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Case: Raw and sun dried tobacco Effective 25 Sep 2021 to 01 Oct 2021

— Goods arriving as less than container load sea freight (exceeds dutiable customs value) — 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, Water and the Environment as part of the import procedure.

    AA Site: 20.0 - Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment Regional Office

  2. Inspection

    The goods must be inspected by a biosecurity officer.

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

  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.