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25 January 2020

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26 April 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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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: Wooden, remanufactured

Empty Giant African snail shells Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of empty Giant African Snail (GAS) shells including manufactured articles containing empty GAS shells.

Matched term: manufactured, articles

Manure

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of manure for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. This case includes manufactured articles made from or containing manure.

Matched term: manufactured, articles

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: Wooden

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: Wooden

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: articles

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: articles

Cotton Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of processed and unprocessed cotton. Importation is permitted for all end uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes.

Matched term: articles

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: wooden

Starter cultures (and derivatives) Alerts

Effective 7 January 2020 to 1 February 2020

This case describes the requirements for the importation of starter cultures (and derivatives) for human food, beverage, human therapeutic and cosmetic use only. Note that import conditions in this case are also applicable to primary derivatives e.g. antigens, proteins, genetic material. Secondary derivatives e.g. antibodies, are not permitted under these import conditions. For the import of in vitro laboratory work or in vivo work in laboratory animals, please refer to the BICON case Microorganisms. Please note that this case only applies to the starter culture 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: manufacture