Afrique du Sud

Two options to export most wood products to South Africa:

1). An Import Permit and a Phytosanitary Certificate is required – OR

2). A Phytosanitary Certificate with Additional Declaration(s) and specific requirement(s).

Option 1 – Entry via an Import Permit and a Phytosanitary Certificate: :

  • mport Permit with OPTION 1 a):
    • Consignment must be free from pests and bark.
    • Phytosanitary Certificate with Additional Declaration: ”THIS CONSIGNMENT WAS HEAT TREATED THROUGH DRY HEAT AT A CORE TEMPERATURE OF 56 DEGREES CELSIUS FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES.”
    • Fumigation with methyl bromide is an option in exceptional circumstances – requires pre-approval by CFIA.
  • Import Permit with OPTION 1 b):
    • Consignment must be free from pests and soil.
    • Phytosanitary Certificate with Additional Declaration: “THIS CONSIGNMENT WAS HEAT TREATED THROUGH DRY HEAT AT A CORE TEMPERATURE OF 56 DEGREES CELSIUS FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES AND THIS CONSIGNMENT IS FREE FROM SOIL.”
    • Fumigation with methyl bromide is an option in exceptional circumstances – requires pre-approval by CFIA.
  • Import Permit with OPTION 1 c): (includes green lumber)
    • Consignment must be free from pests.
    • NO ADDITIONAL DECLARATION REQUIRED.
    • An ordinary Phytosanitary Certificate based on the inspection
    • Treatment at port of entry at the importer’s expense.

Option 2 – Contact CFIA for requirements to export based on a Phytosanitary Certificate with Additional Declarations for “specific commodities” – with NO Import Permit required.

Manufactured Wood Products

  • Unrestricted. Manufactured wood products are commodities that have been created using glue, heat or pressure, or a combination thereof or that have been processed or manufactured in any way that renders the product free of pests. Such products include plywood, particle board, oriented strand board and veneer.
  • Updated April 29, 2012

Shakes/Shingles

– no information, contact CFIA

Thin Wood

– no information, contact CFIA

Wood Chips

– no informatioin, contact CFIA