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Import Permit Applications

Import Permit Applications

If your commodities require an import permit, the permit must be granted before the goods arrive in Australia. Importers must ensure that permits are applied for well in advance of the expected landing date of their consignment. Commodities which are imported without a valid import permit may be re-exported or destroyed at the importer’s expense.

 

Atlas Customs & Logistics Pty Ltd can assist you in ensuring your goods have a pre approved Import permit prior to arrival, ensuring a smooth and efficient clearance across Australia Border.

 

Timeline
The majority of permit applications are processed and decided within 20 days of a complete application, but there are some circumstances for which this process takes longer because the Department of Agriculture has the option to take up to 6 months to review assess and if valid grant an import permit.

 

Cost
Atlas Processing Fee – $250.00

Department of Agriculture processing fees (generally $200)

 

More information can be found at:
http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/online-services/bicon/bicon-permit

https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/import/online-services/bicon

 

Apply for your import permit

If your commodities require an import permit, the permit must be granted before the goods arrive in Australia. Importers must ensure that permits are applied for well in advance of the expected landing date of their consignment.

You can apply for an import permit through BICON once registered as a user. Information is available on how to register an account in BICON. Commodities which are imported without a valid import permit may be re-exported or destroyed at the importer’s expense.

The department will assess your application and may decide to grant an import permit subject to any conditions deemed necessary for safe importation, use and disposal of those commodities. Applying for an import permit does not automatically result in an import permit being issued.

Standard permits

The department has published a range of standard permit conditions to manage the biosecurity risk of certain commodities and to help streamline the permit application process. If you are able to meet all of the import conditions in a standard permit case, we recommend you apply for a standard permit.

More information on standard permits can be found at Standard permits for biological products.

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