State of Hawaii Regulations

Importing to Hawaii

All agricultural items, including plants, plant parts, non-domesticated animals, microorganism cultures, arthropods and soil require inspection upon arrival in Hawaii. These items must be checked before the shipment can be released to insure they are free of pests or will not become pests themselves.

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) Website contains many useful publications and forms on the Plant Quarantine Import Program:

• Permit Applications
• Non-Domestic Animal and Microorganism Lists and Guidelines
• Plant Guidelines

For more information on importing to Hawaii, visit the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) Website.

Exporting from Hawaii

By meeting the destination's requirements, island exporters can promote and sell Hawaii's agricultural products to new markets without delays or rejections. Each state or foreign country has its own regulations concerning the importation of agricultural commodities in order to protect that state's or country's important agricultural crops or natural resources.

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) Website contains many useful publications and forms on the Plant Quarantine Export Program:

• Permit Applications
• Exporting Livestock
• Application for Phytosanitary Certificate (PQ-47A)
• Nursery Certification Programs
• California-Hawaii Origin Inspection Program

For more information on importing to Hawaii, visit the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) Website.

Exporting from Hawaii

Hawaii is a rabies free state. Hawaii's quarantine law is designed to protect residents and pets from potentially serious health problems associated with the presence and spread of rabies.

For information and resources on animal quarantine rules and procedures, contact:

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) Website contains many useful publications and forms on the Plant Quarantine Export Program:

Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA)
Animal Quarantine Station
99-951 Halawa Valley Street
Aiea, Hawaii 96701-5602
Telephone (808) 483-7151
Fax (808) 483-7161

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) Website contains many useful publications and forms on animal quarantine for download.

More information on Animal Quarantine may be found on the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) Website.