Import Health Standard  
Issued under the Biosecurity Act 1993   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Waste for Recovery, 
Reprocessing, Recycling or 
Disposal  
WASTE.ALL  
26 February 2024  
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TITLE  
Import Health Standard : Waste for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal  
COMMENCEMENT  
This Import Health Standard  comes into force on 26 February 2024  
REVOCATION  
This Import Health Standard revokes the Inorganic Risk Materials Import Health Standard dated 17 August 
2011.  
ISSUING AUTHORITY  
This Import Health Standard  is issued  under section 24A of the Biosecurity Act 1993 .  
 
Dated at Wellington , 26 February 2024  
 
 
 
Biosecurity New Zealand  
Ministry for Primary Industries  
(acting under delegated authority of the Direc tor-General)  
 
For further information, contact:  
Invasive Species Team  
Environmental Health Group  
Biosecurity New Zealand  
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)  
PO Box 2526  
Wellington 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 Incorporatio n by reference  5 
1.3 Definitions  5 
1.4 Biosecurity clearance  5 
1.5 Information required  6 
1.6 Documentation  6 
Part 2:  Waste for recovery  8 
2.1 General requirements  8 
2.2 Metal subtractive by -products  8 
2.3 Pyrometallurgy by -products  8 
Part 3:  Waste for reprocessing or recycling  9 
3.1 Waste for reprocessing or recycling imported as part of a full container load (FCL) 
shipment in a fully enclosed container  9 
3.2 Waste for reprocessing or recycling imported in a non -fully enclosed container  9 
3.3 Waste for reprocessing or recycling imported in a freight of all kinds (FAK) container  10 
Part 4:  Hazardous waste for disposal  11 
4.1 Hazardous waste for disposal imported as part of an FCL shipment in a fully enclosed 
container  11 
4.2 Hazardous waste for disposal within a non -fully enclosed container  12 
4.3 Hazardous wast e for disposal within a FAK container  12 
Schedule 1: Definitions  13 
 
 
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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  Standard  is to set out the minimum requirements that must be met when importing waste 
product s or materials  for recovery , reprocessing, recycling , or disposal from all countries into New Zealand to 
manage the biosecurity risks associated wi th them.  
Background  
The Biosecurity Act 1993 (the Act) prescribes requirements for the exclusion, eradication and effective 
management of pests and unwanted organisms in New Zealand. These organisms have the potential to 
cause harm to natural and physical resources and human health in New Zealand. The Ministry for Primary 
Industries (MPI) is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Act . 
Imported risk goods  have the potential to introduce pests and unwanted organisms into New Zealand.   
Waste  products  and materials are risk goods because pests and unwanted organisms have been frequently 
found associated with them on arrival in New Zealand.   
Import health standards issued under the Act set out minimum requirements to be met for the effective 
management of risks associated  with importing risk goods, including risks associated with in cidentally 
import ed new organisms.  They include requirements that must be met in the exporting country, during transit, 
and before biosecurity clearance can be given.  
Who should read this?  
This Import Health Standard should be read by importers of waste for recovery , reprocessing, recycling or 
disposal  from all countries. Those involved with the importation, shipment and the treatment of these items 
should also know and understand the require ments of this Standard .  
Why is this important?  
It is the importer’s responsibility to ensure the requirements of this Standard  are met . Waste that do es not 
comply with this Standard may be denied discharge, treated (if treatment is possible), reshipped or destroyed. 
The importer will be liable for all relevant expenses . 
The costs to MPI in performing functions relating to the importation of waste will be recovered in accordance 
with the Act and any regulations made under the Act. All  costs involved with documentation, transport, storage 
and obtaining a biosecurity clearance must be covered by the importer or agent.  
Equivalence  
A chief technical officer may issue guidelines or give directions on measures different to those in the  Standard  
to effectively manage biosecurity risks under section 27(1)(d)(iii) of the Act. Waste  that compl ies with those 
guidelines or directions may be provided with biosecurity clearance . 
 
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Other information  
This is not an exhaustive list of compliance requirements , and it is the importer’s responsibility to be familiar 
with and comply with all New Zealand laws.  
Guidance  
The information in box es throughout this Standard is for guidance only and is not part of the statutory 
requirements. These boxes are labelled “Guidance”, and  there is more  guidance on the MPI webpage “ Steps 
to importing waste ”. Please  email  standards@mpi.govt.nz  if you are un sure about any part of this Standard  
before  undertaking any activities relating to importin g waste for recovery, reprocessing, recyclin g or disposal.  
Containers  
Sea containers carrying waste for recovery, reprocessing, recycling or disposal  must be managed under this 
Standard as well as the  standard  Sea Containers from All Countries . 
Air containers carrying waste for recovery , reprocessing, recycling or disposal  must be managed under this 
Standard as well as the  standard  Air Containers from All Countries . 
Wood packaging and other restricted packaging material  
All wood packaging associated with importing waste must comply with  the requirements of the  standard  Wood 
Packaging Material from All Countries .  
Vehicles, machinery and parts 
Used vehicle or machinery parts (including batteries and radiators) imported for the use in a vehicle  or 
machinery are covered in the  standard  Vehicles, Machinery and Parts .  
Costs  
Equivalence requests, inspections and other functions undertaken by MPI pertaining to importing waste for 
recovery , reprocessing, recycling or disposal will be charged for as per the current Biosecurity (Costs) 
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Part 1:  General r equirements  
1.1 Application  
(1) The Standard  applies to the following  risk goods  imported to New Zealand from all countries : 
a) waste imported for recovery ;  
b) waste imported for reprocessing  or recycling ; and  
c) hazardous waste imported for disposal .  
(2) The Standard does not apply to risk goods listed as excluded under Schedule 1 : Definitions.  
 
Guidance  
• Recovery is the process of extracting metal compounds by heating or chemical application.  
• Reprocessing includes sorting, shreddin g, compressing, repacking and/or reshipping items.  
• Recycling  is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.  
• Hazardous waste for disposal is waste that has been classified as hazardous and will be safely 
disposed of .  
• Used vehicle or machinery parts (including batteries and radiators) imported for  the use as a 
vehicle or machinery are covered in the standard  Vehic les, Machinery and Parts .   
• Used vehicle or machinery parts (including batteries and radiators) imported for recovery, 
reprocessing, recycling or disposal are covered under this  Standard . 
• All sea containers (including ISO tanks) are required to comply with the requirements in the  
standard  Sea Container s from All Countries . 
 
1.2 Incorporation by reference  
(1) The following documents are incorporated by reference under section 142M of the Act :  
a) MPI’s Treatment Requirement : Approved Biosecurity Treatments  (MPI -ABTRT) . 
(2) Under section 142O(3) of the Act, it is declared that section 142 O(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 legal effect as part of those documents . 
1.3 Definitions  
(1) Definitions of  terms used in this  Standard  are set out in Schedule 1. 
(2) Terms used in this Standard  that are defined in the Act have the meanings set out in the Act unless an 
additional clarification or a different meaning is given in Schedule 1.  
1.4 Biosecurity clearance  
(1) In order to obtain biosecurity clearance, the waste must:  
a) meet the general requirements in Part 1;  and 
b) meet the applicable specific requirements in Parts 2, 3 or 4 .  Import Health Standard : Waste for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal   
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1.5 Information required  
(1) Importers of waste subject to  this Standard  must provide to MPI the following information before  the 
goods arrive in New Zealand:  
a) importer’s name and contact details ; 
b) complete and accurate  description of the consignment ;  
c) the following shipment details:  
i) vessel name and voyage number ; 
ii) port of loadin g; 
iii) date of loading ; 
iv) container type ; and 
v) container number (where applicable) ;  
d) treatment certificate ( where applicable) ; and  
e) processing  declaration ( where applicable) . 
1.6 Documentation  
(1) All documentation must be in English but may be bilingual (language of exporting country  and English) .  
1.6.1 Treatment certificate  
(1) Treatment certificates are only required as specified in Parts 3 and 4 of this  Standard .  
(2) Treatment certificates that accompany the consig nment must be issued by the national plant protection 
organisation  (NPPO )-endorsed  provider or by an MPI-approved  treatment provider  (copies are 
acceptable ) and include all the following information:  
a) treatment provider’s name and physical address;  
b) treatment provider’s certificate and registration number ;  
c) description of the consignment ;  
d) name and address of exporter;   
e) name and address of importer ;  
f) date upon which treatment was completed;  
g) signature of t he treatment provider;  
h) treatment details specified in MPI-ABTRT , including, where  applicable, the type of treatment an d 
products used, achieved treatment rate, temperature,  exposure time period, end -point readings;  
i) a declaration from the treatment provider attesting that the requirements specified in  MPI-ABTRT  
have been met ; and   
j) a stamp approval from the treatment provider attesting that they are  an NPPO -endorsed provider 
(where applicable) . 
(3) Invoice, batch and consignment information on supporting documents must match the treatment 
certificate information.  
 Guidance  
• It is the importer’s responsibility to ensure that any documentation presented in accordance with 
the requirements of this Standard  is clearly legible.  Failure to do so may result in delays in 
obtainin g biosecurity direction and/or clearance or rejection of consignments.  
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1.6.2 Processing declaration  
(1) Processing declarations are only required as specified in Part 2 of this Standard . 
(2) Processing declarations that accompany the consignments must be issued by the processer and 
include all the following information:  
a) processor name and physical address ; 
b) description of the consignment ; 
c) description  of the processes the commodity has undergone ; 
d) description  of post -processing packaging and storage ; 
e) name and address of exporter;   
f) name and address of importer  (if different from the exporter ); 
g) date on which processing  was completed;  
h) signature of the processer ; and 
i) a declaration from the processer attesting that completion of the processing and post processing 
packaging and storage.  
 
Guidance  
• To meet clause 1.6.2 (2)c) , include  a brief description of the processes involved (e.g . smelting, 
shredding, autoclaving , temperature, pressure, chemical, etc.).  
• To meet clause 1.6.2 (2)d) , include  information on how the commodity was wrapped and 
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Part 2:  Waste for recovery  
Guidance :  
• See “Schedule 1: Definitions ” for definitions of metal subtractive by -products and pyrometallurgy 
by-products.  
• Metal subtractive by -products include swarf, turnings, sweepings, filings and chips, pyrometallurgy 
by-products includes dross, sweated jackets, slugs and remelt.  
2.1 General requirements  
(1) All consignments of by -products imported under this section must be accompanied by a processing 
declaration (clause 1.6.2).  
(2) Any by -product that cannot meet the requirements of Part 2 must meet the relevant requirements in 
Part 3. 
2.2 Metal subtractive by -products  
(1) Metal subtr active by -products must be:  
a) free from biosecurity contamination and regulated pests on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) packaged directly after the manufacturing process  to prevent contamination .  
2.3 Pyrometallurgy by -products  
(1) Pyrometallurgy by -products must be:  
a) free from biosecurity contamination an d regulated pests on arrival in New Zealand; and  
b) packaged directly after the manufacturing process to prevent contamination.  
 
Guidance :  
• If goods are also imported for recycling or disposal, or the waste is hazardous, the consignment 
will also need to comply with the requirements in Part 3 or 4.  
 Guidance:  
• Processing declarations give MPI c onfirmation that goods have been packaged directly after the 
manufacturing to ensure the goods are not contaminated after processing. If confirmation is not 
provided, the consignment does not  comply with this requirement and will be directed for further 
actions as set out in Part 3 or 4.  Import Health Standard : Waste for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal   
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Part 3:  Waste  for reprocessing or recycling  
Guidance :  
• See “Schedule 1: Definitions ” for definitions of  reprocessing or recycling .  
• Waste for reprocessing and recycling includes metal products and material imported as scrap, 
factory off -cuts, electronic waste, glass cullet, plastic, paper, and cardboard.  
• Waste for reprocessing and recycling might require an additional permit from the New Zealand  
Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) . 
3.1 Waste  for reprocessing or recycling imported as part of  a full 
container l oad (FCL) shipment in a fully enclosed containe r 
(1) For w aste for reprocessing or recycling  within  an FCL shipment in a  fully enclosed container , the 
following requirements apply:   
a) the waste must be free from biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests on arrival in 
New Zealand; and  
b) the vents and doors of the container must be sealed; and  
c) the w aste meets the requirements of Option A or Option B below.  
Option A: Before -arrival treatment  
1) the waste m ust be treated in the container in accordance with MPI-ABTRT  before arrival ; and  
2) the waste m ust be accompanied by a treatment certificate (clause 1.6.1); and  
3) the containe r must be sealed within  24 hours of treatment .  
Option B: On -arrival  treatment  
1) the container must be sealed at the place of first arrival ; and 
2) the waste m ust be treated in accordance with MPI-ABTRT  by an MPI-approved  treatment 
provider  at a place of first arrival or an approved transitional facility within 24 hours of arrival . 
3.2 Waste  for reprocessing or recycling  imported in a non -fully 
enclosed container  
(1) Waste for reprocessing or recycling  within  a break -bulk consignment or in a non -fully enclosed 
container must:  
a) be free from biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests on arrival in New Zealand;  
b) be treated in accordance with MPI-ABTRT  before  arrival  by an NPPO -endorsed provider  or by 
MPI-approved treatment provider ;  
c) be accompanied by a treatment certificated ( clause 1.6.1); and  
d) be shipped  within 24 hours of treatment . 
 Guidance :  
• A sealed container means all doors and vents of the container  are closed  to prevent live animals 
and plants contamin ating the goods and container .  
• The vents can be sealed by  various means (e.g. duct tape).  Using a waterproof me thod can help 
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3.3 Waste  for reprocessing or recycling imported in a freight  of all 
kinds (FAK)  container  
(1) Waste for reprocessing or recycling within a less than a container load  (LCL) consignment  within a 
FAK container must:  
a) be free from biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests on arrival in New Zealand;  
b) be treated in accordance with MPI-ABTRT  before arrival by an NPPO -endorsed provider  or by an 
MPI-approved treatment provider ;  
c) be accompanied by a tre atment certificate ( clause 1.6.1) ;  
d) the container must be sealed within 24 hours of treatment ; and  
e) the container must not be reopened before export unless  it is necessary to load other goods into 
the FAK container before reclosing the container immediately . 
 
 Guidance :  
• Section 3.2(1)d) refers to the waste leaving the exporting country within 24 hours of treatment.  
Guidance :  
• Waste used f rom human consumption (e .g. food or water packaging waste) must be free from 
biosecurity contaminants , including  food residue  and moisture .  
• Commodities in ISO tanks ( e.g. industrial oil), might not need treatment. However, ISO tanks are 
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Part 4:  Hazardous waste for disposal  
Guidance :  
• See Schedule 1: Definitions for commodities included  under Part 4 – Hazardous waste for disposal . 
• Imports of hazardous waste  are controlled internationally by the Basel Convention on the 
Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes. The EPA is the competent authority for New Zealand 
and determines whether consent will be issued or not under the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) 
Prohibition Order No . 2, 2004.  Importing hazardous waste without consent from the EPA is an offence 
under the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Act 1988 . 
4.1 Hazardous waste for disposal imported as part of  an FCL 
shipment in a fully enclosed container  
(1) For h azardous waste for disposal  within  an FCL shipment in a fully enclosed container , the following 
requirements apply : 
a) the waste must be free from biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests on arrival in 
New Zealand;   
b) the vents and doors of the container mu st be sealed ; and  
c) the waste meets  the requirements of Option A or Option B below . 
Option A: Before -arrival treatment  
1) the waste m ust be treated in the container in accordance with MPI-ABTRT  before arrival ;  
2) the waste must be accompanied by a treatment certificate (clause 1.6.1);  and  
3) the container m ust be sealed within  24 hours of treatment .  
Option B: On -arrival treatment  
1) the container must be  sealed at the place of first arrival; and  
2) the waste must be treated in accordance with MPI-ABTRT  by an MPI-approved  treatment 
provider  at a place of first arrival or an approved transitional facility within 24 hours of arrival.  
(2) Asbestos must be shipped as a full container load (FCL) in a fully enclosed container.     
  
Guidance :  
• A sealed container means all doors and vents of the container are closed to prevent live animals 
and plants contaminating the goods and container .  
• The vents can be sealed by  various means (e.g. duct tape).  Using a waterproof me thod can help 
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4.2 Hazardous waste for disposal within  a non -fully enclosed 
container  
(1) Hazardous waste for disposal (excluding asbestos) within a break -bulk consignment  or in a non-fully 
enclosed container must:  
a) be free from biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests on arrival in New Zealand;  
b) be treated in accordance with MPI-ABTRT  before  arrival  by an NPPO -endorsed provider  or by 
MPI-approved treatment provider ;  
c) must be accompanied by a treatment certificated ( clause 1.6.1); and  
d) be shipped w ithin 24 hours of treatment . 
 
4.3 Hazardous waste for disposal  within  a FAK container  
(1) Hazardous waste for disposal (excluding asbestos) within  an LCL consignment within a FAK container 
must:  
a) be free from biosecurity contaminants and regula ted pests on arrival in New Zealand;  
b) be treated in accordance with MPI-ABTRT  before  arrival by an  NPPO -endorsed provi der or by 
MPI-approved treatment provider ;  
c) be accompanied by a treatment certificated ( clause 1.6.1);  
d) the container must be sealed within 24 hours of treatment ; and  
e) the container must not be reopened before export, unless  it is necessary to load other goods into 
the FAK container before reclosing the container immediately.  
 
 
 
 
 
 Guidance :  
• Section 4.2(1)d) refers to the waste leaving the exporting country within 24 hours of treatment.  
Guidance :  
• Waste used from human consumption ( e.g. food or water packaging waste) must be free from 
biosecurity contaminants , including food residue  and moister . 
• Commodities in ISO tanks ( e.g. industrial oil), might not need treatment. However, ISO tanks are 
required to  comply with the requirements of the standard  Sea Container s from All Countries . Import Health Standard : Waste for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal   
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Schedule 1 : Definitions  
Before -arrival treatment : Treatment that is carried out before the risk goods arrive in New Zealand, can be 
performed in any country or during exportation to New Zealand, before  arrival in New Zealand, including 
periods of transshipment on the way to New Zealand.  
Biosecurity conta minants:  Any organic material, thing or substance that (because of its nature, origin or 
other relevant factor) may contain a regulated pest (or parts of  a regulated pest ). The organic 
material/thing/substance is not intended for biosecurity clearance unde r the Act.  
Dispos ing of hazardous waste:  Treating the substance in such a way that it is no longer a hazardous 
substance; or  discharging the substance into the environment as waste; or  exporting the substance as waste 
from New Zealand . 
FAK ( freight of all kinds ) container : A sea container that includes individual consignments for multiple 
importers ; may include different types of goods. A less -than-container -load (LCL) consignment is part of the 
contents of a n FAK container.  
FCL (full container load ) container : A sea container that includes a consignment for a single importer.  
Fully enclosed container:  A container that is fully enclosed, secure and provides complete protection of 
goods from biosecurity contamination during exportation (for example, a six-sided, metal sea container) . 
Hazardous substance:  Has the following meaning under section 2(1) of the Hazardous Substances and New 
Organisms Act 1996:  
hazardous substance  means, unless expressly provided otherwise by regulations or an EPA notice, any 
substance - 
(a) with 1 or more of the following intrinsic properties:  
 (i) explosiveness  
 (ii) flammability  
 (iii) a capacity to oxidise  
 (iv) corrosiveness  
 (v) toxicity (including chronic toxicity)  
 (vi) ecotoxicity, with or without bioaccumulation; or  
(b) which on contact with air or water (other than air or water where the temperature or pressure has been 
artificially increased or decreased) generates a substance with any 1 or more of the properties specified in 
paragraph (a) . 
Hazardous waste:  Waste that contains or is contaminated with a hazardous substance. It includes, but is not 
limited to,  asbestos -contaminated waste, smelting slag, w aste from Antarctica , outdated chemicals, activated 
charcoal, medical waste, waste relating to inks, dyes, p igments, paints, lacquers, waste chemicals, 
fluorescent tubes, electronic waste, waste thermal fluids, halogenated solvents, waste pesticides, herbicides, 
waste oils, and emulsions.  
ISO ( the International Organization for Standardization ) tanks: internatio nal intermodal containers that 
meet the standards specified by the International Organization for Standardization.  
Metal subtractive by -products:  Secondary products that result from a subtractive manufacturing process.  
For example: filings that are produc ed when cutting a solid block of material.  Metal subtractive by -products 
includes swarf, turnings, sweepings, filings and chips.  
MPI-approved treatment provide r: A New Zealand -based treatment provider that is approved by MPI to 
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Non-fully enclosed container : Open -topped, flat-rack, soft -tops, damaged containers  or other container 
types that are non -fully enclosed  and where cargo is not completely protected from biosecurity contamination 
during exportation.  
NPPO : national plant pro tection organisation . 
Place of first arrival (PoFA): Port that has been approved under section 37 of the Act as a place of first 
arrival for craft.   
Pyrometallurgy by -products : Secondary products that result from a metal heating or “pyrometallurgy” 
proces s. Pyrometallurgy by -products includes dross, sweated jackets, slugs and remelt.  
Recovery : The process of extracting metal compounds by heating or chemical application . 
Recycling:  The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects .  For the purposes of 
this Standard, metal recovery is considered to fall under Recovery rather than Recycling .   
Regulated pest :  
a) Any regulated pest, quarantine pest, or regulated non -quarantine pest as defined by the 
International Plant Protectio n 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  that may interfere wit h the diagnosis, management, or treatment, in 
New Zealand, of pests or unwanted organisms.  
Reprocessing:  Manual or mechanical processing such as  sorting, shredding, compressing, repacking and/or 
reshipping items.  
Risk good : Any organism, organic material, thing, or substance that (by reason of its nature, origin, or other 
relevant factors) may constitute, harbour, or contain an organism that may:   
a) cause unwanted harm to natural and physical resources or human heal th in New Zealand; or  
b) interfere w ith the diagnosis, management or treatment, in New Zealand, of pests or unwanted 
organisms.  
Seal: A sealing device that prevents the container doors from being opened and has a unique identification 
number.  
Sealed (container): The closing of container door s ensuring that the doors’ rubber seals (if applicable) are 
intact and goods are protected from the outside environment.  
Transship ment : Offloading of cargo at a port in an area or country before the cargo is transported to another 
area or country via the same or different vessel or craft.  
Used  (status):  Has left the standard manufacturing logistics supply chain for use, testing, demonstration or 
other purposes.  
Waste:  Containerised consignments of used (not new) materials and products  imported for recovery, 
reprocessing , recycling  or disposal , and: 
a) includes  but not limited to : 
i) scrap metal;  
ii) factory off -cuts;  
iii) used vehicle or machinery imported  as scrap ; 
iv) used batteries;  
v) electronic waste;  
vi) cullet (whole, broken, or crushed glass);  
vii) plastic;  
viii) paper or cardboard;  
ix) hazardous  waste for disposal; and 
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b) excludes:  
i) vehicles, machinery and parts including batteries and radiators for the use in vehicles or 
machinery;  
ii) products processed into ingots or bullion;  
iii) any radioactive material  that the Radiation Safety Act 2016 applies to ; 
iv) general household and garden waste ; and  
v) waste from animal products .