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BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) - RELEASED MEASURES for BMSB SEASON 2023/24

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BMSB Overview Summary

Treatment Options & Requirments

Seasonal measures for Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB)

As advised by the Department of Agriculture.

What's New?

• Emerging risk countries - China and UK identified, with set periods for random onshore inspections (China 1 Sept 2023 thru 31 Dec 2023 & UK 1 Dec 2023 thru 30 April 2024)
• Addition of Uzbekistan  (NEW) to Target High Risk Countries List
• Chapters 39, 94 and 95 will now be subject to random inspections for emerging risk countries

BMSB seasonal measures will apply to targeted goods manufactured in or shipped from target risk countries, that have been shipped between 1 September 2023 and 30 April 2024 (inclusive), and to vessels that berth, load, or tranship from target risk countries within the same period.

Note - The shipped on board date, as indicated on the Ocean Bill of Lading, is the date used to determine when goods have been shipped. "Gate In" dates and times will not be accepted to determine when goods were shipped.  

If your goods are originating from a Target Risk Country (click for link) they will require maditory fumigation.

If your goods are classed as Target High Risk OR Target Risk (click for link) they will be subject to manditory fumigation OR inspection.

If your goods are not found in either category, they are not subject to BMSB measures, however, will be subject to the measures if packed with Target High Risk or Target Risk goods.

The Department of Agriculture continuously review the measures throughout the season and may make necessary adjustments based on detections of BMSB and changes in the risk pathways.

Please find attached:

1. DAFF BMSB FactSheet Quick Reference Guide
2. DAFF BMSB FactSheet - Preparing to Import Goods

For further information relating to this subject please view the DAFF website here or contact your local TCF representative.