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6 March 2023

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20 May 2024

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Non Commodity
Non commodity conditions apply to all packaging, containers and transport methods used to bring goods into the country. Refer to the Non Commodity case to review the non commodity conditions related to your import.

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Poppy straw (Papaver somniferum) for processing

Effective 11 November 2022 to 3 July 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried poppy straw (Papaver somniferum) for processing. The term poppy straw is used to indicate dried deseeded capsules with 10-20 cm of stem. Material will require mandatory treatment to mitigate biosecurity risks associated with this commodity, or be processed in accordance with approved methods. Importation of this commodity requires an import permit prior to importation into Australian territory. For full import conditions, please refer to the details contained in this BICON Case.

Matched term: import, importation

Herbicides, insecticides, pesticides and other goods for environmental or industrial purposes

Effective 18 February 2023 to 9 March 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, fertilisers, bioremediation products, enzymes and other goods for environmental or industrial purposes. Goods have an environmental purpose when they are imported for localised or unrestricted dispersal through the environment. Goods have an industrial purpose when they are imported to be used in manufacturing, construction or processing. Examples of goods with an industrial purpose include glues, waterproofing or ropemaking agents and mining compounds.

Matched term: imported, importation

Cacti for use as nursery stock

Effective 1 March 2023 to 5 April 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of species of cacti plants and tissue cultures. All plant material requires an import permit prior to importation into Australian territory. Tissue cultures must have root or callus development, be free of visible contamination, require phytosanitary certification and inspection prior to release from biosecurity control. Other plant material will require an inspection, fumigation and a minimum 3 months growth period in quarantine at an approved arrangement site for visual disease screening. Unrooted grafted cacti plants from Korea may be imported under an approved system that requires inspection and treatment overseas, to ensure freedom from pathogens and pests of concern. Following inspection in Australia these cacti may be released from biosecurity control without the need for post entry quarantine.

Matched term: import, imported, importation

Bark for human consumption

Effective 3 February 2023 to 21 April 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried bark. Importation is permitted for all end uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. Note: This case also contains the requirements for Rosa spp. root products.

Matched term: listed, importation

Dried fruit Alerts Changes

Effective 18 February 2023 to 8 March 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of dried or freeze-dried fruit and applies to a range of fruit. Importation is permitted for human consumption and all end uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes. For coconuts for decorative or novelty purposes please refer to BICON case Permitted plant fibres.For frozen coconut meat please refer to BICON case Frozen fruit, vegetables and herbs for human consumption.For pods containing permitted seeds, please use this case. For seeds and pods containing non-permitted seeds, please refer to the relevant seeds for human consumption BICON case.For pods not containing seeds, please refer to BICON case Dried herbs for human consumption.

Matched term: listed, importation

Gas cylinders

Effective 26 January 2023 to 1 September 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of gas cylinders imported as a good i.e. lodged as a FID (Full Import Declaration).

Matched term: imported, Import, importation

Coir peat

Effective 3 February 2023 to 5 April 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of coir peat for use in the horticulture industry as a growth medium (e.g. coir peat plugs, inserts and pots), mulch or fertiliser. Coir peat is derived from the fibrous husk of the coconut and is typically imported in compressed bricks or bales. This case also describes conditions for coir peat products with additives, these commodities present a different risk and require an import permit.

Matched term: imported, import, importation

Bovine embryos

Effective 24 February 2023 to 5 April 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of bovine embryos for artificial reproductive purposes. Donor species are limited to Bos taurus or Bos indicus. All approved countries can import in vivo derived embryos. In vitro derived bovine embryos can currently only be imported from Canada, New Zealand and the United States of America.

Matched term: import, imported, importation

Hoya kerrii rooted leaves for display purposes Alerts

Effective 1 March 2023 to 5 April 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Hoya kerrii rooted imported leaves for display purposes. This case does not cover the import conditions for other species of Hoya or plants for use as nursery stock.

Matched term: imported, import, importation

Candidatus liberibacter and moko hosts for use as nursery stock

Effective 3 November 2022 to 26 May 2023

This case describes the requirements for the importation of Candidatus liberibacter and moko hosts as nursery stock.

Matched term: listed, importation