Skip to Content

Import Conditions

Search Import Questions Import Conditions Onshore Outcomes

Advanced search
Australia
25 January 2020

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.

Advanced search
Australia
27 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.

Advanced search
27 April 2024

Search Results

Select an import item that best matches what you want to import to continue the process.

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.

Showing 31 - 40 results of 116

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, material

Ricinus communis seed for sowing

Effective 24 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Ricinus communis seed. Note: The genus Ricinus is considered to be monotypic, with Ricinus communis being the only species. Previously described species within the genus Ricinus have been transferred to other genera or grouped within R. communis. R. communis may be imported under the following conditions: All seed for sowing is required to have an import permit prior to importation into Australian territory. All seed must be free of contamination when inspected on arrival. The seed must be packaged in clean, new packaging with the botanical name clearly identified. All seed must be grown in an approved post entry quarantine facility in Australian territory, from seedling emergence to seed harvest, where the material will be visually screened for disease. Where all biosecurity conditions are met, the seed will be released. For full import conditions, please refer to the details contained in this BICON case.

Matched term: packaged, packaging, material, plant

Incense Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of incense. Incense may be composed of plant material that is processed in a variety of ways. The most common type of incense is a mixture of charcoal and essential oils. Incense can take a variety of forms including sticks, cones, granules, or pastes. It may also be a pure resin or a mixture of loose plant material.

Matched term: plant, material

Plant species requiring further assessment

Effective 21 December 2019 to 1 February 2020

This case contains information on plant species that are not permitted entry for the end use of seed for sowing or nursery stock because insufficient information is available on their risk status.

Matched term: Plant

Plant species that are weeds

Effective 7 January 2020 to 15 February 2020

This case contains information on plant species that are not permitted entry for the end use of seed for sowing or nursery stock as they have been assessed as posing a high risk of becoming weeds in Australia.

Matched term: Plant

Powdered herbs for human consumption Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

The case describes the requirements for the importation of powdered herbs of plant origin for human consumption. Powdered herbs consist of dried and ground plant parts (including seeds, fruits, herbs, bark and roots). Human consumption includes uses such as food, supplements, complementary medicines, cosmetics or smoking.

Matched term: plant

Artificial plants on natural stems

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of artificial plants on natural stems. These conditions apply to items that have artificial foliage or flowers attached to a natural wood stem.

Matched term: plants

Aquatic plants for use as nursery stock Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of aquatic plants as nursery stock.

Matched term: plants

Plant based fabric, textiles or yarn

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of plant based articles that are highly processed, flexible fabrics consisting of a network of natural fibres made through weaving, knitting, spreading, crocheting or bonding.

Matched term: Plant

Baits, lures, attractants and poisons for agricultural or domestic use Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of baits, lures, attractants and poisons for agricultural or domestic use, that are in a commercially prepared and packaged form i.e. in a fully finished, retail ready form which negates the need for further processing and/or packaging prior to commercial sale to the end user. This includes products that are designed to attract animals for hunting. This case does not include baits and lures for aquatic use, see BICON case 'Bait and lures for aquatic use'.

Matched term: packaged, packaging, plant