Rules for transporting plants on an airplane
Many tourists buy plants as souvenirs to remember their vacation. But then questions arise: how to transport them, in hand luggage or checked baggage? And are there any restrictions on importing plants into the Russian Federation and rules for transporting plants on an airplane?
- seeds of cultivated and wild plants,
- live plants and their parts,
- fresh vegetables and fruits,
- soil and plants with soil,
- legumes,
- nuts, root crops, bulbs (for example, tulip bulbs from Holland) and other plant-based materials.
Please note that, despite having a certificate, the plant must not be in soil, but in a special substrate.
Perhaps you will object now and say that you personally or your acquaintances transported seeds and plants and they were not confiscated. Of course, this is possible and even more so, most imported plants are not seized! Airport customs are quite lenient with passengers. If you want to minimize the chances of losing your purchased plant, take it out of the pot, pack it in a sturdy cardboard box, and put it in your checked baggage. You can also transport the plant in hand luggage, but the chances of losing it increase. But as they say, nothing ventured, nothing gained:)What happens if bulbs or plants are found in my checked baggage or hand luggage during inspection?
In this case, they will be confiscated. There are no fines for transporting plants within the Russian Federation.Is it possible to import a plant into Russia from the CIS?
Yes, plants can be transported from almost all CIS countries (both in checked baggage and hand luggage). Exceptions apply only to Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan; a certificate is required for importing plants from these countries.Can a plant be transported from Russia abroad?
This depends on the specific country. EU - plants can be imported without a certificate, but they must also be without soil. A maximum of 5 potted plants or seedlings may be imported. Australia - any plants (including dried ones) are prohibited from import. USA - import of plants is allowed provided they are without soil (in a special substrate) and have a phytosanitary certificate.Are there restrictions on transporting plants within the European Union?
Almost all types of plants are allowed to be transported within the EU without restrictions.How to pack a plant for transportation?
First, you need to clean the rootstock from soil, wrap it in a damp cloth or newspaper, and pack it in a cellophane bag.Please note that a flower pot counts as one item of hand luggage; additionally, you can carry a briefcase or a ladies' handbag and a laptop.
If you are taking more items, put the plant in a bag or suitcase for hand luggage. It is advisable to pack it in a sturdy cardboard box to avoid damaging the flower. Buy cheap flights on kupi.com!
