Importation of grapevines

A new system for importation of grapevine planting material applies for consignments brought in after June 30, 2009, as a result of the introduction of the new Plant Health Act (2009).

Grapevines can only be imported into South Australia from declared Phylloxera Exclusion Zones in Victoria and New South Wales, and from WA and Tasmania (see Phylloxera Management Zones map). The person wishing to import the vines must be registered with PIRSA, and the vines must be hot water treated by the interstate nursery immediately before transport to SA (except cuttings for WA or Tasmania). On arrival, the consignment must be inspected by a PIRSA inspector before it is unpacked, or the importer must be accredited under the new Import Verification Compliance arrangement (IVCA) to inspect and certify their own consignments.

For more information contact PIRSA Plant Health Operations on 1300 666 010, visit the PIRSA website or contact us.

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