Commodity

To import feed-grade horticultural products for animal feed, an importer must obtain a trade import permit from the NAB and pay the required fees. The permit will only be issued once payment proof is provided, and the product must not be used for human consumption. NAB inspectors will verify the import at the border and conduct inspections, with costs covered by the importer.

Applications for import, export, and transit permits for controlled horticultural products must be submitted to the authorized NAB official through the online system or manually, including required information and documents, and cannot be obtained at port of entry offices.

Import restrictions may apply to certain controlled products, and permits won't be issued for restricted or soon to be restricted products, with updates regularly published on the Board's website.

At the port of entry, the Border Control Inspector checks all documents to ensure that consignments of controlled products meet import permit conditions and regulations. If the consignment is cleared, it can proceed, but if it's rejected, it will be detained until the issues are resolved. After inland inspection, if the product meets requirements, it will be approved for further processing or distribution; otherwise, a rejection report is issued, and the importer must submit and execute a disposal plan within a set timeframe.

Importers of controlled products must register with the Board and hold the necessary certificates for horticultural trading or milling. Entities involved in the production, processing, storage, and marketing of controlled products must also submit required information to the Board.

Exporters must notify the Compliance Services Sub-division in writing, at least 10 working days before shipment, providing details such as the exporter's name, transport mode, shipment date, and product information. All products intended for export must be inspected, and if labeled as organic, must have certification proof. The required documents, including consignment notes and certificates, must be presented at the time of inspection; failure to comply may result in export delays or rejection.