Case Overview

This case describes the import requirements for permitted Actinidia spp. as nursery stock.

All permitted Actinidia spp. nursery stock requires an import permit prior to importation into Australia.

Tissue cultures and the media they are grown in will be inspected for visible contamination, require phytosanitary certification and a minimum 6 months growth period at the government’s post-entry quarantine facility where they will be screened for disease.

Dormant budwood will require inspection, chemical treatment and a minimum 12 months growth period at the government’s post-entry quarantine facility where it will be screened for disease.

All other forms of plant material are not permitted.

Warning: This is a summary only. For full import conditions please refer to the details contained in this BICON case.