Under the Plant Protection Act No. 10 of 1986, of the Commonwealth of Dominica, a permit is required for the importation of any planting material, fruits, vegetables, plant products, plant pests, soil or any other non-plant articles.

All material being imported must satisfy the following requirements:

• The fruits, vegetables and/or planting material must be free from soil.
• The fruits, vegetables and/or planting material must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin. The Phytosanitary certificate must be issued by a recognized institution such as a Department of Agriculture.
• The fruits, vegetables and/or planting material must be inspected by Quarantine Officials.