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25 January 2020

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2 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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Prunus spp. for use as nursery stock

Effective 23 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Prunus spp. as nursery stock.

Matched term: fruit

Non-Commodity Cargo Clearance Alerts

Effective 24 January 2020 to 31 January 2020

All imports are subject to the non-commodity import conditions described in this case. Non-commodity import conditions apply to all packaging, containers and transport methods used to bring goods into the country. These conditions are in addition to the conditions that apply to the goods being imported.

Matched term: fruit

Cryogenic shippers

Effective 24 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of new cryogenic shippers and cryogenic shippers that have been used for human or animal material or highly purified biological material and/or highly processed biological material.

Matched term: Dry

Plant material for research purposes Alerts

Effective 25 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the import requirements for not knowingly infected live plant samples, whole seed samples and other plant samples (e.g. processed or preserved samples) imported for research purposes. Plant material for research purposes may require containment in an approved arrangement site (e.g. laboratory or glasshouse). The required level of containment is determined by assessing the biosecurity risk associated with the imported material as well as the proposed research activity. Plant material that has undergone a department approved preservation method offshore may be released from biosecurity control. Alternatively, treatments can often be applied on arrival to allow the imported plant material to be released from biosecurity control (e.g. gamma irradiation treatment). Treatment options will vary depending on the type and form of plant material. An appropriate treatment option will be determined during the permit assessment.

Matched term: dried

Mushrooms for propagation

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of specified mushroom species (fresh fruiting bodies, spawn and/or cultures) for propagation.

Matched term: fruiting

Fencing, screening material and blinds derived from plants Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried fencing screening material and blinds derived from plant material.

Matched term: dried

Bark for human consumption

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried bark. Importation is permitted for all end uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. Note: This case also contains the requirements for Rosa spp. root products.

Matched term: dried

Pine cones

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of pine cones. Pine cones are often found in and described as, Christmas decorations and dried plant arrangements.

Matched term: dried

Sphagnum moss Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of sphagnum moss for all uses other than animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. Sphagnum moss is dried plant material used in the floral industry and nurseries to make wreaths, basket liners, water retention matting or for use in seed raising mixes. Sphagnum liquid waste absorbent is used for the cleanup of hazardous waste. The product consists of processed and dehydrated sphagnum moss that is often imported bagged, baled or as booms.

Matched term: dried

Goods made with rawhide Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case allows for the import of goods made with rawhide and includes drums, musical instruments, artefacts, relics, souvenirs and handicrafts. Rawhide is defined as hides and skins which have been fleshed (trimmed and all muscle, fat and other subcutaneous tissues removed), washed, cured and dried such that they do not require refrigeration. Rawhide may or may not include animal hair. For rawhide not manufactured into goods, please refer to conditions for ‘untanned hides and skins’ in the BICON case Animal trophies, articles and handicrafts. For horse equipment, please refer to the BICON case Horse equipment.

Matched term: dried