This ICR applies to the importation of Citrus spp cuttings/budstick under a "Controlled import permit (CIP) to import restricted or 'Not Authorised' plant material" regulated by 7 CFR 319.6.

Citrus spp cuttings or budstick imported under this ICR will be propagated in quarantine; the varieties will be tested and cleaned up via shoot tip grafting. If no pathogens are detected on the cleaned up trees, the variety will be released to the industry for propagation.
Original quarantined material will be autoclaved and discarded upon program completion.

All plant material must be selected from disease and pest free sources and be free from soil, other foreign matter or debris, prohibited plants and noxious weed seeds.

Samples of the plant material must be bare rooted or washed free of soil prior to shipment.

An invoice or packing lists must accompany the consignment with the botanical names (genus and species) listed alphabetically, country of origin, details of the exporter and location should be clearly labelled and import permit number included on the bill of lading.

Imported plant material must be packaged in a sturdy closed container to prevent cross contamination and possible escape or introduction of plant pests during shipment.

Importing plants which have been wrapped, coated with fungicide, insecticide, or any other treatment or packaged in plastic or other impermeable material with potential to prevent adequate inspection or treatment may be refused entry.

Packaging material used in the consignment of the plant material must meet the requirements of 7 CFR 319.37-11, and wood packing material used in the consignment must meet the requirements of 319.40-3(b).

Exporter to use yellow/green label provided and attach it outside of the package to direct the package to the deisgnated Plant Inspection Station.