What has changed
The federal government has registered the Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Amendment (Chestnuts, Passionfruit and Stone Fruit) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend the Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Regulations 2024 to add chestnuts, passionfruit, and stone fruit to the customs charges framework. The regulations were registered on 10 September 2026.
The legal framework
This change sits under the Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Act 2024 and is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
What the regulations cover
The amendment brings three product categories into the customs charges framework:
- Chestnuts
- Passionfruit
- Stone fruit
The source document does not specify the dollar amounts of the charges applied to these products, the commencement date relative to registration, or which specific levy bodies or export processes are affected.
Key actions
- If you export chestnuts, passionfruit, or stone fruit, check whether customs charges now apply to your product by viewing the full regulation text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01193.
- Contact the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to confirm how these charges affect your export documentation and payment obligations.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.