Why biosecurity matters
Australia has strict biosecurity rules to protect agriculture and the environment. DAFF can hold, inspect, treat, or even re-export goods that don’t meet conditions. Planning early protects your budget and timelines.
What triggers DAFF inspection
- •Timber packaging (ISPM 15 compliance)
- •Food, plant and animal products
- •Used machinery, outdoor equipment, or items with soil contamination risk
- •High‑risk origins or seasonal risk programs (e.g. brown marmorated stink bug)
How BICON helps
BICON is DAFF’s official database for import conditions. Always check BICON before booking freight so you know if permits or treatments are required.
Official BICON: https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/
Common biosecurity documents
- •Treatment certificates (fumigation/heat treatment)
- •Manufacturer declarations
- •Import permits (product-specific)
- •Cleaning certificates for used machinery
Reduce inspection delays
1) Ensure suppliers package goods correctly.
2) Provide accurate product descriptions.
3) Share documentation with your broker before arrival.
4) Allow buffer time in your delivery plan.
Helpful links
Need help? Spotyard can manage DAFF compliance, inspections, and booking coordination.
How Spotyard Helps
Our licensed customs brokers and compliance team handle:
- •HS code validation, tariff concession checks, and valuation memos
- •DAFF biosecurity submissions, inspection bookings, and audit support
- •Automated duty/GST calculations synced with your BAS workflow