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25 January 2020

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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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Plant derived charcoal, wood pellets, briquettes and firewood

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of firewood, pellets, briquettes, agglomerated logs made out of extruded, pressed and pelletised sawdust, wood powder or wood shavings. This case also applies to fully carbonised charcoal in all forms made from wood or other plant material.

Matched term: Plant

Plant pollen

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of plant pollen.

Matched term: Plant

Plant products for ceremonial and exhibition use

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of plant products for ceremonial and exhibition use.

Matched term: Plant

Low risk genetic material and/or microorganisms for in vitro and/or in vivo use in plants

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

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

Aquatic plants that are hosts of Xylella fastidiosa for use as nursery stock Alerts

Effective 23 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of aquatic plants that are hosts of Xylella fastidiosa, as nursery stock that will be grown in water during post-entry quarantine.

Matched term: plants

Banana fibre articles Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of banana fibre articles for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes.

Matched term: plant, Natural

Zantedeschia spp. for use as nursery stock Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of species of Zantedeschia plants, tissue culture and tubers. All plant material requires an import permit prior to importation into Australian territory. Tissue cultures must be free of visible contamination, and require phytosanitary certification and inspection prior to release from biosecurity control. Other plant material will require inspection, fumigation and a minimum 3 months growth period in quarantine at an approved arrangement site for visual disease screening. Dormant Zantedeschia tubers from approved countries may be imported under an approved system that requires inspection overseas to verify freedom from pathogens of concern. Tubers must be treated for insects, and following inspection and treatment, may be released from biosecurity control without the need for post entry quarantine. For full import conditions, please refer to the details contained in this BICON Case.

Matched term: plants, plant

Human therapeutics and medicines Alerts Changes

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

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: Plant, stem

Highly refined organic chemicals and substances

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of highly refined organic chemicals and substances for all uses other than as animal consumption, use as bioremediation agents or fertiliser, or for veterinary therapeutic use. This case includes items such as acetone, alcohols, amino acids, varnish, sulphur compounds, dyes, or paraffin, vitamins and organic acids (e.g. citric acid).

Matched term: Plant

Mineral and metal ores, rock and sand

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

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: natural