Import Conditions

Case: Goods for cultural performances and exhibitions Effective 29 Jun 2017 to 05 Jul 2017

1. Prior to the importation of goods into Australian territory, a valid import permit issued by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is required.
   

   An import permit may be obtained by submitting an import permit application to the department (if viewed online, use the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this page).
   

2. Alternative conditions are also available for tanned hides, skins and/or hair, bark, wood, bamboo, grape vine, straw, raffia, banana fibre, abaca fibre, sisal fibre, animal bones, animal hair, bird feathers, rawhide and wool.

3. Permit applications are assessed on a case by case basis. Please be advised that detailed information, including photographs of all goods is required in order to complete the application for these goods. Importers are advised to submit the application well in advance of import in order to avoid significant delays.
   
   Goods must be exported at the conclusion of the event. Goods cannot be sold, given as a gift or otherwise disposed of in Australian territory.

4. Conditions of Administration

   1. Documents must be provided with each consignment which:
      

      1.1. identify the consignment e.g. entry number
      

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

      1.3. describe the goods being imported (where not clear). Example 1: Product XRab = Purified protein derived from rabbits. Example 2: Product AX = Synthetic antibiotic. Example 3: Comte = Cheese.
      

   2. For further information please contact:
      

      Regional - Clearance assistance: http://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/contactus/phone/regional
      

      Canberra - Administrative assistance or technical assistance: email imports@agriculture.gov.au or phone 1800 900 090
      

5. 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 and Water Resources for all services. Detail on how the department applies fees and levies may be found in the charging guidelines.

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

Warnings and Information Notices


Timber packaging, pallets or dunnage associated with the consignment may be subject to inspection and treatment on arrival, unless sufficient evidence of a Department of Agriculture and Water Resources approved treatment is provided.


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.




This commodity or species may be subject to the Australian Government Department of the Environment and Energy legislation under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and flora (CITES). Commodities/species known to be, or considered to be covered by CITES will be referred to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (Customs and Border Protection) on arrival to Australia, in addition to their need to satisfy biosecurity import conditions.


CITES queries can be directed to The Department of the Environment and Energy:


Ph: +61 2 6274 1900 (Option 3)


Fax: +61 2 6274 1921


Email: wildlifetrade@environment.gov.au


Web: http://www.environment.gov.au