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8 May 2021

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2 May 2024

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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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Pine cones

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of pine cones. Pine cones are often found in and described as, Christmas decorations and dried plant arrangements.

Matched term: plant, material

Plant fibre products and seed handicrafts

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of fibre products and seed handicrafts.For the purposes of this case fibre products refers to dried, empty cotton pods, cholla wood and luffa. Seed handicrafts refer to products made from Aluerites spp. and Fagraea spp. seeds.

Matched term: Plant

Sawdust and woodchips

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of sawdust and woodchips. Sawdust products include, but are not limited to, products and products containing chunks and bits of wood, wood chips, sawdust or wood powder, wood shavings, wine making oak alternatives (excluding barrels, staves and headboards). This case does not contain the conditions for briquettes and pellets made from compressed wood powder or sawdust, for these products please refer to the Charcoal, wood pellets, briquettes and firewood BICON case.

Matched term: materials

Rutaceae as nursery stock Alerts

Effective 23 April 2021 to 12 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Rutaceae (includes lemons, oranges, tangelo, pomelo, grapefruit and limes) as nursery stock.

Matched term: plants

Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) hitchhiker pests

Effective 28 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of cargo identified as being at risk of being contaminated with brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) hitchhiker pests. You are still required to refer to the relevant BICON case for requirements relating to the good being imported (if applicable).

Matched term: materials

Papaver somniferum for processing

Effective 5 March 2021 to 14 May 2021

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

Catgut derived from animal intestines

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of products derived from animal intestines. This includes catgut for use in musical instruments and sporting equipment. This case also includes suture material for human therapeutic use only. For the requirements for suture material of animal origin for use as a veterinary therapeutic, please refer to the Veterinary therapeutics and veterinary therapeutic ingredients BICON case.

Matched term: material

Articles stuffed with dried herbs or seed Alerts

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of aromatherapy style products stuffed with seed and/or herbs such as heat pillows, Thai massage balls, scented herbal pillows and mattress inlays, eye pillows and toys (including fabric or plastic pet toys stuffed with plant material).

Matched term: plant, material

Sphagnum moss Changes

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

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

Noodles for human consumption

Effective 23 April 2021 to 14 May 2021

This case describes the requirements for the importation of noodles for human consumption only. This case may include items such as pasta, spaghetti, egg noodles, commercially packaged noodles or instant noodles. Please note that this case applies to noodles derived from plant material only and noodles containing egg. If you are importing a composite product that includes ingredients other than egg, you must search BICON for each individual ingredient to determine the conditions that apply. For food products including pasta and noodles containing equal to or greater than 10% egg (excluding meat) refer to the BICON case Egg and egg products for human consumption. For food products including pasta and noodles containing equal to or greater than 10% dairy refer to the BICON case Dairy products for human consumption.

Matched term: plant, material