Case Overview
Case: Preserved and fixed animal and human specimens Effective: 28 Jan 2017 to 23 Feb 2017
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.
For the import of fixed specimens on glass or plastic slides, please refer to the BICON case Microscope slides.
For the import of animals and invertebrates (including bees) embedded in resin, please refer to the BICON case Animal trophies, articles and handicrafts.
This case applies to imports into: Australia.
People bringing chemically fixed animal specimens into Australia should contact their carrier/postal agent for information on any specific transport restrictions that may apply to these goods.
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