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Removal of import permit requirement for dragon fruit from Viet Nam

Effective from 20 November 2023

The requirement for an import permit for fresh dragon fruit grown in Viet Nam for human consumption, has been removed.

Importers will no longer need to apply for, or present a permit on arrival, to import dragon fruit grown in Viet Nam

There are no associated costs with this change.

Who does this notice affect:
Importers of fresh dragon fruit grown in Viet Nam, approved arrangements, freight forwarders, brokers, and Pathway Operations Cargo – Assessment and Inspection.

Further enquiries:
Please contact Plant Import Operations at imports@aff.gov.au (please title the subject line of the email with ‘attention - Plant T2') or phone 1800 900 090.

This Change applies to the following Cases: