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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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Frozen fruit, vegetables and herbs for human consumption
Effective 29 May 2020 to 18 August 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of frozen fruit (excluding banana), vegetables and herbs for human consumption.
Matched term: plant, eggplants
Catgut derived from animal intestines
Effective 29 May 2020 to 5 September 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of products derived from animal intestines, other than casings and suture material. This includes catgut for use in musical instruments and sporting equipment. For the requirements for casings for human consumption, please refer to the Casings for human consumption BICON case. For the requirements for suture material of animal origin, please refer to the Veterinary therapeutics and medicines or Human therapeutics and medicines BICON cases.
Matched term: material
Papaver somniferum for processing
Effective 29 May 2020 to 5 September 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried poppy straw or capsules derived from the plant Papaver somniferum. 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: plant, Material
Sphagnum moss Changes
Effective 30 June 2020 to 1 September 2020
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: plant, material
Agathis spp. (kauri, dammar) for use as nursery stock
Effective 18 July 2020 to 16 October 2020
This case describes the import requirements for permitted of Agathis species as nursery stock. Note: The importation of Agathis spp. from New Zealand is not permitted due to serious disease risk posed by the pathogen Phytophthora agathidicida (previously known as Phytophthora taxon Agathis). All permitted Agathis spp. nursery stock requires an import permit prior to importation into Australia. Tissue cultures and the media they are grown in must be free of visible contamination, require phytosanitary certification and be inspected prior to release from biosecurity control. Tissue cultures may be imported without media from a department approved source. All other plant material will require inspection, treatment and a minimum 3 months growth period the government’s post-entry quarantine facility or a private approved arrangement site where it will be screened for disease. Warning: This is a summary only. For full import conditions please refer to the details contained in this BICON case.
Matched term: plant, material
Maize grits for human consumption or processing Alerts
Effective 18 July 2020 to 21 August 2020
This case describes the requirements for import of maize grits (or broken corn) for human consumption, or further processing into either food 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. Corn cob articles being imported not for human consumption should be assessed under the Permitted plant fibres BICON case.
Matched term: packaged, plant
Actinidia spp. (kiwi fruit, gooseberry) for use as nursery stock
Effective 18 July 2020 to 16 October 2020
This case describes the import requirements for permitted Actinidia spp. as nursery stock. All permitted Actinidia spp. nursery stock requires an import permit prior to importation into Australia. Tissue cultures and the media they are grown in will be inspected for visible contamination, require phytosanitary certification and a minimum 6 months growth period at the government’s post-entry quarantine facility where they will be screened for disease. Dormant budwood will require inspection, chemical treatment and a minimum 12 months growth period at the government’s post-entry quarantine facility where it will be screened for disease. All other forms of plant material are not permitted. Warning: This is a summary only. For full import conditions please refer to the details contained in this BICON case.
Matched term: plant, material
Cane and rattan articles
Effective 18 July 2020 to 1 September 2020
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, material
Microorganisms and infectious agents (and derivatives) Alerts
Effective 21 July 2020 to 16 October 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of microorganisms and infectious agents for in vitro use or in vivo use in laboratory organisms. Note that import conditions in this case are also applicable to primary derivatives e.g. antigens, proteins, genetic material. Secondary derivatives e.g. antibodies, are not permitted under these import conditions. This case also applies to the importation of department approved starter cultures for in vitro use or in vivo use in laboratory organisms. For the import of approved starter cultures for all other end uses, please refer to BICON case Starter cultures. For the importation of secondary derivatives please refer to the following BICON cases: Antibodies Laboratory material
Matched term: material
Bulbs to be grown in open quarantine for use as nursery stock Alerts
Effective 30 July 2020 to 16 October 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of bulbs as nursery stock for growth in open quarantine. The term "bulbs" may include a range of plant taxa including true bulbs, corms, rhizomes, tubers etc. For import conditions relating to bulbs for growth in closed quarantine, please refer to the following BICON case: Medium risk plants for use as nursery stock.
Matched term: plant, plants