Import Health Standard 
Issued under the Biosecurity Act 1993   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Vehicles, Machinery and 
Equipment  
 VEHICLE -ALL 
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TITLE  
Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment  
COMMENCEMEN T 
This Import Health Standard  will come into for ce on the 1st of September 2018  except for Sections 3.1 and 3. 3 
which come into force on the 1st of December 2018.  
REVOCATION 
This Import Health Standard  revokes and replaces:  the Import Health Standard  for Vehicles, Machinery and 
Tyres , issued on 19th of February 2018.  
ISSUING AUTHORITY  
This Import Health Standard  is issued  under section 24A of the Biosecurity Act 1993.  
 
Dated at Wellington this  9th day of  August 2018  
 
 
 
Peter Thomson (Pete)  
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  
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 Incorporation by reference  5 
1.3 Definitions  5 
Part 2:  Biosecurity requirements for all vehicles, machinery and equipment  6 
2.1 Information that must be provided by importers  6 
2.2 Freedom from biosecurity contaminants  and regulated pests  7 
Part 3:  Additional  requirements  for specified biosecurity risks 9 
3.1 Used machinery from all countries  9 
3.2 Used vehicle and machinery equipment/parts from all countries  9 
3.3 Used wire cables from all countries  10 
3.4 Used tyres from all countries  10 
3.5 Aircraft, motor boats and yachts from all countries  11 
3.6 All vehicles and machinery from Japan  11 
3.7 All vehicles, machinery and equipment from Schedule 3 countries  13 
Schedule 1 –  Definitions  16 
Schedule 2 –  Biosecurity Contaminants and Regulated Pests 19 
Schedule 3 –  Actionable Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Countries  20 
Schedule 4 –  Overview of Part 3 Requirements  21 
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Introduction 
This introduction  is not part of the  import health standard (IHS) , but is intended to indicate its general effect.  
Purpose  
The purpose of this IHS  is to set out the requirements 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 organisms into New Zealand . Both new 
and used v ehicles , machinery and equipment  are risk goods because pests and unwanted organisms have 
frequently been found when they arrive in  New Zealand . These organisms have the potential to cause harm to 
natural and physical resources 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 . MPI is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Biosecurity Act 1993  (the 
Act). 
Under the Act, an IHS may be issued that set s out the requirements that must b e met when importing risk 
goods  in order to manage the risks assoc iated with their import ation , including the risk from incidentally 
imported 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?  
All import ers of vehicles, machinery and equipment  (from any country ) must  be familiar with this IHS . 
Why is this important?  
(1) Importers must take all reasonable steps to ensure that imported  vehicles, machinery and equipment  
comply wit h this IHS (section 16B of the Act) . 
(2) Vehicles, machinery and equipment  that do not comply with this IHS may be  destroyed, reshipped to 
origin , or treated  (if treatment is possible) .  
(3) The importer will be liable 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.  A Chief Technical Officer may issue guidelines or give directions on measures  
different to those in the s tandard 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  
No. Version Date  Part/Section Changed  Change(s) Description  
1.0 13/10/ 2009  N/A IHS for Vehicles, Machinery and Tyres - N/A 
1.1 23/12/2014  Section 4.3  IHS for Vehicles, Machinery and Tyres - Additional 
treatment information supplementary to Section 4.3  
2 25/08/2017  Section 4.4  IHS for Vehicles, Machinery and Tyres - Urgent 
addition of Section 4.4  
3 25 /01/2018  All IHS for Vehicles, Machinery and Tyres - Re-formatted 
document  
4 19 /02/2018  Part 3.3  IHS for Vehicles, Machinery and Tyres - Changes to 
imported vehicles and machinery from Japan.  
5 9/08/2018  All IHS for Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment - 
Completely revised  and renamed IHS.  
 
Other information  
Guidance  
Guidance for this IHS is provided in the Guidance Document to the IHS for Vehicles, Machinery and 
Equipment http://www.mpi.govt.nz/importing/other/vehicles -and-machinery/ . It 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 prior to undertaking any activities relating to the importation of vehicles, 
machinery and equipment . 
The infor mation contained within a  “guidance box” throughout this document is for guidance only and is not 
part of the statutory requirements.  These boxes are labelled as “Guidance” . 
Containers  
Containers carrying cargo must be managed as per the IHS – Sea Containers from all countries.  
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/document -vault/1984   
Wood Packaging and other Restricted Packaging Material  
All wood packaging must be managed as per the IHS -  Wood Packaging Material from All Countries . 
http://www.mpi.govt.nz/importing/forest -products/wood -packaging/ . Other contaminated packaging must be 
secured, segregated  and managed as per this IHS. Contact MPI if you are un clear about the management of 
such material.  
Costs  
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  
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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 Biosecurity Act 19 93.  
(1) The following International Standards  for Phytosanitary 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 Standa rd for Phytosanitary Measures  10 - Requirements for 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 Phytosanitary 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  MPI Approved  Biosecurity Tr eatments . http://mpi.govt.nz/document -vault/1555 . 
(3) Under section 142O(3) of the Biosecurity Act , it is declared that section 142O(1) does not apply, that 
is, a notice under section 142O(2) of the Biosecurity Act is not required to be published before material 
that amends or replaces any material incorporated by reference has legal effect as part of t hose 
documents . 
1.3 Definitions  
(1) Definitions of terms used in this IHS are set out in  Schedule 1. 
(2) Terms used in this IHS that are defined in the Act have the meanings set out in the Act, unless a n 
additional clarification or a different meaning is given in Sc hedule 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 equipm ent 
2.1 Information that must be provided  by importers  
(1) Importers of  all vehicles, machinery and equipment  must provide  MPI with the following documented 
information  prior to arrival in New Zealand :  
Consignment  details  
a) Consignor name.  
b) Consignee name and contact details.  
c) Country  and port of origin . 
d) Shipment details: vessel, voyage number, container number (if relevant) and date of loading.  
e) The number and type of each vehicle or item of machinery or equipment  (including spare parts ). 
f) Whether the vehicles, machinery and equipment  are new or used . 
g) Date of manufacture must be specified for new vehicles and machinery.  
h) Make and model of each vehicle or machine  (applies to entire/whole vehicles /machinery  only).  
i) Unique  identity i nformation , such as a vehicle ident ification number  (this ge nerally applies to 
entire /whole vehicles/machinery only) . 
Cleaning and treatment information  
j) A Cleaning Certificat e, where required  under Section 3.1 (o n the form provided on the MPI 
website) that confirms that the used machinery was  clean ed externally and internally (involving 
disassembly) before arrival in New Zealand that includes:  
i) Date cleaning (and dismantling where required) was carried out.  
ii) Cleaning  Provider’s letterhead /logo  including name and physical address.  
iii) Name and sig nature of the person conducting or supervising the cleaning . 
Note: Cleaning Providers must present the above information on an MPI -recognised Cleaning 
Certificate . Refer to Schedule 1 – Definitions.   
k) Evidence describing how the vehicles, machinery and equi pment  were  managed  in the export 
country to meet the  requirements of Part 3 . This must specify use of:  
i) An MPI-approved system ; 
ii) A pest -free area; or   
iii) A pest -free place of production .  
l) A Treatment Certificate, where required  under  Section 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7 that confirms  
that the cargo was treated  with an MPI -approved treatment in the country of origin  that includes:   
i) Treatment  Provider’s letterhead including name and physical address . 
ii) Certificate 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  with signature of the Treatment Provider . 
vii) Address where the treatment  occurred.  
viii) Treatment details including the type of treatment used and products (where applicable), 
applied treatment rate, exposure time period, minimum enclosure temperature details  etc. 
ix) A declaration that the Treatment Provider  has met all of the requirements specified  by MPI . 
(2) All items that have undergone certified cleaning or have been treated in the country of origin  must be  
labelled with the  company that applied the treatment  (use a label or  an adhesive sticker ), and  Import Health Standard: Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment  
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a) If the items were not managed under an MPI -approved system , then the label or sticker must 
also identify:  
i) The cleaning or treatment location;  and 
ii) The type of treatment applied (as specified in MPI Approved Biosecurity Treatments)  or 
certified cleaning;  and 
iii) The date and time when the cleaning or treatment was applie d.  
b) If the items were managed under an MPI -approved system , a label  or sticker stating the identity 
of the MPI -approved system and the location . 
Note: If the contents of a container is treated, then the container is labelled accordingly  with an 
adhesive st icker or appropriate label on the goods in the front of the container . 
 
Guidance  
(1). Where there are various options for the management of vehicles, machinery and equipment , MPI 
recommend s that importers provide documents to  MPI to confirm which  option they have chosen before 
the consignment arrives in New Zealand.  Appropriate MPI intervention or verification can then be arranged.  
Examples of a cceptable documentation include  verifiable cleaning certificate s, documentation from a 
regulatory agency, manufa cturer’s export system documentation, or treatment certificate s.  
(2). Failure to provide 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 
reshipped  elsewhere .  
2.2 Freedom from  biosecurity contamina nts and regulated pests 
(1) All new or used  vehicles, machinery and equipment  that arrive in New Zealand  must be free of 
biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  (externally and internally) . 
To obtain biosecurity clearance, the vehicles, machinery and equipment  (and all associated packing 
and packaging material ) must:  
a) meet the threshold levels listed in Schedule 2 ; and  
b) comply  with the applicabl e requirement s in Part 3 .  
(2) On arrival requirements  
Importers of used  vehicles, machinery and equipment  from all countries must make arrangements  with 
an MPI I nspector for an external inspection . This  must  be conducted : 
a) within 12 hours of being unloaded  from the vessel  (if non- containerised) ; or  
b) within 12 hours of being unloaded  from a sea container .  
This requirement does not apply  when the vehicles or machinery are imported in accordance with an 
MPI-approved system . 
 
Guidance  
(1). New vehicles, machinery and equipment  may be inspected by an MPI I nspector . MPI may request 
extra  information for the items  if there are concerns about their biosecurity risk . 
(2). MPI Inspectors may require importers to fully or partially dismantle specific vehicles or  machine ry to 
confirm that high -risk areas are free of biosecurity contaminants.  
(3). If the inspection reveals a biosecurity contamination issue, MPI may require the vehicles, machinery or 
equipment to be treated . If this is not possible, then the consign ment must be reshipped or destroyed.  
(4). Grossly contaminated vehicles, machinery or equipment will be prevented from being unloaded  from 
the vessel or container  and directed for reshipment.  Import Health Standard: Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment  
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(5). Vehicles , machinery and equipment that arrive in New Zeala nd to be trans -shipped to other 
destinations are also required to be free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests.  Import Health Standard: Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment  
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Part 3:  Additional  requirements for specified biosecurity risks  
Guidance  
(1). Part/Section  3 requirements manage the risks associated with some, but not all, of the biosecurity 
contaminants and regulated pests listed in Schedule 2.  
(2). Schedule 4 provides an overview of Part /Section 3  requir ements.  
3.1 Used  machinery from all co untries  
(1) This section applies to all u sed machinery from all countries , including  non-working used machines 
imported for disassembly and use as equipment/parts.  
(2) For used machinery : 
a) From Japan – refer to Section 3.6 . 
b) From Schedule 3 countries refer to Section 3.7.  
c) From other countr ies. 
i) All used  machinery m ust be thoroughly clean ed (externally and internally) before arrival in 
New Zealand.  
ii) Importers must provide a cleaning certificate stating that the used machinery has been  
thoroughly clean ed (externally and internally) and that the items were disassembled for 
cleaning  as described in Section 2.1 (1 k) . 
iii) Consignments will be inspected on arrival and treated where required.  If this is not 
possible, then the consignment will be reshipped or destroyed.  
(3) All item s certified as being cleaned or treated  must be  labelled as described in Section 2.1 (2).  
 
Guidance  
(1). MPI must be able to verify the cleanliness of the items when they arrive in New Zealand. In preparation 
for verification inspection, MPI recommends that used items are 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.  
(2). MPI considers all field tested machinery as being used and importers should advise MPI on arrival 
where any vehicle s or machinery have  been field tested.  
(3). If machinery is from a Schedule 3 country, Section 3.7 requirements apply in addition to requirements 
specified above.  
3.2 Used vehicle and machinery equipment /parts from  all countries  
(1) This section applies to all used vehicle and machinery equipment/parts  only. If equipment/ parts are 
being exported as break bulk  consignments of whole vehicles or machinery  and are intended to be 
dismantled for equipment/parts , MPI consid ers them  to be used vehicles or used machinery :  
a) For used vehicles and machinery  from all countries re fer to Section 2.2.  and: 
b) For used machinery from countries (excluding Japan /Schedule 3 countries), refer to Section 3.1.  
c) For used vehicles and machinery from Japan, refer to Section 3.6.  
d) For used vehicles and machinery from Schedule 3 countries, refer to Section 3.7.  
(2) For treatment requirements for c ontainerised consignments of used  equipment/parts  imported by sea : 
a) From Sched ule 3 countries , refer to Section 3.7.  
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i) Used equipment/parts must be treated in the country of origin or in New Zealand as per 
MPI Approved Biosecurity Treatments . 
ii) If being treated in country of origin within 21 days of shipping to New Zealand ;  
iii) If being treated in New Zealand at a  place of first arrival or at a  transitional facility . 
(3) For treatment requirements for  non-containerised  used  equipment/parts  (imported by air freight  or as 
break -bulk consignments  by sea ): 
a) From Schedule 3 countries, refer to Section 3.7.  
b) From any other country including Japan, there are no further requirements .  
(4) Any treated used  equipment/parts  must be labelled as described in Section 2.1 (2).  
 
Guidance  
(1). All used equipment/parts must meet the requirements described in Section 2.2. 
(2). If used equipment /parts cannot be inspected appropriately on arrival , they may be directed for treatment 
as per MPI Approved Biosecurity Treatments  or be reshipped .  
3.3 Used wire cables from all countries  
(1) Wire ropes or cables that are attached to used vehicles or machinery must be heat -treated in the 
country of origin as per MPI Approved Biosecurity Treatments .  
(2) Importers must provide a treatment certificate stating that a ny remaining wire cables  have been heat -
treated as per MPI Approved Biosecurity Treatments .  
(3) Any treated item  must be labelled as described in Section 2.1 (2).  
3.4 Used tyres from  all countries  
(1) This section  applies to all used tyres  of any type  that are not in flated or not on rims . For tyres on rims , 
refer to Section 3.2. 
(2) Used tyres  must be treated as per MPI Approved Biosecurity Treatment s and in accordance with 
Section 3.4 (3), (4), (5) and (6) below.  
(3) Used  tyres that have been treated  before arrival  in New Zealand  must be protected in a way that 
ensures that they remain free of biosecurity contamination  (for example, in a clean and secure  sea 
container  with vents sealed) . Shippers and i mporter s must also ensure that the tyres remain protected 
during transit to New Zealand.   
(4) Used  tyres that have not been treated before arrival  in New Zealand , and arrive in  a sea container , 
must be: 
a) Treated  as per MPI Approved Biosecurity Treatment s within 12 hours of unloading from the craft  
or vessel at the place  of first arrival  in New Zealand . 
If treatment of the used tyres is not possible within 12 hours of unloading : 
a) The sea container vents and any holes must be sealed to ensure that any live regulated pests 
cannot  escape ; and 
b) The used tyres must then be treated within 48 hours of arrival  as per MPI Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments  at the place  of first arrival , or at a suitable transitional facility.  
(5) Used tyres that have not been treated before arrival  in New Zealand , and do not arrive in a sea 
container must  be: 
a) Protect ed after unloading  from the craft or vessel (for example,  held inside a sealed sea 
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or 
If there is going to be delay in treatment , or if the tyres are too large to fit inside a sea container, 
they must be externally treated with a  residual  insecticide immediately upon unloading to ensure 
live regulated arthropod pests do not escape.  
and 
b) treated  as per MPI Approved Biosecurity Treatment s within 48 hours of arrival  at the place of first 
arrival  or at a suitable transitional facility . 
(6) Any treated item  must be labelled as described in Section 2.1 (2).  
 
Guidance  
Residual insecticides as per  MPI Approved Biosecurity Treatments  are suitable for use under  Section  3.4.5 
(and for Sections 3.5 and 3.7 - Option B).  
3.5 Aircraft, motor boats and yachts from all countries  
(1) This section applies to all a ircraft (helicopters/planes), motor boats and yachts  (whether break -bulk or 
containerised , new or used)  from any country . 
(2) Aircraft, motor boats and yachts must be:  
a) Thoroughly cleaned internally and externally . 
(3) Aircraft, motor boats and yachts from Japan /Schedule 3 countries must also be: 
a) treated (externally and internally) by fogging or sprayi ng with a residual insecticide as per MPI 
Approved Biosecurity Treatment s where they leave  on or after the 1st of September and where 
they arrive in New Zealand on or before the 30th of April  of any year . All compartments where 
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug ( Halyomorpha halys ) may hide must be opened before fogging or 
spraying. Insecticide treatment must:  
i) first occur in the country of origin  before shipping to New Zealand ; and  
ii) then be repeated upon arrival in New Zealand followed by inspection.  
(4) Any treated r isk good of this type  must be certified and labelled as described in Section 2.1 (2).  
3.6 All vehicles and machinery from Japan  
Guidance  
(1). Risk management measures specified in this section  are primarily for the high -risk pests: Asian Gypsy 
Moth  (Lymantria dispar ), Brown Marmorated Stink Bug and various other stink bug s in Japan .  
Note: All break -bulk or containerised cargo must be treated (where and when required) in Japan or in transit 
before arrival in New Zealand.  
(1) This section applies to all  vehicles  and machinery (whether break -bulk or containerised, new or used) 
from Japan , excluding aircraft, motor boats and yachts . 
(2) The requirements of this section do not apply to v ehicles  and machinery that originate  from another 
country , and that are trans -shipped through a port in Japan , provided the consignment remains : 
a) segregated from all untreated cargo  at all times ; and 
b) at that port  for no greater than 120 hours  unless other agreed measures are in place to mitigate 
the biosecurity risks.  
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(3) Any treated item  must be certified and labelled as described in Section 2.1 (2).  
3.6.1 New vehicles and machinery from Japan  
(1) All new vehicles and machinery  must be treated to manage  the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug  before 
arrival in New Zealand  (as specified in MPI Approved Biosecurity Treatments ) where they leave Japan 
on or after the 1st of September and arrive in New Zealand on or before the 30th of April of any year;   
or 
(2) Must be managed under an MPI -approved  New Vehicles and M achinery System.  
These requirements do not apply for new bicycles (manual or electric), new motor bikes, new motor 
scooters, new side by side (SxS) racers/vehicles and new quad bikes/racers.  
3.6.2 Used vehicl es from Japan  
(1) All used vehicles including  non-standard vehicles (such as buses, on-road use dump -trucks and motor 
homes ) must be managed  under an MPI -approved Used Vehicle System  before arrival in New 
Zealand ;  
and 
(2) MPI-approved system o perators must also use  a treatment component for management of the Brown 
Marmorated Stink Bug  (as specified in MPI Approved Biosecurity Treatments ) for used vehicles that 
leave Japan on or after the 1st of September and arrive in New Zealand on or before the 30th of April of 
any year . 
3.6.3 Used machinery from Japan  
(1) All used machinery  including dump trucks used for off- road purposes  must  be cleaned and have a 
cleaning certificate provided by an MPI -approved cleaning provider or an MPI -approved Used 
Machinery System  (required for 12 months of the year)  as described in Section 2.1 (1 k) ; 
and 
(2) All used machinery must also be  treated before arrival in New Zealand for management of the Brown 
Marmorated Stink Bug  (as specified in MPI Approved Biosecurity Treatments ) for consignments of 
used machinery and equipment that that leave Japan on or after the 1st of September and arrive in 
New Zealand on or before the 30th of April of any year.  
 
Guidance  
(1). System approval is granted when the proposed system (in Japan or in-transit to New Zealand ) is seen 
as being effective in managing the biosecurity risks associated with the vehicles and machinery , ensuring 
they meet the requirements of this IHS. A Chief Technical Officer may decline, suspend or revoke approval 
if they consider that a system is not, or is no longer, effective at ensuring that the vehicles or machinery 
meet the IHS requirements.  
(2). The criteria and process es for MPI- approved New Vehicle and New Machinery systems and MPI -
approved Used Vehicle and Use d Machinery systems are available on the MPI website . The link may be 
found a t http://www.mpi.govt.nz/importing/other/vehicles -and-machinery/  refer to: Quick Links -  Vehicle 
System s. 
(3). If prospective system operators and importers believe that they cannot meet MPI’s system 
requirements under Section 3.6 or 3.7 they should contact MPI for discussion of equivalence options (See 
‘Equivalence’ in the IHS ‘Introduction’ section) . 
(4). On arrival verification will the tailored to MPI’s confidence in the system.  
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3.7 All vehicles, machinery and equipment from Schedule 3 countries  
 
Guidance  
(1). Risk management measures specified in this section  are primarily for management of the Brow n 
Marmorated Stink Bug.   
(1) This section applies to a ll vehicles, machinery and equipment (whether break -bulk or containerised, 
new or used) from any country listed in Schedule 3 , excluding  aircraft, motor boats and yachts . 
(2) The requirements of this section  do not apply to v ehicles, machinery and equipment that originate  from 
countries not included in the list of Schedule 3 , and that are trans -shipped through a port in a Schedule 
3 country , provided the consignment remains : 
a) segregated from all untreated carg o at all times ; and 
b) at a Schedule 3 country port  for no greater than 120 hour s  
If these requirements are not met, then the requirements specified in Section 3.7 apply.  
(3) Treated vehicles, machinery and equipment that originate in Schedule 3 countries and are then 
transported to ports in non -Schedule 3 countries for shipping to New Zealand , may exceed the 120-
144 hour holding period  before loading occurs , provided the consignment remains : 
a) segregated all untreated cargo  at all times . 
(4) For used machinery : 
a) All items must be thoroughly cleaned (externally and internally) before arrival in New Zealand.  
b) Importers must provide a cleaning certificate stating that the used machinery has been 
thoroughly cleaned (externally and internally) and that the items were disas sembled for cleaning.  
(5) All vehicles, machinery and equipment  that leave Schedule 3 countries on or after the 1st of September 
and arrive in New Zealand on or before the 30th of April of any year must be managed to mitigate 
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug risk us ing one of the following options :  
Note: MPI must be contacted in advance by exporters and imp orters considering using O ption  A so 
that assessment and verification of effectiveness can be conducted.  
Option A – MPI-approved systems.  
Vehicles, machinery and  equipment (break -bulk or containerised) must have been managed using a 
systems approach that :  
a) is recognised as an MPI -approved New Vehicles and M achinery System, MPI-approved Used 
Vehicle System  or MPI-approved Used Machinery System ; and align s with International Standard 
for Phytosanitary Measures 14 * (refer to Section 1.2).  
Note: New items  of the types targeted by MPI and manufactured on or after 1 December and shipped 
before 30 April of any year, may qualify as part of an MPI -approved system  (which means  mandatory 
treatment may not be required ). 
 
Guidance  
(1). MPI-approved systems could also cover in -transit treatment of risk goods before arrival in New Zealand.  
(2). *National Plant Protection Organisation phytosanitary certification is not required for vehicle or 
machinery systems.  
Option B – Treatment for break- bulk vehicles, machinery and equipment.  
Break -bulk consignments of vehicles, machinery and equipment ( excluding aircraft ) must be treated  as 
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a) Treatment must be conducted at the port of departure for New Zealand  within 120 hours of  
departure ; or 
b) Where treatment is not conducted  at the port of departure for New Zealand in a Schedule 3 
country , treated vehicles,  machinery and equipment must :  
i) be transported from the treatment location within 6  hours of treatment completion; and  
ii) arrive at the  departure port for New Zealand  within 120 hours of departure.   
or 
i) be wrapped in an impervious insect -proof covering (such as netting or plastic) within 6 
hours of the completion of treatment ; and 
ii) be transport ed from the treatment location within 24 hours of the completion of treatment; 
and  
iii) arrive at the departure port for New Zealand within 120 hours of departure.   
or  
i) be fogged or sprayed externally with a resi dual insecticide as per MPI Approved 
Biosecurity Treatment s on the completion of treatment ; and 
ii) be transported  from the treatment location within 24 hours of the completion of treatment; 
and  
iii) arrive at the departure port for New Zealan d within 120 hours of  departure .  
c) For west coast ports of  the United States of America , where treatment cannot be conducted at 
the port of departure for New Zealand , treated vehicles,  machinery and equipment must:  
i) be transported from the treatment location within 6  hours of treatment completion; and  
ii) arrive at the departure port for New Zealand  within 144  hours of departure.  
Note  1: The treatment specifications must be listed on a treatment certificate  and on an adhesive 
sticker or l abel on the treated cargo . 
Option C – Treatment for containerised vehicles, machinery and equipment.  
Containerised (and sealed) consignments of vehicles, machinery and equipment ( excluding aircraft)  
must be treated  as per MPI Approved Biosecurity Treatments  either : 
a) in the country of origin within 21 days of shipping to New Zealand ; or  
b) in New Zealand at a  place of first arrival or at a  transitional facility . 
Note: Where containers are treated before arrival in New Zealand, t he treatment specifications must be 
listed on a treatment certificate and on an adhesive sticker or label .  
 
Guidance  
(1). Flat-rack, open -side, open top or soft -top containers are seen as  break -bulk items for biosecurity 
purposes . 
(2). Under Option C  a), vehicles and machinery may be included with other goods in a container ( “Freight 
of All Kinds  – FAK” or “Less than a Container Load -  LCL” ). Importers may want to treat these vehicles or 
machinery immediately prior to loading into the container , so th at the whole container does not require 
treatment on arrival in New Zealand.  
(6) Importers must provide documented evidence to MPI 48 hours prior to arrival that the one of the 
options in Section 3.7 (3) has been conducted and that time -dependent requirement have been met.  
(7) Any treated item  must be labelled as described in 2.2 (1).  
(8) Other pre -export and transit requirements for vehicles, machinery and equipment.  
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a) protected or effectively segregated prior to shipment  from non MPI -system or untreated cargo ; 
and 
b) transported in an appropriate manner ; and 
c) kept effectively separated from all untreated materials or cargo, to prevent possible 
contamination with biosecurity contaminants or regulated pests.  
  
Guidance  
(1). Under Option A, an MPI Chief Technical Officer will grant approval for use of pest free areas, pest free 
places of production or an MPI -approved system when they are recognised as being effective in managing 
vehicles and machinery and/or other relevan t items, ensuring that they meet the requirements of this IHS.  
(2). MPI will also consider alternative management measures for sensitive or delicate items  depending on 
the particular Brown Marmorated Stink Bug risk posed. However, each consignment will be risk assessed 
and will be subject to inspection before and after treatment. Some methods of management that may be 
considered include:  
a) Fumigation using a different chemical or schedule , or  
b) Fogging or spraying with an insecticide as per MPI Approved Biosec urity Treatments .  
 
Guidance  
For the purposes of this Import Health Standard, MPI consider s the following items do not  require MPI-
approved treatment (using fumigation, heat or insecticides ) as per Section 3.7 due to their size, new status 
and manufactur ing processes . 
New (un -field tested) i tems as listed below , packaged,  in cartons/ pallets immediately after manufacture or 
subsequently packaged1 in impervious packaging and shipped in sea containers for direct sale.   
• Bakery, food processing and restaurant equipment.  
• Bicycles and bicycle parts  (including electric units) . 
• Boat parts.  
• Car parts.  
• Children’s sports equipment/ toys (for example, scooters, in-line or roller skates , skateboards).  
• Exercise equipment ( for example, exercycles, rowing machines and treadmills ). 
• Filters (for example, air conditioning or automotive).  
• Hand tools and hardware and home handyman items.  
• Household appliances and parts thereof ( for example, dish washers, dryers, ovens, vacuums, washing 
machines, or waste disposal units for do mestic use) . 
• Laboratory equipment.  
• Motor bikes, motor scooters, quad bikes, SxS racers/ vehicles (whether electric or liquid fuelled) and 
parts for these items.  
• Tyres ( new and containerised).  
• Power tools for domestic or home handyman use.  
However, should a n exporter or importer  find that these conditions are not able to be met, they should alert 
MPI. Then appropriate holds and directions for inspection and/or treatment will be applied by MPI.  Note: 
MPI may also target goods on the list if their risk status c hanges.  
1“Subsequently packaged in impervious packaging” denotes items managed at a packing point some distance from 
the point  of manufacture but under direct control of the manufacturer.  However, this does not apply where the items 
that are repackaged in impervious packaging occurs at a separate location being a packing yard, personal premise or 
onward location uncontrolled by the manufacturing company, as this could allow cross -contamination with BMSB.  
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Schedule 1 – Definitions   
Terms used in this IHS that are also defined in the Act have the meanings set out there. The following specific 
definitions also apply  and are defined for the purposes of this IHS : 
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 tha t (because  of its nature, origin or 
other relevant factor) may  contain a regulated pest (or parts t hereof) . Therefore that  organic 
material/ thing /substance is not intended for biosecurity clearance under the Act.  
Break -bulk consignments:  Consignments of ve hicles, machinery or equipment (including tyres) that are :  
a) stowed on deck , below deck or in holds of vessels, and  are 
b) not containerised ( cargo not being held inside a 6 -sided sea container).   
Consignments held in flat -rack, open -sided , open -topped or soft -top containers are considered to be break -
bulk consignments.  
Cleaning Certificate:  A MPI-recognised certificate that specifies he required cleaning actions have been 
completed.  
Containerised consignments:  Consignments of vehicles, machinery or equi pment (including tyres) that are 
held inside a 6 -sided sea container . Containers must meet the requirements of MPI Import Health Standard 
for Sea Containers ( SEACO ). 
Equipment:  Accessories, attachments, components, devices, fittings, gear or parts such as chassis, engines, 
seating, suspension units,  tyres  and wheels  for all types of vehicles and machinery .  
Machine/machinery: 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, and includes 
vehicle or machinery equipment  (as above).   
 
Guidance  
Machinery includes agricultural, forestry, horticultural, industrial , scientific and urban equipment.  This may 
include , but is not limited to: equipment  for baling, building/construction (cranes, elevators and escalators), 
concrete mixing, disking, fruit -picking, ha y tedding, logging, ploughing, plant growing and processing, power 
generation, production gear , roading, rolling, sawmilling, spray equipment, used diagnostic, industrial 
processing, laboratory or research equipment (such as air processors and extractors, biohazard cabinets, 
centrifu ges, fume hoods, stomachers ) and wool scouring.   
MPI-approved system: A  system that a C hief Technical Officer  approves that ensures  that vehicles, 
machinery and associated packaging are  free of biosecurity contaminants and live regulated pests . There are 
three  kinds of MPI -approved systems:  
a) MPI-approved New Vehicle and Machinery Systems  – a system under which new vehicles and 
machinery are managed.  
b) MPI-approved Used Vehicle System s – a system under which used vehicles are managed  (can 
also include vehicle equipment) . 
c) MPI-approved Used Machinery Systems  – a system under which used machines are managed  
(can also include machinery equipment) . 
An MPI -approved system (as above) may also include new or used vehicles and machinery  (and equipment) 
being man aged under the requirements of a “pest free area ” where: vehicles, machinery and equipment 
(break -bulk or containerised) must originate in a pest free area that is compliant with International Standard 
for Phytosanitary Measures 4  and is free from Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (refer to Part 1.2 (1). for more 
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Or 
An MPI -approved system may also include new or used vehicles and machinery being manged under the 
requirements of a “Pest free place of production ” where: v ehicles, machinery and equipment (break -bulk or 
containerised) must originate in a pest free place of production  that is compliant with International Standard 
for Phytosanitary Measures 10 and has been managed during pre- production, production and post -production 
phases according to appropriate procedures; and no Brown Marmorated Stink Bug were detected in the area 
or associated with the new or used items (refer to Part 1.2 (1). for more information).  
An MPI -approved system for any purpose must include details of all of the following:  
(1) A detailed description of the steps taken to ensure that the outcome  of this standard  is met . There may 
be a require ment  to include an MPI -approved treatment  (depending on country of export and time of 
year).  
(2) The persons responsible for taking those steps . 
(3) The keeping of records to demonstrate tha t the process has been followed.   
(4) Sufficient opportunity for MPI to conduct initial and ongoing verification of the process . 
(5) Evidence that any corrective action required by MPI as a result of t hat verification has been taken.   
(6) Payment of MPI costs in assessing and verifying the process.  
Refer to: http://www.mpi.govt.nz/importing/other/vehicles -and-machinery/  - Go to: Quick Links -  Vehicle 
Systems.  
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).  All packaging must be 
clean and free of biosecurity contaminants  and comply with the same requirements as the items  it 
accompani es. 
Regulated pest(s) :  
a) any regulated pest, quarantine pest, regulated non -quarantine pest as those terms are defined in 
the International Plant 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 interfere with the diagnosis, management, or treatment, in New Zealand , 
of pests or unwanted organisms.  
Schedule 3 co untry is any country listed in Schedule 3  
Used machinery/vehicles  are those items 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.  
Vehicle : A vehicle is a mobile conveyance or machine that transports cargo or people.   
 
Guidance  
(1). Vehicles may be used in connection with agricultural, horticultural, forestry or other transportation 
activities.  Vehicles include the following items that do not arrive in N ew Zealand  under their own power:  
a) aircraft (such as aeroplanes, gliders, helicopters),  
b) motor vehicles (electric or liquid fuelled, such as buses, cars, forklifts, front -end loaders, golf 
carts, motorcycles, motor scooters, quad bikes, straddle carriers, traction engines, tractors, 
trucks),  
c) rail vehicles  (such as locomotives, railcars, rail jiggers, trains, trams),  
d) ride-on mowers,  
e) tracked vehicles (continuous tracks such as armoured fighting vehicles, bulldozers, 
excavators, snowmobiles, tractors),  Import Health Standard: Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment  
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f) wagons,  
g) watercraft (such as boats, ships, yachts) and  
h) spacecraft.   
(2). Vehicles (or machinery) that have simply had their wheels or other equipment removed and can be  
driven by re-attaching the wheels , or operated as intended on re -attachment of the equipment , are 
regarded as viable vehicles or machinery and must meet the requirements of relevant Parts of this IHS.  
(3). The following items are not seen as targeted vehicles/machines of interest for the purposes of this IHS:  
a) Agricultural machinery that is new, pedestrian -controlled and not propelled by an engine . 
b) Hand -trollies or wheelbarrow s. 
c) New lawnmowers (pedestrian -controlled, including motorised ride -on mowers ). 
d) Perambulators (prams) or pushchairs.  
e) Shopping or sporting trundlers (including those propelled by mechanical power).  
f) Wheelchairs (hand powered and including those propelled by e lectrical or other power).  Import Health Standard: Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment  
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Schedule 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 biosecurity contaminant or 
regulated pest is below the threshold specified, then it is unlikely to present a biosecurity risk.  
Table 1: Biosecurity Contaminant a nd Regulated Pest Thresholds  
Note: This table is subject to periodic change.  
Type  Contaminant Type  Threshold Permitted  
Animals  Live a nimals 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 contaminants.  
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 contaminant s. 
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) is 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 radiator s are not seen as 
contaminants.  
Small pieces of l oose d ead 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 contaminant s. 
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 covering 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 management of B rown Marmorated Stink Bug 
(Halyomorpha halys ) under Section 3. 7 
Note: This table is subject to periodic change.  
 
Country  Notes  
1. Austria   
2. Bulgaria   
3. France   
4. Georgia   
5. Germany   
6. Greece   
7. Hungary   
8. Italy  
9. Liechtenstein   
10. Romania   
11. Russia   
12. Serbia   
13. Slovenia   
14. Spain   
15. Switzerland   
16. United States of America   
 
Guidance  
Treatment of cargo from the States o f Alaska and Hawaii and other territories of the United States of 
America  that are not contiguous with the other 48 States is not required.  This also applies to cargo trans -
shipped through United States of Ameri ca ports , as long as the cargo does not leave the port , is 
segregated from all untreated cargo at all times; and remains at that port for no greater than 120 hours.  
 
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Schedule 4 –  Overview of Part 3 Requirements 
The requirements of Part 2 of this IHS  apply to all vehicles, machinery and equipment.  
 
Country  
 Vehicles,  
excl. aircraft & boats  Aircraft  
& boats  Machinery  Equipment  
New Used 2 New & 
Used  New Used 2 New Used  
Japan  3.6.1  1 3.6.2   3.5  3.6.1  3.6.3   none  Parts  3.2  
Wire cable 3.3  
Tyres 3.4 
Schedule 3  
countries  3.7  3.7  3.5  3.7  3.7  3.7  Parts 3.7 
Wire cable 3.3  
Tyres 3.4 
All other  
countries  none  none  3.5  none  3.1  none  Parts 3.2 
Wire cable 3.3  
Tyres 3.4 
 
1. These requirements do not apply for new bicycles, new motorised bicycles, new motor bikes, new motor scooters, new  
SxS racers/vehicles, and new quad bikes/racers. There are no Part 3 requirements for these items.  
2. Includes non-working  used vehicles or machines imported for disassembly and use as equipment/parts .