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Phytosanitary Certificate Legalization for Arab Countries

Ensure your agricultural exports meet Middle Eastern import regulations with complete phytosanitary certificate authentication from the Arab American Chamber of Commerce (AACC)®. We provide end-to-end USDA and embassy legalization for food, plant, and agricultural shipments to:

✓ Saudi Arabia (SFDA)
✓ UAE (MOCCAE)
✓ Qatar (MADLSA)
✓ Egypt (Ministry of Agriculture)
✓ Kuwait (PAI)
✓ Oman (MAFWR)

Why Legalize a Phyto Certificate for Arab Markets?

Arab countries require properly authenticated phytosanitary certificates to:

  • Prevent entry of plant pests/diseases

  • Comply with GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) regulations

  • Avoid port rejections and destruction of shipments

  • Meet Halal food import requirements

  • Clear customs faster with fully legalized documents

Our 4-Step Legalization Process

1. USDA-APHIS Certification

  • Original certificate must be stamped by USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

2. State Department Authentication

  • Required for all Arab countries (including Hague members)

3. Arab Embassy Legalization

  • Final stamp from destination country's embassy in Washington D.C.

4. Optional Services

  • Arabic translation services

  • Priority FedEx return shipping

  • Pre-verification of documents

Country-Specific Requirements

Country

Processing Time

Special Notes

Saudi Arabia

5-7 days

SFDA requires 2 copies

UAE

4-5 days

MOCCAE may request additional lab reports

Qatar

5-6 days

Must include importer details

Kuwait

6-8 days

PAI requires 3-year validity

Egypt

7-10 days

Ministry of Agriculture seal required

Urgent Processing Options

🚀 Same-Day USDA Certification (when submitted by 10am EST)
⚡ 48-Hour Embassy Legalization (most Arab countries)
📦 Overnight Document Return available

Industries We Serve

✔ Fresh Produce Exporters (fruits, vegetables, nuts)
✔ Grain & Feed Suppliers
✔ Floral & Nursery Stock Shippers
✔ Processed Food Manufacturers
✔ Organic Product Exporters

Why Choose AACC?

✅ USDA-Accredited filing agents
✅ Direct Embassy Relationships in Washington D.C.
✅ 30+ Years of agricultural export experience
✅ Bilingual Specialists for Arabic requirements
✅ Real-Time Tracking of all documents

Get Compliant Today

📞 Call  (410) 757-5544
✉ Email:  aacc@arabchamber.com

Don't risk shipment seizures - ensure your phytosanitary certificates meet all Arab import regulations with AACC's guaranteed legalization services.

Mailing

If you are using FedEx or UPS, please include a self-addressed air waybill for the return of your document.
Alternatively, you may use a USPS Priority Mail envelope with prepaid postage and a tracking number.
If you do not have a FedEx or UPS account, you can purchase an air waybill through this site in the next step.

Arab American Chamber of Commerce Headquarter Office

1330 New Hampshire Ave. NW, B1
Washington, D.C. 20036

(202) 347-5800

1 888-939-ARAB

Arab Chamber of Commerce

1615 Bay Head Rd.
Annapolis MD, 21409

(410) 349 - 1212