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Case: Metal waste and scrap Effective: 01 Jul 2022 to 07 Jul 2022

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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