Importing livestock, pet animals, plants, or timber? We manage the rigorous AQCS & PQMS documentation, inspection, and NOC process to ensure 100% compliance.
Do you need an Import Permit?
To protect India's agriculture and biodiversity, the government enforces strict biosecurity measures on the import of biological materials.
Plant Quarantine (PQ): Regulated by the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage (DPPQS). Mandates that imports of plants/fruits do not carry exotic pests or diseases.
Animal Quarantine (AQ): Regulated by DAHD (Dept of Animal Husbandry & Dairying). Ensures that imported animals/products are free from diseases like Bird Flu or Foot & Mouth Disease.
Compliance under Plant Quarantine Order, 2003.
Mandatory Import Permit must be obtained before shipment for restricted items like Seeds, Saplings, and certain Fruits.
Pre-ArrivalFor Exporters: We arrange inspection of cargo and issuance of the Phytosanitary Certificate required by the destination country customs.
For ExportsUpon arrival, goods are inspected. If pest-free, an Import Release Order is generated on PQMS for Customs clearance.
Post-ArrivalNote: Wood Packaging Material (Pallets/Crates) must be fumigated and marked ISPM-15 to avoid quarantine penalties.
Compliance under Livestock Importation Act.
For importing high-risk items like Meat, Egg Products, Milk Products, Pet Food, and Animal Feed, obtaining a Sanitary Import Permit (SIP) from DGFT/DAHD is mandatory before shipping.
File application on PQMS (Plants) or SIP Portal (Animals) with IEC.
Submit Health Certificate, Country of Origin, and Invoice.
Quarantine Officer inspects cargo at the port. Samples drawn.
Lab analysis for pests (PQ) or diseases (AQ).
NOC / Import Release Order issued for Customs Clearance.
Full Service Consultancy
+ GST (Per Bill of Entry)
*Govt Fees for Inspection/Testing are payable at actuals.
A single beetle in a timber shipment or a missing virus-test in a pet's health report will lead to immediate deportation of the cargo.
We perform a "Biosecurity Scrub" of your documents. If your Phytosanitary Certificate lacks the "Fumigation Date" or your Animal Health Certificate misses a specific vaccination, we fix it at the source before the ship sails.
We ensure your PQMS/AQCS application is linked to your Bill of Entry (BOE). In 2026, the NOC from these authorities flows directly to Customs — no more manual letter submissions.
If the PQ Officer orders "In-transit" or "At-port" fumigation (e.g., using Methyl Bromide), CloudDesk coordinates with DPQS-approved fumigation agencies to ensure the treatment is done safely and the certificate is uploaded instantly.
Yes, under ISPM-15 standards, all wooden pallets and crates must be fumigated and marked with the IPPC logo at the country of origin. If not, Indian PQ authorities will order fumigation at the port (with penalty) or deportation.
Yes, but it requires a DGFT Import License unless you are transferring residence to India (in which case, up to 2 pets are allowed as baggage with an AQCS NOC).
If quarantine pests are found, the consignment may be subjected to fumigation/treatment. If the pest is a critical quarantine species not present in India, the shipment will be destroyed or deported.
Yes. Any timber or wood-based product (including pallets/crates used for packing) must be either Heat Treated (HT) or Fumigated with Methyl Bromide (MB) as per ISPM-15 standards.
For high-risk items like live plants or seeds, the government may require you to grow them in a "PEQ Facility" (monitored greenhouse) for a specific period to ensure no dormant diseases emerge. CloudDesk helps set up and get approval for your PEQ site.
Yes, but you need a specialized Import Permit for Research/Scientific Purposes and clearance from the Directorate of Plant Protection.
In 2026, you can bring up to two pets as "Accompanied Baggage" provided you have stayed abroad for at least two years. You still need an AQCS ANOC. Commercial pet import (for sale) is strictly prohibited.
Items like Raw Hides, Skins, and certain Dairy products. These require a Sanitary Import Permit (SIP) issued by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.
The shipment must be either re-exported or incinerated (destroyed) at the importer's cost. There is no "Repair/Rectification" allowed for failed animal health standards.