Changes

• Target risk countries have been expanded from nine to 32 countries. Japan is only subject to heightened surveillance measures.
  

• Treatment rates and target risk countries have been revised to align with New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries.
  

• All sealed six hard sided containers with target high risk goods will be managed at the container level for BMSB risk, including LCL containers (prior to deconsolidation).
  

• Automatic Entry Processing for Commodities (AEPCOMM) has been added to applicable pathways for goods arriving via FCL or Break Bulk.
  

Who does this notice affect:

Importers of target high risk goods from target high risk countries, Assessment Services Group, Inspections Group

Further information:

Please see the webpage for seasonal measures for BMSB risk season at www.agriculture.gov.au/bmsb. If you have any policy inquiries, please contact Seasonal Pests Policy at SPP@agriculture.gov.au.