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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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Agathis spp. (kauri, dammar) for use as nursery stock Alerts
Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the import requirements for permitted of Agathis species as nursery stock. Note: The importation of Agathis spp. from New Zealand is not permitted due to serious disease risk posed by the pathogen Phytophthora agathidicida (previously known as Phytophthora taxon Agathis). All permitted Agathis spp. nursery stock requires an import permit prior to importation into Australia. Tissue cultures and the media they are grown in must be free of visible contamination, require phytosanitary certification and be inspected prior to release from biosecurity control. Tissue cultures may be imported without media from a department approved source. All other plant material will require inspection, treatment and a minimum 3 months growth period the government’s post-entry quarantine facility or a private approved arrangement site where it will be screened for disease. Warning: This is a summary only. For full import conditions please refer to the details contained in this BICON case.
Matched term: pine
Highly refined organic chemicals and substances
Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of highly refined organic chemicals and substances for all uses other than as animal consumption, use as bioremediation agents or fertiliser, or for veterinary therapeutic use. This case includes items such as acetone, alcohols, amino acids, varnish, sulphur compounds, dyes, or paraffin, vitamins and organic acids (e.g. citric acid).
Matched term: Pine
Stock feed, supplements and ingredients of plant origin Alerts
Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of plant origin stock feed, supplements and ingredients (not containing animal and animal derived ingredients). For the import of stock feed, stock feed ingredients and stock feed additives containing animal and animal derived ingredients please refer to the BICON case Stock feed, stock feed ingredients and stock feed additives (not of plant origin).
Matched term: Shells
Metal waste and scrap Alerts
Effective 8 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
The case describes the requirements for the importation of metal waste and scrap. Scrap metal presents a potential biosecurity risk because it is often stored preshipment in conditions that would allow it to become contaminated with soil or infested by insects, snails or other pests.
Matched term: shells
Machinery and equipment
Effective 8 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of all types of whole machinery including spare parts. The requirements cover both new parts and those parts which have been factory/field tested, are used or are commercially reconditioned. For vehicles, aircraft or their parts please refer to the BICON case Vehicles, aircraft and parts.
Matched term: Nut
Logs, log cabins and oversize timber Alerts
Effective 9 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for all timber and timber products over 200mm in all dimensions. It includes commercial and personal items. Example items include: logs, log cabins, religious statues, wooden beams and large furniture where solid timber parts are larger than 200mm in all dimensions.
Matched term: Pine
Processed grain and seed products for human consumption Alerts
Effective 9 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of processed grain and seed products for human consumption, including cooked and frozen grains and seeds, textured vegetable proteins (e.g. tofu), vegan products (including cheese, sausages and yoghurt), flours, flakes, meal, meslin, bran, protein flour and grains and seeds that are puffed, exploded or rolled. For roasted seeds, please refer to the Roasted seeds for human consumption BICON case. For unprocessed rice products, please refer to the Rice for human consumption BICON case.
Matched term: Nut
Egg and egg products for human consumption Alerts
Effective 9 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) egg products for human consumption only unless stated otherwise. Please note that this case only applies to the egg component of composite products. If you are importing a composite product, you must search BICON for each individual ingredient to determine the conditions that apply.
Matched term: shells
Carob and cocoa beans and husk for human consumption Alerts
Effective 9 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of carob (Ceratonia spp.) and cocoa (Theobroma cacao) as bean or in bean pods, or as cracked beans (nibs), or as husk, for human consumption.
Matched term: nut
Animal trophies, articles and handicraft items Alerts
Effective 9 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of specimens, trophies, articles and handicrafts for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. This includes items such as taxidermied animals, animal tissues (including fish), preserved animal bones, animal scientific specimens, rawhide musical instruments containing materials of animal origin, tanned and untanned hides and products made from tanned or untanned hides. For the temporary import of goods for cultural performances, tours or exhibitions, please refer to the BICON case Goods for cultural performances and exhibitions. For the import of items containing rawhide, please refer to the BICON case Goods made with rawhide.
Matched term: Shells