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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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Processed banana for human consumption Changes
Effective 18 April 2024 to present
The case describes the requirements for the importation of processed banana and banana products for the purposes of human consumption and processing. This case includes banana and banana products that have been dried, boiled, cooked, fried or baked, banana flowers, frozen leaves or frozen products containing banana leaves, extracts or highly processed goods and banana flavours. For fresh banana pulp and puree refer to BICON case Fruit and vegetable juices, chilled pulps, purees or pastes, plant oils and plant-based beverages.
Matched term: articles
Cotton
Effective 18 April 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of processed and unprocessed cotton. Importation is permitted for all end uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes.
Matched term: articles
Timber and bamboo packaging
Effective 18 April 2024 to present
This case describes the import conditions for timber and bamboo packaging material that is imported as a commodity (is not being used to support goods in international trade). For timber or bamboo packaging which is supporting goods in international trade, please refer to the Non-Commodity Cargo Clearance BICON case.
Matched term: Wooden
Mineral and metal ores, rock and sand
Effective 12 December 2023 to 24 April 2024
This case describes the requirements for the importation of inorganic material (e.g. mineral ores, pebbles, rock, stone, sand, volcanic ash etc.) or articles containing these materials imported for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or growing purposes.
Matched term: articles
Herbicides, insecticides, pesticides and other goods for environmental or industrial purposes
Effective 20 January 2024 to 24 April 2024
This case describes the requirements for the importation of herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, fertilisers, bioremediation products, enzymes and other goods for environmental or industrial purposes. Goods have an environmental purpose when they are imported for localised or unrestricted dispersal through the environment. Goods have an industrial purpose when they are imported to be used in manufacturing, construction or processing. Examples of goods with an industrial purpose include glues, waterproofing or ropemaking agents and mining compounds.
Matched term: manufacturing
Aquaculture feed and aquatic meals
Effective 26 January 2024 to present
This case describes the import requirements for manufactured aquatic animal feeds. This includes aquatic animal and aquaculture feeds containing fish and crustacean meal. For the importation of fish and cephalopods for use in aquaculture systems or as bait, please refer to the BICON case: Bony fish and cephalopods for bait or fish food.
Matched term: manufactured
Maize for human consumption or processing
Effective 5 April 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for import of bagged and containerised whole raw maize kernels, corn seeds, maize grits, broken corn and degermed maize kernels for human consumption or further processing into either food such as popped corns or for alcohol production. The goods must be commercially prepared and packaged. Maize grits or broken corn may range in size from granules less than 3mm or degermed kernels or granules greater than 3mm, but less than full kernels. Highly processed maize product such as corn flour should be assessed under Processed grain and seed products for human consumption. Corn cob articles being imported not for human consumption should be assessed under the Permitted plant fibres BICON case.
Matched term: articles
Returning Australian products Changes
Effective 8 April 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of goods returning to Australia. Goods covered by this case contain or consist of ingredients of plant, microbial or animal (excluding live animals) origin. Returning goods refers to goods originating from Australia that have been exported and are now being imported back into the country. This case also covers goods that have been shipped between two Australian ports but have exited and then re-entered Australian territory en route (e.g. trans-shipped goods). The goods must not have been altered while offshore. If any growing, processing or manufacturing occurs offshore that changes the nature of the product, the goods will then be considered a ‘new product’ rather than of Australian origin and you must search BICON to determine the conditions that apply.
Matched term: manufacturing
Veterinary therapeutics and veterinary therapeutic ingredients
Effective 16 April 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements to import goods for veterinary therapeutic use (including vaccines, therapeutic products, medicines, and products for use in assisted reproductive technologies). This case must also be used for ingredients for use in veterinary therapeutic manufacturing. Veterinary therapeutic goods may come in forms such as tablets, pills, capsules, powders or liquids. Veterinary therapeutic goods are used to: prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease or condition in animals, or prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate an infestation of animals by a pest, or cure or alleviate an injury suffered by animals, or influence, inhibit or modify a physiological process associated with a disease or condition in animals.
Matched term: manufacturing
Potpourri
Effective 18 April 2024 to present
The case describes the requirements for the importation of potpourri for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. These conditions do not apply to products with a single ingredient, incense, herbs or fibre articles.
Matched term: articles