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25 April 2024

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5 May 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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Fresh herbs for human consumption

Effective 1 April 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of the following fresh herbs for human consumption from permitted countries: angelica, basil, bay leaves, chervil, coriander, curry leaves, French sorrel, lovage, oregano, parsley, pot marjoram, rosemary, sage and sweet marjoram. Summary of import conditions Warning: The following is a summary only; all consignments must meet the full import conditions contained in this BICON case. This commodity does not require an import permit for importation into Australia. Fresh herbs require phytosanitary certification and department inspection prior to release from biosecurity control.

Matched term: herbs

Dried vegetables for human consumption

Effective 18 April 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried and freeze-dried vegetables for human consumption, including bamboo shoots, ginger and black or fermented garlic. 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: herbs, Powdered

Cocoa powder, cocoa butter, cocoa cake and cocoa liquor

Effective 5 April 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of these goods for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers, or for growing purposes. Cocoa butter, also called Theobroma oil, is an edible vegetable fat extracted from the cocoa bean. Cocoa cake, or cocoa mass is the solid remainder of this extraction process. For the importation of cooked cakes, please refer to the BICON case: Dairy products for human consumption.

Matched term: powder

Dietary supplements and natural medicines of plant origin for human consumption

Effective 7 February 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dietary supplements and natural medicines of plant origin for human consumption. For human therapeutics and medicines containing biological material of animal or microbial please refer to the BICON case Human therapeutics and medicines. For protein powders and supplements (e.g. performance enhancement supplements), please refer to the BICON case Protein powders and body building supplements for human consumption. For products containing mushrooms please refer to the BICON case Mushrooms for human consumption. For products containing seaweed please see the BICON case Seaweed.

Matched term: powders, bark

Sawdust and woodchips

Effective 18 April 2024 to present

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: powder

Dried fruit

Effective 23 April 2024 to 3 May 2024

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried or freeze-dried fruit and applies to a range of fruit. Importation is permitted for human consumption and all end uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. For coconuts for decorative or novelty purposes please refer to BICON case Permitted plant fibres.For frozen coconut meat please refer to BICON case Frozen fruit, vegetables and herbs for human consumption.For pods containing permitted seeds, please use this case. For seeds and pods containing non-permitted seeds, please refer to the relevant seeds for human consumption BICON case.For pods not containing seeds, please refer to BICON case Dried herbs for human consumption.

Matched term: herbs, bark

Barkcloth

Effective 18 April 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of barkcloth and fine mats.

Matched term: Bark, Barkcloth

Bee products Changes

Effective 18 April 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of bee products for all end uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. Examples of bee products are honey, honeycomb, royal jelly, propolis, beeswax bee venom, bee pollen for human consumption and therapeutic use, used beekeeping equipment and used beehives.

Matched term: powder, Powdered

Dried capsicum or chilli (whole, crushed or ground) for human consumption

Effective 18 April 2024 to present

The case describes the requirements for the importation of dried capsicum or chilli (whole, crushed or ground) for human consumption.

Matched term: Powdered, powder

Human therapeutics and medicines

Effective 24 April 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of human therapeutics and medicines. This case includes human material for human therapeutic use e.g. organs for transplant, blood products for transfusions. This case may include, but is not limited to, complementary medicines (including Chinese medicines) containing animal and/or microbial derived material.

Matched term: bark, Powder