The Plants Biosecurity Index (PBI) is a searchable database of over 30,000 plant species. It provides information on whether they can be imported into New Zealand as seeds or nursery stock. You can use this tool to search for the import specifications of any genus or species listed in the database. The search results are linked to detailed information within PIER Search itself.

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You can search for genus, species, full or partial scientific names, or common names

Search using import specifications

Seeds for sowing (SS)

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Basic requirements

Specific requirements

Entry prohibited

Requires assessment

Nursery stock (NS)

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L1 PEQ

L2 PEQ (Basic)

L2 PEQ

L3 PEQ

Entry prohibited

Requires assessment

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