The release order for import and export certificates of plant and plant-related products is essential for ensuring regulatory compliance and biosecurity. This process, mandated under the Plant Quarantine Act of 2011, plays a crucial role in guaranteeing safe global trade while effectively preventing the spread of pests and diseases.
Issuing Office:
Name : Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE)
Address : Plant Quarantine Station Hazarat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka21
Email : dpqw@dae.com,anwarkhan60@live.com
Web : www.dae.gov.bd/
Required list of Documents
- Prescribed Form duly filled in (Original)
- Trade License (Original copy)
- Import Registration Certificate
- Phytosanitary Certificate of plant and plant related products exporting country (Original copy)
- Invoice (Original copy)
- Packing list (Original copy)
- Bill of lading (Original copy)
- Treasury Challan (Original copy)
- Assessment of the Product (Original)
- Anchoring Permission
Step by step process
Step 1 Acquiring & submitting form: Applicants acquire the Application Form either from the Plant Quarantine Wing of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) or through the official website, completing it as per instructions. Upon completion, fees are paid, and a Treasury Challan is issued as evidence of payment. The applicant then submits the filled Application Form alongside all essential documents to the designated authority, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards throughout the process.
Step 2 Document Verification & Inspection: The Concern Officer stationed at the local Quarantine Station meticulously verifies the submitted documents. This step ensures that all documents are accurate, complete, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Following document verification, the Concern Officer conducts a thorough inspection of the products. During this inspection, samples are collected for further testing to ascertain their quality and safety.
Step 3 Sample Testing: The collected samples undergo rigorous testing to evaluate their compliance with relevant standards and regulations. This testing ensures that the imported/exported products meet all necessary criteria for safety and quality.
Step 4 Release Order Approval & collection: Upon satisfactory completion of testing and verification procedures, the respective Officer responsible for approvals grants the Release Order. This signifies authorization for the import/export process to proceed.** Finally, applicants collect the approved Release Order from the designated authority. This document officially concludes the import/export process, allowing for the lawful movement of plant and plant-related products.
Fee Schedule
| Sl. No. | Product description | Quantity | BDT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree/Plant | • For each 100 or any part of it • For each 1000 or any part of it |
30.00 100.00 |
|
| Cutting, Round, Cut Folwer | • For each 100 or any part of it • For each 1000 or any part of it |
30.00 100.00 |
|
| Flower/flower bud | Per piece of flower | 1.0 | |
| Rice, wheat or any kind of food grain | 1 tonne For above 1 tonne or any part of it |
20.00 10.00 |
|
| Fruits or vegetables | Up to 5 kg For above 5 kg up to 1 tonne For above 1 tonne or any part of it, above 1 tonne |
50.00 20.00 10.00 |
|
| Onion, Garlic, Pulse, Oil seed and spice related products | For above 5 kg up to 1 tonne For above 1 tonne or any part of it, above 1 tonne |
50.00 50.00 5.00 |
|
| Raw Cotton | 1 tonne For above 1 tonne or any part of it, above |
10.00 5.00 |
|
| Vegetable and flower seed | For 500 grams Above 500 grams up to 1 tonne For above 1 tonne or any part of it** |
20.00 50.00 30.00 |
|
| Other seeds along with potato seed | 1 tonne For above 1 tonne or any part of it |
30.00 10.00 |
|
| Sample of plant and plant products | 1 kg For above 1 kg or any part of it |
20.00 - |
Official timeline:
Three (3) working days
Actual timeline: