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Further to our bulletin of Friday 8th August 2017 please note the below mandatory processes , effective immediately, for all containerised shipments exporting from Italy to Australia.

 

For shipments/containers yet to depart Italy we suggest you speak to your suppliers to arrange suitable fumigation prior to departure from Italian ports.

 

Should you have any queries on this subject matter we encourage you to speak to our customer service or customs teams at your earliest opportunity.

 

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Risk Season 2017-18 Mandatory treatment for containerised goods from Italy

DAWR has issued a Notice Update advising of a change to the treatment of containerised goods from Italy.

What has changed?

The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has found significant numbers of BMSB on arrival in Australia in various types of containerised goods arriving from Italy. These detections indicate that BMSB are sheltering in a range of containers and goods outside of those captured by existing measures.

To manage the risk posed by these goods, all containerised goods shipped via sea cargo from Italy that arrive in Australia between 17 January 2018 and 30 April 2018 will be required to undergo an approved treatment onshore. (FCL, FCX and LCL shipments including new and unused goods)

Exceptions apply to goods treated offshore or that fall within one of the excluded tariff groups.

Note – goods treated offshore will require to be in accordance with DAWR requirements, using methyl bromide, or another approved treatment for BMSB and a supporting fumigation certificate.   

When deconsolidating goods, care should be taken to inspect locations where BMSB may congregate, including crevices or protected areas of shipping containers, inside the goods, or within packaging material. If BMSB are detected, operators and staff must follow normal procedures to secure goods to limit any movement of insects and notify the department immediately.

Importers shipping consignments to Australia during the BMSB risk season should ensure their stakeholders are aware of the risk of BMSB infestation and the importance of preventing infestation prior to shipping.

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