Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Horticulture Export Checklist
Use this checklist for exporting horticulture products. It helps growers gather paperwork and check rules before shipping abroad. Print a copy for each season and keep the filled pages with your farm records.
ChecklistHorticulture & Specialty CropsFree PDF
What is on this checklist
- Check the destination country rules
- Confirm plant health requirements
- Get inspections as required
- Prepare labels and packing
- Arrange shipping and cold chain
- Complete export documents
- Confirm payment terms
- Keep records of each shipment
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA APHIS and USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.
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