Experience importing orchids into US?
I live in the US, and I am considering placing an order for a few plants with a reputable nursery in Europe. I want to be sure that I am fully compliant with the laws.This is for my personal collection and not for any commercial purpose. My understanding is that I need three things 1) a federal import permit, which I have 2) a phytosanitary certificate, which the nursery will provide and 3) CITES documentation.
The only part that worries me is the CITES stuff. Even though I'm only buying mericloned hybrids, I think CITES still applies. The nursery said their phyto. cert. states that they are compliant with CITES.
If anyone has experience with this, I'd appreciate your input. I'd rather not spend the money if customs is going to throw the package in the trash.
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