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Importing seeds for sowing

Seeds for sowing – including seed in growing kits or pellets, or lab specimens – need to meet biosecurity requirements to prevent the entry of unwanted organisms into New Zealand. MPI helps importers to meet these requirements.

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Steps to importing seeds for sowing

Requirement documents

Forms and templates

Registers and lists

Fees and charges

Resources

Genetically modified seeds and nursery stock
seeds sowing

Importing guide

Your step-by-step guide to importing seeds for sowing.
pumpkin in a field

IHS 155.02.05

Check the import health standard for seeds for sowing (155.02.05).

MPI business units