86 BUEEAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [Oct.-Dec. 
origin, stating that he has inspected the shipment at time of packing and finds, 
or believes, it to be free from injurious pests. He must also certify that the 
packing material has not been used previously in connection with living plants 
and that it is free from soil; and that sterilized soil, if used for bulbs, corms, seeds, 
and nuts, meets the requirements. 
J. Delivery to the Bureau for inspection. — 
I. Mail shipments. — The postal service will deliver to the proper inspection 
station all shipments of plants received in the mail. 
II. Freight, express, or baggage shipments. — Shipments received by freight, 
express, or baggage must be made accessible for inspection. If inspection is 
limited to a specified port or place, delivery must be made at the importer's 
expense to the port or place of inspection specified. 
III. Freight, express, or baggage shipments under regulation 15, from Canada. — 
The procedure for these importations varies somewhat from that outlined in 
paragraph J, II, above, and is covered in instructions accompanying each 
permit. 
K. Inspection and disinfection. — If upon inspection the material is found to har- 
bor any insects or plant diseases, disinfection or other treatment may be required 
if the pests present can be eliminated by that means; otherwise the shipment 
may be refused entry. Unless a precautionary treatment is a routine condition 
of entry, shipments apparently clean and healthy will not be treated. All treat- 
ments are given at the risk of the importer. It is to the advantage of the importer 
to insist that the shipper send only material that is free of insects and diseases. 
If the importer does not want his shipment treated without his prior approval, 
he should communicate his wishes to the Bureau in advance of the arrival of the 
shipment and they will receive consideration insofar as they do not conflict with 
necessary action as per paragraph L, following. 
L. Disposal of infested shipments. — If the shipment is infested or infected 
by serious pests and effective treatment cannot be given, it may be refused entry, 
and if there exists an immediate danger of pest escape, it will be forthwith 
destroyed. If safety permits, the shipment will be held for a period of 20 days 
and the importer notified so that he may arrange for exportation or destruction. 
If the importer fails to advise as to disposition desired, the shipment will be aban- 
doned to customs for destruction at the expiration of the 20-day period. 
Mail shipments. — Shipments received by mail and refused entry will be handled 
in accordance with the customs and postal regulations covering the procedure. 
M. Care of plants during inspection. — The Bureau's plant quarantine inspec- 
tion service not only is concerned in seeing that importations are made free of 
pest risk but is likewise interested in giving careful attention to the welfare of the 
plants and in attending to incidental entry details of small importations as a 
service to the permittee. If the importer desires special handling or treatment 
of his shipment, he should inform the Bureau of his wishes in advance of the 
arrival of the shipment. 
Lee A. Strong, 
Chief, Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine. 
Publications sent herewith as checked: 
] Quarantine No. 37. [ ] Circular B. E. P. Q.-369. 
] Form 687. [ ] Form 207. 
] List of current quarantines. 
List of foreign countries which have provided for inspection and certification 
in conformity with the requirements of the Plant Quarantine Act of August 20, 
1912 (appendix B, quarantine 37): Australia, Austria, Azores, Barbados, Bel- 
gium, Bermuda, Brazil, British Guiana, Canada, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, 2 Den- 
mark, England, France, Germany, Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, Guatemala, 
Hong Kong, Hungary, 2 Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Java, Leeward Islands 
(Antigua, St. Christopher- Nevis, Dominica, Montserrat, Virgin Islands), Mexico, 
Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippine Islands, Scotland, Spain, Straits Settle- 
ments, Switzerland, Trinidad, Union of South Africa, Wales, and the^Windward 
Islands (Granada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent). 
» Added since publication of Appendix B. 
