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Australia
21 July 2019

Locating an import case using a scientific name is a 3 step process. Use the filter to find available names, select from the list and then click search.

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Australia
25 April 2024

You may locate import cases by using at least the first 4 digits of a tariff code. Not entering the full 10 digits may return multiple results.

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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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Marine aquarium fish

Effective 2 July 2019 to 2 August 2019

This case describes the requirements for the importation of live marine fish for aquarium purposes only.

Matched term: Marine, aquarium, fish, Marine aquarium fish, fishes, Pipefish, Angelfish, Batfish, Spadefish, Damselfish, Filefish, Parrotfish, Squirrelfish, Pearlfish, Tilefish, Goatfish, Shrimpfish, Triggerfish, catfish, Lionfish, Surgeonfish, Snipefish

Freshwater aquarium fish

Effective 2 July 2019 to 2 August 2019

This case describes the requirements for the importation of live ornamental freshwater fish for aquarium purposes.

Matched term: aquarium, fish, catfish, Filefish, Batfish, Glassfish, Angelfish, ponyfish, hatchetfish, knifefish, Goldfish

Fish viscera for human consumption Alerts

Effective 20 July 2019 to 31 July 2019

This case describes the requirements for the importation of fish viscera for human consumption only, including fish maw. Fish maw can also be referred to as the swim bladder, gas bladder or air bladder of a fish. Fish viscera includes all other internal organs of the fish processed to any level. Please note that this case does not apply to the importation of fish products as retorted goods. For retorted fish products, please refer to BICON case Retorted goods for human consumption.

Matched term: Fish, Weakfish

Bony fish and cephalopods for bait or fish food

Effective 20 July 2019 to 31 July 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: fish, fishing, cuttlefish, baitfish, Finfish, Bonyfish

Baits, lures and fishing flies for aquatic use Alerts

Effective 20 July 2019 to 31 August 2019

This case describes the requirements for the importation of baits and lures for aquatic use e.g. for recreational fishing use.

Matched term: fishing, fish, Cuttlefish, Finfish

Aquaculture feed and aquatic meals Alerts

Effective 20 July 2019 to 25 July 2019

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: fish, Marine, Fishmeal

Pet fish food Changes

Effective 20 July 2019 to 29 July 2019

This case describes the requirements for the importation of manufactured fish food for the consumption of pet fish in enclosed aquariums or ponds. Goods must not be used for aquaculture or any other purpose.

Matched term: fish, aquariums

Articles and equipment used in water (fresh or sea water)

Effective 20 July 2019 to 7 August 2019

This case describes the requirements for the importation of all articles, equipment including aquaculture equipment that have been used in water. In some countries fresh water may be contaminated with Didymosphenia geminata (Didymosphenia geminata).

Matched term: Fishing, Fish, Aquariums

Cnidarians, echinoderms, tunicates, poriferans and sipuncula

Effective 20 July 2019 to 7 August 2019

This case describes the requirements for the importation of cnidarians, echinoderms, tunicates, poriferans and sipuncula for all uses other than animal feed, fertilisers or growing purposes. For the import of cnidarians, echinoderms, tunicates, poriferans and sipuncula for animal feed please refer to the BICON cases for: Pet food or Baitfish, aquaculture feed and pet fish food. For the import of cnidarians, echinoderms, tunicates, poriferans and sipuncula for fertilisers please refer to the BICON cases for: Fertilisers or Bioremedial products.For the import of cnidarians, echinoderms, tunicates, poriferans and sipuncula for growing purposes please refer to the BICON case: Culture media.

Matched term: fish, Marine, Baitfish, Jellyfish, Starfish, Lollyfish

Seafood (excluding finfish) for human consumption

Effective 20 July 2019 to 31 July 2019

This case describes the requirements for the importation of seafood excluding finfish for human consumption only. For consignments intended for uses other than human consumption, please refer to the relevant BICON cases.Please note that this case only applies to the seafood component of composite products. If you are importing a composite product, you must search BICON for each individual ingredient to determine the conditions that apply.

Matched term: fish, finfish, Crawfish, Crayfish, Cuttlefish, Shellfish