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Australia
3 July 2022

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Australia
5 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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Mineral and metal ores, rock and sand

Effective 1 July 2022 to 21 July 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of inorganic material (e.g. mineral ores, pebbles, rock, stone, sand, volcanic ash etc.) or articles containing these materials imported for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or growing purposes.

Matched term: wood

Bioremediation products Alerts

Effective 2 July 2022 to 21 July 2022

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: plant

Dried Tillandsia spp. Alerts Changes

Effective 2 July 2022 to 7 July 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried Tillandsia spp. for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes.

Matched term: plant

Ricinus communis seed for sowing Alerts

Effective 2 July 2022 to 7 July 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Ricinus communis seed. Note: The genus Ricinus is considered to be monotypic, with Ricinus communis being the only species. Previously described species within the genus Ricinus have been transferred to other genera or grouped within R. communis. R. communis may be imported under the following conditions: All seed for sowing is required to have an import permit prior to importation into Australian territory. All seed must be free of contamination when inspected on arrival. The seed must be packaged in clean, new packaging with the botanical name clearly identified. All seed must be grown in an approved post entry quarantine facility in Australian territory, from seedling emergence to seed harvest, where the material will be visually screened for disease. Where all biosecurity conditions are met, the seed will be released. For full import conditions, please refer to the details contained in this BICON case.

Matched term: plant

Finfish (excluding Salmonid) for human consumption Alerts

Effective 2 July 2022 to 21 July 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of finfish (excluding Salmonid) for human consumption only. Please note that this case only applies to the finfish component of composite products. If you are importing a composite product, you must search BICON for each individual ingredient to determine the conditions that apply.

Matched term: derived

Baits, lures, attractants and poisons for agricultural or domestic use Alerts

Effective 2 July 2022 to 8 July 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of baits, lures, attractants and poisons for agricultural or domestic use, that are in a commercially prepared and packaged form i.e. in a fully finished, retail ready form which negates the need for further processing and/or packaging prior to commercial sale to the end user. This includes products that are designed to attract animals for hunting. This case does not include baits and lures for aquatic use, see BICON case 'Bait and lures for aquatic use'.

Matched term: plant

Thatching grass Changes

Effective 2 July 2022 to 7 July 2022

This case describes the conditions for the importation of thatching grass, for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes.

Matched term: plant

Gum products

Effective 2 July 2022 to 21 July 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of gum products. Gum products include guar gum, gum arabic and karaya gum.

Matched term: plant

Cosmetics and soaps Changes

Effective 2 July 2022 to 7 July 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of cosmetics. A cosmetic is a substance or preparation that is for use on any external part of the body or inside the mouth to change its appearance, cleanse it, keep it in good condition, perfume it or protect it. Cosmetics include soap, shampoo, moisturiser, hair dye, perfume, lipstick, mascara, nail polish, deodorant and many other products.

Matched term: Plant

Baits, lures and fishing flies for aquatic use

Effective 2 July 2022 to 21 July 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of baits and lures for aquatic use e.g. for recreational fishing use.

Matched term: plant