**HAWAII**

SUMMARIES OF EXTERIOR QUARANTINES

Current as of November 27, 2002

State of Hawaii, Department of Agriculture

Plant Industry Division

Plant Quarantine Branch

1849 Auiki Street

Honolulu, Hawaii 96819

Phone: (808) 832-0566; Fax: (808) 832-0584

Lyle Wong, Ph.D Administrator, Plant Industry Division

Neil Reimer, Ph.D.. Manager, Plant Quarantine Branch

**DEFINITION OF NURSERY STOCK**

Hawaii has no formal definition of \"nursery stock\" in statute or rule.

**GENERAL SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS**

No one may import into Hawaii by any means the following articles
without immediately notifying the Department of Agriculture of their
arrival:

Any plant or plant part, including nursery-stock, tree, shrub, herb,
vine, cut-flower, cutting, graft, scion, bud, seed, leaf, root, or
rhizome; nut, fruit, or vegetable, grain, cereal or legume in their
natural or raw state; moss, hay, straw, dry-grass, or other forage,
unmanufactured log, limb, or timber, or any other plant growth or plant
product, unprocessed or in the raw state; soil whether or not attached
to plants; box, vehicle, baggage, or any other container in which such
articles have been transported or any packing material used in
connection therein.

Such notification must describe the shipment in detail, giving names and
addresses of the shipper and consignee and all information necessary for
identification of the shipment. Such articles must be held at point of
arrival for inspection and disposition by the Department of Agriculture.

Each container must be clearly labeled with names and addresses of
shipper and consignee, the contents, and the state of origin. Possession
may not be taken unless each container bears a tag, label or stamp to
indicate that the article has been inspected and passed.

This action shall constitute a permit by the Department of Agriculture
authorizing its entry into Hawaii.

**NOXIOUS WEED LIST**

COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME

black wattle *Acacia mearnsii*

New Zealand bur, piripiri *Acaena novae-zelandiae*

Russian knapweed *Acroptilon repens*

Kat sola, Indian jointvetch *Aeschynomene indica*

croftonweed, Maui pamakani *Ageratina adenophora*

creeping croftonweed, Hamakua *Ageratina riparia*

wild garlic *Allium vineale*

West Indian foxtale *Andropogon bicornis*

broomsedge *Andropogon virginicus*

Madeira vine *Anredera cordifolia*

shoebutton ardisia *Ardisia elliptica*

plume poppy *Bocconia frutescens*

hairy whitetop *Cardaria pubescens*

spiny tree cactus, Peruvian apple *Cersus uruguayanus*

siamweed, bitterbush *Chromoleana odorata*

Canada thistle *Cirsium arvense*

Koster\'s curse, curse *Clidemia hirta var. hirta*

ivy gourd *Coccinia grandis*

field bindweed *Convolvulus arvensis*

*Cortaderia jubata*

barbwire grass *Cymbopogon refractus*

yellow nutsedge *Cyperus esculentus*

French broom *Cytisus monspessulanus*

Scotch broom *Cytisus scoparius*

marabu *Dichrostachys nutans*

elephantopus, elephant\'s foot *Elephantopus mollis*

quackgrass *Elytrigia repens*

spiny emex *Emex spinosa*

moon cactus *Eriocereus martinii*

leafy spurge *Euphorbia esula*

kahiliflower, Bank\'s grevillea *Grevillea banksii*

halogeton *Halogeton glomeratus*

comb hyptis *Hyptis pectinata*

wild spikenard *Hyptis suaveolens*

cogon *Imperata cylindrica*

acuate *Lagascea mollis*

perennial pepperweed *Lepidium latifolium*

malachra *Malachra alceifolia*

*Medinilla venosa*

melastoma *Melastoma spp.*

miconia *Miconia spp.*

mile-a-minute *Mikania micanthra*

climbing hempweed *Mikania scandens*

giant sensitiveplant *Mimosa invisa*

thorny sensitiveplant *Mimosa pigra*

miscanthus, Japanese silvergrass *Miscanthus floridulus*

tree daisy *Montanoa hibiscifolia*

firetree, candleberry myrtle *Myrica fava*

*Oxyspora paniculata*

torpedograss *Panicum repens*

banana passionfruit *Passiflora mollissima*

wingleaf passionfruit *Passiflora pulchella*

fountaingrass *Pennisetum setaceum*

spiked pepper *Piper aduncum*

Victorian box *Pittosporum undulatum*

*Prosopis juliflora*

tropical kudzu *Pueraria phaseoloides*

downy rosemyrtle *Rhodomyrtus tomentosa*

prickly Florida blackberry *Rubus argutus*

yellow Himalayan blackberry *Rubus ellipticus var ordatus*

hill raspberry *Rubus niveus*

Molucca raspberry *Rubus seiboldii*

Russian thistle *Salsola kali*

fireweed *Senecio madagascariensis*

horsenettle *Solanum carolinense*

silverleaf nightshade *Solanum elaeagnifolium*

*Solanum robustum*

turkeyberry, terongan *Solanum torvum*

perennial sowthistle *Sonchus arvensis*

Spanish broom *Spartium iunceum*

nasella tussock *Stipa trichotoma*

witchweeds *Striga spp.*

Lyon\'s grass *Themeda villosa*

tibouchina *Tibouchina spp.*

paroquet bur *Triumfetta rhomboidea*

Sacremento bur *Triumfetta semitriloba*

gorse *Ulex europaeus*

caesarweed *Urena lobata*

mullein *Verbascum thapsus*

**QUARANTINES OR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**

**I. SUGARCANE AND GRASSES**

> STATES REGULATED: All states
>
> COUNTRIES REGULATED: All countries
>
> MATERIALS REGULATED: All members of grass (Gramineae=Poaceae) family
> except corn, sorghum, sudan grass and broom corn that are regulated
> under section X.
>
> PESTS REGULATED: sugarcane moth borers, *Diatraea saccharalis* and
> *Castnia licoides*, smut, *Ustilago scitaminea*, viruses (mosaic), and
> other insects and diseases of sugarcane and grasses that are not now
> established in Hawaii.
>
> RESTRICTIONS:
>
> A. Sugarcane (any species of the genus *Saccharum*). Any sugarcane
> plant or part thereof in any manner is prohibited except under permit.
>
> Importation is limited to approved varieties for propagation and will
> be held under supervision in a strictly enforced quarantine under
> conditions outlined in the permit.
>
> B. Members of the Grass Family (other than *Saccharum* spp.). Any
> plant or part thereof is prohibited except under permit. Seeds and
> dried non‑living plant materials are unrestricted.
>
> Importation is limited to approved varieties for propagation and will
> be held under supervision in a strictly enforced quarantine under
> conditions outlined in the permit.

**II. PINEAPPLE AND OTHER BROMELIADS**

> STATES REGULATED: All states
>
> COUNTRIES REGULATED: All countries
>
> MATERIALS REGULATED: All members of the bromeliad (Bromeliaceae)
> family.
>
> PESTS REGULATED: thrips (*Frankliniella moultoni*), pineapple borers
> (*Metamasius* spp., and *Strymon basilid*es), mealybugs (*Dysmicoccus*
> spp.) and other insects and diseases of pineapple and bromeliaceous
> plants that are not now established in Hawaii.
>
> RESTRICTIONS:
>
> A. Pineapple (any species of the genus *Ananas*). Any pineapple plant,
> seed, or other part thereof is prohibited except under permit.
>
> Importation of pineapple plants is limited to approved varieties for
> propagation and will be held under supervision in a strictly enforced
> quarantine under conditions outlined in the permit.
>
> Importation of plants and plant parts of pineapple for processing,
> manufacturing or other non‑propagative purposes may be imported under
> permit when the conditions satisfy the chief that the introduction can
> be made with a reasonable degree of safety.
>
> B. BROMELIADS (other than *Ananas* spp.). Any bromeliad plant or part
> thereof is prohibited except under permit. Seeds, dried non-living
> materials, and tissue cultured plants grown in sterile media and in a
> completely enclosed glass flask or other similar container are
> unrestricted.
>
> Importation of plants and plant parts of bromeliads for processing,
> manufacturing or other non‑propagative purposes may be imported under
> permit when the conditions satisfy the chief that the introduction can
> be made with a reasonable degree of safety.
>
> Bromeliad plants for propagation will be held under supervision in a
> strictly enforced quarantine under conditions outlined in the permit.
>
> DURATION OF QUARANTINE:
>
> 1\. Pineapple -- one year
>
> 2\. Bromeliad

a\. One year for plants from South and Central America, Mexico, and
nearby island countries.

> b\. One year for plants without an official certificate of origin.
>
> c\. Quarantine requirements may be waived by the manager for any plant
> that is entering under permit and that has been inspected and found
> free of any signs of pest infestation or symptoms of disease provided
> the plants are accompanied by an official certificate of origin
> certifying that the plants were grown in the continental United States
> or in a foreign country other than in South and Central America,
> Mexico, or nearby island countries.

**III. COFFEE**

> STATES REGULATED: All states
>
> COUNTRIES REGULATED: All countries
>
> MATERIALS REGULATED: All species of the genus *Coffea*.
>
> PESTS REGULATED: coffee berry borer, *Stephanoderes hampei,* coffee
> rust, *Hemileia vastatrix*, and other insects and diseases of coffee
> that are not now established in Hawaii.
>
> RESTRICTIONS: Any coffee plant, plant part, unroasted seed, or used
> coffee bag is prohibited except under permit.
>
> Importation of coffee plants or seeds for propagation is for approved
> varieties and will be held under supervision in a strictly enforced
> quarantine under conditions outlined in the permit.
>
> Coffee seeds for roasting are prohibited except under permit. Each
> shipment is subject to approved treatment and conditions outlined in
> the permit.
>
> Used coffee bags are prohibited except under permit and approved
> treatment. Each shipment must be accompanied by phytosanitary
> certificate or a certificate of treatment indicating the treatment
> procedure.

**IV. CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES**

> STATES REGULATED: All states
>
> COUNTRIES REGULATED: All countries except Japan.
>
> MATERIALS REGULATED: Turnip, rutabaga, radish (including daikon), and
> horseradish.
>
> PESTS REGULATED: cabbage maggot, *Chortophila brassicae*
>
> RESTRICTIONS: The edible roots of turnip, rutabaga, radish (including
> daikon), and horseradish from regulated areas are prohibited unless
> the shipment is accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate or
> certificate of treatment certifying that the vegetables contained in
> the shipment were subjected to approved treatment.

**V. ORCHIDS**

> STATES REGULATED: All states
>
> COUNTRIES REGULATED: All countries
>
> MATERIALS REGULATED: All members of the orchid (Orchidaceae) family.
>
> PESTS REGULATED: South American stem borer, *Diorymerellus
> laevimargo*, South American orchid bug, *Tenthecoris bicolor*, a
> midge, *Parallelodiplosis cattleya*e, and other insects and diseases
> of orchids that are not now established in Hawaii.
>
> RESTRICTIONS: Any orchid plant or propagative plant part is prohibited
> except under permit. Seeds, or plants grown in sterile flasks or small
> seedlings transferred out of sterile flasks just prior to shipping are
> unrestricted.
>
> Importation of orchid plants for propagation will be held under
> supervision in a strictly enforced quarantine under conditions
> outlined in the permit.
>
> DURATION OF QUARANTINE:
>
> \(1\) Two months (or more if deemed necessary by the chief) (a) Plants
> from foreign countries and United States territories and possessions
> that are south of 30 north latitude; (b) Plants from areas south of
> 30 north latitude that have been grown in the continental United
> States for less than one year; (c) Plants from areas south of 30
> north latitude that have been grown in an area north of 30 north
> latitude for less than one year.
>
> \(2\) Exempt from quarantine ‑ Plants accompanied by a certificate of
> origin certifying that all plants in the lot are: (a) Known to be of
> domestic origin and grown entirely in the continental United States;
> (b) Grown in foreign countries that are north of 30 north latitude;
> (c) Of foreign origin but were grown in the continental United States
> for more than one year.

**VI. BANANA**

> STATES REGULATED: All states
>
> COUNTRIES REGULATED: All countries
>
> MATERIALS REGULATED: All species of the genus *Musa*.
>
> PESTS REGULATED: banana root borer, *Cosmopolites sordidus*, West
> Indian cane weevil, *Metamasius hemipterus*, and other insects and
> diseases of banana that are not now established in Hawaii.
>
> RESTRICTIONS: Any banana plant or part thereof is prohibited except
> under permit. Fruits are unrestricted.
>
> Importation is limited to approved varieties for propagation and will
> be held under supervision in a strictly enforced quarantine under
> conditions outlined in the permit.

**VII. PASSION FRUIT**

> STATES REGULATED: All states
>
> COUNTRIES REGULATED: All countries
>
> MATERIALS REGULATED: All species of the genus *Passiflora*.
>
> PESTS REGULATED: passion vine hopper, *Scolypopa australis*, the
> \"woodiness disease\" of passion fruit, and other insects and diseases
> of passion fruit that are now not established in Hawaii.
>
> RESTRICTIONS: Any passion fruit plant or part thereof is prohibited
> except under permit.
>
> Importation is limited to approved varieties for propagation and will
> be held under supervision in a strictly enforced quarantine under
> conditions outlined in the permit.

**VIII. PINE**

> STATES REGULATED: CT, DE, IL, IN, IA, ME, MD, MS, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY,
> OH, OR, PA, RI, WA, WV, and WI.
>
> COUNTRIES REGULATED: All countries
>
> MATERIALS REGULATED: All species of the genus *Pinus*.
>
> PESTS REGULATED: European pine shoot moth, *Rhyacionia buoliana*
>
> RESTRICTIONS: Any pine plant, branch, or twig bearing terminal buds,
> needles or shoots is prohibited except under any of the following
> conditions:
>
> 1\. Plants from foreign areas where pine shoot moth is not known to
> occur provided each lot is accompanied by a certificate of origin.
>
> 2\. Plants from domestic non‑regulated areas provided each lot is
> accompanied by a certificate of origin.
>
> 3\. Plants from domestic regulated areas provided each lot is
> subjected to approved treatment and accompanied by a certificate of
> treatment.
>
> 4\. Cut pine trees, branches, or twigs for ornamental purposes from
> domestic areas during the period October 20 to December 31.
>
> 5\. Non‑commercial shipments of bonsai or pine plants not exceeding
> two feet in height and in lots not exceeding twelve plants, provided
> the shipment is subject to 100% inspection and found free of European
> pine shoot moth.
>
> 6\. By permit limited to issuance to official state or federal
> forestry agencies authorizing the entry of seedling trees for
> reforestation or scientific research from domestic areas, including
> regulated areas. The trees must be greenhouse grown under official
> supervision and subsequently handled under conditions satisfactory to
> the chief to preclude infestation or exposure to infestation by the
> European pine shoot moth.

**IX. COCONUT**

> STATES REGULATED: All states
>
> COUNTRIES REGULATED: All countries
>
> MATERIALS REGULATED: Coconut, *Cocos nucifera*
>
> PESTS REGULATED: Various insects, virus, fungus, bacteria, and other
> infectious agents of coconut, that are now not established in Hawaii.
>
> RESTRICTIONS: Any coconut plant or part thereof is prohibited except
> under any of the following conditions:
>
> 1\. By permit limited to a completely husked nut, incapable of
> germination when introduced for manufacturing, food, or other
> non‑propagative purposes under conditions outlined in the permit.
>
> 2\. The flesh of the nut including fresh and processed products,
> coconut \"milk,\" and nut shell.
>
> 3\. The palm \"heart\" free from leaf tissue.
>
> 4\. A dried plant part such as leaf, husk, and tree trunk provided
> each lot is subjected to approved treatment and accompanied by a
> certificate of treatment.

**X. EUROPEAN CORN BORER**

> STATES REGULATED: AL, AR, CO, CT, DE, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME,
> MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI,
> SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WV, WI, WY, and the District of Columbia.
>
> COUNTRIES REGULATED: All European countries
>
> MATERIALS REGULATED: Corn, sorghum, broomcorn, sudan grass, aster,
> chrysanthemum, hollyhock, dahlia, gladiola, and other related food and
> floral crops, not covered under section I.
>
> PESTS REGULATED: European corn borer, *Ostrina nubilulis*, and other
> insects of corn, and related food and floral crops not established in
> Hawaii.
>
> RESTRICTIONS: Plant and plant parts of corn, broom corn, sorghum,
> sudan grass, aster, chrysanthemum, hollyhock, dahlia, and gladiola are
> prohibited except under any of the following conditions:
>
> 1\. Seed with no plant fragments
>
> 2\. Frozen corn on the cob with husk and silk removed.
>
> 3\. Seedling plant or propagative cuttings of aster, chrysanthemum,
> and hollyhock.
>
> 4\. Cut flowers of aster, chrysanthemum, hollyhock, dahlia, and
> gladiolus.
>
> 5\. Tubers of dahlia and gladiolus corms without stems.
>
> 6\. Shipments from regulated areas provided each lot is subjected to
> approved treatment and accompanied by a certificate of treatment.
>
> 7\. Commercial shipments from non‑regulated areas provided each lot is
> accompanied by a certificate of origin.
>
> 8\. Non‑commercial shipments from non‑regulated areas brought in by
> handcarried or passenger baggage provided each lot is accompanied by a
> certificate of origin, sales invoice, or other document indicating the
> product was grown in, or purchased from a non‑regulated area.

**XI. PALMS**

> STATES REGULATED: FL, TX, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the
> Territory of Guam.
>
> COUNTRIES REGULATED: Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, all
> other Caribbean Islands, Panama, Venezuela, Philippines, Ghana, Togo,
> Dahomey and Nigeria.
>
> MATERIALS REGULATED: All members of the palm (Palmae) family except
> coconut which is regulated under section IX.
>
> PESTS REGULATED: lethal yellowing disease, cadang‑cadang, Guam
> disease, and other similar diseases of palm.
>
> RESTRICTIONS: The following are the general conditions for the
> importation of palm plants, propagative plant parts and seeds into
> Hawaii:
>
> 1\. All shipments must be accompanied by an official certificate of
> origin stating that the palm plant or propagative plant part was grown
> entirely in the respective country or state.
>
> 2\. No palm plants or propagative plant part, including seeds, from
> any regulated area.
>
> 3\. Only seeds from non‑regulated areas of the United States, Central
> America and South America.
>
> 4\. Only seeds of palms listed below can be imported from unregulated
> foreign countries.
>
> *Adonidia* spp.
>
> *Areca* spp.
>
> *Arenga* spp., sugar palm
>
> *Arikuryroba* spp., arikury palm
>
> *Borassus* spp., palmyra palm
>
> *Caryota* spp., fishtail palm
>
> *Chrysalidocarpus* spp., butterfly palm, cabada palm
>
> *Cocos* spp.
>
> *Corypha* spp., buri palm
>
> *Dictyosperma* spp., princess palm
>
> *Diplothemium arenaria*
>
> *Elaeis* spp., oil palm
>
> *Gaussia* spp., Puerto Rican gaussia, llume palm
>
> *Howeia belmoreana*, sentry palm
>
> *Lantania* spp., latan palm
>
> *Livistonia* spp., fan palm
>
> *Mascarena* spp., spindle palm
>
> *Nannorrhops* spp., mazari palm
>
> *Phoenix* spp., date palm
>
> *Pritchardia* spp., kona palm, Fiji Island fan palm
>
> *Trachycarpus* spp., windmill palm
>
> *Veitchia* spp., christmas palm

**XII. CARIBBEAN FRUIT FLY**

> STATES REGULATED: FL (Caribbean fruit fly infested areas), and the
> Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
>
> MATERIALS REGULATED: The fruits and berries of the following plants:
>
> *Carica papaya*, papaya
>
> *Citrus aurantiifolia*, sour lime
>
> *Citrus aurantiifolia x Fortunella japonica*, limequat
>
> *Citrus aurantium*, sour orange
>
> *Citrus limetta*, sweet lemon
>
> *Citrus limonia*, Rangpur lime
>
> *Citrus mitis*, calamondin
>
> *Citrus nobilis \'unshiu\' x Fortunella sp*., orangequat
>
> *Citrus paradisi*, grapefruit
>
> *Citrus paradisi x Citrus reticulata*, tangelo
>
> *Citrus reticulata*, tangerine
>
> *Citrus sinensis*, sweet orange
>
> *Citrus sinensis x Citrus reticulata*, temple orange
>
> *Clausena lansium*, wampi
>
> *Eriobotrya japonica*, loquat
>
> *Fortunella crassifolia*, kumquat

*Fortunella mergarita*, oval kumquat

> *Malpighia glabra*, Barbados cherry
>
> *Mangifera india*, mango
>
> *Murraya paniculata*, orange jasmine
>
> *Prunus persica*, peach
>
> *Psidium cattleianum*, cattley guava
>
> *Psidium freidrichsthalianum*, Costa Rican guava
>
> *Psidium guajava*, common guava
>
> *Severinia buxifolia*, box orange
>
> *Syzygium jambos*, rose apple
>
> *Terminalia catappa*, tropical almond
>
> *Triphasia trifolia*, lime berry
>
> RESTRICTIONS: Fruits and berries from regulated areas are prohibited
> except those subjected to approved treatments accompanied by a
> certificate of treatment. Green sour lime which shows no yellow
> coloring, and sour lemon regardless of color are not restricted.
>
> Fruits and berries from non‑infested areas in Florida are prohibited
> unless accompanied by certificate of origin stating commodity was
> grown in an area free of Caribbean Fruit Fly.

**XIII. TARO AND DASHEEN**

> STATES REGULATED: None
>
> COUNTRIES REGULATED: British Solomon Islands
>
> MATERIALS REGULATED: All taro and dasheen plants and propagative plant
> parts.
>
> PESTS REGULATED: Virus disease of Alomae and Babone.
>
> RESTRICTIONS: Any taro or dasheen plant or propagative plant part from
> a regulated area is prohibited except under permit.
>
> Importation of plants under permit will be held under supervision in a
> strictly enforced quarantine under conditions outlined in the permit.