Condition

Condition 46B - Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer: Timber

The information within this Import Condition was current as of the date of printing: Friday, 13 December 2024.

New entry conditions or amendments may be implemented from time to time and are uploaded into the Plant Quarantine Manual.

It is recommended that you regularly check the http://www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/pqm website for the most up to date import conditions.

Any timber originating from an area covered by an Area Freedom Certificate declaring that the area from which the host material originated is known to be free of polyphagous shot-hole borer may enter Victoria without restriction, otherwise‐

the entry or importation into Victoria of any timber must:

  1. be inspected at a rate of 2% or 600-units (whichever is greater) and found to be free of any signs or symptoms of polyphagous shot-hole borer infestation, and be consigned to Victoria within 7 days of inspection; or
  2. be treated by -
    1. fumigation with methyl bromide at a rate of-
      1. 10oC - 15.9oC @ 64g/m3 for 24 hours; or
      2. 16oC - 20.9oC @ 56g/m3 for 24 hours; or
      3. 21oC – 31.9oC @ 48g/m3 for 24 hours; and
      4. where monitoring at regular intervals throughout the fumigation treatment to ensure minimum concentration is maintained at the following rates; or

        Starting temperature and dosage Minimum concentration (g/m3) at:
        Temperature Dosage (g/m3) 2 h 4 h 12 h 24 h
        10°C – 15.9°C 64 48 42 36 32
        16°C – 20.9°C 56 42 36 32 28
        21°C or above 48 36 31 28 24
    2. heat treatment, where the temperature of the core of the timber is measured at a minimum of 56°C for at least 30 minutes; and
  1. a copy of the certification is forwarded to Agriculture Victoria at market.access@agriculture.vic.gov.au prior to dispatch of the material; or
  2. enters Victoria in accordance with a permit issued by Agriculture Victoria. To apply for a permit visit the Plant biosecurity permit page.

Documentation requirement: PHC, PHAC, Plant Health Declaration or Permit.

‘timber’ means wood (round or sawn, with or without bark) of any host plant including firewood and woodchips where the chips are greater than 2.5 cm, excepting seasoned timber.

‘seasoned timber’ means timber or wood including construction and fencing materials, and furniture that has been-

  • dried, or
  • treated to a hazard class of H2 or greater as provided in the AS/NZS 1604 series ‘Specification for preservative treatment’.

‘host plants’ means any plant listed at https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/borer.

Relevant Hosts / Commodities