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25 January 2020

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25 May 2024

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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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Pet food Alerts

Effective 24 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of pet food including pet food ingredients.

Matched term: derived

Hoya kerrii rooted leaves for display purposes

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Hoya kerrii rooted imported leaves for display purposes. This case does not cover the import conditions for other species of Hoya or plants for use as nursery stock.

Matched term: plants

Actinidia spp. (kiwi fruit, gooseberry) for use as nursery stock Changes

Effective 23 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the import requirements for permitted Actinidia spp. as nursery stock. All permitted Actinidia spp. nursery stock requires an import permit prior to importation into Australia. Tissue cultures and the media they are grown in will be inspected for visible contamination, require phytosanitary certification and a minimum 6 months growth period at the government’s post-entry quarantine facility where they will be screened for disease. Dormant budwood will require inspection, chemical treatment and a minimum 12 months growth period at the government’s post-entry quarantine facility where it will be screened for disease. All other forms of plant material are not permitted. Warning: This is a summary only. For full import conditions please refer to the details contained in this BICON case.

Matched term: plant, budwood

Processed banana for human consumption

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

The case describes the requirements for the importation of processed banana and banana products for the purposes of human consumption and processing. This case includes banana and banana products that have been dried, boiled, cooked, fried or baked, banana flowers, frozen leaves or frozen products containing banana leaves, extracts or highly processed goods and banana flavours.

Matched term: plantains, plantain

Freshwater aquarium fish

Effective 9 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of live ornamental freshwater fish for aquarium purposes.

Matched term: Driftwood, Woodcat

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: plant

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: plant

Cell lines Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of cell lines and/or supernatant fluid derived from animals, insects and humans.

Matched term: derived

Soil and articles containing soil Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of soil and articles containing soil. Soils are the unconsolidated material on the earth’s surface. They are aggregates of minerals, water, decomposed animal and plant material and micro-organisms. Other commodities that may be covered by this classification (soil and articles containing soil) are subsoil, aquatic or marine soil, sediments, silt and soil-like samples without evidence of origin.

Matched term: plant

Fresh coconut and coconut meat Alerts Changes

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of fresh (mature and immature) coconuts for human consumption and use as prayer nuts and fresh coconut meat products for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. For coconuts for decorative or novelty purposes please refer to BICON case Permitted plant fibres.For frozen coconut meat please refer to BICON case Frozen fruit, vegetables and herbs for human consumption.For dried coconut please refer to BICON case Dried fruit for human consumption.

Matched term: plant