Import Conditions Database - ICON

Condition C8951 INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

Non-Commercial

1. The conditions under the Commercial section apply.

Commercial

1. An Import Permit is required and must be valid at the time the goods are imported into Australia. Permit applications may be sent to the Machinery and Military National Coordination Centre in Brisbane for assessment.

2. A Quarantine Entry must be lodged for each consignment.

3. Each consignment must be accompanied by a valid declaration from the exporter stating that ‘the machinery has been cleaned and is free of contamination’.

4. Each consignment must be free of soil, mud, live insects, plant and animal debris and other quarantine risk material before arrival in Australia. Important points to check are:

a) between dual wheels/rims, muffler surrounds, wheel guards and mud guards;
b) spare tyres, toolbox, tracks and track frames;
c) turret pivot areas and axle beams;
d) engine bays where grease and oil stains may accumulate soil, seeds and plant matter in the residue;
e) radiators;
f) the underside of the machinery (guards and belly plates should be removed for cleaning);
g) hollows, crevices and exposed welded plates;
h) the interior of the cab.

5. All water reservoirs (excluding engine radiators and water used as ballast in tyres) in the machinery must be emptied prior to arrival (e.g. windscreen-cleaning reservoirs and any other water collection points).

Note: For further information to assist in the importation of machinery into Australia, refer to the AQIS web page Import of new or used machinery.

6. Any packaging used with the consignment must be clean and new.

7. Containers, timber packing, pallets or dunnage associated with the consignment will be subject to inspection and treatment on arrival, unless certified as having been treated by an AQIS approved method. (Refer to the AQIS publication ‘Cargo Containers: Quarantine aspects and procedures’).

8. Break bulk consignments will be subject to a verification inspection on the wharf of discharge to ensure that the consignment is free of quarantine risk material. Consignments will be verified to ensure that any contamination can be contained during movement to a metropolitan Quarantine approved premises for full inspection.

9. All consignments will be subject to a full unpack and inspection at a metropolitan Quarantine approved premises to ensure that the consignment is free of quarantine risk material.

10. Machinery is generally complex by design and thus prevents access to all possible sites of contamination. Importers are responsible for arranging either partial or full dismantling to allow access to all possible sites of contamination. Machinery will remain under quarantine until the quarantine officer is completely satisfied that all sites of possible contamination have been thoroughly examined.

11. After inspection, all consignments are to undergo a mandatory steam cleaning (T9914) or high pressure cleaning (T9988) at a metropolitan Quarantine approved premises (QAP).

12. After steam cleaning or high pressure cleaning, all machinery and spare parts that are completely clean can be released from quarantine.

13. If the machinery or spare parts are contaminated with low levels of quarantine risk material they will be subject to steam cleaning (T9914), high pressure cleaning (T9988), disinfection (T9952) or vacuuming (T9923). Consignments will be re-inspected by a quarantine officer following treatment.

14. Consignments that are found to be unacceptably contaminated will not be allowed entry and will be re-exported.

15. If live insects are found during the inspection they will be identified by an AQIS entomologist and the consignment will be treated by an AQIS approved method.

16. If the water reservoirs (excluding engine radiators and water used as ballast in tyres) were not emptied prior to arrival will be:

a) water collection points will be treated using a treatment with residual surface spray (T9984);
b) water-holding bottles will be treated with chlorine (T9205).

17. If there are more than 8 spare tyres imported with any vehicle an Import Permit will be required, refer to the ICON commodity ‘Tyres and retreads (including oversize tyres) - Used and not on rims’ or ‘Tyres and retreads (including oversize tyres) - Used and on rims’.

Note: Importers should be aware that all costs associated with quarantine inspections, storage of goods, or treatments as directed by AQIS, will be at the importer’s expense.

Condition C10044

Cracked tyres have the risk of containing quarantine risk material (QRM). It is the importers responsibility to ensure that tyres are imported free from QRM and if contamination is found appropriate actions (remedial cleaning or possible re-export) will be required. This requirement applies to all used tyres imported either on machines or loose.

Condition C10024

AQIS Offshore Inspections

1. For the importation of large consignments of used vehicles such as rally cars, AQIS offers an offshore inspection service.

2. AQIS offshore inspection services are designed to significantly minimise the quarantine clearance regime for large consignments on arrival in Australia.

3. An offshore inspection provides the importer with an opportunity to correct any potential problems and ensure that the vehicle is in compliance with AQIS cleaning standards prior to arrival in Australia.

4. An offshore inspection does not automatically clear goods on arrival in Australia. AQIS will conduct a verification inspection on arrival to ensure that all AQIS seals are intact. AQIS reserves the right to perform on arrival inspections or further follow-up inspections including being present at the place of unpack or unloading.

5. The requesting importer pays all costs that are associated with an offshore inspection. Importers wishing to pursue this option must allow sufficient time (6 weeks) to discuss approval and logistics with AQIS prior to shipment into Australia.

6. For full details refer to the AQIS publication Offshore inspections of used machinery and equipment publication on the AQIS website.

Condition C9784

Customs/Road Transport Conditions

1. This commodity may be subject to controls and restrictions imposed by other regulatory organisations such as the Australian Government Department of the Environment and Heritage, State Environmental Protection Authorities and State and Territory Departments of Agriculture.

2. It is the importer’s responsibility to identify and to ensure it has complied with, all requirements of any other regulatory and advisory bodies prior to and after importation.

Entry Management EM0184

AQIS minimum documentary requirements to support assessment of all documentation

All documentation presented to AQIS as part of the import process must meet the requirements of the Minimum Documentary Requirements Policy. These requirements include:

Overarching Requirements (e.g. legible, in English, signed, dated, linked to the consignment);
Document Format Requirements (e.g. as per nationally accepted practice and standards, or on company letterhead); and
Prescribed Information Requirements (e.g. treatment certificates must include a description of the goods/packaging treated)

Entry Management EM0185

AQIS information requirements to support assessment of non-commodity concerns associated with imported cargo

All documentation presented to AQIS to assist in determining the level of quarantine risk posed by transportation pathways and packaging must meet the requirements of the Non-Commodity Information Requirements Policy. These requirements address:

Container cleanliness;
Packaging concerns (e.g. presence of timber or prohibited packaging material); and
Destination concerns (e.g. destined for a rural unpack location).

Entry Management EM0007

Commodity Docs	Direction	AIMS Comments	Notes / QAP
Mandatory: 1) A valid Import Permit - see permit conditions for specific requirements. 2) A valid exporter declaration stating ‘the machinery has been cleaned and is free of contamination’.	All Docs OK
	All Cargo Types		Containerised - 1.1, 1.3 Airfreight - 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Break Bulk - 21.1 (Initial break bulk cargo inspections only) QAP must have steam cleaning facilities. All consignments must undergo mandatory steam cleaning post inspection.
	1) Documentation - Present all Documentation
	2) Relevant Inspection Direction a) FCL - Inspect (unpack) b) LCL - LCL Inspection c) Airfreight - Air Freight Inspection d) Break Bulk - Break Bulk Inspection	Standard Comments for Inspection Direction <Mach/Parts/SN> ex Karnal Bunt Country <country of origin> to be presented for inspection. No cleaning to take place prior to inspection by AQIS. Importers must ensure adequate access to all areas Break Bulk, as above plus Break bulk may not be moved from the wharf until initial inspection is completed and as directed by AQIS. Direction 1 of 2
	3) Other treatments - Cleaning as Directed and Re-Insp	Standard Comments for Cleaning Direction Machine <Parts/SN> ex <country of origin> (Karnal Bunt Country) to be presented for re-inspection after mandatory steam cleaning. All areas must be accessible at the time of re-inspection. Direction 2 of 2
	All Docs NOT OK
	All Cargo Types, nil valid permit		If a valid Import Permit does not exist, the consignment must be re-exported or destroyed or held until a valid Import Permit is presented.
	1) Documentation - Present all Documentation	Standard Comments for Documentation Direction Present all documentation including a valid Import Permit for <commodity> as per ICON
	All Cargo Types, valid permit, nil valid exporter declaration		If exporter declaration is not presented order for inspection as per above: All docs OK for relevant cargo type.
	1) Documentation - Present all Documentation	Standard Comments for Documentation Direction Present all documentation including a valid exporter declaration for <commodity> as per Import Permit

Treatment T9205 Chlorine:

Chlorine

At the rate of 200ppm.

This is one teaspoon (5g) of chlorine per 25 litres of water.

Treatment T9914 Steam Cleaning

Steam Cleaning

Treat contamination sites and surrounding areas with hot water under pressure, ensuring all adhering soil and contamination is completely removed.

Treatment T9988

High Pressure Cleaning

Treat contamination sites and surrounding areas with water under pressure, ensuring all adhering soil and contamination is completely removed.

Treatment T9923 Commercial strength vacuum:

Commercial strength vacuum

Minimum capacity 1400 watts.

The contents of the vacuum cleaner bag will need to be destroyed under quarantine supervision.

Treatment T9952 Procedures for Disinfecting Machinery and Similar Goods

Procedures for Disinfecting Machinery and Similar Goods

If faecal material is detected the machinery/goods will require a further disinfection treatment with an AQIS approved disinfectant such as Virkon S.

The faecal material should be removed and destroyed. Treat the surface of the goods where the faecal material was removed with a disinfectant such as Virkon as per manufacturer's directions.

In times of a disease out break emergency, consult with the AQIS Brisbane, National Machinery Co-ordination Centre for alternative sources of information in relation to specific diseases.

Steam cleaning (T9914) is an acceptable method of removing disinfectants and contamination.

Notes:

Some disinfectants may cause damage to some metals such as aluminium, chrome and similar alloys. The owner or agent must be warned of any possible damage to surfaces or electrical components from any treatments. The owner or agent must agree to the treatment before it is applied. Disinfectants should be used as per manufacturer's directions and where corrosion or discolouring is of concern, washed off after use.
Care must be taken when applying the disinfectant to ensure that the surface or any electrical components are not damaged. The first application should be on a small, less exposed area and should be checked for damage such as paint tainting (colour change), smearing or bubbling before the disinfectant is applied to the rest of the item.
Any damage to goods from disinfection procedures should be reported to the AQIS Brisbane, National Machinery Co-ordination Centre.
Protective clothing including boots, safety glasses and gloves (preferably disposable) should be worn when handling any chemical disinfectant used for decontamination. Particular care must be taken to avoid contact with skin or eyes, and inhalation of fumes or powders.
Acid and alkaline based disinfectants must not be mixed.

Treatment T9984

Residual Pyrethroid Surface Spray

The surface to be treated must have no free water droplets on it. The insecticidal spray must be applied to the surface to be treated so that the insecticide is forming small beads and up to but not past the stage where droplets start to run together and run off vertical surfaces.

The spray must be completely dried before the goods are released. Treatment must be carried out in the presence of a quarantine officer.

Residual pyrethroid surface spray can be purchased at supermarkets and similar outlets.

Import Permit Fee IPF0002

Import Permit Fees (where applicable) – Category 1

This commodity is classified as a Category 1 assessment for the purposes of determining the Import Permit fee rate that applies. The fee rate is $40.00 per assessable item in addition to the electronic lodgement fee of $85.00 or the manual lodgement fee of $150.00 applies.

Note that the fee for the lodgement and assessment of an ePermit application is $125.00.

An assessable item means an item identified on an Import Permit application as consisting of goods of a class imported, or to be imported, from a particular country for a particular use.

Further information on AQIS fees and charges can be found on the AQIS website. Import Permit issuing fees are specified in the Quarantine Service Fees Determination 2005.

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	Commodity:	Machinery - Used agricultural machinery including spare parts

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	Country:	*Countries including:* Afghanistan; Brazil; India; Iran; Iraq; Mexico; Nepal; Pakistan; South Africa, Republic Of; United States of America

	End use:	All uses other than as animal foods, fertilisers or for growing purposes

	Date printed:	Sep 11 2010

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	For end use