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26 April 2024

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7 May 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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Hoya kerrii rooted leaves for display purposes

Effective 15 December 2023 to present

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: purposes, plants

Returning Australian products Changes

Effective 8 April 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of goods returning to Australia. Goods covered by this case contain or consist of ingredients of plant, microbial or animal (excluding live animals) origin. Returning goods refers to goods originating from Australia that have been exported and are now being imported back into the country. This case also covers goods that have been shipped between two Australian ports but have exited and then re-entered Australian territory en route (e.g. trans-shipped goods). The goods must not have been altered while offshore. If any growing, processing or manufacturing occurs offshore that changes the nature of the product, the goods will then be considered a ‘new product’ rather than of Australian origin and you must search BICON to determine the conditions that apply.

Matched term: plant, Plants

Unidentified plant material requiring treatment

Effective 13 October 2023 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of unidentified plant products for all uses other than animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes.

Matched term: plant, purposes

Dried or preserved flowers and foliage

Effective 5 April 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of whole dried or preserved flowers and foliage (including moss) for end uses other than human consumption, animal consumption, veterinary therapeutics, growing purposes, fertilisers or bioremediation. For flowers and foliage that are to be used as herbarium specimens please refer to the BICON case Herbarium specimens. For plant parts fully encapsulated in solid mediums such as resin, silicone, plastic, etc. please refer to the BICON case Plant material embedded in a solid medium.

Matched term: purposes, plant

Zantedeschia spp. for use as nursery stock

Effective 18 December 2023 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of species of Zantedeschia plants, tissue culture and tubers. All plant material requires an import permit prior to importation into Australian territory. Tissue cultures must have root or callus development, be free of visible contamination, and require phytosanitary certification and inspection prior to release from biosecurity control. Other plant material will require inspection, fumigation and a minimum 3 months growth period in quarantine at an approved arrangement site for visual disease screening. Dormant Zantedeschia tubers from approved countries may be imported under an approved system that requires inspection overseas to verify freedom from pathogens of concern. Tubers must be treated for insects, and following inspection and treatment, may be released from biosecurity control without the need for post entry quarantine. For full import conditions, please refer to the details contained in this BICON Case.

Matched term: plants, plant, pathogens

Processed banana for human consumption Changes

Effective 18 April 2024 to present

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. For fresh banana pulp and puree refer to BICON case Fruit and vegetable juices, chilled pulps, purees or pastes, plant oils and plant-based beverages.

Matched term: purposes, plant, plantains, plantain

Microscope slides mounted with biological material, human material, soil and water

Effective 22 September 2023 to present

This case describes the conditions for the importation of microscope slides mounted with biological material (animal, plant, microorganism or microbial source), human material, soil or water.

Matched term: plant, Diagnostic, research

Aegagropila linnaei (aquatic plants) for use as nursery stock

Effective 20 December 2023 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Aegagropila linnaei for use as nursery stock.

Matched term: plants

Xylella fastidiosa hosts for use as nursery stock Changes

Effective 23 April 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Xylella fastidiosa hosts as nursery stock.

Matched term: Plant, Plants

Plant based fabric, textiles or yarn

Effective 13 October 2023 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of plant based articles that are highly processed, flexible fabrics consisting of a network of natural fibres made through weaving, knitting, spreading, crocheting or bonding.

Matched term: Plant