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 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
 
 Agricultural Research Administration 
 
 Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine 
 
 Washington 25, D. C. 
 
 LIBRARY 
 
 B. E. P. Q. 550 JTATE PI -ANT BOARD April 23, 19^6 
 
 PLANT -QUARANTINE IMPORT RESTRICTIONS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 COLONY OF MOZAMBIQUE 
 
 This summary of the plant quarantine import restrictions of the 
 Colony of Mozambique has been prepared for the information of 
 exporters, nurserymen, plant quarantine officials and others 
 interested in the exportation of plants and plant products to 
 that Colony. 
 
 It was prepared by R. G. Oakley, Supervisor of Export Certifica- 
 tion of the Division of Foreign Plant Quarantines, from official 
 translations of the Plant Sanitary Regulations (Regulamento de 
 Sanidade Vegetal) of June 22, 1908 and of the "Rules, Regulations, 
 and List of Permitted Plants and Plant Products, as Promulgated 
 on November 23, 19^3 in Accordance with Article 13 of the Plant 
 Sanitary Regulations of I90S" (Regras e tabelas de importacao 
 aprovadas por despache de 23 de Novembro de 19^3, ao abrigo do 
 disposto No. Art. 13 do regulamento de sanidade vegetal de 1908) . 
 It was reviewed by the Director of Agriculture (Chefe dos Servicos) 
 of the Colony. 
 
 The information contained in this circular is believed to be 
 correct and sufficiently complete for its purpose up to the- time 
 of preparation, but it is not intended to be used independently of, 
 nor as a substitute for, the original regulations, and it is not 
 to be interpreted as legally authoritative. The original orders 
 should bo consulted for the exact texts. 
 
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 Chief, Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine 
 
PLANT -QUARANTINE IMPORT RESTRICTIONS 
 
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 COLONY OF MOZAMBIQUE 
 
 BASIC LEGISLATION 
 
 The .Plant. Sanitary Regulations, approved June 22, 1908. 
 
 Article 13 of these regulations empowers the Governor General to 
 ah solute ly prohibit or subject to restrictions the importation of 
 plants, seeds and fruits of any country or region. 
 
 SUMMARY 
 
 General Entry Requirements 
 
 Phytosanitary certificates or certificates of fumigation issued at 
 point of origin are required for certain articles, hut not for others, 
 (See alphahetical list of products and conditions of entry in 
 paragraph 9.) 
 
 Import licenses are required in advance for all importations of 
 plant products. Special conditions of entry will he indicated on 
 the licenses for designated articles in paragraph 9- (See 
 paragraphs 1 and 5.) 
 
 Authorized ports of entry vary for specific products. (See para- 
 graph 3 and alphahetical list of products in paragraph 9.) 
 
 Importation Prohihited 
 (See paragraph 8) 
 
 Importation Restricted 
 (See paragraph 9) 
 
 GENERAL REGULATIONS 
 
 (Rules and Regulations Governing the Importation of Plants and Plant 
 Products, and List of Permitted Plants and Plant Products Approved 
 hy Decision of Novemher 23, 19^3, in Accordance with the Plant 
 Sanitary Regulations of June 22, 1908.) 
 
 Import Permit Required in Advance 
 
 1 No plants and parts thereof shall he imported into the Colony 
 without a special license granted hy the Servicos de Agricultura 
 (Agricultural Services), and until a phytosanitary inspection veri- 
 fies that required conditions of entry have "been complied with. 
 
2. A written application to import plants directed to the Chefe dos 
 Servicos (Director of Agriculture) must bo presented or sent by the 
 importer to the Delegacao Regional de Agricultura (Regional Agricul- 
 tural Office) showing: The name and address of the importer; 
 destination of shipment and name of consignee; name and address of 
 exporter; quantity of product it i3 dosired to export by common 
 name in Portuguese or by botanical name when the former is unknown; 
 and port of entry. 
 
 Authorized Ports of Entry 
 
 3- Import licenses must always indicate: 
 
 Ports of entry, where shipments can be inspected, and which 
 normally are: Lourenco Marques, Inhambane, Beira, Tete, 
 Quelimane, Nampula, and Porto Amelia; 
 
 b Places of entry into the colony along the border through 
 
 which in-transit shipments are contemplated when such places 
 may be utilized without risk or do not conflict with Customs 
 regulations. 
 
 Entry Status of Products Subject to Amendment 
 
 k. The list of -articles permitted entry and the conditions of their 
 importation, may be amended within the provisions of the Plant 
 Sanitary Regulations by decision of the Chefe dos Servicos (Director 
 of Agriculture) . 
 
 5. Copies of the import license will be issued to the importer in 
 duplicate; the original to be retained by the importer for presenta- 
 tion upon arrival of the importation, and the copy to be forwarded 
 to the exporter if it indicates special conditions of entry ap- 
 plicable to the shipment. 
 
 Inspection and Treatment on Arrival 
 
 6. after p shipment arrives at a port of entry of the 
 
 Colon; , the importer must present his copy of tho import perod I 
 died b;, other necessary documonta, to tho Sorvicos Region 
 Agricultura (Regional Agricultural Servicos), following which tbfl 
 ■ will bo Inspocted immediately if all papers are in order. 
 
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 with, of fumigati. : point of 
 
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Fumigation' Measures 
 
 7. Fumigation .procedure to "be followed at the port of entry with 
 all shipments as a condition of entry will "be as follows: 
 
 a-. Seeds will he fumigated with carbon di sulphide or a similar 
 fumigant in a sealed chamber unless the type of insect in- 
 festation, that of larval and pupal stages, for example, in- 
 dicates the treatment to be inadequate. In that event vacuum 
 fumigation with cyanide gas will be applied when the equip- 
 ment is available. 
 
 b. Plants will be fumigated in a canvas tent with calcium cyanide 
 or a similar fumigant. 
 
 LIST OF PRODUCTS AND CONDITIONS- OF THEIR ENTRY l/ 
 
 Importation Prohibited 
 
 8. Importation of the following articles is prohibited: 
 
 Banana leaves ( Musa Spp.) but not the plants. 
 
 Chestnuts or plants ( Castanea spp.) from North America and other 
 countries- where the chestnut blight disease (Endothia parasitica 
 (Murr.) Ander. & Ander.) occurs. 
 
 Elm plants ( Ulmus spp.) but not seeds from Europe and other 
 countries where the Dutch elm disease ■■ ( Ceratostomella ulmi 
 BuiGnan) occurs. 
 
 Eucalypti;s, Acacia, Oak ( Quercus spp.), Plane-tree (Platanus 
 spp.) and Coniferous tree cuttings or plants, but not the seeds. 
 
 Peach stones ( Amygdalus persica L.). 
 
 Soil (See paragraph 12) . 
 
 Sorghum stalks ( Sorghum spp.) unless processed. 
 
 Importation Restricted 
 
 9- Entry of the products listed below is conditioned upon compli- 
 ance with the requirements cited for each article, except in the case 
 of items for which the Servicos Centrais (Central Agricultural Office) 
 will designate special conditions of entry on copies of import 
 licenses to be sent by the importer to the exporter. 
 
 l/ Special rules exist for importations from South African countries, 
 including Angola, Belgian Congo, Northern and Southern Rhodesia, 
 Nyasalancl, and the Union of South Africa. Tho3e cited in this summary 
 apply to products from the United States and generally to those from 
 other foreign countries. 
 
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 Alfalfa soed ( Medicago sativa L.): Special entry conditions to "be 
 indicated on import licenses. 
 
 Banana plants (Musa spp.): Certificate declaring locality of 
 production free fron diseases caused "by Panama disease 
 ( Fusariun oxysporun Schl. var. cubense (E.F.Sm.) Wr.) and 
 banana leaf spot ( Cercosporq nusae A. Zimm.); freedon fron soil; 
 importation to be made through Lourenco Marques or Beira; and 
 imported material to he grown in quarantine for a few years. 
 
 Bulbs, cuttings, leaves, rhizomes, stalks or tubers of ornamental 
 plants: Special entry conditions to be indicated on import 
 license . 
 
 Cereal grains: Certificate declaring locality of production to 
 be free of the diseases caused by Schlerospora spp. and corn 
 wilt ( Bacterium ( Aplanobacter ) stewarti E.F.Sm.): certificate 
 of origin; and, when destine! for seed, certificate of treat- 
 ment (dipping in a l/lOOO solution of mercuric bichloride) . 
 
 Citrus ( Citrus spp.) buds and cuttings: Special entry conditions 
 to be indicated on import license. 
 
 Citrus plants ( Citrus spp.): Certificate declaring nursery of 
 origin to be in an area free of citrus canker ( Bacterium 
 ( Pseudomonas ) citri (Hasse) Doidge) for a radius of 200 kilo- 
 meters; certificate declaring plants and nursery of production 
 to be free from the San Jose scale (Aspidiotus perniciesue 
 Comst.); certificate of fumigation issued at point of origin; 
 freedom from soil; importation to be made through Lourenco 
 Marques; and imported material to be grown in quarantine for 
 a few years. 
 
 Citrus seeds ( Citrus spp.): Certificate declaring the seeds 
 were produced in a locality free from serious diseases, in- 
 cluding citrus canker ( Bacterium ( Pseudomonas ) citri (Hasse) 
 Doidge), for a radius of 200 kilometers. 
 
 Coffee Fruit or borric3 (Coffea spp.): Certificate declaring 
 the producing plants to be free of diseases and insect posts, 
 including the coffee berry borer ( St eph anode res hampei (Ferr.)= 
 Cryphali'G hampei ) : certificate of fumig^t'on issuod at point 
 a; and importation to be made through Lourenco Marques. 
 
 Coffoo plants ( Coffea spp.) and Coca plants ( Thcobroma cacao L.): 
 ; ;claring froedor.n from plant difl and insect 
 lertifloate of fumigation issuod at point of origin; 
 -ion from soil; and importation to bo made throu 
 of Lourenoo M i q 
 
 Cottonseed ( Cossyplum spp.): Special entry conditions t< 
 
Dahlia tubers: Special entry conditions to be indicated on 
 import license. 
 
 Forest and ornamental trees of importance (except prohibited 
 kinds) : Special entry conditions to be indicated on import 
 license. 
 
 Fresh fruits: See paragraph 10. 
 
 Fresh vegetables: No specific requirements. 
 
 Fruit trees, buds, and cuttings (apple, pear, peach, plum, apricot, 
 quince, and medlar) : Certificate declaring that the imported 
 trees and nursery of origin are free from the disease caused by 
 fire blight ( Bacillus amylovorus (Burr.) Trev.) and San Jose 
 scale ( Aspidiotus perniciosus Comst.); importation must be free 
 of the wolly apple aphis ( Eriosona lanigerum (Hausm.)); certif- 
 cate of fumigation issued at point of origin; freedom from soil; 
 and importation to be made through the ports of Lourenco Marques 
 or Beira. 
 
 Fruit trees (Tropical, including Annonas, Avocado, Mango, Guava, 
 etc.): Special entry conditions to be indicated on import 
 license . 
 
 Grapevine ( Vitis spp.) cuttings and grafts: Special entry condi- 
 tions to be indicated on import license . 
 
 Honey: See paragraph 13- 
 
 Leguminous seeds: Certificate of fumigation issued at point of 
 origin. 
 
 Live insects: See paragraph 13- 
 
 Onion sets for planting ( Allium sp.): Certificate declaring the 
 shipment free from onion thrips (Thrips. tabaci Lind.) and the 
 onion maggot (Eylemya antiqua (Mg.); not to be packed in soil. 
 
 Onions for consumption ( Allium sp.): No specific requirements. 
 
 Ornamentals (Eerbs and shrubs) : Special entry conditions to be 
 indicated on import license. 
 
 Palms, fruit or nuts of, including coconuts (Cocos nucifera L.): 
 Special entry conditions to be indicated on import license. 
 
 Potatoes ( Solanum tuberosum L .): See paragraph 11. 
 
 Rubber producing plants: Special entry conditions to be indi- 
 cate'! on import license. 
 
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 Seods of flowers: No Specific requirements. 
 
 Seeds of forage and leguninous plants: Certificate of fumigation 
 issued at point of origin. 
 
 Seeds of forest trees (except prohibited kinds): Certificate de- 
 cl?ring seeds and plants producing then to ho free of dangerous 
 discuses; and certificate of funigation issued at point of 
 origin. 
 
 Seeds of vegetables (except tomato) : No specific requirements. 
 
 Sugarcane cuttings ( Saccharun of f icinarum L.): Special entry 
 conditions to be indicated on import license. 
 
 Sweet potatoes ( Ipomea batatas Poir.): Certificate declaring 
 the importation free from diseases and insect pests. 
 
 Tea plants (The? sinensis L.): Certificate declaring place of 
 production free from insect pests and plant diseases, in- 
 cluding blister blight ( Exobasidiun vexans Mass.) for a radius 
 of 15 kilometers; certificate of fumigation issued at point of 
 origin; freedom from soil; and plants to be grown in quarantine 
 for one year after introduction. 
 
 Tec seed (fruit or berry) ( The a sinensis L.): Certificate de- 
 claring the blister blight disease ( Exobasidiun vexans Mass.) 
 not to exist within 15 kilometers of place of production, ani 
 certificate of fumigation issued at point of origin. 
 
 Tobacco 3eed and unmanufactured leaves ( Nicotiana tabacum L.): 
 Certificate declaring locality of production to be free of 
 • caused by Poronospora 3pp.; and certificate of 
 on issued at point of origin for seed. 
 
 seeds ( Lycoporsicum esculcntum Mill.): Certificate de- 
 claring fruit producing tho seods to be free of bacterial 
 canker ( Aplanob actor michiganenso (E.F.Sm.)). 
 
 Tung oil plants or seods ( Meuritcs spp.): Special entry condi- 
 tions to be indicated on import license. 
 
 Fresh Fruit Regulations 
 
 Freeh fruit Infested with the San Jose aoale ( A:-; \\ : tug 
 
 mat.), in any dogreo, will be I ' royod 
 
 ling in water, whoncvor incineration la unsatisfactory. Tho 
 : will bo made of fro ah fruH 
 
 tho codling moth ( Car. ■•■ ( ■', ' - ) ] • a '..•■. (L.))i 
 
 : - •'• ..-■ app., unleaa : I 
 
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 Potato Regulations 
 
 11. The following conditions shall apply to importations of potatoes 
 for consumption or planting purposes: 
 
 a. Shipments of potatoes must he accompanied by a certificate 
 declaring the potato wart disease ( Synchytrium endohioticum 
 (Schilh.) Perc.) not to exist within 10 kilometers of the 
 place of production. 
 
 h. Shipments found upon inspection to be infected with potato 
 wart will he destroyed immediately. 
 
 c. Shipments showing evidence of infestation by the root knot 
 nematode ( Heterodera marioni (Ccrnu) Goodey), or any other 
 parasitic nematode, will he refused entry: Provided, that a 
 lightly infested shipment may he admitted for local consump- 
 tion purposes in the absence of risk that the tubers will be 
 used for planting; and Provided further, that required 
 written assurances of strict observance of the regulations 
 presented by both the importer and consumer to the Regional 
 Agricultural Office, are found satisfactory. 
 
 Soil and Packing Material Regulations 
 
 12. Shipments of plants and parts thereof packed in soil shall be 
 cleaned of such soil by washing; the resultant soil and water to be 
 boiled for two hours, following which the importer will be allowed 
 to pack the plants in local soil. If the removal at the Inspection 
 Station of packing materials, such as moss, straw or other vegetable 
 matter, may endanger the life of the plants, the importer will be 
 permitted to remove the packing materials at his premises, on the 
 conditions that the packing is burned immediately by him. 
 
 Rules Governing Importations of Honey Bees, 
 Other Living Insects, and Honey 
 
 (Port Law No. 3,301 of February 2, I938 and 
 Plant Sanitary Regulations) 
 
 13. The importation of live insects shall be made only through the 
 port of Lourenco Marques. 
 
 A special lincense from the Services Centreis Reparticao (Central 
 Office of Agriculture) is required for the importation of honey. 
 
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