Import Conditions

Case: Goods for cultural performances and exhibitions Effective 05 Jun 2019 to 07 Jun 2019

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. 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.
      

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. 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.

Warnings and Information Notices


This commodity may contain animal derived material that may require a wildlife trade permit and/or other approvals from the Department of the Environment and Energy. More information is available on the wildlife trade website.


7. Seasonal measures apply to certain goods manufactured in, or shipped from target risk countries as sea cargo on and between 1 September to 30 April (inclusive), to manage the risk of Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) contamination. These measures are in addition to existing import conditions that apply to the goods. Please refer to the Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) hitchhiker pests BICON case for these specific import conditions.