Notice issued: 10 September 2026
From 1 October 2026, the levy and export charge rate for chestnuts harvested in Australia and sold, processed or exported will increase from 11 cents per kilogram to 14 cents per kilogram. This is equivalent to an increase from $110 per tonne to $140 per tonne.
This change includes:
- an increase of 6.5 cents per kilogram to the research and development component
- a decrease of 1 cent per kilogram to the biosecurity response component
- a decrease of 2.5 cents per kilogram to the marketing component.
Chestnuts Australia Inc requested the increase to support research and development activities. As the Chestnut Blight eradication program cost-sharing liability has been fully paid, the biosecurity response component has been reduced to zero.
More information
Visit the department’s website to learn more about the Chestnuts levy and export charge.
Contact us
Call 1800 020 619