Maize / Corn
Country
New Zealand (NZ)
Scientific Name
Zea mays
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Consumption
NPPO Details
Ministry of Primary Industries
Relevant Web Addresses
| Criteria | Criteria Required? |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | No |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Yes |
| Additional Declaration/Endorsement | Yes |
| Protocol Market | No |
This Micor case also applies to popping corn.
Importation of non-viable seed (by heat treatment) only permitted
Explanation of the endorsements
Endorsement 1304:
- Applies to non-viable grain that has been devitalised in Australia by heat treatment.
- Grains/seeds must be heat treated as per the Treatment section.
The consignment must be heat treated at:
- 85 degrees Celsius for 15 hours at a minimum of 40% relative humidity.
Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 1304)
1) The grain/seed in this consignment has been heat treated and the consignment contains no viable seeds
1) The grain/seed in this consignment has been heat treated and the consignment contains no viable seeds
Additional Statements:
Option 1 (Additional Statement 8190)
Declaration for vessel hold cleanliness (grain and seed)
Option 1 (Additional Statement 8190)
Declaration for vessel hold cleanliness (grain and seed)
1) The holds carrying the loose grain have been inspected prior to loading and found to be free of animal material, regulated mobile arthropods, regulated weed seeds, and residues of previous cargo.
Option 2 (Additional Statement 8191)
Declaration for seed sampling
1) A primary sample was officially drawn during the loading of the consignment, at a rate of at least one primary sample per 100 tonnes of grain.
2) All submitted samples were prepared and dispatched in accordance with ISTA rules.
1) A primary sample was officially drawn during the loading of the consignment, at a rate of at least one primary sample per 100 tonnes of grain.
2) All submitted samples were prepared and dispatched in accordance with ISTA rules.
Option 3 (Additional Statement 8192)
Declaration for seed sampling and vessel hold cleanliness (grain and seed)
1) The holds carrying the loose grain have been inspected prior to loading and found to be free of animal material, regulated mobile arthropods, regulated weed seeds, and residues of previous cargo
2) A primary sample was officially drawn during the loading of the consignment, at a rate of at least one primary sample per 100 tonnes of grain.
Declaration for seed sampling and vessel hold cleanliness (grain and seed)
1) The holds carrying the loose grain have been inspected prior to loading and found to be free of animal material, regulated mobile arthropods, regulated weed seeds, and residues of previous cargo
2) A primary sample was officially drawn during the loading of the consignment, at a rate of at least one primary sample per 100 tonnes of grain.
3) All submitted samples were prepared and dispatched in accordance with ISTA rules.
NPPO Standard dated June 2011, NPPO notification dated 30 July 2025.
08/01/2026 - Updated general requirements to include popping corn.
22/09/2025 - New additional statement 8191 created.
17/09/2025 - Amended text and explanation of additional statements 8190 & 8192.
29/08/2022 - Updated General Requirements and Treatment sections based on the latest Import Health Standard.
22/09/2025 - New additional statement 8191 created.
17/09/2025 - Amended text and explanation of additional statements 8190 & 8192.
29/08/2022 - Updated General Requirements and Treatment sections based on the latest Import Health Standard.
Initial Uploaded: 29/07/2014
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026