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21 April 2024

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21 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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Oak barrels and chestnut bark hoops

Effective 14 February 2024 to present

This case describes the importation requirements for barrels, staves, tanks, vats and headboards made from oak (Quercus spp.) and chestnut bark hoops. Chestnut bark hoops are made from chestnut wood (Castanea spp.) with bark adhering to the wood and are used in the wine industry as a decorative feature on wine barrels.

Matched term: chestnut, bark, hoops

Bark for human consumption

Effective 28 February 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried bark. Importation is permitted for all end uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. Note: This case also contains the requirements for Rosa spp. root products.

Matched term: Bark, Ditabark

Chestnuts for human consumption

Effective 18 April 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of chestnuts for human consumption.

Matched term: Chestnuts

Water chestnuts for human consumption

Effective 21 February 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of water chestnuts (Trapa natans) and Chinese water chestnuts (Eleocharis dulcis) for human consumption.

Matched term: chestnuts

Dried herbs for human consumption

Effective 18 April 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried herbs. Importation is permitted for human consumption and human therapeutics. This includes pods without seeds, citrus peel, leaves, flowers, stems, roots, gums, resins, rhizomes, spices and crushed nut shells that are thoroughly dried and not capable of propagation. The case does not apply to seeds, fruit or bark. For pods with permitted seed and dried fruit, please use the Dried fruit BICON case. For permitted seed, please use the Raw seed BICON case. For pods with non-permitted seed and non-permitted seed, please use the relevant seed for human consumption BICON case. For bark, please use the Bark for human consumption BICON case. For kava products, please use the Kava for human consumption BICON case.

Matched term: bark, Crampbark, ninebark

Horse chestnuts

Effective 14 February 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of horse chestnuts.

Matched term: chestnuts

Chestnut blight hosts as seed for sowing

Effective 17 February 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of chestnut seed for sowing.

Matched term: Chestnut

Wooden manufactured articles containing bark

Effective 18 April 2024 to present

This case describes the conditions for wooden items where bark is a feature of the end product (including furniture, vases, bowls, picture frames, chopping boards and musical instruments). The products being imported may be allowed entry with a permit and mandatory treatment. The suitability of the product will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Matched term: bark

Dried herb products not for human consumption

Effective 19 April 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried herb products. Importation is permitted for all end uses other than for human consumption, animal foods, fertilisers, growing purposes, bioremediation and veterinary therapeutic use. Products may be individual leaves (not bunches of leaves attached to the stem/branch/vine), flowers (not on stems), stems, roots, gums, resins, rhizomes, spices and crushed nut shells. These must be thoroughly dried, broken into small pieces and not capable of propagation. This case does not apply to, fruit or bark. For human consumption use, refer to the BICON case Dried herbs for human consumption. For whole dried or preserved flowers and foliage refer to the BICON case Dried or preserved flowers and foliage. For potpourri refer to the BICON case Potpourri. For consignments containing fruit, pods or seed heads refer to the BICON case Dried fruit.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) please go to Articles stuffed with herbs or seed.

Matched term: bark, Crampbark, ninebark

Processed nuts for human consumption

Effective 28 February 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of processed nuts for human consumption. For processed nuts in the form of powder, meal or flakes please see Processed grain and seed products for human consumption.

Matched term: Chestnut, chestnuts