C.H. Robinson CLIENT ADVISORY
December 11, 2020
Upcoming Changes to Khapra Beetle Target Risk Countries
Dear Valued Customer,
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the Department) will be updating the list of countries that are regulated for importing Full Container Load (FCL) consignments of seeds, grains and dried plant products.
From December 16, 2020, the Khapra beetle target risk country list will be updated to the following list of countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Greece, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Yemen.
FCL consignments of seeds, grains and dried plant products imported from a:
• Khapra beetle target risk country must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate with the following additional declaration: "The plant product(s) were inspected and found free from Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium)". • Countries not listed as a Khapra beetle target risk country must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate.
Import Permits As a result of the update to the Khapra beetle target risk country list, some import permits will require amendment. The Department will notify affected import permit holders by December 10, 2020 and will vary import permits by December 24, 2020.
In-transit arrangements Applicable FCL consignments arriving in Australia without an acceptable phytosanitary declaration will be subject to an unpack (for inspection) at a Class 1.1 approved arrangement site.
Background Khapra beetle (Trogderma granarium) is Australia’s number two national priority plant pest and the number one plant priority pest for grains. It is not present in Australia, but it is a highly invasive pest that poses a major threat to Australia’s grains industry. It feeds directly on goods such as stored grain and dry food stuffs, which can result in significant damage. Infested goods may become contaminated with beetles and cast larval skins and hairs, which can be a health risk and are difficult to remove from grain storage structures and transport vessels.
Thank you for being our Valued Customer. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the notice held within, please contact your Key Account Manager or a C.H. Robinson representative.
Sincerely, C.H. Robinson.
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