Getting close to importing MHRB, getting a bit freaked out.

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[christian]

You should confirm with customs what you have just stated above, and ask them if it is ok. Do not order untill you are advised. Legal wrangles cost a lot of money to fix in the least.

 

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[tele]

And if they give you the permission, make sure they will give you it on a paper so you can show it in case someone needs to see it... The customs sometimes say something and do the other

 

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[ewok]

I've imported MHRB into NZ on multiple occasions. Always under 1kg at a time and labeled as organic purple dye then as plant it came from.

My suggestion would be if the person sending it agrees for plant it came from use Acacia tenuifolia or Acacia martinicensis, they are both correct and given recent interest in Mimosa Hostilis by NZ customs would be a safer option IMO.

Also only internal packaging needs plant label, keep customs declaration as organic dye.

 

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[Doodazzle]

In addition to what others have said, I'd add that you should not order it in powdered form.

 

[ewok]

Smaller attracts less attention I feel, don't order direct from South America, if its posted from there will be more likely to be inspected.

 

[ewok]

In addition to what others have said, I'd add that you should not order it in powdered form.

I guess your thoughts are that its not then classed as a prepration? NZ has very strict rules against whole bark from any tree. May cause more issues that way as will definitely be looked at. A small package of dye shouldn't cause concern.