Chemical and Mined Fertiliser

Chemical fertiliser is a product which is the result of a manufacturing process. It includes (but is not limited to):

• ammonium nitrate
• calcium nitrate
• potash
• potassium nitrate
• urea
• mono-ammonium phosphate
• di-ammonium phosphate.

Mined fertiliser is a natural, non-organic product mined from the earth itself. It includes (but is not limited to):

• rock phosphate
• sulphur
• mineralised humic-based fertiliser
• guano-based fertiliser.

Application to import quarantine material

Chemical or mined fertiliser imported in bags that weigh less than 100kg do not require a quarantine import permit.

Chemical or mined fertiliser imported in bulk in ships' holds, and containerised in bags that weigh greater than or equal to 100kg, do require a quarantine import permit.

An import permit must be obtained before chemical or mined fertiliser is imported.

View the Application to Import Agricultural Products.

Send applications to import chemical or mined fertiliser to AQIS's Bulk Commodities National Coordination Centre in Newcastle: 

Ph: + 61 2 4962 4450
Fax: + 61 2 4962 4460
Mail: PO Box 69, Carrington NSW 2294
Email

Inspection protocols

The following inspection protocols are for chemical or mined fertiliser imported as bulk in ships' holds, or as containerised cargo. The protocols include documentation requirements and information about the importation and clearance of your chemical or mined fertiliser.

Bulk

Imported Bulk Cargo Fertiliser Inspection Protocols   PDF [312kb]
Imported Bulk Cargo Fertiliser Inspection Protocols   Word [447kb]

Containerised

Imported Containerised Fertiliser Inspection Protocols