Revised Documentation requirements for the clearance of imported cargo Plywood/veneer as packing material Notice to Industry 61/2009

 

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• Legislation: Phytosanitary Requirements/Restrictions/Prohibitions

Publication Date

11-08-2021

Last Updated

11-08-2021

Short Description

Notice to Industry 61/2009 Amendments have been made to Minimum Documentary Requirements, the Non-Commodity Information Requirements and the Frequently Asked Questions:- The quarantine requirement for plywood/veneer used only as packaging material with imported goods has changed. Australia no longer requires a �Newly Manufactured Plywood Declaration" for plywood/veneer packaging material. This is effective immediately. Documents presented that include the Newly Manufactured plywood/veneer packaging declaration will still continue to be accepted. Please note: AQIS will monitor the risks associated with plywood/veneer packing through the current Import Clearance Effectiveness surveys and may periodically target surveillance for packing to verify that risks are being adequately managed. - The addition of �not applicable^^ boxes to the timber packing declaration template for bark and ISPM 15 statements (to address confusion when there is no timber packing in a consignment) - Removal of the container wall lining statement requirement - Clarification that Australian requirements for packing declaration must still be met even when extra statements are included for dual import consignments (eg. for Australia-NZ shipments) - Word-for-word non-commodity statements should be used where possible, however guidance on acceptable alternatives will be provided.

Contact for Info

Timber National Coordination Centre Australian Quarantine and Inspection Services GPO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia [email protected]

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http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import/general-info/ian/09/63-2009

http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import