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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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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: Timber, Bamboo, packaging
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: timber
Bamboo products Alerts
Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of bamboo stem products, and laminates and veneers made from bamboo stem.All bamboo products must undergo treatment prior to release and be free from green/viable bamboo.Bamboo leaves are not permitted under this this case.
Matched term: Bamboo, Timber
Timber and timber products Alerts
Effective 9 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case covers timber products both manufactured and unfinished. Examples include sawn timber and logs less than 200mm in diameter, flooring and wooden beams less than 200mm in diameter, Myrtaceous timber, furniture, household items, stationery, musical instruments and sporting equipment.
Matched term: Timber
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: timber, Bamboo
Packing materials and packaging of plants
Effective 21 November 2019 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of packing materials and packaging of plants.
Matched term: packaging, Timber
Non-Commodity Cargo Clearance Alerts
Effective 24 January 2020 to 31 January 2020
All imports are subject to the non-commodity import conditions described in this case. Non-commodity import conditions apply to all packaging, containers and transport methods used to bring goods into the country. These conditions are in addition to the conditions that apply to the goods being imported.
Matched term: packaging, Timber, Bamboo
Plant material embedded in a solid medium
Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of plant products that are embedded in a solid medium. Plant material embedded in plastic includes plant materials, wood or bamboo that have been fully embedded (that is, not capable of free movement) in a solid medium that is impervious to air and liquid. Plant or plant parts with soil attached are permitted, providing the soil is fully embedded. Acceptable embedding media include catalysed hard plastics and hard silicones, fibreglass, resin, or similar compounds which have been fully sealed around the plant material using heat, moulding or chemical processes. Plant material embedded in plastic does not include plant materials, timber or bamboo that have been surface coated with a laminate, lacquer, paint, stain or items that have been wrapped in other materials. It further does not include engineered or impregnated wood or plant products such as plywood, veneer, compressed agricultural waste/wood products and reconstituted wood or wood plastics.
Matched term: bamboo, timber
Sawdust and woodchips
Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of sawdust and woodchips. Sawdust products include, but are not limited to, products and products containing chunks and bits of wood, wood chips, sawdust or wood powder, wood shavings, wine making oak alternatives (excluding barrels, staves and headboards). This case does not contain the conditions for briquettes and pellets made from compressed wood powder or sawdust, for these products please refer to the Charcoal, wood pellets, briquettes and firewood BICON case.
Matched term: Timber, Packaging
Imported sea-going vessels
Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020
This case describes the import requirements for sea-going vessels (including those constructed with timber components e.g. beams, bearers, hull, decking, railings, cabins and/or masts). This case applies to all sea-going vessels, including returned Australian vessels and those which are considered to be temporary imports.
Matched term: timber