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Case: Dried willow and wicker articles Effective 25 Sep 2021 to 01 Oct 2021

Glossary

The following provides a definition of words or phrases that are found within the text. Some of these have a special meaning in relation to the importation or treatment of goods entering Australia and may be important to understand in meeting the requirements for import.

Term	Definition
Approved Arrangement Site (AA Site)	An arrangement approved under Section 406 of the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Cwlth) which permits a biosecurity industry participant to carry out specified activities to manage biosecurity risks associated with particular goods, premises or other things.
Wicker	The word wicker is believed to be of Scandinavian origin: “wika”, which means to bend in Swedish, and “vikker” meaning willow. Wicker is not a material in itself, but rather an overall classification of furniture woven from any one of a variety of materials the most common being rattan, cane, bamboo, reed and willow. Wicker can also be the general term for articles and furniture made from cane and rattan, which also require inspection on arrival and treatment if necessary. For these commodities, refer to the ICON case ‘Cane and rattan articles’. Wicker is referred to as slender willow branches without bark, which is permitted entry subject to pre-shipment or on arrival methyl bromide fumigation and verification inspection on arrival to ensure that no bark is present and treatment if necessary.
Willow	Salix is the botanical name for a group of deciduous (leaf-losing) trees and shrubs found wild throughout Europe, northern Africa, Asia, North America; and a few are found in the Southern Hemisphere. The common name for this group (and also the old Latin name) is Willow Willow is referred to as having the bark still in place, and as a consequence, any articles and furniture made from willow must undergo mandatory treatment on arrival, exportation or disposal.