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Case: Raw and sun dried tobacco Effective 08 Aug 2022 to 24 Aug 2022

— Goods arriving 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, Fisheries and Forestry as part of the import procedure.

    AA Site: 20.0 - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 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.