These Import Conditions apply to Apium graveolens (re-export) seeds being re-exported using a re-export phytosanitary certificate (EX25). For imported Apium graveolens seeds that have repackaged, or for which the original phytosanitary certificate is no longer available, refer to the

Endorsement 6536 is to be listed in the coded statement field of the RFP.

Seeds for sowing exported under "BASIC" must meet all the requirements of Part 1: General Requirements of the Import Health Standard: Seeds for Sowing 155.02.05 (IHS) dated 14 March 2025.

Seed listed in the Plant Biosecurity Index as "Basic" can be exported with or without a phytosanitary certificate. Providing a phytosanitary certificate can facilitate the border clearance process upon arrival.

On arrival in New Zealand, seeds must be made available for inspection and examination by MPI inspectors at the importer's expense.  

Seed for sowing must be clearly identified with the scientific name (i.e. genus and species). All hybrid species must be clearly identified as hybrid species, and either listed in the MPI Plant Biosecurity Index as hybrid species eligible to be imported or identified by the scientific names (genus and species) of both parents.

All packaging associated with seed for sowing must be clean, free from soil and other contaminants.

All seed for sowing must be free from fleshy fruits (including pods) and must have all traces of flesh removed.

Seed for sowing must be free from regulated pests, soil particles greater than 0.1% by weight, unidentified seed and quarantine weed seed.

If a phytosanitary certificate is to be issued, the seeds must be inspected by an Authorised Officer in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any visually detectable pests regulated by New Zealand and conforms to New Zealand's import requirements.