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3 February 2023

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9 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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Oak barrels and chestnut bark hoops

Effective 3 February 2023 to 9 February 2023

This case describes the importation requirements for barrels, staves, tanks, vats and headboards made from oak (Quercus spp.) and chestnut bark hoops. Chestnut bark hoops are made from chestnut wood (Castanea spp.) with bark adhering to the wood and are used in the wine industry as a decorative feature on wine barrels.

Matched term: wood

Rice husk chopping boards, logs and briquettes

Effective 3 February 2023 to 1 August 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of products in which the rice husk has been extruded, pressed and pelletised into chopping boards for household use, or logs and briquettes for combustion.

Matched term: briquettes

Human therapeutics and medicines Alerts Changes

Effective 3 February 2023 to 9 March 2023

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: derived, Plant, transplant

Zantedeschia spp. for use as nursery stock

Effective 3 February 2023 to 7 February 2023

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

Cane and rattan articles

Effective 3 February 2023 to 5 April 2023

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. Cane and rattan articles must be free from green/viable plant material.

Matched term: plant, wood

Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) hitchhiker pests Changes

Effective 3 February 2023 to 9 February 2023

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: Wood, charcoal

Veterinary therapeutics and veterinary therapeutic ingredients Alerts Changes

Effective 3 February 2023 to 3 March 2023

This case describes the requirements to import goods for veterinary therapeutic use (including vaccines, therapeutic products, medicines, and products for use in assisted reproductive technologies). This case must also be used for ingredients for use in veterinary therapeutic manufacturing. Veterinary therapeutic goods may come in forms such as tablets, pills, capsules, powders or liquids. Veterinary therapeutic goods are used to: prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease or condition in animals, or prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate an infestation of animals by a pest, or cure or alleviate an injury suffered by animals, or influence, inhibit or modify a physiological process associated with a disease or condition in animals.

Matched term: Plant, derived

Timber and bamboo packaging

Effective 26 January 2023 to 9 February 2023

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: wood, Wooden, Softwood

Conifer (excluding Pinus spp. and Pseudotsuga spp.) seed for sowing Alerts

Effective 31 January 2023 to 15 February 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of conifer (excluding Pinus spp. and Pseudotsuga spp.) seed for sowing.

Matched term: wood, Redwood, Yellowwood

Frozen fruit, vegetables and herbs for human consumption Alerts Changes

Effective 3 February 2023 to 18 February 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of frozen fruit (excluding banana), vegetables (including seaweed) and herbs for human consumption. This case also excludes frozen seeds and nuts.

Matched term: plant, Eggplant, eggplants