Import Conditions

Case: Goods for cultural performances and exhibitions Effective 08 Feb 2018 to 14 Apr 2018

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 BICON Non-Commodity Cargo Clearance case for further information.

Warnings and Information Notices


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 Home Affairs (Customs and Border Protection) on arrival to Australian territory, 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