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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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Biodegradable plant pots and urns
Effective 29 May 2020 to 1 September 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of biodegradable plant pots for use as fertiliser and biodegradable urns for human, or animal, remains. For coir fibre liners for hanging baskets, please see the Permitted plant fibres case.For urns containing human remains or animal remains, please see the Human remains or Cremated animal remains case. These biodegradable plant products can be made from rice husks, coir peat, sphagnum, wood pulp and other plant materials that pose a biosecurity risk. Biodegradable plant products must be manufactured in a way that will reduce the biosecurity risk or be subject to mandatory treatment. These conditions do not apply to urns made from bioplastics such as starch derivatives or cellulose.
Matched term: products, wood
Processed banana for human consumption
Effective 18 July 2020 to 18 August 2020
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: products
Prawns Alerts Changes
Effective 18 July 2020 to 21 August 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of freshwater and marine prawns (also known as shrimp) and prawn products. Please note that this case only applies to the prawn 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: products, product
Animal based flavours or floss
Effective 21 July 2020 to 11 August 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of unretorted animal based flavours or floss. Animal based flavours include soups, curry mixes, stock cubes, gravy powder and noodle flavours. This case applies to importation of heat processed animal based flavours or floss containing meat derived from mammals, birds or reptiles. This case does not apply to animal based flavours or floss derived from fish (including both teleost and cartilaginous fish), crustaceans (including prawns), molluscs and aquatic animals. For animal based flavours or floss containing 100% highly processed fish (including both teleost and cartilaginous fish), crustaceans (including prawns), molluscs or aquatic animals, please refer to the relevant BICON case for each commodity. For retorted animal based flavours, please refer to the BICON case Retorted goods for human consumption.
Matched term: product, products
Highly refined organic chemicals and substances
Effective 31 July 2020 to 5 September 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of highly refined organic chemicals and substances for all uses other than as animal consumption, use as bioremediation agents or fertiliser, or for veterinary therapeutic use. This case includes items such as acetone, alcohols, amino acids, varnish, sulphur compounds, dyes, or paraffin, vitamins and organic acids (e.g. citric acid).
Matched term: products, Wood
Powdered herbs for human consumption Alerts Changes
Effective 5 August 2020 to 14 August 2020
The case describes the requirements for the importation of powdered herbs of plant origin for human consumption. Powdered herbs consist of dried and ground plant parts (including seeds, fruits, herbs, bark and roots). Human consumption includes uses such as food, supplements, complementary medicines, cosmetics or smoking.
Matched term: product, Products
Timber and Bamboo packaging
Effective 18 July 2020 to 1 September 2020
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
Non-Commodity Cargo Clearance
Effective 18 July 2020 to 1 September 2020
All imports are subject to the non-commodity import conditions described in this case. Non-commodity import conditions apply to all packaging, containers and transport methods used to bring goods into the country. These conditions are in addition to the conditions that apply to the goods being imported.
Matched term: wood, Plywood, Wooden
Medium risk plants for use as nursery stock Alerts Changes
Effective 3 August 2020 to 22 August 2020
This case describes the requirements for the importation of nursery stock defined as "medium risk". This case does not cover the importation conditions for medium risk aquatic plants or plants that are susceptible to methyl bromide treatment.
Matched term: wood, Balsawood, Corkwood
Dried fruit Alerts
Effective 3 August 2020 to 21 August 2020
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