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Commodity: Finfish - Specified and Non-specified finfish
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Country: Only: New Zealand
End use: Human consumption
Date printed: May 23 2013
The information here covers DAFF quarantine requirements only and is current on the date of transmission but may change without notice. DAFF makes no warranties or representations with respect to the accuracy or completeness of that information and will bear no liability with respect to that information. Importers must satisfy quarantine concerns and comply with quarantine conditions applicable at the time of entry. The Commonwealth through DAFF is not liable for any costs arising from or associated with decisions of importers to import based on conditions presented here which are not current at the time of importation. It is the importer’s responsibility to verify the accuracy and completeness of the information at the time of importation.

It is the importer’s responsibility to identify and to ensure it has complied with, all requirements of any other regulatory and advisory bodies prior to and after importation including the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, Therapeutic Goods Administration, Department of Health and Ageing, Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority and any State agencies such as Departments of Agriculture and Health and Environmental Protection authorities.

Importers should note that this list is not exhaustive. Importers should also note that all foods imported into Australia must comply with the provisions of the Imported Food Control Act 1992 , an Act which is administered by DAFF.

Notification of the import must be provided to DAFF for all imported goods other than goods imported as accompanied baggage or goods imported via the mail and not prescribed under the Customs Act 1901. Notification must be consistent with Quarantine Regulations 2000 (examples include a Quarantine Entry or a Quarantine declaration).

Condition  C9152 Non commercial

Non-Commercial

1. An Import Permit is not required for Non-Commercial consignments of non-salmonid finfish for human consumption providing that:
a) the fish is accompanied into Australia by the person importing it; and
b) is imported in an amount up to 5kg.

2. For unaccompanied consignments, and consignments of greater than 5kg, the commercial conditions must be met.

3. Please note that these conditions are for human consumption only. If the fish is being used for aquaculture, bait or pet food, please refer to the aquaculture, bait or pet food cases on ICON.

4. For consumer ready finfish, please refer to the 'Finfish - Consumer ready form' case on ICON.

Commercial

1. An Import Permit is not required for the importation of non-salmonid finfish product originating in and exported from New Zealand.

2. Product must originate from fish caught in New Zealand by fishers approved or registered by the government of New Zealand. The product must be exported from New Zealand.

3. A certificate issued by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) stating that the fish or fish product is a Product of New Zealand must accompany consignments exported to Australia.

4. The certificate must bear the name(s), address(es) and approval number(s) of establishment(s) at which the finfish were processed and the name and address of the consignor and the consignee. An MPI authorised person must sign the certificate.

5. Consignments should be packaged to facilitate import inspection.

6. Note: Alternate conditions may apply for products from New Zealand that are in a consumer ready form (see separate listing for definition: 'Finfish - Consumer ready form'). An MPI certificate is not required for product meeting these requirements. To clear these consignments, sufficient documentation must be available to verify that the product is in a consumer ready form.
Condition  C5012 The commodity may be subject to Environment Australia legislation

This commodity or species may be subject to Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts legislation under the Convention for International Trades in Endangered Species CITES. Commodities/species known to be, or considered to be covered by CITES will be referred to the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (Customs) on arrival to Australia, in addition to their need to satisfy quarantine import conditions.

CITES queries can be directed to the Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts on the details below:

Phone:        02 6274 1900
Fax:            02 6274 1921
Email:         wildlifetrade@environment.gov.au
Internet:      www.environment.gov.au

 
Entry Management  EM0184

DAFF minimum documentary requirements to support assessment of all documentation 

All documentation presented to DAFF as part of the import process must meet the requirements of the Minimum Documentary Requirements Policy. These requirements include:

  1. Overarching Requirements (e.g. legible, in English, signed, dated, linked to the consignment);
  2. Document Format Requirements (e.g. as per nationally accepted practice and standards, or on company letterhead); and
  3. Prescribed Information Requirements (e.g. treatment certificates must include a description of the goods/packaging treated)

 
Entry Management  EM0185

DAFF information requirements to support assessment of non-commodity concerns associated with imported cargo

All documentation presented to DAFF to assist in determining the level of quarantine risk posed by transportation pathways and packaging must meet the requirements of the Non-Commodity Information Requirements Policy. These requirements address:

  1. Container cleanliness;
  2. Packaging concerns (e.g. presence of timber or prohibited packaging material); and
  3. Destination concerns (e.g. destined for a rural unpack location).

 
Entry Management  EM0063

Commodity Docs

Direction

AIMS Comments

Notes / QAP

Mandatory:

1) A valid Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) Certificate - see ICON for specific requirements

All Docs OK                     

All Cargo Types                                                                                

This case applies to non-salmonid finfish only.

Consignments of Caviar or Sturgeon fish may require a CITES permit - refer to regional ACS office.

1) Documentation- Present all Documentation

 

2) Final Directives- Finalised and Released

 

All Docs NOT OK                        

All Cargo Types,  nil valid MPI Certificate

If a valid MPI Certificate is not presented, order goods into Quarantine and refer importer to the Biologicals Unit.

Phone: (02) 6272 4578
Fax: (02) 6249 1798
Email: biologicals@aqis.gov.au

The consignment must be re-exported or destroyed or held until a valid MPI Certificate is presented.

1) Documentation - Present all Documentation

Standard Comments for Documentation Direction
Present all docs including valid MPI Certificate for NZ Finfish as per ICON

Additional Direction Comments

Alternatively the goods may be re-exported or destroyed at importers expense

 
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