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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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Natural fibres (and their derivatives) of animal origin
Effective 24 April 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of animal hair/fibre, bristles, wool, wool grease and silk. This case also includes products made from or containing derivatives of wool grease (e.g. lanolin) and silkworm cocoons (not containing the pupae).
Matched term: packs
Pearls and oysters containing pearls
Effective 13 October 2023 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of natural or cultured pearls and oysters in whole or half shell containing pearls for jewellery or for personal use or display purposes.For the import of oysters for laboratory use, please refer to the BICON case for Animal fluids and tissues (excluding viable reproductive material).
Matched term: material
Benincasa hispida seed for sowing
Effective 14 December 2023 to 9 May 2024
This case describes the requirements for the importation of Benincasa hispida seed for sowing that does not require treatment or testing for plant pathogens.
Matched term: plant
Unrestricted Luffa spp. and Momordica spp. seed for sowing
Effective 14 December 2023 to 9 May 2024
This case describes the requirements for the importation of listed species of Luffa spp. and Momordica spp. seed for sowing that do not require treatment or testing for plant pathogens. For the import conditions for Luffa acutangula, please refer to the BICON case ‘Unrestricted cucurbitaceous seed for sowing’. For the import conditions for Momordica charantia, please refer to the BICON case ‘Momordica charantia as seed for sowing’.
Matched term: plant
Hoya kerrii rooted leaves for display purposes
Effective 15 December 2023 to 9 May 2024
This case describes the requirements for the importation of Hoya kerrii rooted imported leaves for display purposes. This case does not cover the import conditions for other species of Hoya or plants for use as nursery stock.
Matched term: plants
Regulated vegetable crop seeds for human consumption
Effective 21 December 2023 to 9 May 2024
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: plant
Highly processed tallow derivatives
Effective 21 December 2023 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of animal-derived, highly processed tallow derivatives for all end uses (excluding stockfeed) and goods containing highly processed tallow derivatives (with or without plant extracts/oils) as the only ingredients of biological origin. Highly processed tallow derivatives, such as glycerol, fatty acids, stearates and salts, are processed using trans-esterification or hydrolysis at 200°C for at least 20 minutes under pressure or saponification with 12M sodium hydroxide (95°C for at least 3 hours for batch processing or 140°C under pressure for at least 8 minutes for continuous processing). Importers seeking to bring tallow derivatives into Australia to be fed to stock animals including ruminants, poultry, pigs, horses, aquatic animals and bees should consult the case ‘Stockfeed, stockfeed ingredients and stockfeed additives’.
Matched term: plant
Insects and insect products for human consumption
Effective 21 December 2023 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of dead insects (excluding bees) that are whole, powdered, cooked, dried and/or canned for human consumption. For the importation of dead bees, please refer to the BICON case Preserved and fixed animal and human specimens. For the importation of live insects, please refer to the BICON case Live animals and their reproductive material for laboratory use. For the importation of dead insects for medical use, please refer to the BICON case Human therapeutics and medicines.
Matched term: material
Poppy straw (Papaver somniferum) for processing
Effective 3 January 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried poppy straw (Papaver somniferum) for processing. The term poppy straw is used to indicate dried deseeded capsules with 10-20 cm of stem. Material will require mandatory treatment to mitigate biosecurity risks associated with this commodity, or be processed in accordance with approved methods. Importation of this commodity requires an import permit prior to importation into Australian territory. For full import conditions, please refer to the details contained in this BICON Case.
Matched term: Material
Peat
Effective 14 February 2024 to 9 May 2024
This case describes the requirements for the importation of peat.Peat, peat moss or sphagnum peat moss is defined as the dead material that accumulates in the lower levels of a peat bog. The product is excavated from peat bogs or at depth.
Matched term: material