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Case: Metal waste and scrap Effective: 19 Oct 2021 to 24 Nov 2021

Case Description

The case describes the requirements for the importation of metal waste and scrap. Scrap metal presents a potential biosecurity risk because it is often stored preshipment in conditions that would allow it to become contaminated with soil or infested by insects, snails or other pests.

This case applies to imports into: Australia.

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