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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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Actinidia spp. (kiwi fruit, gooseberry) for use as nursery stock Changes
Effective 9 November 2019 to 21 November 2019
This case describes the import requirements for permitted Actinidia spp. as nursery stock. All permitted Actinidia spp. nursery stock requires an import permit prior to importation into Australia. Tissue cultures and the media they are grown in will be inspected for visible contamination, require phytosanitary certification and a minimum 6 months growth period at the government’s post-entry quarantine facility where they will be screened for disease. Dormant budwood will require inspection, chemical treatment and a minimum 12 months growth period at the government’s post-entry quarantine facility where it will be screened for disease. All other forms of plant material are not permitted. Warning: This is a summary only. For full import conditions please refer to the details contained in this BICON case.
Matched term: stock, plant
Low risk genetic material and/or microorganisms for in vitro and/or in vivo use in plants
Effective 11 September 2019 to 21 November 2019
This case describes the import requirements for the importation of low risk genetic material for in vitro use and/or in vivo use in plants. This includes characterised DNA, nucleic acid preparations, individual genes, and genetic material which has been cloned in approved vectors or microorganisms.
Matched term: plants
Artificial plants on natural stems
Effective 1 October 2019 to 21 November 2019
This case describes the requirements for the importation of artificial plants on natural stems. These conditions apply to items that have artificial foliage or flowers attached to a natural wood stem.
Matched term: plants
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: feeding, Stock, feed
Herbarium specimens Alerts
Effective 2 October 2019 to 21 November 2019
This case describes the requirements for the importation of non-infected and infected herbarium specimens of vascular plants, and non-vascular plants and fungi (including algae, lichens, mosses, liverworts and hornworts). Herbarium specimens are processed (e.g. dried, mounted, preserved) plant samples that are labelled with their collection data. These goods are for use in herbarium reference collections, for example, institutes listed in the Index Herbariorum. The department strongly encourages importers of herbarium specimens to transport the specimens via courier. This allows importers to monitor the movement and receipt of the goods throughout the import pathway, which may not be possible through the mail system.
Matched term: plants, plant
Protein powders and body building supplements for human consumption
Effective 21 September 2019 to 21 November 2019
This case describes the requirements for the importation of protein powders and body building supplements, specifically marketed for body building, weight lifting and athletics. This includes dairy and vegetable protein powders, pre-workout stimulants, branched-chain amino acids (BCAA), glutamine, essential fatty acids, meal replacement products, creatine, weight loss products, and hormone boosters and suppressants.
Matched term: supplements
Fencing, screening material and blinds derived from plants Alerts
Effective 16 October 2019 to 20 November 2019
This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried fencing screening material and blinds derived from plant material.
Matched term: plants, plant
Bony fish and cephalopods for bait or fish food
Effective 19 November 2019 to 21 November 2019
This case describes the requirements for the importation of bony fish and cephalopods that have been sourced for the purpose of commercial fishing or use as feed in aquaculture systems. Bony fish includes any member within taxonomic group ‘Osteichthyes’, and excludes sharks and rays. Cephalopods include octopus, squid, cuttlefish and nautilus.
Matched term: feed, feeds
Plant species that are weeds
Effective 15 November 2019 to 5 December 2019
This case contains information on plant species that are not permitted entry for the end use of seed for sowing or nursery stock as they have been assessed as posing a high risk of becoming weeds in Australia.
Matched term: Plant, stock
Plant species requiring further assessment
Effective 15 November 2019 to 5 December 2019
This case contains information on plant species that are not permitted entry for the end use of seed for sowing or nursery stock because insufficient information is available on their risk status.
Matched term: Plant, stock