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Bovine germplasm comparison project—Australia, Canada, New Zealand and United States

Australia’s bovine genetics trade with Canada, New Zealand and the United States is important for our cattle industry.

To make trade easier between the four countries, Australia recently participated in a joint project aimed at gaining a better understanding of each country’s bovine genetic export systems.

Wool levy and export charge

 

When levies and export charges apply

Levy

Levy applies to wool harvested from a live sheep or lamb in Australia if the person who owns it immediately after harvest:

  • sold the wool, or
  • used the wool in Australia in the production of other goods.

Export charge

Export charge applies to wool harvested from a live sheep or lamb in Australia and exported.

Exemptions

Levy

Levy does not apply to wool if the export charge has already been applied.

Wine grapes levy

 

When levies apply

Levy applies to:

  • fresh grapes grown in Australia and used at a winery in Australia in wine making
  • dried grapes, where the grapes were grown and dried in Australia and the dried grapes used at a winery in Australia in wine making, or
  • grape juice that is used at a winery in Australia in wine making.

Exemptions

No exemptions apply to the wine grapes levy.

Wine export charge

The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture has entered into a collection agreement with Wine Australia. Wine Australia will collect the wine export charge for wine exporters.

 

When export charges apply

Export charge applies to wine produced in and exported from Australia.

Exemptions

Export charge does not apply to wine if the exported amount meets the definition of a small quantity.

Vegetables levy and export charge

 

When levies and export charges apply

Levy

Levy applies to vegetables harvested in Australia if the person who owns them immediately after harvest:

  • sold the vegetables
  • processed the vegetables themselves, or
  • had the vegetables processed by another person.

Export charge

Export charge applies to vegetables harvested in and exported from Australia.

Turf levy and export charge

 

When levies and export charges apply

Levy

Levy applies to turf harvested in Australia and sold by the person who owns it immediately after harvest.

Export charge

Export charge applies to turf harvested in and exported from Australia.

Exemptions

Records must be maintained to confirm that the exemption applies.

Levy

Levy does not apply to turf sold after export.

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