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Case: Goods for cultural performances and exhibitions Effective 05 Dec 2018 to 19 Dec 2018
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.
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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).
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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.
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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. -
Commercial administrative conditions
Documents must be provided with each consignment which:identify the consignment (if non-personal) e.g. entry number
identify all goods being imported as part of this consignment e.g. invoice or waybill or importer’s manifest
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
To apply for an import permit you must complete an application for Cultural performance goods
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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