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Commodity

0301 Live fish (Aquatic living organisms)

Measures Applicable to the Commodity

1. Requirements for Export of Aquatic Organisms or Aquaculture Products
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Registration Requirement Goods 09/04/2010
2. Requirements for Importation of Aquatic Organisms or aquaculture products
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Permit Requirement Goods 09/04/2010
3. Risk Assessment
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Inspection Requirement Goods 09/04/2010
4. Decision on application for import permit
Type Class Valid From Valid To
General Goods 09/04/2010

The Minister must consider an import permit application based on a risk assessment and can either approve it, approve it with conditions like quarantine or health testing, or refuse it.

5. Conditions relating to import of certain aquatic organisms
Type Class Valid From Valid To
General Goods 09/04/2010
6. Import and export at approved ports
Type Class Valid From Valid To
General Goods 09/04/2010
7. Decision on application for registration as exporter
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Registration Requirement Goods 09/04/2010
8. Decision on application for export permit
Type Class Valid From Valid To
General Goods 09/04/2010

The Minister may require proof of compliance with health certificate requirements or other requirements before issuing an export permit or special clearance for aquatic organisms and may approve, conditionally approve, or refuse the application based on that compliance.

9. Additional requirements
Type Class Valid From Valid To
General Goods 09/04/2010

Exporters must follow the laws of importing and transit countries, obtain necessary authorizations, and can request the Minister to conduct health tests and issue a health certificate for aquatic exports.

10. Import and export of live aquatic organisms
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Permit Requirement Goods 30/12/2002

You need written permission from the Minister to import or export aquatic organisms. The Minister can set conditions for approval, inspect, and take action on the organisms, including quarantine or destruction if necessary.

11. Regulations
Type Class Valid From Valid To
General Goods 31/12/2002

The Minister has the authority to create regulations necessary to achieve the goals of the Act. These regulations can cover various aspects, such as health certification for aquatic organisms, disease control, and the regulation of import, export, and sale of aquaculture products.

12. Importation of live marine resources
Type Class Valid From Valid To
General Goods 07/12/2001

Standards Applicable to the Commodity

Tariffs Applicable to the Commodity