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eLodgement
eLodgement allows importers to submit Import Permit applications electronically. The eLodgement facility can be used for Import Permit applications for all commodities except live animals and reproductive materials, which are expected to be included in the future.
eLodgement Links
- Application to Import Agricultural Products
- Application to Import Biological Materials
- Application to Import Plant Materials - Horticultural Products
- Application to Import Plant Materials - Seed/ Nursery Stock
eLodgement hints
Please check the Product table to determine and select the correct Import Permit application form.
Note: you must complete each page of the application and progress to the next step within 60 minutes.
After 60 minutes, your session will 'time-out', an error message will be displayed and all information will be cleared.
Hints for completing eLodegment:
Step 1
Importer details
- Surname and/or Company name must be provide
- Address line 1, Suburb, State/Territory and Postcode must be provided
- Work phones, Home phone, Fax and Mobile numbers must not contain spaces (e.g. 0212341234)
- Work phone, Home phone and Fax numbers must contain an area code
Exporter details
For a Specific exporter:
- Surname and/or Company name must be provided
- Address line 1, Suburb must be provided
- Country must be selected
- Work phone, Home phone, Fax and Mobile numbers must not contain spaces (e.g. 12341234)
- Postcode must be alpha-numeric only and must not contain spaces (e.g. 123A4)
For Various exporters:
- Select a country from the list and press ‘Add’. Repeat for all applicable countries.
Step 2
Product/Commodity details
- Product/Commodity/Common name/type, Scientific name*, Proposed end use must be completed.
- ‘Add commodity to table’ button must be pressed for information to be included in the application.
Post arrival quarantine
- Location details/Quarantine accommodation on arrival in Australia* must be completed.
*Depending on the application form you are completing.
Step 3
Importer Declaration
- Name must be provided.
Credit card payment
- Amount authorised must be completed. Amount must be the application fee plus assessment fee.
- Credit card number must be provided and must not contain spaces (e.g. 1234123412341234).
- Card holder’s name must be entered as it appears on the credit card.
- Expiry date must be selected.
Confirmation
- Review your application to ensure all information is correct. If necessary, you can amend details by pressing the
- ‘Edit importer/exporter details’,
- ‘Edit commodity details’, and/or
- ‘Edit declaration/payment details’ button/s. - If you require a printed copy of your application, you should press the ‘Print’ button before submitting.
- The ‘Submit’ button must be pressed for your application to be received by AQIS. Shortly after submitting your application, you will receive a reference number.