CRI/181
WTO/SPS
CR Costa Rica
  • 09 - Kaffee, Tee, Mate und Gewürze
2017-01-09
2016-11-22
HS code 0901: Green coffee beans (Coffea arabica L.)

Resolución N° 101-2016-ARP-SFE (Resolution No. 101-2016-ARP-SFE)

1. The notified text establishes the mandatory phytosanitary requirements governing the
importation of green coffee beans (Coffea arabica L.) from Colombia. Shipments must
be accompanied by an official phytosanitary certificate issued by the country of origin.
The product must be packed in unused sacks and properly identified.
2. Upon arrival in the country, shipments will be subject to phytosanitary control by State
Phytosanitary Service officials at the point of entry, who will verify compliance with the
phytosanitary requirements and conditions applicable to the product.
3. Failure to comply with the phytosanitary requirements established in this Resolution
will be punishable under Law No. 7664 (Plant Protection Law) and its implementing
regulations.