Hemp seed

Country
United States of America (US)
Scientific Name
Cannabis sativa
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Consumption
NPPO Details
Plant Protection and Quarantine, Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Relevant Web Addresses
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/home/
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit No
Phytosanitary Certificate No
Additional Declaration/Endorsement No
Protocol Market No
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.


Permitted entry without an accompanying phytosanitary certificate.

Office of Drug Control requirements
The exporter must meet Australian requirements for the export of Cannabis seed by being issued an export licence and permit by the Narcotics Control Section (ncs@health.gov.au).
 
Note: 
  • As per the US Agricultural Marketing Service’s Act, the term “hemp” is
    defined as Cannabis sativa plant and plant products and all derivatives, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of not more than 0.3% on a dry weight basis. Such plants and plant products, including seeds, of C. sativa are not regulated by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and may be imported into the US without an import permit.
  • Plant and plant products, including seed, of C. sativa with a THC content greater than 0.3% are regulated by the DEA and an import permit is required.

USDA Seeds Not for Planting Manual and Miscellaneous and Processed Products Import Manual and corrrespodence with Department of Health 25 March 2024.

11/04/2024 - Updated general requirements to show correct email address for Narcotics Control Section.
Initial Uploaded: 26/06/2020
Reviewed Uploaded: 21/07/2026