Exporting a collection?

[Connie Star]

I'm hoping/planning to move from the US to Costa Rica within a few months. Does anyone know what the laws/regulations would be for bringing some of my orchid collection with me? How could I go about finding out?
Everything I read is about importing to the US.
Does the US provide phytosanitary certificates for export?
This may be crazy given the number of orchids I will be able to find once I get there, but I do have a few 'pet' orchids I am quite fond of.

[AnonYMouse]

Is this the kind of info you are looking for?

[Island Girl]

I know (like 70-80% sure) I've heard/read about ur dream of someday wanting to move to Costa Rica.... Congrats! I bet ur gonna love it there!

[lambelkip]

also check with APHIS for export information

and the export certification specialist:

MASSACHUSETTS

Export Certification Specialist:
Patrick Marino
USDA, APHIS, PPQ
500 New Karner Road, 2nd Floor
Albany, NY 12205
Phone: 518-218-7515
Fax: 518-218-7518
Email: Patrick.F.Marino@aphis.usda.gov

Areas of coverage: CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, and VT

State Plant Health Director:
Patty Douglass
Phone: 203-741-5656