14 October 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for importers of fresh longan fruit from Viet Nam for human consumption, approved arrangements, freight forwarders, brokers, and Pathway Operations Cargo – Assessment and Inspection.
What has changed?
On 1 November 2022, the requirement for an import permit for fresh longan fruit grown in Viet Nam for human consumption will be removed.
Importers who hold a valid import permit will no longer need to present this from 1 November 2022.
The department also advises importers to check BICON regularly and subscribe to the Fresh longan for human consumption case for notifications.
There are no associated costs with this change.
Any permits that are valid beyond 1 November 2022, will lapse and will not be renewed.
Existing permits will not be refunded.
Relevant BICON permit cases
- Unprocessed Longan— Longan — Grown in Viet Nam
Further information
For additional information you can email Plant Import Operations at imports@aff.gov.au or phone 1800 900 090