Application to Import Plant Material (including Grain/Seeds) for Processing/Consumption

Important Notice for MAF Permit Holders

The MAF Biosecurity New Zealand Import Standards office will not be processing new permit requests during the period Thursday 17 December 2009 until Tuesday 5 January 2010.

It is requested that any permit that is due for renewal prior to Thursday 14 January 2010 is submitted to the permits office by close of business Thursday 10 December 2009. Any permit application received after this date will not be processed until the New Year.

Application to Import Plant Material (including Grain/Seeds) for Processing/Consumption - PDF Link to PDF document (83 KB)
Application to Import Plant Material (including Grain/Seeds) for Processing/Consumption - Word Link to Word document (1103 KB)

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Completed forms should be returned to the Plant Imports Office, where requirements will be checked before issuing a permit to import. Allow up to 10 working days for processing.

Plant Import Office
Plants Biosecurity
MAF Biosecurity Authority
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
PO Box 2526
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND

Phone: +64 4 894 0862
Fax: +64 4 894 0662

Page last updated: 23 November 2009