Import Conditions

Case: Highly refined organic chemicals and substances Effective 23 Dec 2020 to 05 Mar 2021

1. A Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment import permit is not required.

2. These import conditions cover the importation of highly refined organic chemicals and substances as listed in Section 33 of the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods Determination) 2016.

3. The goods must meet biosecurity requirements.
   

   To demonstrate compliance with this requirement you must present the following on a Product label, Invoice, Manufacturer's declaration, Exporter's declaration or Supplier's declaration:

   A statement that the product does not contain ingredients of animal, plant or microbial origin, other than highly processed and purified <<name of ingredient/s>> as listed in Section 33 of the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods Determination) 2016.
   

   OR

   Details of a full list of ingredients totalling 100%.
   

4. These goods or any derivatives must not be distributed, sold or used for:

   1. animal consumption, or
      

   2. use as bioremedial agents or fertiliser, or
      

   3. veterinary therapeutic use.
      

5. Each consignment of goods must be packed in clean and new packaging.

Warnings and Information Notices


Where applicable, the importer or end user must comply with:


1. International (e.g.International Air Transport Association ) and domestic requirements concerning the safe handling, transport and labelling of biological material
   

2. AS/NZS 2243 Safety in Laboratories standards
   

3. Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) requirements.
   

4. State and Territory Departments of Health, and the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).
   

6. Commercial administrative conditions
   Documents must be provided with each consignment which:

   1. identify the consignment (if non-personal) e.g. entry number
      

   2. identify all goods being imported as part of this consignment e.g. invoice or waybill or importer’s manifest
      

   3. describe the goods being imported (where not clear).
      

      e.g. 1: Product XRab = Purified protein derived from rabbits
      

      e.g. 2: Product AX = Synthetic antibiotic
      

      e.g. 3: Comte = Cheese.
      

7. Under the Biosecurity Charges Imposition (General) Regulation 2016 and Chapter 9, Part 2 of the Biosecurity Regulation 2016, fees are payable to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment for all services. Detail on how the department applies fees and levies may be found in the Charging guidelines.

8. In addition to the conditions for the goods being imported, non-commodity concerns must be assessed including container cleanliness, packaging and destination concerns, and may be subject to inspection and treatment on arrival. Please refer to the Non-Commodity Cargo Clearance BICON case for further information.