Import Health Standard  
Issued under the Biosecurity Act 1993   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Vehicles, Ma chinery and 
Equipment – Draft for 
Consultation  
VEHICLE -ALL 
3 April 2019  
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TITLE  
Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment – Draft for Consultation  
COMMENCEMEN T 
This Import Health Standard  is planned to come  into force on  1 September 2019   
REVOCATION  
This Import Health S tandard revokes and replaces  the Import Health Standard for Vehicl es, Machinery and 
Equipment issued on 24 August 2018 . 
ISSUING AUTHORITY  
This Import Health Standard  is issued  under section 24A of the Biosecurity Act 1993.  
 
Dated at Wellington, 3 April 2019  
 
 
Peter Thomson  
Director , Plants and Pathways  
Ministry for Primary Industries  
(acting under delegated authority of the Direc tor-General)  
 
Contact for further information  
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)  
Regulation & Assurance Branch  
Plant Imports  
PO Box 2526  
Welling ton 6140  
 
Email: standards@mpi.govt.nz  
 
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Contents  Page 
Introduction  3 
Part 1:  General Requirements  5 
1.1 Application  5 
1.2 Incorporation by reference  5 
1.3 Definitions  5 
Part 2:  Biosecurity Requirements for all Vehicles , Machinery and Equipment (Including 
Parts)  6 
2.1 Information that must be prov ided by importers  6 
2.2 Labelling of vehicles, machinery and equipment (including parts)  7 
2.3 Freedom from biosecurity contaminants  and r egulated pests  7 
2.4 On-arrival requirements  7 
2.5 Vehicles, machinery and equipment (including parts) that arrive in New Zealand for the 
purpose of transhipping  8 
2.6 Vehicles, machinery, and equipment (including parts) that arrive as airfreight  8 
Part 3:  Additional Requirem ents for Specific Types of Used Vehicles, Machinery and 
Equipment (including parts)  9 
3.1 Used outdoor or targeted machinery from all countries  9 
3.2 Used parts derived from a vehicle or machine from all countries  9 
3.3 Used wire cables from all countries  10 
3.4 Used tyres fr om all countries  10 
Part 4:  Vehicles, Machinery and Parts from Schedule 3 Countries  12 
4.1 Used vehicles (excluding aircraft and watercraf t) 12 
4.2 Used outdoor or targeted machinery  13 
4.3 New vehicles (excluding aircraft and watercraft) and machinery  14 
4.4 New and used aircraft and watercraft  15 
4.5 New and used parts derived from a vehicle (including aircraft and watercraft) or machine  16 
4.6 Post Treatment conditions for vehicles, machinery and parts treated in a Schedule 3 
country (without an MPI -Approved System).  16 
4.7 Transhipping vehicl es, machinery, parts and equipment through Schedule 3 countries 
before arrival in New Zealand.  17 
Schedule 1 – Definitions and Exclusions to this IHS  19 
General exclusions  19 
General definitions used  19 
Part 3 -Specific Definitions  21 
Part 4 -Specific Definitions  22 
Schedule 2 – Biosecurity Contaminants and Regulated Pests  23 
Schedule 3 – Actionable Brown  Marmorated Stink Bug Countries  24 
 
 
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Introduction  
This introduction  is not part of the  Import Health S tandard (IHS) , but is intended to indicate its general effect.  
Purpose  
The purpose of this IHS  is to set out the requi rements that must be  met when importing vehicles, machinery 
and equipment into New Zealand Territory (New Zealand) to manage the biosecurity risks a ssociated with 
them  
Background  
Imported goods have the potential to introduce pests and unwanted organi sms into New Zealand. Both new 
and used vehicles , machinery and equipment  are risk goods because pests and unwanted organisms have 
frequently been associated with these items. These organisms have the potential to cause harm to natural 
and physical resourc es and human health in New Zealand. The Biosecurity Act 1993 (the Act) prescribes 
requirements for the exclusion, eradication and effective management of pests and unwanted organisms in 
New Zealand. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Act . 
Under the Act, an IHS may be issued that sets out the requirements that must be met when importing risk 
goods in order to manage the risks associated with their importation, including the risk from incidentally 
impo rted organisms. This IHS outlines the minimum requirements that must be met when importing vehicles, 
machinery and equipment  into New Zealand to obtain biosecurity clearance.  
Who should read this?  
This Import Health Standard should be read by all imp orters of vehicles, machinery and equipment from any 
country. Those involved with shipment of these items should also know and understand the requirements of 
this IHS.  
Why is this important?  
(1) Importers must take all reasonable steps to ensure that veh icles, machinery and equipment  comply 
with this IHS (section 16B of the Act).  
(2) Vehicles, machinery and equipment  that do not comply with this IHS may be  denied discharge,  treated 
(if treatment i s possible), reshipped  or destroyed.  
(3) The importer will be liab le for all relevant associated expenses.  
Equivalence  
While it is expected that all vehicles, machinery and equipment  meet the requirements of this IHS, MPI will 
consider equivalence requests on a cost recovery basis. A Chief Technical Officer may issue  guidelines or 
give directions on measures different to those in the IHS to effectively manage biosecurity risks under section 
27(1)(d)(iii) of the Act. Vehicles, machinery and equipment  that comply with those guidelines or directions may 
be provided with biosecurity clearance.  
 
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Document History  
Version Date  Section Changed  Change(s) Description  
9/08/2018  All IHS for Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment - 
Completely revised  and renamed IHS.  
24/08/201 8 Sections 2.1 (2b), 3.6, 3.7 and 
Schedule 1  Minor chan ges to provide clarity in S 2.1 (2b), 
Guidance Boxes for s ection 3.6 and 3.7, and to 
the definition for ‘Machinery ’ under Schedule 1.  
March 2019  All IHS for Vehic les, Machinery and Equipment – 
layout revised . Major change s to before -arrival 
treatment req uirements for Schedule 3 cou ntries, 
additional countries added to Schedule 3 and 
various other changes of a minor or medium 
degree.  
 
Other information  
Guidance  
Further g uidance for this IHS is provided in the Guidance Document to the IHS for Vehicles, Machinery and 
Equipment . The guidance document  provides more information about importing vehicles, machinery and 
equipment . It is advisable to seek assistance from MPI if you are unclear on any part of the IHS or the 
guidance document prior to undertaking any activities relating to the importation of vehicles, machinery and 
equipment . 
The infor mation contained within a “guidance box”  throughout this IHS is for guidance only and is not part of 
the statutory requirements.  These boxes are labelled as “Guidance ”. 
Containers  
Sea c ontainers carrying vehicle, machinery and equipment  must be managed as per the IHS - Sea C ontainers 
from All C ountries . 
Air containers carrying vehicle, machinery and equipment must be managed as per the  IHS - Air Containers 
from All C ountries .  
Wood Packaging and other Restricted Packaging Material  
All wood packaging must be managed as per the IHS - Wood Packaging Material from All Countries . Other 
contaminated packaging must be secured, segregated and managed as per this IHS. Contact MPI if you are 
unclear about the management of such material.  
Costs  
Equivalence requests, inspections and other functions undertaken by MPI pertaining to importing vehicles, 
machinery and equipment  will be charged for as per the current Biosecurity (Costs) Regulations.  Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment – Draft for Consultation  
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Part 1:  General Requirements  
1.1 Application  
(1) This IHS applies to all vehicles, machinery and equipment that are imported into New Zealand from 
any country .  
1.2 Incorporation by reference  
The following documents are incorporated by reference under section 142M of the Act.  
(1) The following International Standards for Phytosa nitary Measures , published by the International Plant 
Protection Convention.  
a) International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures 4 - Requirements for the establishment of 
pest free areas.  
b) International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures 10 - Requirements f or the establishment of 
pest free places of production and pest free production sites.  
c) International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures 14 - The use of integrated measures in a 
systems approach for pest risk management.  
d) International Standard for Phytosa nitary Measures 24 - Guidelines for the determination and 
recognition of equivalence of phytosanitary measures . 
e) International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures 41 - International movement of used vehicles, 
machinery and equipment.  
These standards are found at: https://www.ippc.int/en/core -activities/standards -setting/ispms/   
(2) The MPI standard  Approved Biosecurity Treatments   
(3) Under section 142O(3) of the Act , it is declared that section 142O(1) does not apply, that is, a notice 
under section 142O(2) of the Act is not required to be published before material that amends or 
replaces any material incorporated by reference has l egal effect as part of those documents . 
1.3 Definitions  
(1) Definitions and terms, including definitions specific to each part of this IHS are set out in Schedule  1.  
(2) Unless a term has a specific meaning given in this I HS, then the meaning should be the same as those 
set out in the Act, unless an additional clarification or a different meaning is given in Schedule 1 . The 
Act is available at: http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0095/latest/whole.html  
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Part 2:  Biosecurity Requirements for all Vehicles , Machinery 
and Equipment  (Including Parts)  
2.1 Information that must be provided  by importers  
(1) Importers of  all vehicles, machinery and equipm ent (including parts) must provide MPI with 
documentation which includes the following consignment details prior to arrival in New Zealand . 
a) Consignor name.  
b) Consignee name and contact details.  
c) Country and port of origin . 
d) Shipment details: vessel, voyage num ber, container number (if relevant) and date of loading.  
e) The number and type of each vehicle or item of  machinery or equipment  (including parts ). 
f) Whether the vehicles, machinery and equipment  are new or used . 
g) Date of manufacture for new vehicles and machin ery only. 
h) Make and model of each vehicle or machine  (applies to whole vehicles /machinery  only).  
i) Unique  identity i nformation , such as a vehicle identification number (this generally applies to 
entire /whole vehicles/machinery only) . 
(2) The following additional documented information  must be presented to MPI prior to arrival where 
applicable to comply with relevant sections of Parts 3 and 4 of this IHS.  
a) Evidence of management by an MPI-Approved System   
b) A Cleaning Certificat e, where required  under s ection 3.1  that confirms that used outdoor or high 
risk machinery was  clean ed externally and internally (involving disassembly) before arrival in 
New Zealand. The Cleaning Certificate must be in the form set out in the Official MPI Cleaning 
Certificat e template  and must  include:  
i) Date that cleaning (and di smantling where required) was carried out.  
ii) Cleaning  Provider’s letterhead/logo including name and physical address.  
iii) Name and signature of the person conducting or supervising the cleaning.  
c) A Treatment Certificate that  confirms  that the cargo was treated  with an MPI -Approved 
Treatment listed in Approved Biosecurity Treatment s. The Treatmen t Certificate must include:  
i) Treatment  Provider’s letterhead including name and physical address.  
ii) Certificate and registration number.  
iii) Description of the consignment – including quantity of items.  
iv) Name and address of exporter.  
v) Name and address of importer.  
vi) Date upon which treatment was completed  
vii) Signature of the Treatment Provider.  
viii) Address where the tr eatment occurred.  
ix) Treatment details  specified in Approved  Biosecurity Treatment s including the type of 
treatment and products (where applicable)  used , achieved  treatment rate, exposure time 
period, end point readings (where applicable)  etc. 
x) A declaration that the Treatment Provider has met all of the requirements  specified in 
Approved Biosecurity Treatment s. 
 
Guidance  
Failure to pro vide documents to MPI in a timely manner may lead to delays in receiving MPI biosecurity 
clearance for imported consignments. Consignments may be refused entry to New Zealand and be 
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2.2 Labell ing of vehicles, machinery and equipment  (including parts)  
(1) All items that have undergone any of the following:  
a) Certified C leaning of used outdoor or targeted machinery ( Part 3.1) ; or 
b) Before -arrival treatment (Parts 3 and 4) ; or 
c) Management by an MPI -Approve d System (Part 4)  
must be  labelled  stating  the company  or individual  that carried out the cleaning (or certified the 
cleanliness) or carried out the before -arrival treatment .  
(2) If the items were not managed under an MPI -Approved S ystem , then the label or st icker must include:  
a) The cleaning and/or  treatment location;  and 
b) The type of treatment applied (as specified in Approved Biosecurity Treatment s) and/or  certified 
cleaning ; and 
c) The dat e and time when the cleaning and/or  treatment was applied .  
(3) If the items were managed under an MPI -Approve d System : 
a) A label or sticker must state the MPI -Approved System identity and the location must be on the 
cargo . 
OR 
b) The MPI-Approved S ystem documentati on must specify  how vehicles, machinery or equipment 
(including parts) are identified as belonging  to the system.  
 
Guidance  
If the contents of a container are treated or have been managed by an MPI -Approved System, the container 
can be  labelled accordingly  with an adhesive sticker or appropriate label on the goods in the front of the 
container (not on the outside of the container).  
 
2.3 Freedom from biosecurity contamina nts and regulated pests  
(1) All new or used vehicles, machinery and equipment  (including parts)  along with associated packaging  
that arrive s in New Zealand (via sea or air) must be free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated 
pests (externally and internally). To obtain biosecurity clearance, the vehicles, machinery  and 
equipment  (including parts)  and all associated packing and packaging material must:  
a) Meet  the biosecurity contamination thres hold levels listed in Schedule 2 ; and  
b) Comply with all applicable requirements in Part s 2, 3 and 4 of this IHS.  
 
2.4 On-arrival req uirements  
(1) Importers of new and used , vehicles , machinery  and equipment  (including parts) from all countries 
must make goods available for an MPI verification inspection  (internal and external)  to be conducted;  
a) within 12 hours of being unloaded  from the ves sel if shipped as break -bulk; or 
b) within 12 hours of being unloaded  from a container .  
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Guidance  
 Any n ew and used vehicles , machinery and e quipment (including parts) may be verified on -arrival at the 
discretion of MPI. Any vehicle, machine or equipment (including parts) managed under an MPI -
Approve d System or cleaned and/or treated before -arrival may also be subject to on -arrival verifi cation.  
 Field tested vehicles, machinery and equipment (including parts) are considered to be used, not new . 
 MPI Inspectors  may require importers to fully or partially dismantle sp ecific vehicles or machinery and 
leave dismantled during shipment to confirm that high -risk areas are free of biosecurity contaminants.  
 If the inspection reveals a biosecurity contamination issue, MP I may require the vehicl es, machinery or 
equipment (including parts) to be treated if possible, reshipped or destroyed.  
 
2.5 Vehicles, machinery  and equipment  (including parts)  that arrive 
in New Zealand for the purpose of transhipping  
(1) Any vehicles, machinery , equipment (including parts) that arrive in New Zealand for any period of time, 
before being shipped to another country, must be clean and free of biosecurity contamination.  
 
Guidance  
 To ensure that transhipped goods are clean and free of biosecurity cont amination during the 
transhipping period in New Zealand, it is recommended that importers apply the full risk management 
requirements of this IHS. If goods are found to be non -compliant with section 2.5 they may be treated, 
re-shipped or destroyed at the i mporter ’s expense.   
 
2.6 Vehicles, machinery , and e quipment (including parts) that arrive 
as airfreight  
(1) Any new or used vehicle s, machinery , equipment (including parts) imported as airfreight are required 
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Part 3:  Additional Requirements for Specific T ypes of Used 
Vehicles, M achinery and Equipment  (Including P arts)  
Guidance  
 Requirements in Part 3 are in additio n to the applicable requirements of  Part 2.  
 These  requirem ents exist due to biosecurity contaminant risk associated with specific commodity types 
included in this IHS.  
 For specif ic definition s relating  to this P art 3 of the IHS See Schedule 1 - Part 3 -Specific D efinitions  
 
3.1 Used outdoor or targeted machinery  from all countries  
Guidance  
 This section applies to all machinery (electric and non -electric) used outdoors from all countries, 
including used machines imported for the purpose of disassembly into parts.  
 Machinery that has  not been used outdoors but has  been associated with biosecurity contaminants 
including grain, seed s, soil, plant and animal material  are also targeted for inclusion in this section . See 
Schedule 1 - Part 3 -Specific D efinitions  for what machinery is included  and excluded as  used outdoor or 
targeted machi nery.  
 In addition to the requirements of this section, there are requirements to meet in section  4.2 for used  
outdoor or targeted machi nery from a ny Schedule 3 countr y if exported  on or after 1 September and 
arriving  in New Zealand on or before 30 April  of every year . 
3.1.1 Used outdoor or targeted machinery  must : 
(1) Be thoroughly cleaned (internally and externally) before -arrival; and  
(2) The importer must provide a Clea ning C ertificate  to MPI .  
 
Guidance  
 Refer to the MPI website for a list of MPI-Approved Cleaning Providers  in Japan that can be used for 
certifying used outdoor or targeted machinery from Japan.  
 The template for the required Cleaning Certificate can be found on the MPI website: Official MPI 
Cleaning Certificate T emplate  
 Cleaning and certification  can be completed by an individual instead of a professional cleaning 
company providing the individual can meet the above requirements and the cargo is cleaned  
thoroughly , internally and externally while  in a dismantled state.  
 MPI must be able to  verify the cleanliness of the machinery when it  arrive s in New Zealand. In 
preparation for a verification inspec tion, MPI recommends  that used outdoor or targeted  machi nery is  
dismantled as much as possible, and panels and plates are left off or attached loosely in position prior 
to export. This will avoid extra cost and time if MPI requires dismantling for inspection.  
 
3.2 Used p arts derived from a vehicle or machine  from all countries   
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 This section applies to all used parts derived from a vehicle (including aircraft and watercraft) or 
machine (electric and non -electric) and excludes used wire cables and used tyres (not inflated or on 
rims) covered in sections  3.3 and 3.4 respectively .  
 Used parts derived from vehicles or machinery that are exported from Schedule 3  countries  on or after 1 
September and arrive  in New Zealand on or before 30 April of any year, fall under section 4.5 during this 
time, not this section.   
 Used parts derived from vehicles or machinery that are exported from Schedule 3 countries between 
May and August, fall under this section.  
 If parts are being imported , as a whole vehicle or machine,  intended to be dismantled for parts on 
arrival, MPI co nsiders them to be a whole used vehicle or machine  (not parts), and must comply with the 
relevant sections of this IHS. 
 
3.2.1 Used parts exported in a f ully sealed container  
(1) Used parts exported in a f ully sealed container m ust be treated as per Approved Biosecurity 
Treatment s: 
a) within 21 days o f exportation  to New Zealand.  
OR 
b) on-arrival in New Zealand at a place of first arriva l or at a transitional facility within 12 hours.  
 
Guidance  
 If used parts  arrive as  break -bulk (including in a non-fully sealed  container ) or within an FAK or  LCL 
container , no treatment  is required . However , if an MPI Inspector is not able to verify compliance with 
this IHS, on -arrival treatment may be directed to manage the r isk at the importer ’s expense.  
 Importers should check with shipping companies about the acceptance of break -bulk including non-fully 
sealed  containers, and untreated parts derived from a vehicle or machine as shippers may enforce their 
own conditions of c arriage.  
 
3.3 Used wire cables from all countries  
(1) Used w ire ropes or cables that are attached or have been attached to vehicles or machinery must b e 
heat treated before -arrival as per Approved Biosecurity Treatment s.  
3.4 Used tyres from  all countries  
Guidance  
 This section applies to all used tyres used on any vehicle or machine a nd not inflated or  on rims.  
 These requirements primarily exist to manage the risk of regulated mo squito species associated with 
importing  used tyres.  
 For used tyres on rims, section 3.2 applies , not this section.  
 
3.4.1 Used tyres exported  in a fully sealed  container  
Option A: Treated before arrival  
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a) treated as per Approved Biosecurity Treatments ; and  
i) be loaded into a container within  24 hours  of treatment ; and  
ii) be exported within 21 days  of treatment . 
iii) Have ve nts sealed  at time of treatment and remain se aled.  
OR 
b) treated as per Approved Biosecurity Treatments  after loading into a  container ; and 
i) be exported within 21 days  of treatment  
ii) Have vents sealed  at the time of treatment and remain sealed.  
Option B: Treated on -arrival  
(1) Used tyres exported in a fully sealed container  must be treated as per Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments  within  12 hours of unloading from the vessel at the place  of first arrival in  New Zealand.  
(2) If treatment of the used tyres is not possible within 12 hours of unloading , the following must occur:  
a) The container vents must be sealed to ensure that any live regulated pests cannot  escape ; and 
b) The used tyres must then be tr eated within 48 hours of arrival  as per Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments  at the place of first arrival, or at a suitable transitional facility.  
3.4.2 Used tyres exported as break-bulk or in a non -fully sealed container  
(1) Used tyres exported as break-bulk or in a non -fully sealed container must be:  
a) treated before -arrival as per Approved Biosecurity Treatments ; and  
b) exported within 24 hours of tre atment ; and  
c) segregated fro m untreated cargo before and during exportation .  
 
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Part 4:  Vehicles, Machinery and Parts from Schedule 3 
Countries  
Guidance  
 These requirements are in addition to the applicable requirements specified in Part 2 . 
 Applicable Part 3 require ments have been incorporated into the requirements for the relevant sections.  
 This section a pplies to all vehicles,  machinery and parts (whether break -bulk or containerised, new or 
used) from Schedule 3 countries . 
 Risk management measures specified in this section are primarily for management of the Brown 
Marmorated Stink Bug  (BMSB)  between September and April of each year .  
 Some requirement  variations for used vehicles and machinery exported from Japan  exist, due to  
– Large export volume; and  
– Additional management of Asian Gyps y Moth (AGM ) which poses  a risk outside of the 
BMSB season; and  
– Regulate d pests that are not a risk in relation to other Schedule 3 countries  including  
other regulated stink bugs such as Yellow Spotted S tink Bug (YSSB) and the Polished 
Green Stink Bug (PGSB).  
 If goods do not originate from a Schedule 3 country but are to be transhipped through a Schedule 3 
country before arrival in New Zealand, see section 4.7 for transhipping requirements.  
 
 
4.1 Used vehicl es (excluding aircraft and watercraft)  
 
Guidance  
 See section 4.4  for requirements for used aircraft and watercraft exported from all Schedule 3 countries 
on or after 1 September and arrive in New Zealand on or before 30 April of any year.  
 
4.1.1 Japan  
(1) ALL used vehicle types  (including motorcycles) must be managed under  an MPI-Approved Used 
Vehicle and/or Machinery System  year round; and  
(2) The MPI -Approved System must use a  treatment as per Approved Biosecurity Treatments , for used 
vehicles (excluding motorcycles) that are exported on or after 1  September and arrive in New Zealand 
on or before 30  April of any year.  
 
Guidance  
 As all types of used vehicles exported from Japan must be managed by a n MPI-Approv ed U sed Vehicle  
and/or Machinery System , there is no cleaning and treatment  option  for used vehicles from Japan  under 
this section . 
 
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4.1.2 All o ther Schedule 3 countries   
Option A: MPI -Approved System  
(1) Used vehicles m ust be managed by an MPI-Approved Used Vehicle  and/or Machinery  System  if they 
are exported on or after 1  September and arrive in New Zealand on or before 30 April of any year ; and  
(2) The MPI -Approved System must use a treatment as per Approved Biosecurity Treatments , for used 
vehicles (excluding motorcycles) that are exported on or after 1 September and arrive in New Z ealand 
on or before 30 April of any year.  
OR 
Option B: Treatment  
(1) Used vehicles that are exported on or after 1  September and arrive in New Zealand on or  before 30  
April of any year, must be treated  as per Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before -arrival , by an MPI-
Approved Offshore Treatment Provider ; and   
(2) Where used vehicles are exported as break -bulk (including non -fully sealed containers) or in a fully 
sealed container, applicable post treatment conditions in sections  4.6.1 or 4.6.2, must be met.   
4.2 Used outdoor or targeted machinery  
4.2.1 Japan  
Option A: MPI -Approved System:  
(1) Used outdoor and targeted machinery must be managed by an MPI-Approved Used Vehicle and/or 
Machinery System  year round; and  
(2) The MPI -Approved System must use a treatment as per Approved Biosecurity Treatments , for used 
outdoor or targeted machine ry that are exported on or after 1 September and arrive s in New Zealand 
on or before 30 April of any year.  
OR 
Option B: Treatment and cleaning:  
(1) Used outdoor or targeted machinery exported on or after 1 September and arrive in New Zealand on or 
before 30 Ap ril of any year, must be treated as per Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before -arrival, by 
an MPI-Approved Offshore Treatment Provider ; and  
(2) Where used outdoor or targeted machinery is exported as break -bulk (including non -fully sealed 
containers) or in a fully sealed container, applicable post treatment  conditions in sections  4.6.1 or 
4.6.2, must be met; and   
(3) Used outdoor or targeted machinery must also meet the certified cleaning requirements of section 
3.1.1 year round.  
 
4.2.2 ALL other Schedule 3 Countries  
Option A: MPI -Approved System:  
(1) Used outdoor or targeted machinery  must be managed by an MPI-Approved Used Vehicle and/o r 
Machinery System  if exported on or after 1 September and arr ive in New Zealand on or before 30 April 
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(2) The MPI -Approved System must use a treatment  as per Approved Biosecurity T reatments  for used 
outdoor or targeted machinery that is exported on or after 1 September and arrive s in New Zealand on 
or before 30 April of any year.  
OR  
Option B:  Treatment and cleaning:  
(1) Used outdoor or targeted machinery  exported on or after 1 Septemb er and arrive s in New Zealand on 
or before 30 April of any year, must be treated as per Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before -arrival, 
by an MPI-Approved Offshore Treatment Provider ; and  
(2) Where used outdoor or targeted machinery is exported as break -bulk (including non -fully sealed 
containers) or in a f ully sealed container, applicable post treatment conditions in sections  4.6.1 or 
4.6.2, must be met; and  
(3) Used outdoor or targeted machine ry must also meet the certified cleaning requirements of section 
3.1.1 year round.  
 
4.3 New vehicles  (excluding aircraft an d watercraft)  and machinery  
Guidance  
 Some new vehicle and machinery types may be excluded from these requirements if certain criteria are 
met (see Schedule 1  – Part 4 -Specific E xclusion s). If new vehicles or machinery are excluded from this 
section, o nly the applicable requirements specified in Part 2 of this IHS must be met.  
 
4.3.1 ALL Schedule 3 countries:  
Option A: MPI-Approved System:  
(1) New vehicles and machinery must be managed by an MPI-Approved System  if they are  exported on or 
after 1 Septemb er and arrive in New Zealand on or before 30 April of any year.   
OR  
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) New vehicles and machinery that are exported on or after 1 September and arrive in New Zealand on 
or before 30 April of any year, must be treated  as per Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before -arrival , 
by an MPI-Appro ved Offshore Treatment Provider ; and  
(2) Where new vehicles and machinery are exported as break -bulk (including non -fully sealed containers) 
or in a fully sealed container, applicable post treatment conditions in sections  4.6.1 or 4.6.2, must be 
met.  
 
Guida nce 
 Due to  the heighten  risk of BMSB i n some risk countries (excluding Japan), MPI is unlikely to approve a 
new vehicle or machinery system without the use of an MPI -Approved Treatment during the months of 
September to December when aggregation risk is gre atest. A system application will be assessed with 
consideration of current BMSB populations, location and other factors that may affect the BMSB risk of a 
particular manufacturing supply chain.  
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4.4 New and used aircraft and water craft   
Guidance  
 This section applies to all air craft and watercraft from all Schedule 3  countries whether , new or used, or 
break -bulk (including in a non-fully sealed container)  or fully containerised , if they do not arrive in Ne w 
Zealand under their own  power (for example , they are carried on another craft  or shipped as cargo ). 
 Aircraft or watercraft that are dismantled for shipping are not considered parts unless the  craft is not 
intended for re -assembly  after arrival.  
 Trailers that are exported attache d to watercraft are consider ed part of the watercraft under this section 
and must meet the requirements of this section.  
 MPI does not have a specific application form for an MPI -Approve d new or u sed aircraft or watercraft 
system, but will provide applicat ion guidance if required via: Standards@mpi.govt.nz  
 
4.4.1 ALL Schedule  3 countries  
Option A: MPI -Approved System : 
(1) New and u sed a ircraft and watercraft must be managed by an MPI -Approved System if they are  
exported o n or after 1 Septemb er and arrive  in New Zealand on or before 30 April of any year.   
OR 
Option B: Treatment with one of the following options:  
Option B1:  
(1) New and used aircraft and watercraft that are exported on or after 1 September and arrive in New 
Zeala nd on or before 30 April of any year, must be treated by an MPI-Approved Offshore Treatment 
Provider  by fumigat ion or heat treatment as per Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before -arrival; and  
(2) Where new and used  aircraft and watercraft are exported as break -bulk (including non -fully sealed 
containers) or in a fully sealed container, applicable  post treatment conditions  in sections  4.6.1 or 4.6.2 
must be met.  
 
Option B2:  
(1) New and used aircraft and watercraft that are exported on or after 1 September and arrive in New 
Zealand on or before 30 April of any yea r must be t reated (externally and internally) by fogging or 
spraying with a residual insecticide  as per Approved Biosecurity Treatments .  
Insecticide treatment must:  
a) include opening (before fog ging or spraying)  of all compartments where Brown Marmorated  Stink 
Bug (Halyomorpha halys ) may hide ; and  
b) first occur no more than 120 hours before exportation, in the country of origin ; and  
c) be repeated upon arrival in New Zealand followed by inspection.  
(2) Where new and used aircraft and watercraft  are exported as break -bulk (including non -fully sealed 
containers) or in a fully sealed container, applicable post treatment conditions in sections  4.6.1 or 4.6.2 
must be met.  
 
Guidance  
 MPI encourages importers to investigate the use of any MPI -Approved Treatment used with aircraft or 
watercraft. MPI takes no responsibility for damage to craft or craft safety when an MPI -Approved 
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4.5 New and u sed parts  derived fr om a vehicle  (including aircraft and 
watercraft)  or machine  
Guidance  
 New parts may be excluded from these requirements if certain criteria are met (see Schedule 1  – Part 4 -
Specific E xclusions ). If new vehicle or machiner y parts are excluded from this section, o nly the 
applicable requirements specified in Part 2 must be met.  
 Used parts from Schedule 3  countries fall under section 3.2 outside of September to April.  
 Used t yres, not on rims are included under Section 3 .3 year round, not this s ection.  
 MPI does not have a specific application  form for an MPI -Approved New or Used Parts System, but will 
provide application guidance if required  via: Standards@mpi.govt.nz   
 
4.5.1 ALL Schedule 3 countries  
Option A - MPI-Approved S ystem:  
(1) New and used parts must be managed by an MPI -Approved System if they are  exported on or after 1  
September and arrive in New Zealand on or before 30  April of any year . 
OR 
Option B - Treatment  
(1) New and used parts that are exported on or after 1 September and arrive in New Zealand on or before 
30 April of any year, must be treated  as per Approved Biosecurity Tre atments  before -arrival , by an 
MPI-Approved Treatment Provider ; and 
(2) Where new and used parts are exported as br eak-bulk (including non -fully sealed containers) or in a 
fully sealed container, applicable  post treatment conditions  sections in 4.6.1 or 4.6.2, must be met.  
 
4.6 Post Treatment conditions for vehicles, machinery and parts  
treated in a Schedule 3 country (without an MPI -Approved 
System) . 
Guidance  
 Treated vehicles, machinery or parts  needs  to be segregated  and exported as quickly as possible for 
MPI to recognise  the treatment and to lessen the chance of BMSB recontamination from occurring.   
 
4.6.1 Break -bulk (inclu ding non -fully sealed container ) exportation.  
(1) If goods are treated in a Schedule 3 country at the port  in accordance with this IHS , goods must be 
exported to New Zealand or moved to a non-Schedule 3 country  within 120 hours.   
(2) If  goods are treated in a  Schedule 3 country , but not at the export port, one of the following 3 options 
must be used:  
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b) Goods must be wrapped or sealed in an insect -proof manner, and moved to the export port 
within  24 hours; or  
c) Goods must be spray ed with a residual insecticide and move d to the export port within 120 hours  
 
Guidance  
 The procedure and types of residual insecticides for spraying goods is outlined in the  Approved  
Biosecurity  Treatments  (treatment  specified  for aircraft  and watercraft).  
 
(3) Once the goods arrive at the export port, they must be exported or moved to a non -schedule 3  country 
within 120 hours . 
(4) A shipping line or importer can deviate  from section  4.6.1  requirements if an agreement with MPI is 
issued  in advance .  
 
Guidance  
 To discuss the possibility of an approved post treatment agreement with MPI, email 
Standards@mpi.govt.nz  at least 30 day s before treatment is planned to occur. Additional risk 
management measures will need to occur for MPI to agree to alternative post treatment conditions.  
 
4.6.2 Fully sealed cont ainer  exportation.  
(1) If  goods in a fully sealed containe r are treated in a Schedule  3 country the following requirements 
must be met:  
a) The container must be closed immediately after t reatment and must remain sealed ; and  
b) It must be treated no longer than 21 days before exportation  to New Zealand.  
4.6.3 Goods treated before being placed in a FAK  or LCL container  for exportation.  
(1) Goods treated before being placed in a FAK or LCL  container must be:  
a) treated and then loaded into a  container and closed within 120 hours ; and  
b) segregated from untreated goods between treatment and  loading into the contain er; and  
(2) The container must remain closed and exported within 21 days.  
4.7 Transhipping vehicles, machinery , parts and equipment  through 
Schedule  3 countr ies before arrival in New Zealand.  
Guidance  
 Goods may originate in a non -Schedule 3 country but be transhi pped through a Schedule 3 country 
before arriving  in New Zealand  and therefore exposed to BMSB risk between September and April. For 
this reason transhipping rules apply to ensure cargo is kept free of BMSB  while in a Schedule 3 country.  
 
(1) Vehicles , machin ery, parts and equipment  transhipped through Schedule 3 countries are not required  
to meet the  requirements of sections  4.1 – 4.5 during the BMSB risk season if the following conditions 
are met:  
4.7.1 Transhipment of  break-bulk cargo (including non -fully sealed container s) 
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(2) Transhipped cargo must remain at a port (or ports) in  Schedule 3 countries  for no more than 120 hours 
before  export ation .  
(3) A shipping line or import er can deviate from section  4.7.1  requirements if an agreement with MPI is 
issued  in advance .  
 
Guidance  
 To discuss the possibility of an approved transhipping agreement with MPI, email  
Standards@mpi.govt.nz  at least 30 days before the transhipping is plan ned to occur. Additional risk 
management measures will need to occur for MPI to agr ee to an alternative transhipping arrangement.  
 
4.7.2 Transhipment  of cargo in a f ully sealed  container  
(1) The container must be fully sealed and remain unopened  during transh ipment  through Schedule 3 
countries.  
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Schedule 1 – Definitions and Exclusions to this IHS 
General exclusions  
The following items are excluded from this IHS and are not required to comply with any Part of this 
IHS. 
 Children’s electric ride on cars or trucks.  
 Electric or non -motorised bicycles.  
 Hand held garden machinery and tools  
 Hand -trollies or wheelbarrows.  
 Push lawnmowers (pedestrian -controlled) and hand held weed whackers (strimmer)  
 Perambulators (prams) or pushchairs.  
 Scooters used in a  standing position and not intended for road usage (electric or non -electric)  
 Shopping or sporting trundlers (including those propelled by mechanical power).  
 Small hobby or toy drones (less than one metre in diameter).  
 Wheelchairs (hand pushed and including those propelled by  electrical or other power).  
 Any other item  that is determined as being excluded  from this IHS by a Chief Technical Officer 
decision ( CTO D). 
 
General definitions used  
Terms used in this IHS that are also defined in the Act have the meanings set out in the  Act.  The following 
specific definitions also apply and are defined for the purposes of this IHS:  
Airfre ight: Vehicles, machinery , parts and equipment exported as cargo aboard an aircraft.  
Arrive: In relation to vehicle, machinery and equipment risk goods , means to reach land within New Zealand 
territory (New Zealand) after a flight or voyage originating outside of New Zealand.  
Biosecurity contaminant(s):  Any organic material, thing or substance that (because of its nature, origin or 
other relevant factor)  may contain a regulated pest (or parts thereof). Therefore that organic 
material/thing/substance is not intended for biosecurity clearance under the Act.  
Break -bulk:  A form of exportation where goods are stowed on deck, below deck or in ho lds of vess els.  
Cleaning Certificate:  A MPI -recognised certificate that specifies the required cleaning actions have been 
completed.  
Equipment:  Equipment is defining as  anything that is not a vehicle , a machine or part /s derived from a 
vehicle or machine.  
Freight of all  kind (FAK):  A sea container which includes individual consignments of different types of goods 
from multiple importers.  
Fully sealed container:  A container  that is fully sealed , secure and completely protected from biosecurity 
contamination during export ation (i.e. a six sided sea container).  
Impervious packaging:  Tough, resistant packaging forming a sealed barrier to prevent internal access; and 
is impermeable or impenetrable to disturbance until deliberately opened using appropriate techniques or tools.  
Insect -proof manner : Risk goods being secured in a manner that prevents external or internal contamination 
or infestation by insects or other pests; such as being sealed in impervious packaging.  
Less than container load (LCL):  A container which includes individual consignments of different types of 
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New Zealand Territory:  means the land and the waters enclosed by the outer limits of the territorial sea, 
where territorial sea has the meaning given to it in section 3 of the Te rritorial Sea, Contiguous Zone, and 
Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1977.  
Non-fully sealed container : Open topped, flat rack , soft tops  or other container type s that are  non-fully 
sealed  and where cargo is not completely protected from biosecurity contaminatio n during exportation.  
Machine ry: Any mechanical device that modifies or transmits energy to assist in or improve the performance 
of work. The device may be drawn, fixed in position, pushed or self -propelled , electric or non -electric . 
MPI-Approved System: A system that a Chief Technical Officer approves that ensures that vehicles, 
machinery and associated packaging are free of biosecurity contaminants and live regulated pests . MPI -
Approved systems  include : 
a) MPI-Approved New Vehicle and Machinery Systems – a system under which new vehicles and 
machinery are managed  (can also include vehicle and machinery parts or equipment)  
b) MPI-Approved Used Vehicle and Machinery Systems – a system under which used vehicles  
and/or machinery  are managed  (can also include vehicle  and machinery parts or equipment) . 
Packaging:  Is any pack ing or packaging material that is associated with vehicles or machinery (such as 
cardboard, foam plastic, foam rubber, paper, plastic cling -film and plastic shrink wrap).   
Place of First Arrival Pla ce:  Port that has been approved under section 37 of the Act as a place of first 
arrival for vessels and risk goods.  
Regulated pest(s) :  
a) Any regulated pest, quarantine pest, regulated non -quarantine pest as those terms are defined in 
the International Plan t Protection Convention ; and  
b) Exotic diseases, infections and infestations as listed by the World Organisation for Animal Health , 
and  
c) Any organism that may cause unwanted harm to natural and physical resources or human health 
in New Zealand; or may interf ere with the diagnosis, management, or treatment, in New Zealand, 
of pests or unwanted organisms.  
Ready for direct sale: No further product or packaging modifications are required before item can be sold or 
distributed ready for sale in New Zealand.  
Schedu le 3 country: Any country listed in Schedule 3 . 
Segregated:  Kept separate using distance or physical or chemical barriers.  
Transhipping: Offloading of cargo at a port in an area or country before the cargo is  transported to another 
area or country via the  same vessel or different vessel.  
Transitional Facility (TF)  
d) Any place approved as a TF in accordance with section 39 of the Biosecurity Act 1993 for the 
purpose of inspection, storage, treatment, quarantine, holding, or of uncleared risk goods; or  
e) A part  of a port declared to be a TF in accordance with section 39 of the Biosecurity Act 1993.  
Used machinery/vehicles:  Any vehicles or machinery  previously used for any purpose (commercially or non -
commercially) including use for courtesy, demonstration, field  testing or other testing or training.  They include 
non-working machinery/vehicles imported to be broken down and used for equipment parts.  See Part 3 -
Specifc Definition  for outdoor or targeted machinery definition.  
Vehicle : A vehicle is a mobile conveyan ce or machine that transports cargo or people . Vehicles may be 
terrestrial vehicles  (on-road or off road)  or aircraft and watercraft.   
Vehicle and machinery parts:  Accessories, attachments, components, devices, fittings, gear or parts such 
as chassis, engi nes, seating, panels suspension units, tyres and wheels  on rims  for all types of vehicles and 
machinery.   
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Part 3 -Specific D efinitions  
Definitions  Clarifications   
Outdoor or targeted machinery (Section  3.1) 
Machinery (motorised or  non-electric) that is 
used or stored outdoors or is deemed to be of 
high biosecurity  risk includ ing but not limited to:  
 Construction and roading machinery,  
 Tracked machines (bulldozers, excavators 
and tractors),  
 Ground compactors,  
 Cranes,  
 Concrete mixing machinery,  
 Straddle ca rriers , 
 Farming machinery,  
 Harvesting machinery,  
 Fruit picking machinery,  
 Logging machinery,  
 Planting machinery,  
 Seed drilling machines,  
 Forklifts , 
 Indoor/outdoor grain processing machinery , 
 Any other machine used around biosecurity 
contamination  such as  soil, seeds, plant or 
animal material.  Excludes  machines (motorised or  non-electric) that have 
never been used or stored outdoors and are non 
drivable , includ ing but not limited to:  
 Indoor textile and tool cutting machines,  
 Industrial machines us ed in pr inting or 
manufacturing,  
 Industrial machin es used in food production if not 
associated with  biosecurity contamination such as 
seed s, grain , soil,  plant or animal material ) 
 Home or workplace appliance s,  
 X-ray machines,  
 Indoor heating or cooling machines,   
 Laboratory machinery/equipment.   
 Medical breathing, sleeping or respiratory machines . 
 
Used p arts der ived from a vehicle or m achine (Section  3.2) 
Parts derived from a vehicle (including aircraft 
and watercraft) or machine  includ ing but not are 
limited t o: 
 Doors and p anels  
 Breaks,  
 Engines,  
 Seats,  
 Chassis,  booms or frames,  
 Suspension units,  
 Wheels,  
 Tyres inflated on rims,  
 Wings, 
 Tracks , 
 Machinery accessories such as grabbers, 
scoops or buckets   If the parts are still attached as a whole vehicle or 
machine, they are considered a vehicl e or machine 
(not parts) and are not included in section 3.2.  
 
 
Used wire c ables (Section  3.3) 
Cables made of wire that have been attached to 
vehicles or machinery for operating cranes or 
wrenches for lifting or towing purpose s in any 
outdoor settings.   
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Definitions  Clarifications   
Used tyres (Section  3.4) 
Used tyres include any type of tyres (without 
rims) that have  been used on a vehicle or 
machine of any nature.   Used t yres inflated  on rims are considered parts 
derived from a vehicle or a machine an d fall under 
section 3.2. 
Part 4 -Specific Exclusions  
 
Cargo Type  Section  Exclusions to S ection  4 requirements  
Used vehicles  4.1  No used vehicles are excluded from requirements in section  4.1  
 
Used o utdoor or 
targeted machinery  4.2  No used outdoor or targeted machinery is excluded from requirements 
of section 4.2.   
 See the Part 3 -Specific Definition  of ‘used outdoor or targeted 
machinery’  if unsure around whether a machi ne is included as an 
outdoor or targeted machine . 
New vehicles  4.3 New motor bikes,  scooters, side by side (SxS)  racers/vehicles and quad, 
ride-on lawn mowers, bikes/racers (whether electric or liquid fuelled) are 
excluded from requirements of section 4.3 if they are:  
 Stored indoors prior to  exportation ; and  
 Exported in a  fully sealed container , ready for direct sale.   
New machinery  4.3 New Machinery is excluded from requirements of section 4.3 if machinery 
complies  with all three criteria below:  
 Is non-drivable (such items do not have skids, skis, tracks or w heels 
designed for outdoor u se); and  
 Is packaged in boxes/cartons or impervious packaging immediately 
after manufacture ; and   
 Is stored indoors after manufacture and before being exported in a 
fully sealed  container for direct sale.  
New and used 
aircraft  and 
watercraft  4.4  No n ew or  used aircraft or watercraft are excluded from requirements 
of section 4.4.  
New and used 
parts derived from 
a vehicle or 
machine  4.5  No used vehicle (including aircraft and watercraft) or machinery parts 
are exclud ed from the requirements of section  4.5. 
 New vehicle (includi ng aircraft and watercraft), or machinery parts 
(including tyres) are excluded from requirements of section 4.5 if parts 
are: 
 Only stored indoors between manufacturing and exportation ; and  
 Exported  in a fully sealed container.  
 
 
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Sche dule 2 – Biosecurity Contaminants and Regulated Pests   
Guidance  
Table 1 defines the criteria that determines if imported vehicles, machinery and equipment  are considered 
free from biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests. If the quantity of a biosecuri ty contaminant or 
regulated pest is below the threshold specified, then it is unlikely to present a biosecurity risk.  
Table 1: Biosecurity Contaminant and Regulated Pest Thresholds  
Note: This table is subject to periodic change.  
Type  Contaminant Type  Thre shold Permitted  
Animals  Live animals such as amphibians, 
arthropods, birds, crustaceans, 
mammals, molluscs, reptiles.  Nil tolerance = zero  (always seen as a pest)*.  
Note: Dead arthropods including dead insects, mites 
and spiders are not seen as contamina nts. 
Animal products or by -products 
such as blood, bones, carcasses, 
excretions, feathers, fibre, meat, 
etc. Nil tolerance = zero (always seen as a contaminant)*.  
Aquatic  Water (pooled or standing).  Nil tolerance = zero  (always seen as a contaminant).  
Note: Traces of water remaining after approved 
treatments are not seen as contaminants.  
Micro -
organisms  Fungi that is embedded/systemic 
in the vehicle, machine or tyre.  Nil tolerance = zero  (always seen as a contaminant)*.  
Note: Surface fungi (mildew) i s not considered as a 
contaminant if it can be wiped off  
Plants  Fresh/green plant material and 
flowers.  Nil tolerance = zero  (always seen as a contaminant)*.  
Fruit (whole) and seeds  (including 
cones with seeds, dried seeds and 
fruit with seeds).  Nil tolerance = zero  (always seen as a contaminant)*.  
Note: Burnt, dried, scorched seeds that are present in or 
on exhaust systems and radiators are not seen as 
contaminants.  
Small pieces of loose dead or dry 
plant material such as bark, fruit 
pieces, leaves,  sawdust or twigs.   5 pieces  
More than 5 pieces are seen as actionable 
contaminants by MPI*.  
Note: Burnt, dried, scorched pieces of material that are 
present in or on exhaust systems and radiators are not 
seen as contaminants.  
Pine needles  Nil tolerance  = zero  (always seen as a contaminant).  
Soil Clumps or loose soil may contain 
micro -organisms.  20 grams  
More than 20 grams is seen as a contaminant.  
Note: Road film (fine dust or soil particles) that is free of 
organic material and present as a thin cov ering is not 
seen as a contaminant.  
*Unless officially identified as otherwise or as a species that is not a regulated pest.  
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Schedule 3 – Actionable Brown Marmorated Stink Bug  
Countries   
MPI lists the following actionable countries for specific managemen t of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug 
(Halyomorpha halys ).  Other addition  pest risk may be addressed with some deviations to requirements aimed 
at the management of BMSB.  
Note: This table is subject to periodic change.  
Countries targeted primarily for BMSB (int roduced) and other regulated pests.  
Albania  Italy 
Andorra  Kosovo  
Armenia  Liechtenstein  
Austria  Luxemburg  
Azerbaijan  Macedonia  
Belgium  Montenegro  
Bosnia and Herzgovina  Netherlands  
Bulgaria  Romania  
Canada  Russia  
Croatia  Serbia  
Czech  Slovakia  
France  Slovenia  
Georgia  Spain  
Germany  Switzerland  
Greece  Turkey  
Hungary  USA (Treatment of cargo from the States of Alaska and Hawaii and other 
territories of the United States of America that are not contiguous with the 
other 48 States is not required)  
Italy   
  
  
 
Countries targeted for BMSB (native), other regulated pests including Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM), Yellow 
Spotted Stink Bug (YSSB) and Polished Green Stink Bug (PGSB)  
Japan