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Revised import conditions for mechanically processed sawdust and woodchips from 25 July 2018
Effective from 6 June 2018Who does this notice affect?
Importers of Myrtaceous species timber, customs brokers and regional officers.
What is changing?
On 25 July 2018 the Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2016 will be updated.
The amendments will result in the following changes to the Sawdust and woodchips BICON case:
Import permits will no longer be required for mechanically processed sawdust and woodchips that are commercially packaged.
All non-commercially packaged consignments will still require a permit for all arrival modes.
The question and answer structure within the BICON case will be updated to reflect the above changes.
Current import permits will remain valid after 25 July 2018. However, importers may wish to meet the standard BICON conditions rather than presenting their import permit after 25 July 2018.
Background
The Biosecurity (Prohibited and Conditionally Non-Prohibited Goods) Determination 2016 is currently under amendment. As a result, from 25 July 2018 certain commodities will no longer require an import permit when the specified alternative conditions are met.
Further information
For additional information please see the biosecurity legislation page on the department’s web site, email Plant Import Operations Branch at imports@agriculture.gov.au or phone 1800 900 090.
This Alert applies to the following Cases: