A practical summary of the export and import requirements across Filify's trade corridors. This is an orientation guide — PhytoCheck AI and the SGS inspection process enforce the detailed, shipment-specific rules automatically on every trade.
Key requirements for exporters shipping from Filify's African origin markets, including Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Kenya.
Exporters must hold a valid exporter registration with the national export promotion authority (e.g. NEPC in Nigeria, GEPA in Ghana) before contracts can be countersigned on Filify.
A phytosanitary certificate issued by the national plant protection organization (NPPO) is mandatory for all plant-based consignments. PhytoCheck AI validates certificate data against the destination rule set.
Several markets require pre-shipment inspection by an appointed agent. Filify standardizes this through SGS inspection on every trade, satisfying national schemes and buyer requirements simultaneously.
Foreign-exchange rules in several origin countries require export proceeds to be repatriated through authorized dealers. Tazapay escrow settlements are structured to support compliant repatriation.
Requirements for exporters in Caribbean origin markets, including Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, and the Dominican Republic.
Most Caribbean states require a certificate of quality or standards compliance for agri-exports, issued by the national bureau of standards.
Intra-CARICOM shipments use the CARICOM Invoice and may qualify for preferential duty treatment under the Common External Tariff — certificates of origin must state CARICOM origin where applicable.
Plant quarantine units inspect and clear consignments pre-export; treatment records (fumigation, hot-water treatment) must accompany the shipment.
Key import-side requirements when shipping agricultural goods into EU member states.
Consignments of plant origin are pre-notified in TRACES NT and may be subject to identity and physical checks at the Border Control Post under Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 risk categories.
EU maximum residue levels are among the strictest globally. SGS residue screening on Filify trades is benchmarked to EU MRLs before dispatch.
Importers must be registered food business operators; General Food Law (EC 178/2002) requires one-step-back, one-step-forward traceability, which Filify's document package provides by default.
Import-side requirements for Gulf Cooperation Council markets — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.
Processed and packaged food products may require halal certification and product registration with the destination authority (e.g. SFDA in Saudi Arabia, MOIAT in the UAE).
GSO labelling standards require Arabic-language labels covering product name, origin, production/expiry dates, and net weight.
Certificates of origin and health certificates often require chamber-of-commerce attestation and, in some markets, embassy legalization before arrival.
This page is a summary, not legal advice. Import rules are updated frequently; always confirm current requirements with the destination authority or a licensed customs broker before contracting.