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5 December 2022

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

Effective 23 November 2022 to 6 January 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

Dried fruit Alerts Changes

Effective 1 December 2022 to 10 December 2022

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: wood, Wormwood, Dogwood

Sphagnum moss

Effective 3 November 2022 to 10 December 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of sphagnum moss for all uses other than animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. Sphagnum moss is dried plant material used in the floral industry and nurseries to make wreaths, basket liners, water retention matting or for use in seed raising mixes. Sphagnum liquid waste absorbent is used for the cleanup of hazardous waste. The product consists of processed and dehydrated sphagnum moss that is often imported bagged, baled or as booms.

Matched term: product, Products

Retail ready products containing a mix of grains, seeds, dried fruits and nuts for human consumption Alerts

Effective 9 November 2022 to 6 January 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of commercially prepared and retail packaged breakfast cereals, muesli bars, wholefood bars and balls, meal/flour mixes, couscous meal mixes and fruit and seed trail mixes that may contain restricted plant ingredients (including grains, seeds, dried fruits or nuts).

Matched term: products

Cosmetics and soaps Changes

Effective 10 November 2022 to 5 January 2023

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: products

Insects and insect products for human consumption

Effective 10 November 2022 to 6 January 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dead insects (excluding bees) that are whole, powdered, cooked, dried and/or canned for human consumption. For the importation of dead bees, please refer to the BICON case Preserved and fixed animal and human specimens. For the importation of live insects, please refer to the BICON case Arthropods for laboratory use. For the importation of dead insects for medical use, please refer to the BICON case Human therapeutics and medicines.

Matched term: products

Human therapeutics and medicines Changes

Effective 10 November 2022 to 23 December 2022

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: products

Pet food, pet food ingredients, and supplements for companion animals Alerts Changes

Effective 16 November 2022 to 5 January 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of pet food, pet food ingredients, and supplements for pets and companion animals. This includes goods which are intended for consumption by dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs and horses (pets and performance animals) but does not include goods which are intended for consumption by production animals or food producing species (e.g. cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens). Goods may contain biological ingredients derived from animals, microbes [e.g. fungi (including mushrooms)], plants, macroalgae (i.e. seaweed), and/or microalgae. Goods may be commercially prepared and packaged or may be imported in bulk for further processing in Australia i.e. to be included within a pet food product.

Matched term: product, products

Animal trophies, articles and handicraft items Changes

Effective 17 November 2022 to 6 December 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of specimens, trophies, articles and handicrafts. This includes items such as taxidermied animals, animal tissues (including fish), animal bones, animal scientific specimens, rawhide musical instruments containing materials of animal origin, tanned and untanned hides and products made from tanned or untanned hides.

Matched term: products, Wood

Artificial plants on natural stems

Effective 17 November 2022 to 10 December 2022

This case describes the requirements for the importation of artificial plants on natural stems. These conditions apply to items that have artificial foliage or flowers attached to a natural wood stem.

Matched term: wood