Alerts

The department is expanding the Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS) onto multiple document-controlled commodity import pathways.

The department is adding test kits not testing for disease agents onto the CBIS. This change is scheduled to take effect on 1 May 2025. CBIS will manage the document assessment rate of consignment lines at the time of importation. Only the tariff codes specified below will be eligible.

Importers will still be required to import goods with a valid import permit where applicable. Importers must meet the import conditions. There are no changes to the import conditions.

If biosecurity risks change, or the CBIS is not operating as anticipated, the department may adjust the rate at which we conduct biosecurity document assessments to ensure safe trade while meeting Australia’s appropriate level of protection (ALOP).

Who does this notice affect:
All importers and their agents importing CBIS eligible commodities and any biosecurity operational staff clearing these goods.

Further Information
More information on the CBIS is available on the department's CBIS webpage.

Where products are eligible for CBIS, this will be specified in the relevant BICON case.

If you require further information, please email the CBIS program on CBIS@aff.gov.au. You are welcome to suggest a tariff code for an eligible commodity import pathway to the CBIS program by email to CBIS@aff.gov.au. Alternatively, please contact Imports on 1800 900 090 or imports@aff.gov.au.