Sorghum vulgaris seed
Country
China (CN)
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Sowing
NPPO Details
General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC)
Relevant Web Addresses
| Criteria | Criteria Required? |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | Yes |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Yes |
| Additional Declaration/Endorsement | Yes |
| Protocol Market | No |
Red witchweed (Striga asiatica) is not known to occur in all Australian states except Queensland. Australian consignments of Sorghum valgare seed exported to China can be endorsed free from Striga asiatica without the need to provide or cite area freedom certificates or laboratory certificates of analysis for all states except Queensland.
Explanation of the endorsements
Endorsement 3996:
Due to the detection of Striga in Queensland, where the import permit requires certification of Striga and the seed has been sourced / produced in Queensland.
Endorsement 4979:
Will apply to seed sourced / produced in all other States of Australia.
Endorsement 3995 or 4980:
Will apply where the import permit does not require certification of Striga.
Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 3995)
1) Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi), Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) and Blight (Xanthomonas axonopodis) are not known to occur in Australia,
2) Root rot of sorghum (Periconia circinata) is known not to occur in the area of production,
3) A representative sample was inspected and found free of Sorghum midge (Contarinia sorghicola) and Johnson grass (Sorghum halapense),
4) A representative sample was found free through laboratory testing of Pineapple eye rot (Cephalosporium sacchari), Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp, Radopholus similis, Paratrichodorus minor, Trichodorus spp) and Witchweed (Striga spp).
Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 3996)
1) Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi), Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) and Blight (Xanthomonas axonopodis) are not known to occur in Australia,
2) Root rot of sorghum (Periconia circinata), Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp, Radopholus similis, Paratrichodorus minor, Trichodorus spp) and Witchweed (Striga spp) are known not to occur in the area of production,
1) Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi), Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) and Blight (Xanthomonas axonopodis) are not known to occur in Australia,
2) Root rot of sorghum (Periconia circinata) is known not to occur in the area of production,
3) A representative sample was inspected and found free of Sorghum midge (Contarinia sorghicola) and Johnson grass (Sorghum halapense),
4) A representative sample was found free through laboratory testing of Pineapple eye rot (Cephalosporium sacchari), Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp, Radopholus similis, Paratrichodorus minor, Trichodorus spp) and Witchweed (Striga spp).
Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 3996)
1) Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi), Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) and Blight (Xanthomonas axonopodis) are not known to occur in Australia,
2) Root rot of sorghum (Periconia circinata), Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp, Radopholus similis, Paratrichodorus minor, Trichodorus spp) and Witchweed (Striga spp) are known not to occur in the area of production,
3) A representative sample was found free through laboratory testing of Pineapple eye rot (Cephalosporium sacchari),
4) A representative sample was inspected and found free of Sorghum midge (Contarinia sorghicola) and Johnson grass (Sorghum halapense).
Option 3 (EXDOC Endorsement 4979)
1) Sugarcane gumming disease (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv vasculorum), Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) are not known to occur in Australia,
2) The crop was inspected during active growth and found free from Witchweed (Striga asiatica), Bacterial wilt of dahlia (Erwinia chrysanthemi), Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp, Radopholus similis, Paratrichodorus spp, Trichodorus spp) and Downy mildew (Peronosclerospora spp),
3) A representative sample was found free through laboratory testing of Pineapple eye rot (Cephalosporium sacchari), Common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) and Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense),
4) A representative sample was inspected and found free of Sorghum midge (Contarinia sorghicola).
Option 4 (EXDOC Endorsement 4980)
1) Sugarcane gumming disease (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv vasculorum) and Maize chlorotic mottle virus are not known to occur in Australia,
2) The crop was inspected during active growth and found free from Bacterial wilt of dahlia (Erwinia chrysanthemi), Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp, Radopholus similis, Paratrichodorus spp and Trichodorus spp) and Downy mildew (Peronosclerospora spp),
3) A representative sample was found free through laboratory testing of Pineapple eye rot (Cephalosporium sacchari) and Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense),
4) A representative sample was inspected and found free of Sorghum midge (Contarinia sorghicola).
Option 5 (EXDOC Endorsement 716)
1) Sugarcane gumming disease (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv vasculorum) and Maize chlorotic mottle virus are not known to occur in Australia,
2) The crop was inspected during active growth and found free from Bacterial wilt of dahlia (Erwinia chrysanthemi), Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp, Radopholus similis, Paratrichodorus spp, Xiphinema spp and Trichodorus spp) and Downy mildew (Peronosclerospora spp),
4) A representative sample was inspected and found free of Sorghum midge (Contarinia sorghicola) and Johnson grass (Sorghum halapense).
Option 3 (EXDOC Endorsement 4979)
1) Sugarcane gumming disease (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv vasculorum), Maize chlorotic mottle virus, Sorghum downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) and Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) are not known to occur in Australia,
2) The crop was inspected during active growth and found free from Witchweed (Striga asiatica), Bacterial wilt of dahlia (Erwinia chrysanthemi), Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp, Radopholus similis, Paratrichodorus spp, Trichodorus spp) and Downy mildew (Peronosclerospora spp),
3) A representative sample was found free through laboratory testing of Pineapple eye rot (Cephalosporium sacchari), Common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) and Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense),
4) A representative sample was inspected and found free of Sorghum midge (Contarinia sorghicola).
Option 4 (EXDOC Endorsement 4980)
1) Sugarcane gumming disease (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv vasculorum) and Maize chlorotic mottle virus are not known to occur in Australia,
2) The crop was inspected during active growth and found free from Bacterial wilt of dahlia (Erwinia chrysanthemi), Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp, Radopholus similis, Paratrichodorus spp and Trichodorus spp) and Downy mildew (Peronosclerospora spp),
3) A representative sample was found free through laboratory testing of Pineapple eye rot (Cephalosporium sacchari) and Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense),
4) A representative sample was inspected and found free of Sorghum midge (Contarinia sorghicola).
Option 5 (EXDOC Endorsement 716)
1) Sugarcane gumming disease (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv vasculorum) and Maize chlorotic mottle virus are not known to occur in Australia,
2) The crop was inspected during active growth and found free from Bacterial wilt of dahlia (Erwinia chrysanthemi), Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp, Radopholus similis, Paratrichodorus spp, Xiphinema spp and Trichodorus spp) and Downy mildew (Peronosclerospora spp),
3) A representative sample was found free through laboratory testing of Pineapple eye rot (Cephalosporium sacchari),
4) A representative sample was inspected and found free of Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense) and Sorghum midge (Contarinia sorghicola).
Option 6 (EXDOC Endorsement 717)
1) Sugarcane gumming disease (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv vasculorum) and Maize chlorotic mottle virus are not known to occur in Australia,
2) A representative sample was found free through laboratory testing of Bacterial wilt of dahlia (Erwinia chrysanthemi), Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp, Radopholus similis, Paratrichodorus spp, Xiphinema spp and Trichodorus spp) and Downy mildew (Peronosclerospora spp),
4) A representative sample was inspected and found free of Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense) and Sorghum midge (Contarinia sorghicola).
Option 6 (EXDOC Endorsement 717)
1) Sugarcane gumming disease (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv vasculorum) and Maize chlorotic mottle virus are not known to occur in Australia,
2) A representative sample was found free through laboratory testing of Bacterial wilt of dahlia (Erwinia chrysanthemi), Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp, Radopholus similis, Paratrichodorus spp, Xiphinema spp and Trichodorus spp) and Downy mildew (Peronosclerospora spp),
3) A representative sample was found free through laboratory testing of Pineapple eye rot (Cephalosporium sacchari),
4) A representative sample was inspected and found free of Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense) and Sorghum midge (Contarinia sorghicola).
4) A representative sample was inspected and found free of Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense) and Sorghum midge (Contarinia sorghicola).
Import Permit dated 27 December 2016.
06/07/2026 - Amended text for endorsement 3995, 3996, 4979, 4980, 716 and 717.
Initial Uploaded: 29/07/2014
Reviewed Uploaded: 21/07/2026