Acer spp seed

Country
New Zealand (NZ)
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Sowing
NPPO Details
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
Relevant Web Addresses
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit Yes
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement No
Protocol Market No
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.


A copy of the import permit must be presented to an Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
Acer seeds must be treated as per MPI Standard MPI-STD-ABTRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments as follows:

  • Captan at 2 grm a.i. per kg of seed
OR
  • Thiram at 2 grm a.i. per kg of seed

Treatment details for treatment occurring offshore will not be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate.

The exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the treatment and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.


23/04/2025 - Updated treatment details.
08/12/2020 - Added case based on exporter request, New Zealand IHS and treatment standards
Initial Uploaded: 07/12/2020
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026