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Case: Permitted seed for sowing Effective 13 May 2022 to 18 May 2022

Permitted species — Not genetically modified — Other than research end use — Non-pelleted seed — Not purity tested offshore — Goods arriving as air freight — All requirements met — Quantity greater than 10 kg and diameter less than 8 mm

Onshore Outcomes

  1. Present all documentation

    The importer or nominated agent must present all required documentation to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment as part of the import procedure.

    AA Site: 20.0 - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment Regional Office
  2. Inspection

    The seed is subject to an inspection by a biosecurity officer.

    AA Sites: 1.1 - Sea and Air Freight Depot Operations
    1.2 - Class A Air Cargo Terminal and Air Freight Depot Operations (Unrestricted)
    1.3 - Sea and Air Freight Depot Operations (Restricted - Including Personal and Household Effects)
    2.2 - Agricultural Products Premises
    20.0 - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment Regional Office
  3. Testing

    The seed lot must be sampled and analysed for purity in accordance with ISTA website rules.

    AA Sites: 5.2 - Biosecurity Containment Level 2 (BC 2) Facilities
    5.21 - Microbiological Biosecurity Containment Level 2 (BC2) Facilities
  4. Release

    The department will release the goods once all of the biosecurity requirements have been met.