Here is an update from (FTA) Freight & Trade Alliance

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) wish to advise that  the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department) has issued Industry Advice Notice 106-2021 confirming the conclusion of the 2020-21 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) Risk Season

What has changed?

On 1 June 2021, the department will cease it measures for the 2020-21 BMSB risk season.

Goods shipped or vessels departing from BMSB identified target risk countries on or after 1 May 2021, will no longer be subject to the BMSB seasonal measures including the Seasonal Pest Inspection (SPI) on arrival.

Good arriving in the first Australian port on or after 1 June 2021 will not be subject to BMSB Seasonal measures
Importers are reminded that it is their responsibility to continue to ensure that any goods imported, are free of biosecurity risk material throughout the year, not just during periods of heightened seasonal measures.

All vessel masters and agents are reminded of their obligation to continue to report all insect detections in pre arrival reporting.

Master consolidators

Master consolidator declarations will be required to be lodged until 1 June 2021. If your consignment is due to arrive on or after 1 June 2021, a NIL RISK declaration is to be made.

Automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM)

AEPCOMM can continue to be utilised to facilitate the clearance of goods shipped before 1 May 2021 that are still en route to Australia and subject to the BMSB seasonal measures.

For goods shipped after 1 May 2021 (outside of the BMSB seasonal measures), AEPCOMM is applicable in accordance with the updated Assessment Guide for Class 19.2 Accredited Persons.

Further information  

Automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM)

AEPCOMM can continue to be utilised to facilitate the clearance of goods shipped before 1 May 2021 that are still en route to Australia and subject to the BMSB seasonal measures. For goods shipped after 1 May 2021 (outside of the BMSB seasonal measures), AEPCOMM is applicable in accordance with the updated Assessment Guide for Class 19.2 Accredited Persons.

Further information regarding the 2020-21 BMSB seasonal measures, can be found on the BMSB Webpage

If you see something that could have entered Australia with imported goods report it to See. Secure. Report. on 1800 798 636 or complete the online form. Seasonal Pests Policy, Biosecurity Operational Division
Email: SPP@awe.gov.au
Website: agriculture.gov.au/BMSB

To ensure you remain updated on these changes, we recommend registering to receive BICON alerts and Import Industry Advice Notices.

Sal Milici – Head of Border & Biosecurity – FTA / APSA