Hemp bales
Country
United States of America (US)
Scientific Name
Cannabis sativa
Group
Processed plant products
End use
Processing
NPPO Details
Plant Protection and Quarantine, Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Relevant Web Addresses
| Criteria | Criteria Required? |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | Yes |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Yes |
| Additional Declaration/Endorsement | No |
| Protocol Market | No |
A phytosanitary certificate must be issued no more than 15 days prior to the shipper sending each shipment.
Office of Drug Control requirements
The exporter must have met Australian requirements for the export of Cannabis sativa material by being issued an export licence and permit by the Narcotics Control Section (ncs@health.gov.au). These documents must be presented to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
The exporter must have met Australian requirements for the export of Cannabis sativa material by being issued an export licence and permit by the Narcotics Control Section (ncs@health.gov.au). These documents must be presented to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
USDA requirements for hemp seeds and plants viewed 22 April 2021 and correspondence with Department of Health 25 March 2024.
11/04/2024 - Updated general requirements to show correct email address for Narcotics Control Section.
22/04/2021 - Created case based on NPPO requirements.
22/04/2021 - Created case based on NPPO requirements.
Initial Uploaded: 22/04/2021
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026