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Case: Raw and sun dried tobacco Effective 11 Sep 2019 to 01 Oct 2019

— If goods arrive as full container load sea freight — Not for processing at an approved arrangement site — Heat treatment 85 °C for 8 hours

Onshore Outcomes

  1. Present all documentation

    The importer or nominated agent must present all required documentation to the Department of Agriculture as part of the import procedure.

    AA Site: 20.0 - Department of Agriculture Regional Office

  2. Inspection

    The goods must be unpacked from the container and inspected by a biosecurity officer at the designated approved arrangement site (AA site).

    AA Sites: 1.1 - Sea and Air Freight Depot Operations
    1.3 - Sea and Air Freight Depot Operations (Restricted - Including Personal and Household Effects)
    2.2 - Agricultural Products Premises

  3. Treatment

    The goods require treatment with hot air at no less than 85 °C for at least 8 hours once the core temperature has been reached.

    AA Site: 4.1 - Heat Treatment Facilities
    4. Warnings and Information Notices
    Warning

    Caution: Products may smoulder or ignite with this treatment.

  4. Release

    The department will release the goods once all of the biosecurity requirements have been met.