Certification

Supplier or exporter should provide documentary evidence (for example commercial invoice, packing list or phytosanitary certificate) to identify the plant material, including the botanical name. If the fibre has been processed in to an article the document should also identify the type of article and the level of processing.

Products which include wood, cane or bamboo must also comply with the import conditions for these commodities (see ICON).

Consignment should be free of seeds, live insects, animal debris and other quarantine risk material prior to arrival in Australia.

Container cleanliness, packaging and dunnage certification requirements are outlined in the Non-Commodity Information Requirements Policy.

Consignments of fibre articles can be released upon presentation of documents that clearly describe that the product as manufactured article. All documents must meet DAFF minimum documentary requirements. Consignments may be subject to a random inspection. Consignments not accompanied by valid documentation and raw and unprocessed, bulk or baled fibre require inspection to verify that they are not fresh and are free of quarantine risk material.

Consignments not accompanied by valid documentation and raw and unprocessed, bulk or baled fibre require inspection to verify that they are not fresh and are free of quarantine risk material

Refer to the online Department of Agriculture’s Import Conditions Database (ICON) to verify conditions for particular products, http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/online-services/bicon

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources

There are no specific requirements relating to import and export of products made from this commodity. Export clearance and certification is granted if biosecurity requirements of the receiving country have been compiled with and if the product is clear of any infestation or contamination. The biosecurity officer can refuse certification if these conditions are not complied with.

 If an importing article is found to be infected, infested or contaminated the article may be detained and treated at the expense of the importer.

Entry may be refused into or movement within the republic if they are known to be, or are suspected of being infected or infested with disease or pests.

Plant and Animal Quarantine Entry Permits Application must be made prior to arrival/ entry of products.

If any product or goods imported is suspected to be carrying a pest it shall be detained and treated and/ or destroyed.

Import of baskets is cleared upon inspection.

Visitors to Palau, whether for business, holiday, education and training etc, should prepare a detailed inventory of any handicraft items they intend to bring into Palau. This will help in the clearance process.

Once exporter has complied with the import conditions for items in country items are exported to, and has obtained a fumigation certificate, NAQIA may then issue a Phytosanitary Certificate.

Handicrafts made from plants or plant products require approval from the Forestry Department.

There are no restrictions on imports by Quarantine Services. Items may be treated if there are signs of contamination.

Handicrafts imported into Tonga are inspected. If there is infestation, items are taken for treatment

For export documents such as phytosanitary certification there are fees allocated for this processing. This is detailed in the Table of Fees

Handicrafts made from plants or plant products (not CITES listed) require an approval from the Forestry Department. 

There are no restrictions on imports. Items will be inspected and may be treated if there are signs of contamination.

Handicrafts brought in by tourists who transit through Wallis and Futuna are inspected at borders. Those handicrafts that are bought from shops are usually allowed through. Handicrafts made at home are subject to closer scrutiny.