Importing research samples (excluding animal samples)

Te kawe mai i ngā tīpakohanga rangahau (hāunga ngā tīpakohanga kararehe)

If you want to import research samples, you need to meet strict biosecurity requirements to manage any risks associated with these samples. MPI helps you meet these requirements.

In this section

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Steps to importing

Requirement documents

Forms and templates

Resources

Fees and charges

Types of research samples you can import

Under the import health standard (IHS) for research samples (excluding animal samples), you can import research materials including:

laboratory specimens (samples derived from plant, containing microorganisms, soil, rocks, water, organic, and inorganic material)
herbarium specimens
trade samples.

This IHS does not provide for research samples derived from animals or humans.

Importer responsibilities

When importing research samples to New Zealand you are responsible for:

meeting the IHS requirements for the samples
arranging appropriate treatment for your products, when required
keeping the right records.

Fees and charges may apply.

Who to contact

If you have questions about importing research samples (excluding animal samples), email plantimports@mpi.govt.nz

For any questions about importing research samples of animal origin, email animalimports@mpi.govt.nz