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Case: Timber and timber products Effective 21 Sep 2023 to 22 Sep 2023
Glossary
The following provides a definition of words or phrases that are found within the text. Some of these have a special meaning in relation to the importation or treatment of goods entering Australia and may be important to understand in meeting the requirements for import.
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Approved Arrangement Site (AA Site) |
An arrangement approved under Section 406 of the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Cwlth) which permits a biosecurity industry participant to carry out specified activities to manage biosecurity risks associated with particular goods, premises or other things. |
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Evidence |
As evidence, the documents provided must clearly identify that the product is listed on the wooden product table. Goods must be the same type of item on the list, it is not sufficient for items to be considered similar or of similar risk. Where items are not specifically matching that listed, an assessment will be made by the biosecurity officer assessing the consignment as to whether or not the item is of low enough biosecurity risk to be released. |
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goods |
Goods include:
Goods does not include ballast water or human remains. It also does not include a conveyance, except in certain circumstances. |
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variable times |
The wet bulb depression (the maximum decrease allowed between the dry and the wet bulb temperatures) is less than 2°C (3.6°F).
Treatment certificates and phytosanitary certificates must include the duration of treatment, the treatment temperature and the maximum thickness of timber being treated. If the treatment certificate is issued by a treatment provider accredited under a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry recognised offshore government program or its equivalent, the certificate must also include the name of the program under which the treatment provider is accredited and the facility registration number or treatment provider number issued under that program. |
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