A ban on the manufacture, supply, processing, and installation of engineered stone benchtops, panels, and slabs applies in all Australian jurisdictions.
The engineered stone ban does not apply to all manufactured stone materials, but rather to certain engineered stone products, for which uncontrolled processing poses significant health risks.
You need one of the following before you can lawfully import engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs: a valid import permit, a confirmation of proposed use or an exemption.
An import declaration is required for the lawful importation of prohibited goods into Australia.
Below are some answers to commonly asked questions about importing engineered stone, and engineered stone declarations, permissions and exemptions. If you do not find the answer to your question here, please contact us.