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Importing plants or microbial products

​If you want to import a product that contains a live microorganism

You will need to work out whether the microorganism is considered to be a new organism. Species of microorganisms that are classed as new organisms need approval before you can import or use them in New Zealand.


If you want to import a new plant or if your seeds are detained at the border

You will need to work out whether the plant is considered to be a new organism. Plant species that are new organisms need approval before you can import or use them in New Zealand.