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25 January 2020

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7 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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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: seed, seedling

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: seed, seeds

Linseed for human consumption Alerts

Effective 9 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of linseed (Linum usitatissimum) for either human consumption or processing. For roasted seeds, refer to the Roasted seeds for human consumption BICON case. For further processed seeds, refer to Processed grain and seed products for human consumption BICON case.

Matched term: seeds, seed, Linseed, Flaxseed

Brassicaceous seed for sprouting or micro-green production Alerts

Effective 9 January 2020 to 29 January 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of brassicaceous seed for sprouting or micro-greens for production, including Brassica rapa, Eruca vesicaria and Raphanus sativus (and their synonyms). Sprouting or micro-green production must occur at an approved arrangement site prior to release from biosecurity control. For import conditions for other seed species being imported for consumption, please refer to the Raw seed for human consumption case.

Matched term: seed, Raw, Raw seed

Roasted seeds for human consumption

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of roasted seeds for human consumption.

Matched term: seeds, seed

Dried herb products not for human consumption Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried herb products. Importation is permitted for all end uses other than for human consumption, animal foods, fertilisers or growing purposes. Products may contain ingredients such as leaves, flowers, stems, roots, gums, milled seed, resins, rhizomes, spices and crushed nut shells. These must be thoroughly dried, broken into small pieces and not capable of propagation. The case does not apply to unmilled seeds, fruit or bark. For human consumption, please refer to the BICON case Dried herbs for human consumption. For whole dried or preserved flowers and leaf material, please refer to the BICON case Dried or preserved flowers and foliage.

Matched term: seed, seeds, Strawberry, Aniseed, caraway, Bedstraw, Largeseed, Moonseed, Strawflower, Wormseed

Linseed seed for sowing

Effective 24 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Linseed (Linum usitatissimum) seed for sowing.

Matched term: seed, Linseed, Flaxseed

Processed grain and seed products for use as biodegradable/edible tableware

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of processed grain and seed products for use as biodegradable/edible tableware.

Matched term: seed, seeds, Linseed

Regulated vegetable crop seeds for human consumption Alerts

Effective 9 January 2020 to 29 January 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of species of vegetable crop seed for human consumption that have been identified as a host for plant pathogens of biosecurity concern to Australia. Seeds are subject to mandatory treatment to render the seed non viable.

Matched term: seeds, seed

Plant fibre products and seed handicrafts Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of fibre products and seed handicrafts.For the purposes of this case fibre products refers to dried, empty cotton pods, cholla wood and luffa. Seed handicrafts refer to products made from Aluerites spp. and Fagraea spp. seeds.

Matched term: seed, seeds