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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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Barkcloth
Effective 18 April 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of barkcloth and fine mats.
Matched term: fruit, Breadfruit
Biodegradable and/or edible tableware and packaging
Effective 21 December 2023 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of highly processed biodegradable and/or edible tableware and packaging products.
Matched term: vegetable
Biological control agents
Effective 3 January 2024 to present
This case applies to microorganisms, invertebrates and other organisms for use as biological control agents. Biological control agents may require a multiple-tiered assessment prior to consideration for approval of release from post-entry quarantine.
Matched term: fruit
Tea for human consumption
Effective 8 February 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of tea for human consumption. This includes loose leaf teas and tea bags containing Camellia sinensis, herbal teas, herbal infusions and herbal tea capsules.
Matched term: herb
Plant material for research purposes
Effective 17 February 2024 to 3 May 2024
This case describes the import requirements for not knowingly infected live plant samples, whole seed samples and other plant samples (e.g. processed or preserved samples) imported for research purposes. Plant material for research purposes may require containment in an approved arrangement site (e.g. laboratory or glasshouse). The required level of containment is determined by assessing the biosecurity risk associated with the imported material as well as the proposed research activity. Plant material that has undergone a department approved preservation method offshore may be released from biosecurity control. Alternatively, treatments can often be applied on arrival to allow the imported plant material to be released from biosecurity control (e.g. gamma irradiation treatment). Treatment options will vary depending on the type and form of plant material. An appropriate treatment option will be determined during the permit assessment.
Matched term: Freeze
Prunus spp. for use as nursery stock Changes
Effective 21 February 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of Prunus spp. as nursery stock.
Matched term: fruit
Confectionery for human consumption
Effective 21 February 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of lollies and sweets that are solid and have the same consistency throughout (e.g. toffees, boiled sweets, peppermints, marshmallows, liquorice etc.) for human consumption only.
Matched term: Fruit
Herbarium specimens
Effective 21 February 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of non-infected and infected herbarium specimens of vascular plants, and non-vascular plants and fungi (including algae, lichens, mosses, liverworts and hornworts). Herbarium specimens are processed (e.g. dried, mounted, preserved) plant samples that are labelled with their collection data. These goods are for use in herbarium reference collections, for example, institutes listed in the Index Herbariorum. The department strongly encourages importers of herbarium specimens to transport the specimens via courier. This allows importers to monitor the movement and receipt of the goods throughout the import pathway, which may not be possible through the mail system.
Matched term: freeze
Processed nuts for human consumption
Effective 28 February 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of processed nuts for human consumption. For processed nuts in the form of powder, meal or flakes please see Processed grain and seed products for human consumption.
Matched term: Blanched
Salmonid fish for human consumption
Effective 12 March 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of salmonid fish for human consumption only. This includes all ‘atlantic’ (Salmo spp.) and ‘pacific’ (Oncorhynchus spp.) species of salmon and trout. A full list of species is contained within the case.Please note that this case only applies to the salmonid component of composite products. If you are importing a composite product, you must search BICON for each individual ingredient to determine the conditions and apply for an import permit via the ‘other’ pathway within this case.
Matched term: Frozen