Condition

Condition 46C - Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer: Agriculture Equipment

The information within this Import Condition was current as of the date of printing: Tuesday, 5 November 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 agriculture equipment 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 agricultural equipment (including any vehicle, equipment or other mechanical apparatus of any kind that has been used in relation to host plants and timber) must:

  1. be cleaned free of host material by –
    1. brushing; or
    2. high pressure water; or
    3. steam; and
  2. be inspected and found free of host material and polyphagous shot-hole borer; and
  3. a copy of the certification is forwarded to Agriculture Victoria at market.access@agriculture.vic.gov.au prior to dispatch of the material; or
  4. 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