State of Hawaii Import and Export Regulations

Importing to Hawaii

All agricultural items, including plants, plant parts, microorganism cultures, arthropods and soil require inspection upon arrival in Hawaii. These items must be checked before the shipment can be released to ensure 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.

The shipper is responsible for ensuring that all import requirements are met.

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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the export of agricultural products from Hawaii. Please refer to USDA website for more information.

The shipper is responsible for ensuring that all import requirements are met.