Import Conditions

Case: Leucaena spp. seed for sowing Effective 05 Jan 2018 to 03 Mar 2018

1. Please refer to the scientific namesfor a list of permitted species

Warnings and Information Notices


All subordinate taxa (e.g. varieties, subspecies, forms and subforms) of listed species are also permitted.


Hybrids are permitted if all parents used for the hybridisation are listed as permitted. Imported hybrids must be clearly labelled with their full parentage for identification by the department.


2. 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).
   

3. Seed must be free of live insects, soil, disease symptoms, contaminant seed, other plant material (leaf, stem material, fruit pulp, pod material, etc.), animal material (animal faeces, feathers, etc.) and any other extraneous contamination of biosecurity concern.

4. All consignments must be inspected on arrival by a biosecurity officer for freedom from live insects, soil, disease symptoms, contaminant seed, other plant material (leaf, stem material, fruit pulp, pod material, etc.), animal material (animal faeces, feathers, etc.) and any other extraneous contamination of biosecurity concern.

5. Each shipment must be packed in clean, new packaging, clearly labelled with the full botanical name (i.e. genus and species).

6. In order to facilitate clearance, airfreight or mail shipments should have all documentation securely attached to the outside of the package, and clearly marked ‘Attention Quarantine’.

7. Airfreight and mail shipments must be addressed in the following manner:

   Importer’s Name
   Importer’s Address
   C/- Inspection Services Group
   Department of Agriculture and Water Resources regional offices

8. All seed must be grown in a closed quarantine facility at either:

   1. an Australian Government (Department of Agriculture and Water Resources) post-entry quarantine (class 20.0), or

   2. a quarantine-approved post-entry quarantine facility (class 6.1) operating under an approved arrangement with the department (the importer is responsible for confirming that the post-entry quarantine facility is approved for growing the species being imported).

Related Information:

• Post-entry quarantine for restricted seeds

9. The importer is responsible for contacting the post-entry quarantine facility to confirm all arrangements, including space availability and number of seed lines, prior to the goods arriving in Australian territory.

10. There are scheduled fees associated with the growth of seed lines in an Australian Government (Department of Agriculture and Water Resources) post-entry quarantine facility. These fees are to be met by the importer. Refer to the department's charging guidelines for further information. State/territory government post-entry quarantine facilities may have different fee schedules and importers are advised to contact the relevant state/territory department for details.

11. Following inspection, all seed must be contained and securely packaged to the satisfaction of a biosecurity officer and forwarded directly to the approved arrangement site (Class 6.1 or 20.0).

12. Prior to sowing, all seed must be treated with Thiram® seed fungicide.

Warnings and Information Notices


All treatments must be performed at an approved arrangement site (AA site) by a biosecurity officer, by an authorised person under an approved arrangement with the department, or under the supervision of a biosecurity officer.


Related Information:

• Seed treatment

13. Treated seed must be grown in a closed quarantine facility (class 6.1 or 20.0) for disease screening.

14. Treated seed must be grown in a closed quarantine facility for a minimum period of 6 months or until the plants have reached a height of 1 meter.

15. During growth in quarantine plants must be inspected at monthly intervals for pest and disease symptoms. A final inspection must be done immediately prior to the plants being released from biosecurity control.

16. If live insects or other pests are found they will be referred to a Department of Agriculture and Water Resources entomologist for advice on an appropriate remedial action, which may include treatment (if an appropriate treatment is available), export or disposal.

Warnings and Information Notices


Fumigation can reduce the germination rate of sowing seed. Fumigation should only be undertaken following consultation with a Department of Agriculture and Water Resources entomologist and with the consent of the importer.


17. If disease symptoms are detected an assessment of the biosecurity risk will be made by a biosecurity plant pathologist to determine the options that may be available to the importer. Options may include further identification, treatment, export or disposal.
    
    Further identification may not result in the release of the goods and may incur substantial additional costs and time delays for the importer. Further identification will only be offered if it is deemed feasible and the importer agrees in writing to accept all costs and risks involved.

18. If an exotic pest or disease is detected, the Import Services Team must be contacted immediately for further advice.

19. No material will be released from biosecurity control until all testing and screening procedures have been completed and the material is screened for, and found negative of, biosecurity pathogens.

20. The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources reserves the right at any time to:

    1. apply further controls on the growth of non-permitted seed lines.
       

    2. rescind the right of approved arrangement site operators to grow non-permitted seed lines.
       

21. 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.

22. 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 BICON Non-Commodity Cargo Clearance case for further information.