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Importing soil, rock, gravel, sand, clay, and water

Te kawe mai i te oneone, kōhatu, kirikiri, onepū, uku me te wai

If you want to import soil, rock, gravel, sand, clay or water, you need to meet strict biosecurity requirements to prevent the entry of unwanted organisms into New Zealand. MPI helps importers meet these requirements.

In this section

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Steps to importing

Requirement documents

Forms and templates

Registers and lists

Fees and charges

Importer responsibilities

When importing soil, rock, gravel, sand, clay, and water into New Zealand, you're responsible for:

  • meeting the import health standard (IHS) for your products
  • arranging appropriate treatment for your products
  • ensuring products are properly packaged to prevent contamination
  • reporting to MPI if your products show signs of disease or pests
  • keeping the right records.

Fees and charges may apply.

Who to contact

If you have questions about importing soil, rock, gravel, sand, clay, and water, email plantimports@mpi.govt.nz

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