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2023-17: Horticulture – Applications for the export of bananas, capsicum, papaya and sweetcorn to New Zealand

01 May 2023PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications for the export of bananas, capsicum, papaya and sweetcorn to New Zealand for the 2023-24 season are now open.Summary of changes and key pointsApplications are now open for farm and packhouse accreditation to…
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2024-69: Horticulture – Citrus grower applications for exports to protocol markets in 2025

1 November 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the citrus industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of citrus orchards or blocks to export to protocol markets for the 2025 season.Summary of changes and key pointsApplications are now open for the…
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Future value chain opportunities

Foreign Direct Investment in Australian Agriculture 17 December 2024This Insights article looks at the trends in foreign direct investment in Australia’s agricultural sector, its potential benefits, community concerns about it, and the range of Australian policies that are involved in its…
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Full Import Declarations

Customs brokers and importers must complete full import declarations (FIDs) for imported food. FIDs are lodged through the Department of Home Affairs' Integrated Cargo System (ICS).We use this information when inspecting and testing food imports. This is part of our Imported Food Inspection Scheme…
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Melons levy and charge

 RatesProductLevy/charge rateMelons0.4 cents per kilogramGST is not applied to Australian Government levies and charges.See full details of the levy and charge rates.Return and payment datesQuarterlyQuarterly returns and payments are for melons sold or exported.Return and payment must be…
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Rubus levy and charge

 RatesProductLevy/charge rateRubus4 cents per kilogramGST is not applied to Australian Government levies and charges.See full details of the levy and charge rates.Return and payment datesQuarterlyQuarterly returns and payments are for rubus bought, sold (other than by retail sale) or exported.…
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Stone fruit levy and charge

 RatesProductLevy/charge rateStone fruit1 cent per kilogramGST is not applied to Australian Government levies and charges.See full details of the levy and charge rates.Return and payment datesQuarterlyQuarterly returns and payments are for stone fruit bought, sold (other than by retail sale)…
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Passionfruit levy and charge

 RatesProductLevy/charge ratePassionfruit processed or sold for processing3 cents per kilogramPassionfruit packed in cartons40 cents per cartonAll other passionfruit40 cents per 8 kilogramsGST is not applied to Australian Government levies and charges.See full details of the levy and charge…
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Self assessed clearance cargo: how we work with industry

Self assessed clearance cargo: how we work with industrySelf assessed clearance (SAC) cargo is described as non-commercial goods (including online purchases) imported into Australia with a value of less than or equal to the Full Import Declaration (FID) threshold. The FID threshold is currently $…
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Bursaphelenchus spp. and sawyer beetles

PLANT PEST Pine wilt nematode has devastated pine forests overseas.USDA Forest Service - Region 2 - Rocky Mountain Region, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org Bursaphelenchus spp. (tree nematodes) and sawyer beetles (vector)Exotic to AustraliaFeatures: Nematodes (microscopic worms) that damage trees…
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