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Australia
8 May 2021

Locating an import case using a scientific name is a 3 step process. Use the filter to find available names, select from the list and then click search.

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Australia
20 April 2024

You may locate import cases by using at least the first 4 digits of a tariff code. Not entering the full 10 digits may return multiple results.

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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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Marine aquarium fish

Effective 23 April 2021 to 19 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of live marine fish for aquarium purposes only.

Matched term: aquarium, fish, fishes, Pipefish, Angelfish, Batfish, Spadefish, Damselfish, Filefish, Parrotfish, Squirrelfish, Pearlfish, Tilefish, Goatfish, Shrimpfish, Triggerfish, catfish, Lionfish, Surgeonfish, Snipefish, Flatfish, Boxfish, Clownfish, Pufferfish, Rabbitfish, Blowfish, Globefish, Swellfish

Freshwater aquarium fish

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of live ornamental freshwater fish for aquarium purposes.

Matched term: Freshwater, aquarium, fish, Freshwater aquarium fish, catfish, Filefish, Batfish, Glassfish, Angelfish, ponyfish, hatchetfish, knifefish, Goldfish, Killifish

Fish viscera and fish oil for human consumption

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of fish viscera and fish oil for human consumption only, including fish maw. Fish maw is the swim bladder, gas bladder or air bladder of a fish which has undergone a drying stage. Fish viscera includes all other internal organs of the fish as well as swim bladders that have not been dried. Please note that this case does not apply to the importation of fish products as retorted goods. For retorted fish products, please refer to BICON case Retorted goods for human consumption.

Matched term: Fish, Weakfish

Bony fish and cephalopods for bait or fish food Alerts

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of bony fish and cephalopods that have been sourced for the purpose of commercial fishing or use as feed in aquaculture systems. Bony fish includes any member within taxonomic group ‘Osteichthyes’, and excludes sharks and rays. Cephalopods include octopus, squid, cuttlefish and nautilus.

Matched term: fish, fishing, cuttlefish, baitfish, Finfish, Bonyfish

Finfish (excluding Salmonid) for human consumption Alerts Changes

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

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: Fish, Finfish, Milkfish, Sawfish, Sweetfish, Flatfish, Fishcake, Ribbonfish, Monkfish, Swordfish, Toothfish, Garfish, Kingfish, Sablefish

Baits, lures and fishing flies for aquatic use

Effective 23 April 2021 to 25 May 2021

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

Matched term: fishing, fish, Cuttlefish, Finfish

Salmonid fish for human consumption

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of salmonid fish for human consumption only. This includes all ‘atlantic’ (Salmo spp.) and ‘pacific’ (Oncorhynchus spp.) species of salmon and trout. A full list of species is contained within the case.For the import of salmon roe please refer to the BICON case Fish roe and caviar for human consumption.For the import of non-salmonid fish species please refer to the BICON case Finfish for human consumption.For the import of retorted finfish, please refer to the BICON case Retorted goods for human consumption.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 and apply for an import permit via the ‘other’ pathway within this case.

Matched term: fish, Finfish, Fishcake

Articles and equipment used in water (fresh or sea water)

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of all articles, equipment including aquaculture equipment that have been used in water. In some countries fresh water may be contaminated with Didymosphenia geminata (Didymosphenia geminata).

Matched term: Fishing, Fish, Aquariums, Freshwater

Pet fish food

Effective 29 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of manufactured fish food for the consumption of pet fish in enclosed aquariums or ponds. Goods must not be used for aquaculture or any other purpose.

Matched term: fish, aquariums, Fishfeed

Preserved and fixed animal and human specimens

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of animal and human specimens that are preserved or fixed, for end uses other than fertiliser, animal feed or growing purposes. This may include specimens such as phytoplankton, zooplankton, preserved or fixed insects and arachnids, dead or preserved bees and preserved or fixed animal or human specimens, including specimens in resin. This case excludes oyster shells. For the import of fixed specimens on glass or plastic slides, please refer to the BICON case Microscope slides.

Matched term: fish, Pinfish, Ribbonfish, Monkfish, Swordfish, Toothfish, Garfish, Kingfish, Sablefish