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Case: Preserved and fixed animal and human specimens Effective: 18 Dec 2019 to 07 Jan 2020

Case Description

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.

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This case applies to imports into: Australia.

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People bringing chemically fixed animal specimens into Australian territory should contact their carrier/postal agent for information on any specific transport restrictions that may apply to these goods.