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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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Processed banana for human consumption Alerts
Effective 3 February 2023 to 15 February 2023
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.
Matched term: plantains, plantain
Poppy straw (Papaver somniferum) for processing
Effective 11 November 2022 to 3 July 2023
This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried poppy straw (Papaver somniferum) for processing. The term poppy straw is used to indicate dried deseeded capsules with 10-20 cm of stem. Material will require mandatory treatment to mitigate biosecurity risks associated with this commodity, or be processed in accordance with approved methods. Importation of this commodity requires an import permit prior to importation into Australian territory. For full import conditions, please refer to the details contained in this BICON Case.
Matched term: Material
Ship or aircraft stores for transhipment
Effective 6 January 2023 to 13 June 2023
This case describes the requirements to allow the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (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
Pearls and oysters containing pearls
Effective 7 January 2023 to 1 August 2023
This case describes the requirements for the importation of natural or cultured pearls and oysters in whole or half shell containing pearls for jewellery or for personal use or display purposes.For the import of oysters for laboratory use, please refer to the BICON case for Animal fluids and tissues (excluding viable reproductive material).
Matched term: material
Cocoa powder, cocoa butter, cocoa cake and cocoa liquor
Effective 25 January 2023 to 15 February 2023
This case describes the requirements for the importation of these goods for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers, or for growing purposes. Cocoa butter, also called Theobroma oil, is an edible vegetable fat extracted from the cocoa bean. Cocoa cake, or cocoa mass is the solid remainder of this extraction process. For the importation of cooked cakes, please refer to the BICON case: Dairy products for human consumption.
Matched term: solid
Regulated vegetable crop seeds for human consumption Alerts
Effective 26 January 2023 to 15 February 2023
This case describes the requirements for the importation of species of vegetable crop seed for human consumption that have been identified as a host for plant pathogens of biosecurity concern to Australia. Seeds are subject to mandatory treatment to render the seed non viable.
Matched term: plant
Peat
Effective 26 January 2023 to 5 April 2023
This case describes the requirements for the importation of peat.Peat, peat moss or sphagnum peat moss is defined as the dead material that accumulates in the lower levels of a peat bog. The product is excavated from peat bogs or at depth.
Matched term: material
Benincasa hispida seed for sowing Changes
Effective 31 January 2023 to 10 February 2023
This case describes the requirements for the importation of Benincasa hispida seed for sowing that does not require treatment or testing for plant pathogens.
Matched term: plant
Unrestricted Luffa spp. and Momordica spp. seed for sowing Changes
Effective 31 January 2023 to 10 February 2023
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
Fresh coconut and coconut meat Alerts Changes
Effective 3 February 2023 to 18 February 2023
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