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8 May 2021

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19 April 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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Non-Commodity Cargo Clearance Alerts

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

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: material, materials

Plant species that are weeds Alerts Changes

Effective 30 March 2021 to 1 June 2021

This case contains information on plant species that are not permitted entry for the end use of seed for sowing or nursery stock as they have been assessed as posing a high risk of becoming weeds in Australia.

Matched term: Plant

Plant species requiring further assessment Alerts Changes

Effective 30 March 2021 to 1 June 2021

This case contains information on plant species that are not permitted entry for the end use of seed for sowing or nursery stock because insufficient information is available on their risk status.

Matched term: Plant

Ricinus communis seed for sowing Alerts

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

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: material, screened, plant

Plant products for ceremonial and exhibition use

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of plant products for ceremonial and exhibition use.

Matched term: Plant

Powdered herbs for human consumption Alerts

Effective 4 May 2021 to 14 May 2021

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. For ground seed, please see Processed grain and seed products for human consumption.

Matched term: plant

Plant pollen

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of plant pollen.

Matched term: Plant

Animal fluids and tissues (excluding viable reproductive material) Alerts

Effective 7 May 2021 to 14 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of animal fluids and tissues for in vitro use and/or in vivo use in laboratory organisms only. Animal fluids and tissues include: Sera, plasma, whole blood and all other animal fluids. Tissue samples. Antisera. Non-viable reproductive material.

Matched term: material

Plant based fabric, textiles or yarn

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of plant based articles that are highly processed, flexible fabrics consisting of a network of natural fibres made through weaving, knitting, spreading, crocheting or bonding.

Matched term: Plant

Agathis spp. (kauri, dammar) for use as nursery stock Alerts

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

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, screened