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Case: Dutch elm disease host seed for sowing Effective 14 Jul 2015 to 01 Aug 2015

Import Conditions

Import conditions define the biosecurity requirements which must be met for your import. Where import conditions have been developed, they will be listed below.

  1. Elm family (Ulmaceae) seed (Ulmus, Planera and Zelkova) is currently prohibited entry into Australia due to the risk of the introduction of Dutch elm disease (Ophiostoma ulmi).

    2. Warnings and Information Notices
    Information

    For importers who are interested in pursuing a further evaluation, please contact the Import Services Team. Please note, this is not an option for plant material which has landed in Australia.

  2. Under the Quarantine Service Fees Determination 2005, fees are payable to the Department of Agriculture for all services. A list of all quarantine & export fees is available on the Department of Agriculture's website.

  3. Non-commodity information requirements for imported cargo also apply, please refer to the BICON case Non-Commodity Cargo Clearance.

    4. Warnings and Information Notices
    Warning

    Containers, timber packing, pallets or dunnage associated with the consignment will be subject to inspection and treatment on arrival, unless certified as having been treated by a Department of Agriculture approved method.

    All documentation presented to the Department to assist in determining the level of biosecurity risk posed by transportation pathways and packaging must also meet the requirements of the non-commodity case.

What happens next?

When you are importing into Australia a departmental officer will assess the risk posed by your import and determine the appropriate outcome to apply. You may use the link below to view the likely outcomes for this particular import scenario. Please be aware that the assessment conducted may result in an outcome that is not listed.

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