Good news!
This was the response I received a short time ago.
Thank you for your enquiry about sending daylily (Hemerocallis) seeds to Tasmania.
Daylily seeds are permitted without an import permit provided they are:
a) Packed in clean, new packaging, clearly labelled with the full botanical name (i.e. genus and species).
b) Free of live insects, soil, disease symptoms, prohibited seeds, other plant material (e.g. leaf, stem material, fruit pulp, pod material, etc.), animal material (e.g. animal faeces, feathers, etc.) and any other extraneous contamination of quarantine concern.
c) Not seeds containing mixed genera or species. Mixed seeds are not permitted entry due to the difficulties of inspecting them for contaminants. Importers wishing to import packets of seed containing mixed genera or species must obtain prior approval from DAFF. All applications must be forwarded to DAFF Plant Programs, Canberra (horticulture/
[email protected]).
d) Not genetically modified seeds. Genetically modified seeds must be accompanied by a copy of a valid Import Permit. All applications must be forwarded to DAFF Plant Programs, Canberra along with detailed information regarding the mode of genetic modification and the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) registration number.
If on inspection, insects, soil or any other contaminates are found the item must undergo treatment at a cost of $42.50 to the consignee and the consignee will be notified by DAFF before any treatment is carried out. Once payment and treatment has been completed, the items will be handed back to Australia Post for delivery. Please note this treatment fee applies to items imported via the regular postal service. Goods imported via an air express carrier may incur additional fees for inspection and/or treatment. For more information please see the following link to the Department of Agriculture webpage Air Express Carrier Fee and Charges
All mail items entering Australia are screened and if items of quarantine concern are identified they will require inspection. It is important that all declarations on mail parcels are true and provide sufficient detail about the goods inside. Senders will receive an opportunity to list all the contents of a parcel on the Customs Declaration form available from post offices worldwide.
I hope this is of assistance to you. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards
