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Plant and plant products prohibited by Customs

Effective from 15 November 2019

Ephedra sinica, Mitragyna speciosa and Salvia divinorum have been added to the BICON case 'Plant and plant products prohibited by Customs'.

Who does this notice affect:

Importers of the listed species, brokers and Department of Agriculture staff.

Background:

The following species have been added to the BICON case 'Plant and plant products prohibited by Customs':

  • Ephedra sinica

  • Mitragyna speciosa

  • Salvia divinorum

These additions will now reflect the legislation Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations (1956). To view the legislation please visit [https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019C00654].

Further information:

Please contact Plant Import Operations on 1800 900 090 or email imports@agriculture.gov.au.

This Change applies to the following Cases: