14 October 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for importers of fresh mango fruit from Thailand 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 mango fruit grown in Thailand 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 mango 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 Mango — Mango — Grown in Thailand
Further information
For additional information you can email Plant Import Operations Branch at imports@aff.gov.au or phone 1800 900 090
- Charges for import permits webpage
- Charging guidelines 2022
- BICON import permits webpage
- Importing fruits and vegetables