Plant Industry Division

Applications for import permits (Form PQ-7) may be obtained from any Hawaii Department of Agriculture Plant Quarantine Office or downloaded here in fillable PDF format.

For non-domestic animals:

• To import organisms on the Conditionally Approved List, the applicant must completely fill out the first page, including the quantity and the common and scientific name of the organism(s) desired, the name and address of the shipper, the approximate date of arrival, the mode of shipment, type of permit, and the object of importation and sign and date the bottom portion of the second page. Numbers 1 through 4 on the second page of the application must also be completed in detail, which includes the reasons for introduction, person(s) responsible, safeguard facilities to be used, method of disposition and sign and date the bottom portion of the second page.
• In addition, for organisms on the Restricted Lists (A & B), numbers 1 through 5 on the second page of the application must also be completed in detail, and signed and dated on the bottom portion of the page. Animals on the Restricted Part B List are not allowed to be imported as pets.

For microorganisms:

• Complete all information requested on the front and back pages of the application (Form PQ-7):
• For unlisted microorganisms and microorganisms on the Restricted List (Part A and B) and Human Select Pathogens, please complete the application addendum, click here.  Applicants must also provide their curriculum vitae.  For laboratories, provide the laboratory’s floor plan on a 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet.
• Applicants are asked to provide the following additional information :
  1.   Indicate whether the safeguarded site is on state or county land.
  2.  Indicate whether the project is funded by state or county funds.
  3.  Your analysis as to the potential effects on the environment in the event of an accidental     release of the microorganism.

For microbial products:

• Complete all information requested on the front and back of the application (Form PQ-MP)
  The product label must be submitted in legible form on a 8 1/2″ x 11″ or 8 1/2″ x 14″ sheet.

Any part of the application and addendum that is not complete may cause a delay in processing your request.  Please write your full name and make sure that you have completed all sections of the application and addendum.

 

Import permit fees are as follows:

Article / Commodity	Type of Request	Fees
Restricted Plants	Single shipment Multiple shipments in 1 year	$20.00 $100.00
Conditionally Approved Animals* (pet birds, rats, guinea pigs, etc.)	Single shipment Multiple shipments in 1 year	$20.00 $100.00
Restricted Animals* (for research institutions, municipal zoos)	Single shipment Multiple shipments in 1 year	$50.00 $200.00
Unlisted Animals (By Board of Agriculture Approval)	Special permit Short-term permit	$100.00 $500.00
Listed / Unlisted Microorganisms*	Single shipment Multiple shipments	$150.00 $500.00
Unlisted Microorganisms	Letter of authorization	$50.00
Unlisted / Restricted Microorganisms	Emergency permit	$100.00
Microbial Product	Registration (annual)	$150.00
Laboratory underHRS Section 150A-6.3(f)(2)	Registration (annual)	$150.00
Plants / Animals / Microorganisms	Expedited processing Requiring Rule amendment	$250.00 $2,500.00

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