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MARS NewsA quick reference guide to Understanding the MARS Biosecurity Status Document (BSD) is now available: Quick Reference Guide: Understanding the BSD.
Using the MARS Offline form for itinerary updatesThe MARS itinerary update form is for agents and…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulates the importation of reproductive materials into Australia. The department’s role is to protect Australia’s animal populations from diseases and pests that could inadvertently be introduced.To import reproductive materials from livestock…
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When levies applyLevy applies to rice harvested and delivered to a processing establishment in Australia.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the rice levy. Who collects and paysThe levy may be paid directly to us or via a third party (collection agent). This depends on the first transaction…
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For goat owner export, see goat owner export charge. When export charges applyExport charge applies to goats exported from Australia.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the goat exporter charge.Who collects and paysThe export charge may be paid via a third party (collection agent) or directly to…
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When export charges applyExport charge applies to buffaloes exported from Australia.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the buffalo export charge.Who collects and paysThe export charge may be paid via a third party (collection agent) or directly to us. This depends on whether there is a…
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The department may request payment of initial assessment and inspection fees for import declarations upfront, when the full cost of the service can be determined prior to its delivery.Assessment of import declarations will not occur until the upfront payment is received.The department exempts…
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30 April 2024Who does this notice affect?All customs brokers, importers, self-reporting importers, freight forwarders of goods AUD $1,000 or less in value.What has changed?On 2 April 2024 the department released Import industry advice notice 58-2024 notifying stakeholders of the intended…
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A stakeholder engagement survey is now available and gives you the opportunity to evaluate how well the Plant Exports Operations Branch communicates plant export issues and changes, and for you to suggest…
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We appoint laboratories to test samples of imported foods under our Imported Food Inspection Scheme.To maintain your status as an appointed analyst, you must comply with these conditions at all times.ConditionsThe appointed analyst must hold National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) (or…
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When levies and charges applyLevyLevy applies to avocados harvested in Australia if the person who owns them immediately after harvest:sold the avocadosprocessed the avocados themselves, orhad the avocados processed by another person.ChargeCharge applies to avocados harvested in and exported…
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