Fruit seeds

Country
Samoa (WS)
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Sowing
NPPO Details
Quarantine Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Relevant Web Addresses
http://www.samoaquarantine.gov.ws/
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit Yes
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement No
Protocol Market No

ICR refers to:

  • Zucchini seed (Cucurbit pepo)
  • Cucumber seed (Cucumis spp)
  • Tomato seed (Lycopersicon spp)
  • Pumpkin seed (Cucurbit spp)
  • Melon seed (Cucumis melo)
  • Capsicum seed (Capsicum annuum)
  • Eggplant seed (Solanum melongera)
  • Watermelon seed (Citrullus lanatus)

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.


Any seed lots or distinguishing marks are to be certified on the Phytosanitary certificate if verified at time of inspection

Consignments are to be treated with Captan & Thiram at 2grm a.i. per kgm of seed.

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


Details of treatment to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section.

Import permit dated 6 June 2013
02/04/2025 - Updated treatment details.
Initial Uploaded: 29/07/2014
Reviewed Uploaded: 21/07/2026