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Case Study

Title: Export of Cassave and Maize from Cambodia to China, 2014

Corridors and Routes: Sihanoukville Autonomous Port - Hong Kong

Trade Product: Maize

Trade Type: Export

Process Analysis: Export from Cambodia

Exporting Country: Cambodia

Importing Country: China

Category: Pre-clearance regulatory procedures (Importer/Exporter side)

Country and Procedure Description: Phytosanitary certification
(Export from KHM to CHN/Maize))

Related Rules, Laws and Regulations: -Sub-Decree No. 15 (2003) on Phytosanitary Inspection

Actors and Participants: - Exporter
- MAFF/GDA

Input Criteria to Enter or Begin the Business Process: -Requirements by importing and exporting country.

Activities and Associated Documentary Requirements: 1 Exporter prepares and submitted export documents (PC application, commercial invoice, packing lists, &release container, & fumigation certificate) to the GDA at MAFF. 2 Department’s official reviews the application for correctness. If incorrect or missing data, informs exporter to revise or provide more data. 3 Department’s official makes risk assessment based on product’s risk for pest and source of origin 4 Department’s official determines product’s export requirements and guidelines. 5 Department’s official checks testing and inspection requirements of the importing country. 6 GDA arranges for laboratory testing, if needed, and fumigation. 7 GDA issues Phytosanitary Certificate after all conditions are met (cargo has been fumigated). 8 Exporter collects Phytosanitary Certificate from the GDA.

Output Criteria to Exit the Business Process: -Phytosanitary Certificate is obtained.

Activity Diagrams:

Number of Required Documents: 6

Minimum Required Time: 2

Maximum Required Time: 5

Average Required Time:

Minimum Cost:

Maximum Cost: 5

Average Cost: