Australia Furniture & Wood/Timber Imports Regulation

Australia Furniture & Wood/Timber Imports Rules

Important change to Australia’s import rules for paper and wood products, starting on 3 March 2025. These changes aim to stop illegal logging and will affect packaging materials and furniture.Important change to Australia’s import rules for paper and wood products, starting on 3 March 2025.

These changes aim to stop illegal logging and will affect packaging materials and furniture.

Here are the main points to know:

1. New Requirements: Importers and processors of timber products will have new rules to follow. They will need to check the legality of the timber and products more carefully.

2. Import Process Delays: Expect delays in getting import approvals because of these new rules. It’s important to prepare to meet these requirements.

3. Resources:More information is provided by the government as they prepare the new systems.

A factsheet titled "Navigating New Rules: Transitioning to new arrangements" explains what will happen after the new rules start.

More guidance will be available on the DAFF website before the new rules take effect.

For more information about importing wood, pulp, or paper products, check these links from the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF):

• Importers
• Regulated timber products 
• Illegal Logging Laws
• Join DAFF's mailinglist to keep yourself updated

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