The pesticide importation process in Belize is a simple one, which involves compliance with basic requirements. The following are the basic steps and guidelines that need to be followed for the importation of pesticides:

• Pesticide being imported must be registered in Belize, and should appear in the Belize Register of Pesticides, or
• If unregistered, the importer must be in possession of a valid experimental permit, minor-use authorization or a provisional registration;
• Pesticide import fees must be paid at any of the authorized Pesticides Control Board representatives, receiving a receipt of payment;
• Importer must present all documentation to the Quarantine Officer at the point of entry, and receive a Pesticide Importation Certificate;
• Payment of all relevant Customs duties, BAHA inspection fees and other relevant taxes (environmental tax);
• Inspection of cargo by BAHA Quarantine Officer;
• Consignment Clearance.

It is advisable for new importers to check with the Pesticides Control Board Secretariat prior to ordering of pesticides, to ensure that the pesticide intended for import is registered in Belize.

Pesticide Import Fees:
The following fees are payable to the Pesticides Control Board for pesticide importation:

All pesticides imported into the country must bear the approved label and pamphlet.
Fees collected from the importation of pesticides are used for the training of pesticides users under the National Certification Program, and for public awareness programs in pesticide safety.

Only the following pesticides may be imported into Belize:

• Registered pesticides
• Pesticide samples approved for importation under an experimental permit.
• Pesticides approved for importation by end-users under a minor-use authorization.
• Pesticides approved for provisional registration.