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15 August 2022

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19 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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Sawdust and woodchips

Effective 10 August 2022 to 24 August 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of sawdust and woodchips. Sawdust products include, but are not limited to, products and products containing chunks and bits of wood, wood chips, sawdust or wood powder, wood shavings, wine making oak alternatives (excluding barrels, staves and headboards). This case does not contain the conditions for briquettes and pellets made from compressed wood powder or sawdust, for these products please refer to the Charcoal, wood pellets, briquettes and firewood BICON case.

Matched term: Timber, Packaging

Imported sea-going vessels

Effective 8 August 2022 to 24 August 2022

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: timber

Dracaena sanderiana for use as nursery stock

Effective 8 August 2022 to 24 August 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Dracaena sanderiana (Lucky bamboo) as nursery stock.

Matched term: bamboo

Dried vegetables for human consumption Alerts Changes

Effective 10 August 2022 to 19 August 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried and freeze-dried vegetables for human consumption, including bamboo shoots and ginger. This case excludes mushrooms, truffles and Leafy vegetables.For mushrooms please refer to Mushrooms for human consumption.For truffles please refer to Truffles for human consumption.For Leafy vegetables please refer to Dried herbs for human consumption.For ground herbs and spices (including crushed chillies) please refer to Powdered plant products for human consumption.

Matched term: bamboo

Ricinus communis seed for sowing Alerts

Effective 4 August 2022 to 19 August 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Ricinus communis seed. Note: The genus Ricinus is considered to be monotypic, with Ricinus communis being the only species. Previously described species within the genus Ricinus have been transferred to other genera or grouped within R. communis. R. communis may be imported under the following conditions: All seed for sowing is required to have an import permit prior to importation into Australian territory. All seed must be free of contamination when inspected on arrival. The seed must be packaged in clean, new packaging with the botanical name clearly identified. All seed must be grown in an approved post entry quarantine facility in Australian territory, from seedling emergence to seed harvest, where the material will be visually screened for disease. Where all biosecurity conditions are met, the seed will be released. For full import conditions, please refer to the details contained in this BICON case.

Matched term: packaged, packaging

Raw nuts for human consumption Alerts Changes

Effective 10 August 2022 to 19 August 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of raw nuts for human consumption, including raw nuts in loose vacuum packaging, tins and gas flushed sealed bags.For raw nuts that have been shelled and packaged under strong vacuum please refer to BICON case Vacuum sealed nuts.For dried apricot kernels please refer to BICON case Dried apricot kernels.

Matched term: packaging, packaged

Baits, lures, attractants and poisons for agricultural or domestic use Alerts

Effective 11 August 2022 to 20 August 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of baits, lures, attractants and poisons for agricultural or domestic use, that are in a commercially prepared and packaged form i.e. in a fully finished, retail ready form which negates the need for further processing and/or packaging prior to commercial sale to the end user. This includes products that are designed to attract animals for hunting. This case does not include baits and lures for aquatic use, see BICON case 'Bait and lures for aquatic use'.

Matched term: packaged, packaging

Machinery and equipment

Effective 8 August 2022 to 19 August 2022

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: timber

Pacific Islands handicrafts

Effective 8 August 2022 to 3 November 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of handicrafts made in the Pacific Islands containing dried leaves.

Matched term: Timber

Plant based fabric, textiles or yarn

Effective 8 August 2022 to 24 August 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of plant based articles that are highly processed, flexible fabrics consisting of a network of natural fibres made through weaving, knitting, spreading, crocheting or bonding.

Matched term: Bamboo