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19 April 2024

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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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Fertilisers

Effective 3 January 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of fertiliser products for personal and commercial use within the environment. Examples include growth hormones (e.g. Gibberellic acid), soil conditioners and seaweed based growth promoting products.

Matched term: Fertilisers, fertiliser, fertilizers, fertilizer

Hemp seed and hemp products (Cannabis spp.) Changes

Effective 18 April 2024 to present

This case describes the import conditions for the importation of hemp seed and hemp products (Cannabis spp.) for consumption and cosmetic use and hemp seed and hemp products as medicinal cannabis products.This case does not include import conditions for hemp fibre and fibre products not included above. For these end uses, please refer to the Permitted plant fibres case.This case does not include import conditions for the end uses of animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. For these end uses, please refer to Stockfeed, stockfeed ingredients and stockfeed additives, Fertilisers, Bioremediation products, Peat, Coir peat, and Biodegradable plant pots.

Matched term: fertilisers

Manure

Effective 15 December 2023 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of manure. This case includes manufactured articles made from or containing manure.

Matched term: Fertiliser, Fertilisers

Enzymes Alerts

Effective 21 December 2023 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of enzymes of animal or microbial fermentation origin for cosmetic use, human consumption, human therapeutic use, laboratory use, environmental or industrial use, use in bioremediation agents, fertilisers, and baits. Please note that this case only applies to the enzymes 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: fertilisers, Fertiliser

Gum products

Effective 22 August 2023 to present

This case redirects importers to specific BICON cases for gum products based on end use.For stockfeed, fertiliser, growing purposes, please refer to Stockfeed, stockfeed ingredients and stockfeed additives, Pet food, pet food ingredients, and supplements for companion animals or Fertilisers.For all other end uses, please refer to Highly refined organic chemicals and substances.

Matched term: fertiliser, Fertilisers

Coir peat

Effective 14 February 2024 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of coir peat for use in the horticulture industry as a growth medium (e.g. coir peat plugs, inserts and pots), mulch or fertiliser. Coir peat is derived from the fibrous husk of the coconut and is typically imported in compressed bricks or bales. This case also describes conditions for coir peat products with additives, these commodities present a different risk and require an import permit.

Matched term: fertiliser, Fertilizer

Catha edulis (khat)

Effective 22 September 2023 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Catha edulis (khat) for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes.

Matched term: fertilisers

Lodoicea maldivica nuts

Effective 13 October 2023 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Lodoicea maldivica (Coco de Mer) nuts for all uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes.

Matched term: fertilisers

Highly processed soybean and/or corn products not for human consumption

Effective 13 October 2023 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of highly processed soybean and/or corn products (e.g. tofu cat litter). Importation is permitted for all end uses other than for human consumption, as animal food, fertilisers or for growing purposes.

Matched term: fertilisers

Unidentified plant material requiring treatment

Effective 13 October 2023 to present

This case describes the requirements for the importation of unidentified plant products for all uses other than animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes.

Matched term: fertilisers