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Case: Coffee for processing or human consumption Effective 30 Jan 2016 to 06 Feb 2016

This case contains a number of different import scenarios with associated import conditions. You can refine the import scenarios by answering the questions below.

Has the coffee bean undergone partial digestion through the alimentary tract of an approved animal?

Palm civet cats are the only animal approved by the Department of Agriculture for this process.

Coffee bean products that have been partially digested by animals other than palm civet cats (e.g. jacu birds or elephants) must be assessed by Animal Biosecurity prior to importation. For more information, please contact the Import Services Team.