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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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Bulbs to be grown in open quarantine for use as nursery stock Alerts Changes
Effective 24 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of bulbs as nursery stock for growth in open quarantine. The term "bulbs" may include a range of plant taxa including true bulbs, corms, rhizomes, tubers etc. For import conditions relating to bulbs for growth in closed quarantine, please refer to the following BICON case: Medium risk plants for use as nursery stock.
Matched term: plant, plants
Pacific Islands handicrafts
Effective 7 January 2020 to 29 January 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of handicrafts made in the Pacific Islands containing dried leaves.
Matched term: Wood, Wooden
Rutaceae as nursery stock Changes
Effective 23 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of Rutaceae (includes lemons, oranges, tangelo, pomelo, grapefruit and limes) as nursery stock.
Matched term: plants
Noodles for human consumption Alerts
Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of noodles for human consumption only. This case may include items such as pasta, spaghetti, egg noodles, commercially packaged noodles or instant noodles. Please note that this case applies to noodles derived from plant material only and noodles containing egg. If you are importing a composite product that includes ingredients other than egg, you must search BICON for each individual ingredient to determine the conditions that apply. For food products including pasta and noodles containing equal to or greater than 10% egg (excluding meat) refer to the BICON case Egg and egg products for human consumption. For food products including pasta and noodles containing equal to or greater than 10% dairy refer to the BICON case Dairy products for human consumption.
Matched term: derived, plant
Biodegradable urns Alerts
Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of biodegradable urns for human, or animal, remains. Biodegradable urns can be made from rice husks, coir peat, sphagnum, wood pulp and other plant materials that pose a biosecurity risk. Urns must be manufactured in a way that will reduce the biosecurity risk or be subject to mandatory treatment. These conditions do not apply to urns made from bioplastics such as starch derivatives or cellulose.
Matched term: wood, plant
Cane and rattan articles Alerts
Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of cane and rattan articles that are made from the genus Calamus or allied genera. If cane or rattan articles contain other plant material such as bamboo or solid wood refer to the relevant component case.
Matched term: plant, wood
Papaver somniferum for processing
Effective 7 January 2020 to 29 January 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried poppy straw or capsules derived from the plant Papaver somniferum. Material will require mandatory treatment to mitigate biosecurity risks associated with this commodity, or be processed in accordance with approved methods. Importation of this commodity requires an import permit prior to importation into Australian territory. For full import conditions, please refer to the details contained in this BICON Case.
Matched term: derived, plant
Ship or aircraft stores for transhipment Alerts
Effective 8 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements to allow the Department of Agriculture (the department) to monitor the content, and control the movement, of transhipped ship’s stores and aircraft stores for use on cruise and commercial vessels. Note: This case does not apply to ship/aircraft spares. Ship/aircraft spares are defined as “parts or accessories that are required for the maintenance or general operation of a vessel”. Examples of ship/aircraft spares include engines or engine components, seals, bearings, lubricants, new filters, o-rings etc. These items are generally not derived from, nor contain, animal or plant products. However, if ship/aircraft spares do contain components of biosecurity or are used spare parts, then consignments must be referred to the department for assessment.
Matched term: derived, plant
BPL affected timber from New Zealand Alerts
Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case covers timber and timber product affected by Burnt Pine Longicorn season from New Zealand imported as sea cargo. For timber and timber products imported as air freight, mail or passenger baggage please see the Timber and timber products BICON case. This case includes sawn timber, unfinished timber, round wood, logs, oversized timber, plywood, laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and veneer sheets.
Matched term: wood, plywood, Hardwood
Wooden manufactured articles containing bark
Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the conditions for wooden items where bark is a feature of the end product. (including furniture, vases, bowls, picture frames, chopping boards and musical instruments). The products being imported may be allowed entry with a permit and mandatory treatment. The suitability of the product will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Matched term: Wooden