Taking cannabis seeds out of Australia

Details

Cannabis seeds fall into an ambiguous cross-border category — many jurisdictions treat viable cannabis seeds as controlled cannabis material under the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958; Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 framework. Even where domestic hemp cultivation is legal, cross-border seed export typically requires an origin-country export permit and — in the destination — a corresponding import permit. CBD-strain seeds may face slightly lighter treatment in some destinations but the specific rule varies. Sterilised (non-viable) seed products (for bird food) may face lighter treatment. Verify both origin and destination rules independently.

Quantity limits

Any quantity typically requires advance authorisation

Documentation required

• TGA export permit for schedule 8 substances above threshold if viable seeds; strain COA showing THC content

The other direction

Sources

• abf.gov.au
• agriculture.gov.au