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FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LCL PACKING SCHEME AQIS Import Clearance Notice – 2003/08 (AQIS: Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service)

This notice is a reminder that as of 1 July 2003, all countries will be subject to the new non-commodity requirements for LCL consignments. High-Interception Level Countries Between 1 February and 30 June 2003 the new requirements for LCL sea-freight cargo only related to consignments from high-interception level countries. As of 1 July 2003, the list of high-interception level countries will cease to exist and the new requirements will apply to all countries. Non-commodity Requirements for LCL Consignments As of 1 July 2003, all LCL sea-freight consignments must be accompanied by an acceptable packing declaration (see attachment 1) stating whether wood, bark and straw have been used as packing within the consignment. Treatment certification will be required where timber has been used as packing. Wooden packing utilised in LCL consignments should be treated using any of the options available for wooden packing in FCL consignments. The most up to date information on acceptable treatments for wooden packing can be found in the AQIS publication “Cargo Containers - Quarantine aspects and procedures”. Information on both permanent (such as CCA) and non-permanent treatments (such as fumigation) is included in Appendix I and II of the publication. Please refer to http://www.affa.gov.au/content/output.cfm?ObjectID=D2C48F86-BA1A-11A1-A2200060A1B01777 Where untreated timber is used as packing within LCL sea-freight consignments, the timber will be treated, re-exported or destroyed. Further Advice Should you require further information relating to this issue, please contact AQIS Canberra at lcl.packing@aqis.gov.au or on 02 6272 4139. June 2003

______________________________________________________________________________ ***** Example of an Acceptable LCL Packing Declaration ***** Supplier Letterhead LCL PACKING DECLARATION [Boxes to be marked with an X in the appropriate place.] Container Number or Numerical Link (Shipping Marks/Invoice Number/Bill Number): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

STRAW PACKING (Straw packing includes straw, cereal, rice hulls, and other unprocessed plant materials.) Q. Has Straw Packing been used in the consignment listed above? A. YES NO TIMBER PACKING (Timber packing includes: Crates, Cases, Dunnage, Pallets, Skids, and any other timber used as a shipping aid.) Q. Has Timber Packing been used in the consignment listed above? A. YES NO BARK (Bark is the external natural layer covering trees and branches. This material is distinct and separable from processed timber.) Q. If Timber Packing is used, is it free of BARK? A. YES NO Signed: ________________________ Date: _______________ Supplier Representative ______________________________________________________________________________

***** Example of an Acceptable combined FCL/LCL Packing Declaration *****

Supplier Letterhead FCL/LCL PACKING DECLARATION [Boxes to be marked with an X in the appropriate place.] Container Number or Numerical Link (Shipping Marks/Invoice Number/Bill Number): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

STRAW PACKING (Straw packing includes straw, cereal, rice hulls, and other unprocessed plant materials.) Q. Has Straw Packing been used in the consignment listed above? A. YES NO TIMBER PACKING (Timber packing includes: Crates, Cases, Dunnage, Pallets, Skids, and any other timber used as a shipping aid.) Q. Has Timber Packing been used in the consignment listed above? A. YES NO BARK (Bark is the external natural layer covering trees and branches. This material is distinct and separable from processed timber.) Q. If Timber Packing is used, is it free of BARK? A. YES NO CLEANLINESS DECLARATION FOR FCL’S ONLY I also declare that the above container(s) has/have been cleaned and is/are free from material of animal and/ort plant origin and soil. Signed: ________________________ Date: _______________ Supplier Representative ______________________________________________________________________________

***** Example of an Acceptable LCL Annual Packing Declaration *****

Supplier Letterhead LCL ANNUAL PACKING DECLARATION [Boxes to be marked with an X in the appropriate place.]

STRAW PACKING (Straw packing includes straw, cereal, rice hulls, and other unprocessed plant materials.) Q. Has Straw Packing been used in the consignment listed above? A. YES NO TIMBER PACKING (Timber packing includes: Crates, Cases, Dunnage, Pallets, Skids, and any other timber used as a shipping aid.) Q. Has Timber Packing been used in the consignment listed above? A. YES NO BARK (Bark is the external natural layer covering trees and branches. This material is distinct and separable from processed timber.) Q. If Timber Packing is used, is it free of BARK? A. YES NO VALIDITY STATEMENT On behalf of _______________________________(Business Name), I hereby declare that the information and statements above are true and correct. This declaration is valid for 12 months from the date below and I undertake to immediately advise AQIS of any change to the information provided. Signed: ________________________ Date: _______________ Supplier Representative ______________________________________________________________________________

***** Example of an Acceptable Combined FCL/LCL Annual Packing Declaration *****

Supplier Letterhead FCL/LCL ANNUAL PACKING DECLARATION [Boxes to be marked with an X in the appropriate place.]

STRAW PACKING (Straw packing includes straw, cereal, rice hulls, and other unprocessed plant materials.) Q. Has Straw Packing been used in the consignment listed above? A. YES NO TIMBER PACKING (Timber packing includes: Crates, Cases, Dunnage, Pallets, Skids, and any other timber used as a shipping aid.) Q. Has Timber Packing been used in the consignment listed above? A. YES NO BARK (Bark is the external natural layer covering trees and branches. This material is distinct and separable from processed timber.) Q. If Timber Packing is used, is it free of BARK? A. YES NO VALIDITY STATEMENT On behalf of _______________________________(Business Name), I hereby declare that the information and statements above are true and correct. This declaration is valid for 12 months from the date below and I undertake to immediately advise AQIS of any change to the information provided. CLEANLINESS DECLARATION FOR FCL’S ONLY All container(s) packed by this business for ______________________(Importing Business Name) and covered by this declaration will be cleaned free from residues of previous cargo and will be free from material of animal and/or plant origin and soil before packing. Signed: ________________________ Date: _______________ Supplier Representative ______________________________________________________________________________

***** Example of an Acceptable Heat Treatment Certificate *****

Treatment Provider Letterhead

Details of Treatment This is to certify that the timber described below was treated on (date) ................... in accordance with AQIS requirements. Heat Sterilisation Treatment Temperature ........................(C° or F° ) Duration ...................................... hrs Timber Thickness ...................... mm/inches Numerical link ............................................................................ Date .................................................................................. Treatment Provider Signature ................................................................ ______________________________________________________________________________

***** Example of an Acceptable Newly Manufactured Processed Panel Products Certificate *****

Manufacturer Letterhead

Details of Manufacture The ...(name of the panel product)..... packing/product in this consignment was manufactured in ...(name of country) .... within the last (three months/21 days as appropriate) and has not been pre used. Numerical link ............................................................................. Date .................................................................................. Signature of Manufacturer..................................................................... ______________________________________________________________________________

***** Example of an Acceptable Permanent Immunisation Treatment Certificate *****

Treatment Provider Letterhead

Details of Treatment This is to certify that the timber described below was treated on (date) ...................... in accordance with AQIS requirements. Name of preservative treatment .......................................... Chemical composition of preservative (eg CCA) ................................... Loading of preservative.................................. % mass/mass based upon the oven dried mass of the treated wood Or Kg/m3 or lbs/cu ft (net dry salt retention. Only limited preservatives can be expressed in these terms after 1 November 1999) ............................................................................... Numerical link ............................................................................ Date .................................................................................. Signature of Treatment Provider............................................................................... ______________________________________________________________________________

***** Example of an Acceptable Fumigation Certificate *****

Treatment Provider Letterhead

The goods described below were treated in accordance with the fumigation requirements of the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service. Details of Treatment Name of fumigant .......................................... Dosage ......................................g/m3 or lbs/cu ft Duration ............................................ hours Minimum ambient temperature during fumigation ................... Numerical link ............................................................................ Description of cargo ................................................................... Date .................................................................................. Treatment Provider Signature ...................................................... ______________________________________________________________________________"