
Group
Processed timber
End use
Processing
NPPO Details
Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry, Manila
Relevant Web Addresses
http://bpi.da.gov.ph/bpi/index.php
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit Yes
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement No
Protocol Market No

Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.

A copy of the import permit must be presented to an Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.

The import requirements are applicable to Processed Biomass comprising of shredded timber (similar to woodchips) and shredded paper and cardboard.

If required by the import permit, each consignment is to be fumigated with methyl bromide or phosphine as outlined below.

  • 48g/m3 for 24 hours at 21 degrees celsius or above.

The exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the treatment and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.

Details of treatment to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section.

Import permits dated 1 March 2024 and 16 May 2024.

29/05/2024 - Updated treatment details.
13/03/2024 - Created Micor case based on NPPO requirements.
Initial Uploaded: 12/03/2024
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026