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28 September 2021

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7 May 2024

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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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Maize for human consumption or processing Alerts

Effective 25 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

This case describes the requirements for import of bagged and containerised whole raw maize kernels, corn seeds, maize grits, broken corn and degermed maize kernels for human consumption or further processing into either food such as popped corns or for alcohol production. The goods must be commercially prepared and packaged. Maize grits or broken corn may range in size from granules less than 3mm or degermed kernels or granules greater than 3mm, but less than full kernels. Highly processed maize product such as corn flour should be assessed under Processed grain and seed products for human consumption. Corn cob articles being imported not for human consumption should be assessed under the Permitted plant fibres BICON case.

Matched term: plant

Dried fruit Alerts Changes

Effective 25 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

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

Fresh coconut and coconut meat Alerts Changes

Effective 25 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

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

Cane and rattan articles

Effective 25 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of cane and rattan articles that are made from the genus Calamus or allied genera. If cane or rattan articles contain other plant material such as bamboo or solid wood refer to the relevant component case.

Matched term: plant

Ship or aircraft stores for transhipment

Effective 25 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

This case describes the requirements to allow the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) to monitor the content, and control the movement, of transhipped ship’s stores and aircraft stores for use on cruise and commercial vessels. 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

Unrestricted Luffa spp. and Momordica spp. seed for sowing Alerts

Effective 25 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

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

Articles stuffed with dried herbs or seed Alerts

Effective 25 September 2021 to 30 September 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of aromatherapy style products stuffed with seed and/or herbs such as heat pillows, Thai massage balls, scented herbal pillows and mattress inlays, eye pillows and toys (including fabric or plastic pet toys stuffed with plant material).

Matched term: plant

Unrestricted cucurbitaceous seed for sowing Alerts

Effective 25 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of cucurbitaceous seed for sowing that do not require treatment or testing for plant pathogens.

Matched term: plant

Hemp seed and hemp products Alerts

Effective 25 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of hemp seed and hemp products (Cannabis spp.) for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. For hemp fibre and fibre products, refer to the Permitted plant fibres case.

Matched term: plant

Dog semen

Effective 25 September 2021 to 1 October 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dog semen for artificial reproductive purposes.

Matched term: artificial