Australian Border Force New Import Control on Engineered Stone

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received advice from Australian Border Force (ABF) in relation to the issuance of New Import Control on Engineered Stone. 

From 1 January 2025, engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs will become prohibited imports under new regulation 5M of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (Prohibited Imports Regulations).

The import prohibition complements the domestic ban on the supply, manufacture, processing and installation of engineered stone under the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 (Cth) (the WHS Regulations).  

For technical definitions and important information in relation to Due Diligence please refer to Australian Customs Notice 2024-45