DAFF - IIAN : 110-2026 Import conditions for pears, oriental melons and rockmelons for human consumption from the Republic of Korea

30 June 2026 

Who does this notice affect? 

This notice affects importers of fresh pears, oriental melons and rockmelons for human consumption from the Republic of Korea, brokers and Pathway Operations Cargo – Assessments and Inspections.

What has changed? 

Pears

Market access for fresh pear from Korea will be expanded to include a new approved export area – Yeongam – increasing the total approved export areas to seven (7).  Pears can continue to be exported from the export areas – Hadong, Sangju, Naju, Jinju, Gokseong and Gochang.

On 30 June 2026, import conditions in BICON will be updated to includeYeongam as an approved export area from the Republic of Korea.  

An import permit is not required for pears from the Republic of Korea.

Oriental melon and rockmelon

The export period for fresh oriental melons and rockmelons from the Republic of Korea will be expanded from December – May to December – June.

On 30 June 2026, import conditions in BICON will be updated to extend the export period, commencing from 1 December and ending on 30 June.

An import permit is required to import oriental melons and rockmelons from the Republic of Korea.

Further information 

For additional information email Plant Import Operations at imports@aff.gov.au (include "Plant T2" in the subject line) or phone 1800 900 090.