In message
1g36ng2.1mmooi711clezdN%00senetnospamtodayta@macu nlimited.net, Jim W
writes
Is there a way? without spending 100's on a certificate, to import
single plants/items from USA?

DEFRA site not very helpful on this, though I emailed them and am
awaiting response.

Suggest that you have a look at:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/ille...nal_plants.PDF

It is the current guidance for C&E who are responsible for enforcing the
restrictions.

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Robert