Japan demand for prior notification on imports of Papaya seed and seedling, cotton seed (for cultivation)

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has issued notification proposing designation of plant species that need to be notified to relevant authorities prior to the importation of its seeds and/or seedlings. This document also provides the proposed timeline for plant seeds and/or seedlings to be notified to the authorities.

Products covered: Papaya seed and seedling, cotton seed (for cultivation)

HS Code: 120721, 120999

Description of content: This document provides information about a proposed designation

Proposed date of adoption (dd/mm/yy): To be determined.

Proposed date of publication (dd/mm/yy): To be determined.

Proposed date of entry into force: [ ] Six months from date of publication, and/or(dd/mm/yy): 1 April 2018

Final date for comments: [X] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the notification and/or (dd/mm/yy): 2 February 2018

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