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14 November 2019

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27 April 2024

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Non Commodity
Non commodity conditions apply to all packaging, containers and transport methods used to bring goods into the country. Refer to the Non Commodity case to review the non commodity conditions related to your import.

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Permitted plant fibres Changes

Effective 12 October 2019 to 21 November 2019

This case describes the requirements for the importation of the majority of permitted plant fibres for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers, landscaping or for growing. This case includes import conditions for coir fibre liners for hanging baskets. For coir peat and coco peat products please see the Coir peat case. For banana fibre articles please see the Banana fibre articles case. This case does not apply to imports for use in landscaping and weed suppression, for these imports please see the Geotextiles for bioremediation case. This case does not apply to imports of highly processed plant fibres (flexible fabrics consisting of a network of natural fibres made through weaving, knitting, spreading, crocheting or bonding), for these imports please see the 'Plant based fabric, textiles or yarn' case.

Matched term: fish, Fishtail

Retorted goods

Effective 16 October 2019 to 19 November 2019

This case describes the requirements for the importation of retorted goods for human consumption.

Matched term: fish, finfish

Imported sea-going vessels

Effective 14 November 2019 to 21 November 2019

This case describes the import requirements for sea-going vessels (including those constructed with timber components e.g. beams, bearers, hull, decking, railings, cabins and/or masts). This case applies to all sea-going vessels, including returned Australian vessels and those which are considered to be temporary imports.

Matched term: fishing

Bioremedial products Alerts

Effective 19 September 2019 to 21 November 2019

This case describes the requirements for the importation of bioremedial products. Examples of such products include biodegrading enzymes, environmental decontaminants, industrial waste cleaners, microbial products for environmental use, microorganisms, mineral ore processors, oil eating bacteria, soil conditioners and water conditioners.

Matched term: Aquarium

Highly refined organic chemicals and substances Changes

Effective 19 September 2019 to 21 November 2019

This case describes the requirements for the importation of highly refined organic chemicals and substances for all uses other than as animal consumption, use as bioremediation agents or fertiliser, or for veterinary therapeutic use. This case includes items such as acetone, alcohols, amino acids, varnish, sulphur compounds, dyes, or paraffin, vitamins and organic acids (e.g. citric acid).

Matched term: Fish

Machinery and equipment

Effective 21 September 2019 to 21 November 2019

This case describes the requirements for the importation of all types of whole machinery including spare parts. The requirements cover both new parts and those parts which have been factory/field tested, are used or are commercially reconditioned. For vehicles, aircraft or their parts please refer to the BICON case Vehicles, aircraft and parts.

Matched term: Marine

Animal Transport Equipment

Effective 1 October 2019 to 21 November 2019

This case describes the requirements for the importation of animal transport equipment. For the purposes of this case, animal transport equipment covers horse floats, animal cages, crates, stalls and other transport equipment.

Matched term: Fish

Snails for human consumption

Effective 1 October 2019 to 21 November 2019

This case describes the requirements for the importation of snails for human consumption only. For the import of retorted snails, please refer to the BICON case Retorted goods for human consumption.

Matched term: Marine

Water Alerts Changes

Effective 2 October 2019 to 21 November 2019

This case describes the requirements for the importation of water. This case may include commercially bottled water, ocean water samples and holy water.

Matched term: Marine

Frozen fruit, vegetables and herbs for human consumption

Effective 2 October 2019 to 21 November 2019

This case describes the requirements for the importation of frozen fruit (excluding banana), vegetables and herbs for human consumption.

Matched term: fish