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118-2019 - Addition of New Zealand sanitary certificates to eCert for Imports

26 July 2019Who does this notice affect?Customs brokers and importers who import animal-based products from New Zealand that require sanitary certification.What has changed?Effective 5 August 2019, the…
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175-2019 - Additional inspection requirements for consignments of kiwifruit from Italy

31 October 2019 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers (and their customs brokers) of fresh kiwifruit from Italy. What has changed? The Department of Agriculture will inspect packaging and cartons containing kiwifruit from Italy between the dates of 14th November…
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346-2025: BICON Case: Temporary Imports – COLS update

16 October 2025Who does this notice affect?Biosecurity Industry Participants (BIPs) who submit Temporary importation lodgements under the Carnet or Customs security pathways.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has made changes to the Biosecurity Import Conditions…
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13-2018 – Additional inspection requirements for consignments of kiwifruit from Italy

5 February 2018Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to importers (and their customs brokers) of fresh kiwifruit from Italy.Date of effectAdditional inspection requirements will be…
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Updating industry on our biosecurity import clearance reforms

Our biosecurity leaders actively participate in industry meetings, conferences, and professional development forums. Whenever possible, we share presentations from these events to keep everyone informed and engaged.Recently, we attended Customs Broker Continuing Professional Development forums…
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168-2021: Service Disruption: Tuesday 10 August 2021– AIMS, COLS

9 August 2021 Who does this notice affect? All importers and customs brokers who are awaiting outcomes of biosecurity assessments during this planned maintenance period.   All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for…
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112-2021: Service Disruption: 23:30 Saturday 05 June to 01:30 Sunday 06 June 2021 (AEST) – AIMS, COLS

1 June 2021 Who does this notice affect? All importers and customs brokers who are awaiting outcomes of biosecurity assessments during this planned maintenance period.   All importers and customs brokers who will be required to lodge imported cargo documentation to the department for…
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Before you import goods to Australia

We are responsible for managing the pest and disease risks associated with goods, containers, aircraft and ships arriving in Australia.Before you import goods to Australia, it is important to understand:your responsibilities as an importerthe import conditions that may apply to your goods.Meeting…
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Step-by-step guide to exporting fish and fish products

​​​​Follow these steps to export fish and fish products. This guide will help you comply with Austra​lian export laws and meet importing country requirements.Fees and charges apply to some steps.Note: If you are exporting live fish not intended for human consumption, refer to requirements for live…
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2018-18 - Grain and Seed Exports Program – India – Increased tariffs for wheat, walnuts in shell and shelled almonds

​29 May 2018PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the Government of India has announced increases to the tariff rate of basic customs duty (BCD) on wheat, walnuts in shell and shelled…
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