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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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BPL affected timber from New Zealand Alerts
Effective 24 February 2021 to 5 March 2021
This case covers timber and timber product affected by Burnt Pine Longicorn season from New Zealand imported as sea cargo. For timber and timber products imported as air freight, mail or passenger baggage please see the Timber and timber products BICON case. This case includes sawn timber, unfinished timber, round wood, logs, oversized timber, plywood, laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and veneer sheets.
Matched term: timber
Timber and timber products Alerts
Effective 24 February 2021 to 3 March 2021
This case covers timber products both manufactured and unfinished. Individual pieces of timber must have at least one dimension less than or equal to 200mm. Examples include sawn timber logs less than 200mm in diameter, flooring and wooden beams, furniture, household items, stationery, musical instruments and sporting equipment. If all dimensions (height, width and length) of individual pieces of timber are over 200mm, please see the Logs, log cabins and oversize timber BICON case.
Matched term: Timber
Logs, log cabins and oversize timber Alerts
Effective 24 February 2021 to 5 March 2021
This case describes the requirements for all timber and timber products over 200mm in all dimensions. It includes commercial and personal items. Example items include: logs, log cabins, religious statues, wooden beams and large furniture where solid timber parts are larger than 200mm in all dimensions.
Matched term: timber
Timber and Bamboo packaging
Effective 24 February 2021 to 5 March 2021
This case describes the import conditions for timber and bamboo packaging material that is imported as a commodity (is not being used to support goods in international trade). For timber or bamboo packaging which is supporting goods in international trade, please refer to the Non-Commodity Cargo Clearance BICON case.
Matched term: Timber
Plant material embedded in a solid medium
Effective 6 February 2021 to 5 March 2021
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: timber
Imported sea-going vessels
Effective 24 February 2021 to 23 April 2021
This case describes the import requirements for sea-going vessels (including those constructed with timber components e.g. beams, bearers, hull, decking, railings, cabins and/or masts). This case applies to all sea-going vessels, including returned Australian vessels and those which are considered to be temporary imports.
Matched term: timber
Packing materials and packaging of plants
Effective 25 April 2020 to 23 April 2021
This case describes the requirements for the importation of packing materials and packaging of plants.
Matched term: Timber
Pacific Islands handicrafts
Effective 1 September 2020 to 23 April 2021
This case describes the requirements for the importation of handicrafts made in the Pacific Islands containing dried leaves.
Matched term: Timber
Prefabricated office, accommodation units and caravans
Effective 23 December 2020 to 5 March 2021
This case describes the requirements for the importation of prefabricated units, caravans with or without timber components.
Matched term: timber
Machinery and equipment
Effective 24 December 2020 to 5 March 2021
This case describes the requirements for the importation of all types of whole machinery including spare parts. The requirements cover both new parts and those parts which have been factory/field tested, are used or are commercially reconditioned. For vehicles, aircraft or their parts please refer to the BICON case Vehicles, aircraft and parts.
Matched term: timber