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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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Test kits Alerts
Effective 29 February 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the import of test kits, including diagnostic test kits. Diagnostic test kits included in this case may be imported to diagnose conditions in humans, animals and the environment. Test kits covered by this case include those testing for: pathogens (e.g. viruses, bacterial, prions) substances (e.g. drugs, chemicals) conditions (e.g. vitamins, minerals, pregnancy, hormone levels) environmental conditions. Diagnostic test kits may also be known as in-vitro diagnostics (IVDs). Test kits may also be known by the technique they employ, such as, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) kits, or enzyme linked immunoassays (ELISA) kits.
Matched term: substances, chemicals
Bioremediation products
Effective 20 December 2023 to 8 May 2024
This case describes the requirements for the importation of bioremediation products. Examples of such products include biodegrading enzymes, environmental decontaminants, industrial waste cleaners, microbial products for environmental use, microorganisms, mineral ore processors, oil eating bacteria, soil conditioners and water conditioners.
Matched term: Refined
Coir peat
Effective 14 February 2024 to 8 May 2024
This case describes the requirements for the importation of coir peat for use in the horticulture industry as a growth medium (e.g. coir peat plugs, inserts and pots), mulch or fertiliser. Coir peat is derived from the fibrous husk of the coconut and is typically imported in compressed bricks or bales. This case also describes conditions for coir peat products with additives, these commodities present a different risk and require an import permit.
Matched term: organic
Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) hitchhiker pests
Effective 18 April 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of cargo identified as being at risk of being contaminated with brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) hitchhiker pests. You are still required to refer to the relevant BICON case for requirements relating to the good being imported (if applicable).
Matched term: Chemical
Human therapeutics and medicines
Effective 24 April 2024 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of human therapeutics and medicines. This case includes human material for human therapeutic use e.g. organs for transplant, blood products for transfusions. This case may include, but is not limited to, complementary medicines (including Chinese medicines) containing animal and/or microbial derived material.
Matched term: Chemicals
Plant material embedded in a solid medium
Effective 13 October 2023 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of plant products that are embedded in a solid medium. Plant material embedded in plastic includes plant materials, wood or bamboo that have been fully embedded (that is, not capable of free movement) in a solid medium that is impervious to air and liquid. Plant or plant parts with soil attached are permitted, providing the soil is fully embedded. Acceptable embedding media include catalysed hard plastics and hard silicones, fibreglass, resin, or similar compounds which have been fully sealed around the plant material using heat, moulding or chemical processes. Plant material embedded in plastic does not include plant materials, timber or bamboo that have been surface coated with a laminate, lacquer, paint, stain or items that have been wrapped in other materials. It further does not include engineered or impregnated wood or plant products such as plywood, veneer, compressed agricultural waste/wood products and reconstituted wood or wood plastics.
Matched term: chemical
Cork and cork products
Effective 30 October 2023 to present
This case describes the requirements for the importation of cork and cork products. These are highly processed products made from the outer bark of the cork oak (Quercus suber).
Matched term: highly
Actinidia spp. (kiwi fruit, gooseberry) for use as nursery stock
Effective 20 December 2023 to 9 May 2024
This case describes the import requirements for permitted Actinidia spp. as nursery stock. All permitted Actinidia spp. nursery stock requires an import permit prior to importation into Australia. Tissue cultures and the media they are grown in will be inspected for visible contamination, require phytosanitary certification and a minimum 6 months growth period at the government’s post-entry quarantine facility where they will be screened for disease. Dormant budwood will require inspection, chemical treatment and a minimum 12 months growth period at the government’s post-entry quarantine facility where it will be screened for disease. All other forms of plant material are not permitted. Warning: This is a summary only. For full import conditions please refer to the details contained in this BICON case.
Matched term: chemical
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: highly
Cannabis spp. as nursery stock
Effective 3 January 2024 to 9 May 2024
This case describes the requirements for the importation of Cannabis spp. as tissue cultures and cuttings. Summary of import conditionsWarning: The following is a summary only; all consignments must meet the full import conditions contained in this BICON case.All Cannabis spp. nursery stock requires an import permit prior to importation into Australia.Tissue cultures require phytosanitary certification, inspection and a minimum 3 month growth period in the Australian government’s post-entry quarantine facility for disease screening.Unrooted and rooted cuttings require phytosanitary certification, inspection, chemical dip and a minimum 3 months growth period in the Australian government’s post-entry quarantine facility for disease screening.Importers may also require other permits from the Office of Drug Control, Department of Health and Aged Care, Therapeutic Goods Administration and local and/or state governments.
Matched term: chemical