13 May 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing goods that require BMSB treatment during the BMSB risk season (goods shipped between 1 September 2020 that arrive in Australian territory by 31 May 2021 (inclusive)).
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment and the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries have withdrawn American Fumigation Corporation (AEI: US4036SB) from the Offshore BMSB Treatment Providers Scheme (the scheme).
Offshore treatment provider?
American Fumigation Corporation (AEI: US4036SB) will be listed as ‘Withdrawn’ on the Offshore BMSB Treatment Providers Scheme’s List of offshore BMSB treatment providers and the Offshore Treatment Providers Treatment Providers Under an Approved Scheme.
The date of the withdrawn is published on the Summary of recent changes to the list of offshore BMSB treatment providers and the Summary of recent changes to the offshore treatment providers list webpages.
All treatment certification issued by the treatment provider on or prior to the withdrawal date will be accepted and assessed for validity on arrival.
Any treatment certification issued by the treatment provider after the withdrawal date will not be accepted.
Details on the scheme’s ‘withdrawal’ status can be found in the status categories section on the List of offshore BMSB treatment providers webpage.
Further information
For further information regarding Offshore BMSB Treatment Provider Scheme visit the department website or contact bmsbtreatments@awe.gov.au.