Sell to New Zealand & Australia
Browse export-eligible produce and handicrafts, and follow our trusted guidelines to clear biosecurity and reach overseas buyers safely.
Trusted export guidelines
Get a BAF export permit
Apply through the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) for an export permit and phytosanitary certificate before shipping any fresh produce or plant material.
Phytosanitary inspection
BAF inspectors check consignments for pests and disease. Produce must be clean, free of soil, and treated if required (heat treatment or fumigation).
Clean, labelled packaging
Use new, clean packaging. Label each carton with botanical name, quantity, origin (Fiji), and the importer's details. No straw or untreated wood packaging.
Use a trusted freight forwarder
Work with a BAF-registered exporter and a freight forwarder experienced in Pacific fresh-produce cold chain. Keep the cold chain unbroken for perishables.
Country requirements
New Zealand
MPI — Ministry for Primary Industries
- •A phytosanitary certificate from BAF is mandatory for fresh produce.
- •Some produce (e.g. taro leaves, certain root crops) requires an Import Health Standard (IHS).
- •Consignment must be free of fruit flies, soil, and quarantine pests.
- •Inspect on arrival; non-compliant goods are treated, reshipped, or destroyed.
Australia
DAFF — Dept. of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
- •Most fresh produce needs an import permit plus a phytosanitary certificate.
- •Treatment (e.g. irradiation, cold treatment, or fumigation) is often required — confirm the protocol before shipping.
- •Kava and some plant products face strict restrictions or bans — check current rules.
- •Packaging must comply with ISPM-15 for any wood material.
Important: Biosecurity rules change often. Always confirm current import conditions with MPI (NZ) and DAFF (Australia), and get your BAF export permit before shipping. This guide is general information, not legal advice.
