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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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Ship or aircraft stores for transhipment
Effective 23 February 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements to allow the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) to monitor the content, and control the movement, of transhipped ship’s stores and aircraft stores for use on cruise vessels, commercial vessels and commercial aircraft. Note: This case does not apply to ship/aircraft spares. Ship/aircraft spares are defined as “parts or accessories that are required for the maintenance or general operation of a vessel”. Examples of ship/aircraft spares include engines or engine components, seals, bearings, lubricants, new filters, o-rings etc. These items are generally not derived from, nor contain, animal or plant products. However, if ship/aircraft spares do contain components of biosecurity or are used spare parts, then consignments must be referred to the department for assessment.
Matched term: plant
Starter cultures (and derivatives) Alerts Changes
Effective 16 March 2024 to present
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. 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: material
Fresh coconut and coconut meat
Effective 1 April 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of fresh (mature and immature) coconuts for human consumption and use as prayer nuts and fresh coconut meat products for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. For coconuts for decorative or novelty purposes please refer to BICON case Permitted plant fibres.For frozen coconut meat please refer to BICON case Frozen fruit, vegetables and herbs for human consumption.For dried coconut please refer to BICON case Dried fruit for human consumption.
Matched term: plant
Bulbs that are hosts of Xylella fastidiosa for growth in open quarantine
Effective 18 April 2024 to 30 April 2024
This case describes the requirements for the importation of bulbs that are hosts of Xylella fastidiosa as nursery stock for growth in open quarantine. The term "bulbs" may include a range of plant taxa including true bulbs, corms, rhizomes, tubers etc. For import conditions relating to bulbs for growth in closed quarantine, please refer to the BICON case Xylella fastidiosa hosts for use as nursery stock.
Matched term: plant
Dried vegetables for human consumption
Effective 18 April 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried and freeze-dried vegetables for human consumption, including bamboo shoots, ginger and black or fermented garlic. This case excludes mushrooms, truffles and Leafy vegetables.For mushrooms please refer to Mushrooms for human consumption.For truffles please refer to Truffles for human consumption.For Leafy vegetables please refer to Dried herbs for human consumption.For ground herbs and spices (including crushed chillies) please refer to Powdered plant products for human consumption.
Matched term: plant
Dried fruit
Effective 23 April 2024 to 3 May 2024
This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried or freeze-dried fruit and applies to a range of fruit. Importation is permitted for human consumption and all end uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. For coconuts for decorative or novelty purposes please refer to BICON case Permitted plant fibres.For frozen coconut meat please refer to BICON case Frozen fruit, vegetables and herbs for human consumption.For pods containing permitted seeds, please use this case. For seeds and pods containing non-permitted seeds, please refer to the relevant seeds for human consumption BICON case.For pods not containing seeds, please refer to BICON case Dried herbs for human consumption.
Matched term: plant
Animal trophies, articles and handicraft items Alerts Changes
Effective 24 April 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of specimens, trophies, articles and handicrafts. This includes items such as taxidermied animals, animal tissues (including fish), 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.
Matched term: materials