Zea mays seed

Country
Tanzania, United Republic of (TZ)
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Research
NPPO Details
Ministry of Agriculture
Relevant Web Addresses
https://www.kilimo.go.tz/
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit Yes
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement Yes
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.

Explanation of the endorsements

Endorsement 7568: 
  • Downy mildew of millet (Sclerospora graminicola), Sugarcane downy mildew (Sclerospora sacchari), Stewart's wilt (Xanthomonas stewartii) and Maize lethal necrosis disease (MLND) are not known to occur in Australia. No evidence is required to endorse freedom from these pests.

Consignments are to be treated with an appropriate seed dressing at recommended manufacturers requirements (label rates).

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.

Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 7568)
1) Downy mildew of millet (Sclerospora graminicola), Sugarcane downy mildew (Sclerospora sacchari), Stewart's wilt (Xanthomonas stewartii) and Maize lethal necrosis disease (MLND) are not known to occur in Australia.

Import permit dated 11 August 2023.

17/08/2023 - Created case based on NPPO requirements.
Initial Uploaded: 16/08/2023
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026