Case Overview
Case: Empty shells Effective: 28 Jan 2017 to 23 Feb 2017
Case Description
This case describes the requirements for the importation of empty shells sourced from terrestrial, freshwater or marine molluscs, and other shelled animals. This case includes but is not limited to clam shells, cone shells, hermit crab shells and snail shells.
For the importation of manufactured articles containing shells, please refer to the BICON case Manufactured articles containing sea shells (including oyster shell).
This case applies to imports into: Australia.
This commodity or species may be subject to the Australian Government Department of the Environment legislation under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and flora (CITES). Commodities/species known to be, or considered to be covered by CITES will be referred to the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (Customs and Border Protection) on arrival to Australia, in addition to their need to satisfy biosecurity import conditions.
CITES queries can be directed to The Department of the Environment:
Ph: +61 2 6274 1900 (Option 3)
Fax: +61 2 6274 1921