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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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Oak barrels and chestnut bark hoops
Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the importation requirements for barrels, staves, tanks, vats and headboards made from oak (Quercus spp.) and chestnut bark hoops. Chestnut bark hoops are made from chestnut wood (Castanea spp.) with bark adhering to the wood and are used in the wine industry as a decorative feature on wine barrels.
Matched term: wood
Catgut derived from animal intestines
Effective 21 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of products derived from animal intestines, other than casings and suture material. This includes catgut for use in musical instruments and sporting equipment. For the requirements for casings for human consumption, please refer to the Casings for human consumption BICON case. For the requirements for suture material of animal origin, please refer to the Veterinary therapeutics and medicines or Human therapeutics and medicines BICON cases.
Matched term: derived
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
Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) hitchhiker pests
Effective 8 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of cargo identified as being at risk of being contaminated with brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) hitchhiker pests. You are still required to refer to the relevant BICON case for requirements relating to the good being imported (if applicable).
Matched term: Wood, charcoal
Timber and Bamboo packaging Alerts
Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the import conditions for timber and bamboo packaging material that is imported as a commodity (is not being used to support goods in international trade). For timber or bamboo packaging which is supporting goods in international trade, please refer to the Non-Commodity Cargo Clearance BICON case.
Matched term: wood, Wooden, Softwood
Frozen fruit, vegetables and herbs for human consumption
Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of frozen fruit (excluding banana), vegetables and herbs for human consumption.
Matched term: plant, Eggplant, eggplants
Conifer (excluding Pinus spp. and Pseudotsuga spp.) seed for sowing
Effective 14 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of conifer (excluding Pinus spp. and Pseudotsuga spp.) seed for sowing.
Matched term: wood, Redwood, Yellowwood
Hops for processing or processed hops Alerts
Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of processed hops, or hops intended for processing. Hops are the female flower clusters of the species Humulus lupulus. Processed hops may come in the form of hop pellets or hop extracts, whereas unprocessed hops may come in the form of hop cones or hop plugs.
Matched term: pellets
Cucurbit seed for sowing requiring testing for plant viruses
Effective 8 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of cucurbit seed for sowing that require testing for cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV), melon necrotic spot virus (MNSV), kyuri green mottle mosaic virus (KGMMV), zucchini green mottle mosaic virus (ZGMMV) and Phomopsis cucurbitae (black rot). Species of seeds that are hosts of these viruses require inspection and testing before being released from biosecurity control. Seed that is host of black rot requires fungicidal treatment.
Matched term: plant
Coir peat Alerts Changes
Effective 24 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of coir peat for use in the horticulture industry as a growth medium, mulch or fertiliser. Coir peat is derived from the fibrous husk of the coconut and is typically imported in compressed bricks or bales.
Matched term: derived, briquettes