New requirements for Imported Sea Containers from 1st March 2010

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Monday, 8 February 2010

MAF Biosecurity (MAF) has made a number of changes to the Sea Container Import Health Standard. These changes will become law on 1 March 2010.

It is critical that the changes are fully understood and adhered to. The changes are listed below. For more detailed information please go to : www.biosecurity.govt.nz/imports/non-organic/standards/seaco.htm


What has changed?
The main changes involve the introduction of a new 12 hour rule. That means we are required to make an electronic submission in the form of the import entry no later than 12 hours before the estimated time of arrival (ETA) of the vessel.

If Quarantine Declaration requirements for sea containers have not been met MAF will classify them as High Regulatory Interest (HRI) and require a six-sided inspection on arrival. Currently a four-sided inspection is required for containers that do not comply.

It will be essential that paperwork is supplied well in advance to enable us to pre clear the goods.

It is also important you relay the importance of this to your overseas vendors.

Should you have any further queries please speak to your Customs Broker.

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