Updates to the Goods Determination to take effect 26 April 2022

We would like to advise everyone about Notice 62-2022, the recently issued Import Industry Advice by DAWE pertaining to goods determination effective 26 April 2022.

This notice discusses the amendment of Biosecurity (Conditionally non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 in line with their ongoing review of the currency and effectiveness of import conditions and the appropriate application of import permits.

What has changed?

From 26 April 2022, the following goods listed below will no longer require an import permit (please note that prior to this date the current import conditions on BICON will apply):

• Oyster shells that are not part of manufactured goods

• Fish oil, other than fish oil derived from members of the family Salmonidae or the genus Plecoglossus including fish oil from New Zealand

• Retorted avian and pork meat from New Zealand

• Egg products from New Zealand

• Egg noodles and egg pasta

• Lysozyme

• Listed semi-synthetic, fermentation-derived active ingredients for therapeutic use.

• Pet fish food containing listed microalgae

• Gelatine intended for cosmetics for human use

• Preserved and fixed bees

From 26 April 2022, the import conditions for the following goods will be amended:

• Goods intended for environmental purposes, including use as a bioremediation product or fertiliser.

Many of the amendments reduce administrative burden (e.g. for both the department and the importers) without compromising the management of biosecurity risks, to facilitate trade.

On the other hand, the Department reminded us that Import conditions must still be complied with. This aligns with the government’s trade agenda. The amendments also clarify and update several import conditions for various goods. Some changes make minor technical and inconsequential amendments.

Background:

Amended to Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-Prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 is done regularly to ensure that import conditions are clear and consistent, are commensurate with biosecurity risk, and facilitate trade.

Further information

For further information, please see the biosecurity legislation page on the department’s website or contact imports@awe.gov.au or phone 1800 900 090.

You may also contact Image International Freight representative, sales@imageinternational.com.au if you have any concerns.