To fully streamline the process of issuing Plant Quarantine Clearance (PQC) for importing plants, planting materials, and plant products of non-licensed importers for one-time importation, all applications will be made electronically through the DA Trade System. You may visit the DA Trade System website at https://www.intercommerce.com.ph to register.
For walk-in applicants, a kiosk is available at the BPI-National Plant Quarantine Services Division Central Office, 1st Floor, NPQSD Building, 692 San Andres St., Malate, Manila,
Online application and issuance of PQC will be fully implemented starting August 1, 2024.
BPI ONE-TIME
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. REGISTRATION
To register, visit https://www.intercommerce.com.ph/registrationbpi.asp
The account will be automatically activated. The fees are:
• BPI SPSIC Regulatory Fee: P300.00
• InterCommerce SPSIC Transaction Fee: P55.00
2. APPLICATION
To apply for Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance.
• Login to your account
• Indicate product type
• Indicate the purpose of importation
• Indicate exporter/supplier information
• Indicate item details and upload necessary documents
3. REVIEW PROCESS
• Submitted applications will be reviewed by a BPI reviewer. Plants and planting materials will be inspected before the application is endorsed for further review.
4. ENDORSEMENT FOR DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL
• The endorsed application will be reviewed by the BPI Plant Quarantine Chief. Once completed, the application will be forwarded for the Director’s approval.
5. DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL
• Application tagged as “For Approval” will be reviewed by the Director. Once approved, the SPSIC printout will be available in your account. Please note that you are permitted only one approved SPSIC per year.
6. INSPECTION UPON ARRIVAL
• Items will be inspected upon arrival. You will need to provide a copy of the approved Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance along with any supporting documents.
CONTACT US AT HELPDESK@INTERCOMMERCE.COM.PH OR CALL (02) 8888-4674, 0917-5521-188, OR 0998-9647-909.