Changes

The “Cane and rattan articles” BICON case has been updated to remove the verification inspection from pathways where onshore treatment has been elected by the client/importer.

Where importers elect to treat goods onshore, the goods will no longer be subject to a verification inspection prior to treatment.

Treatment and document requirements for cane and rattan articles will not change. Where treatment has not been elected onshore, goods may still be subject to inspection to verify that they are free from live insects, plant or animal debris, soil and other biosecurity risk contaminants.

Who does this alert affect:
Importers of cane and rattan articles, brokers and Pathway Operations Cargo - Assessment.

Further information:
Please email Plant Import Operations Branch at imports@agriculture.gov.au or phone 1800 900 090.