Import Health Standard  
Issued under the Biosecurity Act 1993   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Vehicles, Machinery and 
Parts  
VMP  
11 August  2021  
 
 
 
 
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TITLE  
Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts  
COMMENCEMEN T 
This consolidated  import health standard  comes into force on  11 August 2021 .  
 
This import health standard  amends the Import Health Standard: Vehicles, Machinery and Parts, which came 
into force on 31 August 2020, and consolidates all amendments made up to the commencement of this 
standard . 
 
The amendment history to this import health standard is set out in the document history.  
 
ISSUING AUTHORITY  
This import health standard  is issued  under section is issued under section 24A of the Biosecurity Act 1993 
and incorporates amendments made in accordance with section 24B(1)(a) of that Act.   
 
Dated at Wellington this day of 11 August 2021    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Paul Hallett  
Manger, Environmental Health  
Animal and Plant Health Directorate  
Ministry for Primary Industries  
(acting under delegated authority of the Direc tor-General)  
 
Contact for further information  
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)  
Biosecurity New Zealand  
Environmental Health Group  
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 Vehicles , Machinery and Parts  6 
2.1 Information that must be provided by importers of vehicles, machinery and parts  6 
2.2 Biosecurity clearance requirements for vehicles, machinery and parts arriving in 
New Zealand  7 
2.3 Vehicles, machinery and parts that arrive in New  Zealand as sea  freight for the purpose of 
transshipping  8 
Part 3:  Land Vehicles Imported as Sea Freight  9 
3.1 Used land vehicles  9 
3.2 New land vehicles  10 
Part 4:  Aircraft and Watercraft Imported as Sea Freight  11 
4.1 New and used aircraft and watercraft  11 
Part 5:  Machinery Imported as Sea Freight  13 
5.1 Used indoor or non -targeted machinery  13 
5.2 Used outdoor or targeted machinery  13 
5.3 New machinery  14 
Part 6:  Vehicle and Machinery Parts Imported as Sea Freight  16 
6.1 Used parts from indoor or non -targeted machinery  16 
6.2 Used parts from a vehicle or from outdoor or targeted machinery  16 
6.3 New parts for a vehicle or machine  18 
Part 7:  Tyres Imported as Sea Freight  20 
7.1 Used tyres  20 
7.2 New tyres  21 
Part 8:  Wire Cables and Ropes used with Land Vehicles and Machinery and Imported as 
Sea Freight  22 
Part 9:  Additional Requirements Relating to BMSB Management when Vehicles, Machinery 
or Parts are Imported as Sea Freight (without an MPI -Approved System)  23 
9.1 Post-treatment requirements when a BMSB treatment is carried out in a Schedule 3 
country (without an MPI -approved system)  23 
9.2 Transshipping vehicles, machinery, parts and tyres through a Schedule 3 country before 
arriving in New Zealand (without an MPI -approved system)  25 
Schedule 1 – Definitions and Exclusions to this IHS  26 
Schedule 2 – Thresholds for Biosecurity Contaminants and Regulated Pests  32 
Schedule 3 – BMSB Management  33 Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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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  
This IHS specifies the minimum requirements that must be met when  importing new and used vehicles, 
machinery and parts from all countries into New Zealand Territory (New Zealand) to manage the biosecurity 
risks a ssociated with them . 
Background  
The Biosecurity Act 1993 (the Act) prescribes requirements for the exclusion, eradication and effective 
management of pests and unwanted organisms.  
Import health standards issued under the Act set out requirements to be met to effectively manage biosecurity 
risks associated with importing goods. They include requireme nts that must be met in the exporting country, 
during transit, and before biosecurity clearance can be given.  
Guidance boxes are included within this IHS for explanatory purposes. The guidance included in these boxes 
is for information only and has no legal effect.  
Who should read this?  
This IHS should be read by importers of all new and used vehicles, machinery and parts, from all countries. 
Those involved with the importation, shipment  and the treatment  of these goods  should also know and 
unders tand the requirements of this IHS.  
Why is this important?  
It is the importer’s responsibility to ensure the requirements of this IHS are met. Consignments that do not 
comply with the requirements of this IHS may not be cleared for entry into New Zeal and and/or further 
information may be sought from importers. Consignments that do not comply with the requirements of this IHS 
may be reshipped or destroyed under the Act or tested/treated in accordance with this IHS prior to release or 
equivalence determi ned. Importers are liable for all associated expenses.  
The costs to MPI in performing functions relating to the importation of vehicles, machinery and parts will be 
recovered in accordance with the Act and any regulations made under the Act. All costs invo lved with 
documentation, transport, storage and obtaining a biosecurity clearance must be covered by the importer or 
agent . 
Equivalence  
The chief technical officer (CTO) may issue a direction under section 27(1)(d) of the Act that measures 
different from those set out in this IHS may be applied to effectively manage risks associated  with the 
importation of  these goods.  
 
 
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Document history  
Version 
Date  Section (s) 
Changed  Change(s) Description  
9/08/2018  All • Complete revision and renaming of IHS.  
19/07/2019  All • Layout revised and IHS renamed  to Vehicles, Machinery and Parts  
• Major changes made to before -arrival treatment requirements for Schedule 
3 countries  
• Additional countries added to Schedule 3 and various other changes of a 
minor or me dium degree  
10/08/2020  All • Complete revision of IHS layout and numerous requirements  
• Removal of labelling requirements  
• BMSB management exclusions added for new jet skis and sea scooters  
• Manufacturer ’s declaration required where  BMSB management exclusions  
exist 
• 21-day limit between treatment and exportation in a fully enclosed container 
removed  
• Removal of mandatory system management requirement for small vehicle 
types from Japan  
• Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Moldova  and Portugal added  as Schedule 3  countries  
• Altera tions to  Schedule 3  BMSB management – when BM SB management 
applies  to commodities in this Standard  
30/04/2021  Section 3.2 
and 
Schedule 3  • Guidance  amendments  
• Removal of BMSB management exclusion s applicable to four new small 
vehicle  types  
• Poland added as a  Schedule 3  (BMSB risk)  country  
• Inflatable boats clarified as not capture d by IHS  
 
Other information  
Guidance:  
In addition to guidance boxes in this IHS,  further guidance can be found on MPI’s vehicles, machinery and 
parts web page.  Please  email  standards@mpi.go vt.nz  if you are unclear on any part of this  standard before 
you undertak e any activities relating to importi ng vehicles, machinery and parts .  
Sea Containers  
Sea c ontainers carrying vehicle s, machinery and parts  must comply with the requirements of the IHS - Sea 
Containers from All C ountries .  
Air Containers  
Air containers carrying vehicle s, machinery and parts must  comply with the requirements of the IHS - Air 
Containers from All C ountries .  
Wood Packaging and other Restricted Packaging Material  
All wood packaging associates with importing v ehicles, machinery and parts must comply with the 
requirements of the  IHS - Wood Packaging Material from All Countries .  
Treatment of vehicles, machinery and parts  
Treatment s required by this IHS must comply with the treatment specifications of  Approved Biosecurity 
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Part 1: General Requirements  
1.1 Application  
(1) This IHS applies to the following new and us ed risk goods imported to New Zealand from all countries:  
a) Vehicles , including land ve hicles, aircraft and watercraft  
b) Machinery  
c) Parts for/from v ehicles and machinery  
d) Tyres  
e) Wire cables and ropes that are, or have been, attached to machinery and vehicles used  for 
agricultural , horticultural  or forestry purposes  
(2) This IHS does not apply to risk goods listed as excluded under Schedule 1  – Part B:  Specific 
Commodity Definitions and Exclusions.  
1.2 Incorporation by r eference  
The following documents are incorporated by reference under section 142M of the Act.  
(1) The following International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures  published by the International Plant 
Protection Convention.  
a) International Standard for Phytosani tary Measures 4 . Requirements for the establishment of pest 
free areas.  
b) International Standard 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/ . 
(1) The MPI Treatment Requirements Standard  Approved Biosecurity Treatments   
(2) 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 legal 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 standard , then the meaning should be the same as 
the meaning  set out in the Act, unless an additional clarification or a different meaning is given in 
Schedule 1 . The Act is available at 
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Part 2:  Biosecurity Requirements for  Vehicles , Machiner y and 
Parts  
Guidance:  For the purpose of Part 2, any requirement that applies to parts also applies to tyres  and wire 
cables and ropes that are or have been attached to machi nery or vehicles  used for agricultural, horticultural 
or forestry purposes.  
2.1 Information that must be provided  by importers of vehicles, 
machinery  and parts  
Guidance : If MPI does not have the information  it need s, the vehicles, machinery or parts may be held up 
while waiting for their  biosecurity clearance , or they may be refused entry to New Zealand, reshipped 
elsewhere or held at the port, incurring demurrage fees.  
(1) Importers of  all vehicles, machinery and parts must provide MPI with the following information  prior to 
arrival in New Zealand : 
a) Import er name and contact details ; 
b) Country of export  where new vehicles, machinery and parts were  originally exported from or 
where used vehicle, machinery and parts were used before exportation ; 
c) Whether the vehicle, machinery and  parts are new or used ; 
 
Guidance: Vehicle s, machine ry and  parts  are considered “used” if they have left the standard 
manufacturing logistics  and sales  supply chain  for usage, testing, demonstration or other purposes .  
d) Loading p orts (airports or seaports ) used during the journey from the c ountry of export to 
New Zealand  including ports used for transshipping ; 
e) Country(s) where vehicles, machinery and parts have been used or stored  in the last 12 months , 
if differ ent to the export count ry in b) ; 
f) Shipment details: vessel, voyage number, container number (if relevant) and date of loading ; 
g) The number and type of each item; 
h) Make, model and date of manufacturer (applicable  to whole vehicles/machinery only) ; and  
i) Unique identity information, such as a vehicle identification number (this generally applies to 
entire/whole vehicles/machinery only).  
(2) The following additional information  must be presented to MPI prior to arrival where applicable to 
comply with relevant requirements in Parts 3 –9 of this IHS . 
a) Evidence that  vehicle s, machine ry and  parts have been  managed  by an MPI-approved system . 
b) A manufacturer’s declaration  required by section 3.2, 4.1, 5.3, 6.3 and 7.2  confirming that eligible 
new smaller vehicle  types , new jet skis  and sea scooters, new machinery , new parts and new 
tyres me et the relevant exclusion criteria.  
c) A cleaning certificate  required by section 5.2  that confirms that used  outdoor or targeted 
machinery  was cleaned externally and internally (involving disassembly) before arrival in New 
Zealand. The  cleaning c ertificate must  include all the following:  
i) Date that cleaning (and dismantling, where possible ) was carried out ; 
ii) Physical address where cleaning took place ; and 
iii) Name and signature of the person conducting or supervising the cleaning.   
d) A Treatment Ce rtificate that confirms that vehicles, machinery and parts  were treated with an 
MPI-approved treatment listed in Approved Biosecurity Treatment s. The Treatment Certificate 
must include all the following:  
i) Treatment provider ’s name and physical address ; 
ii) Treatment  provider’s letterhead except wher e a residual insecticide treatment is carried out 
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iii) Certificate and registration number , except where a residual insecticide treatment is 
carried out by an individual instead of a registered treatment provider ; 
iv) Description of the consignment , including quantity of items ; 
v) Name and address of exporter ; 
vi) Name and address of importer ; 
vii) Date upon which treatment was completed ; 
viii) Signature of the treatment provider ; 
ix) Address where the treatment occurred ; 
x) Treatment  details specified in Approved Biosecurity Treatments , including , where 
applicable , the type of treatment and products used, achieved treatment rate, temperature, 
exposure time period, end -point readings ; 
xi) A declaration from the treatment provider attesting that the requirements specified in 
Approved Biosecurity Treatment s have been  met and in the case of residual treatment, a 
declarat ion that the treatment  application  requirements are in accordance with section 
4.1.1 (1) – Option C of this standard.  
e) Evidence that vehicles, machinery and parts have been sealed within a fully enclosed container 
before 1 September and exported before 1 October, if clause 2 in Schedule 3 BMSB 
management  applies.  
 
Guidance :  
• The seal number and a date -stamped photograph of sealing are sufficient evidence to satisfy the 
requirement in clause 2.1 (2) e).  
• A Manufacturer’s Declaration and Cleaning Certificate template that meet s the requirements of section 
2.1 (2) b) and c) can be found on  MPI’s webpage :  Forms a nd templates  for importing  vehicles, 
machinery or parts . 
 
2.2 Biosecurity clearance requirements for vehicles, mac hinery and 
parts arriving in New Zealand  
2.2.1 Biosecurity clearance requirements for vehicles , machinery and parts arriving as 
sea freight  
(1) In order to obtain biosecurity clearance, vehicles , machinery and parts arriving in New Zealand as 
sea freight must : 
a) comply with applicable specific requirements in Parts 2  – 9 of this IHS; and  
b) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests on arrival in New Zealand  
(externally and internally) in accordance with the biosecurity contamination thresholds listed in 
Schedule 2  of this IHS.  
2.2.2 Biosecurity clearance requirements for vehicles , machinery and parts arriving as 
air freight  
(1) In order to obtain biosecurity clearance, vehicles , machinery and parts arriving in New Zealand as 
air freight  must:  
a) comply with the requirements in clause 2.1(1) ; and  
b) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants  and regulated pes ts on arrival in New Zealand  
(externally and internally) in accordance with the biosecurity contamination  thresholds listed in 
Schedule 2  of this  IHS. 
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Guidance:  
• If vehicles, machinery  or parts are exported to New Zealand using a combination of sea and air 
movements, it is the craft that physically arrives in New Zealand (with the goods) that determines if 
section 2.2.1 or section 2.2.2 appl ies. 
• Without thorough cleaning, vehicles, machine ry and parts are very unlikely to be free of  biosecurity 
contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand.  
• Being clean of all material that is not part of that vehicle, machine or part enables MPI to carry out 
verification activities that may be needed for biosecurity clearance.  
• Specific guidance about the on-arrival compliance verification that MPI carries out  before biosecurity 
clearance is given can be found on MPI’s webpage : Steps to importing vehicles, machinery  or parts .  
2.3 Vehicles, machinery and parts that arrive in New Zealand  as 
sea freight for the purpose of transshipping  
(1) All veh icles, machinery and parts  that arrive in New Zealand as a break -bulk consignment or in a non -
fully enclosed  container  for any period , before  being exported to another country without requiring 
biosecurity clearance , must : 
a) be clean and f ree of biosecurity contaminants  and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the applicable treatment  or MPI-approved system management requirements , stated under 
the applicable commodity sections  of this IHS, before arriving in New Zealand . 
(2) All veh icles, machinery and parts that arrive in New Zealand in a fully enclosed container  for any 
period , before  being exported to another country without requiring biosecurity clearance , must remain 
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Part 3:  Land Vehicles Imported as Sea Freight  
Refer to  Schedule 1 – Part B: Specific Commodity Definitions and Exclusions  for a definition  of land 
vehicles and some exclusions.  
3.1 Used  land vehicles  
3.1.1 Used land vehicles to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management  applies  
(1) Subject to 3.1.1 (2), a ll used land vehicles to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management applies  must:  
a) be clean and f ree of biosecurity contaminants  and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A or  Option B below.  
(2) Used passenger  vehicle s, truck s, bus es, campervan s and caravan s exported from Japan  during the 
BMSB risk season  must  use Option A.  
Option A: MPI -Approved System  
(1) Used land vehicles m ust be managed by an MPI-approved system ; and  
(2) for all used passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, campervans and  caravans , the MPI-approved  system 
must use a  treatment in accordance with Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival in 
New Zealand.  
 
Guidance:  
• Passenger vehicles are vehicles that are  designed for road use, have a t least four wheels and  have  less 
than 9 seating positions , such as cars, vans, utes and some shuttles.  
• An MPI Approved System may manage vehicle s that are not passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, 
campervans  and caravans  without a BMSB t reatment  if equivalent risk management to address the risk 
of BMSB is approved as part of the system.   
Option B: Treatment  
(1) Used land vehicles m ust be treated in accordance with Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival 
by an MPI-approved offshore treatment provider ; and  
(2) must meet the applicable post -treatment requirements of section 9.1. 
3.1.2 Used land vehicles to whic h Schedule 3 BMSB management  does  NOT  apply  
(1) Subject to 3.1.2 (2), all used land vehicles  to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management does NOT  apply 
must be clean and free of biosecurity contamination and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand . 
(2) All used passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, campervans and caravans that are  exported from Japan 
must be managed by  an MPI-approved system . 
 
Guidance : Year -round mandatory system management  for the larger and more complex  used vehicle types  
(passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, campervans and caravans ) exported from Japan exist due to:  
• large volume of exports from Japan.  
• Asian gypsy moth  (Lymantria dispar ) poses a risk outside of the BMSB risk season . 
• Japan has other regulated pests that other countries d o not have,  like the polished green stink  bug 
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3.2 New land vehicles   
3.2.1 New land vehicles to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management  applies  
(1) Subject to 3.2.1 (2) , new land vehicles to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management applies must:  
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants  and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A or Option B below.  
(2) New small vehicle types  to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management  applies , including motorcycles, go-
karts, scooters,  snowmobiles  and tricycles , are not required to meet Option A or Option B if:  
a) the new small vehicle s are not exported from Italy; and  
b) the new small vehicle s have been stored indoors continuously after manufacture or ha ve only 
been exposed periods of outdoor storage for movement or loading purposes, not exceeding 4 
hours at one time, before being loaded in a fully enclosed FAK or FCL container ; and 
c) a manufacturer’s declaration is completed and submitted to MPI, declaring that the matters in a) 
and b) apply, prior to the arrival in New Zealand.  
 
Guidance:  A manufacturer’s  Declaration template that meets the requirements of section 2.1 (2) b) is found 
on MPI’s webpage:  Forms a nd Template s for importing  vehicles, machinery or parts . 
Option A: MPI -Approved System:  
(1) New land vehicles m ust be managed by an MPI-approved system  that has been approved to manage 
BMSB risk . 
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) New land vehicles m ust be treated in accordance with  Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival 
by an MPI-approved offshore treatment provider ; and  
(2) must meet the applicable post-treatment requirements of s ection 9.1. 
3.2.2 New land vehicles to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management does NOT  apply  
(1) New land vehicles  to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management  does NOT  apply must be clean and free 
of biosecurity contaminants  and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand . 
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Part 4:  Aircraft and Watercraft Imported as Sea Freight  
4.1 New and used  aircraft and w atercraft  
Guidance : 
• Refer to  Schedule 1 – Part B: Specific Commodity Definitions and Exclusions  for a definition of  aircraft 
and watercraft  and some exclusions.  
• This section applies to all aircraft and watercraft not a rriving in New Zealand under their  own power (for 
example, if they are exported as cargo on another transporting vessel ). 
• Aircraft or watercraft that are partially dismantled for shipping are not considered parts unless the craft is 
not intended  for reassembly after arrival.  
4.1.1 New and used aircraft and watercraft  to which  Schedule 3 BMSB manage ment  applies  
(1) Subject to 4.1.1 ( 2) new and used aircraft and watercraft  to which Schedule 3 BMSB management 
applies must:  
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A, B or C below.  
(2) New jet skis and sea scooters  to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management applies  are not required t o 
meet either Option A,  Option B or Option C , if:  
a) new jet skis and sea scooters are not exported from Italy; and  
b) new jet skis and sea scooters have been stored indoors continuously after manufacture or ha ve 
only been exposed periods of outdoor storage for movement or loading purposes, not exceeding 
4 hours at one time, before being loaded in a fully enclosed FAK or FCL container; and  
c) a manufacturer’s  declaration  is completed and submitted to MPI, declaring that the matters in a) 
and b) apply, prior to the arrival in New Zealand.  
 
Guidance:  A Manufacturer’s Declaration template that meets the requirements of section 2.1 (2) b) is found 
on MPI’s webpage: Form s and Templates  for importing  vehicles, machinery or parts . 
Option A: MPI -Approved System : 
(1) New and used aircraft and watercraft m ust be managed by an MPI-approved system  that has been 
approved to manage BMSB risk .  
Option B: Fumigation or heat treatment:  
(1) New and used aircraft and watercraft m ust be treated before arrival with fumigation or heat treatment 
in accordance with Approved Biosecurity Treatments  by an MPI-approved offshore treatment provider ; 
and 
(2) must meet the applicable post-treatment requirements of s ection 9.1. 
Option C: Residual insecticide treatment:  
(1) New and used aircraft and watercraft m ust be treated (externally and internally) by fogging or spraying 
with a residual insecticide in accordance with Approved Biosecu rity Treatments ; and 
a) the first application must occur before arrival in New Zealand; and  
b) the applicable post -treatment requirements of section 9.1 must be met; and  
c) all compartments where BMSB may hide must be opened before the fogging or spraying takes 
place to ensure these areas are fully exposed to the insecticide; and  Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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d) the application must be repeated upon arrival in New Zealand in accordance with i), ii) or iii) as 
below:  
i) in the container, if space allows for opening of compartments and spray can be app lied to 
all areas; OR  
ii) at time of unpacking from a fully enclosed sea container; OR  
iii) within 24 hours if arriving as break -bulk or in a non -fully enclosed  container.  
 
Guidance  
• Residual insecticide treatment (Option C) may be carried out by any one who can treat in accordance 
with the requirements  listed above  and the treatment certification requirements in section 2.1(2) d.  
• The types of residual insecticides for spraying risk goods are outlined in the  Approved  Biosecurity  
Treatments  (see treatment  specified  for aircraft  and watercraft).  
• Importers of residually treated aircraft or watercraft (new or used)  can expect MPI to carry out an MPI 
inspection  within 48 hours of the on -arrival treatment application . 
• An MPI -approved treatm ent may not be suitable for some  craft types  and may cause damage. It is the 
importer’s responsibility to investigate the use of any MPI -approved treatment , such as checking  with 
the treatment supplier or  chemical manufacturer to see what treatment  is appropriate  for your craft .  
4.1.2 New and used aircraft or watercraft to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management  does NOT  
apply  
(1) New and used aircraft or watercraft  to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management  does NOT  apply  must b e 
clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand.  
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Part 5:  Machinery Imported as Sea Freight  
See Schedule 1 – Part B: Specific Commodity Definition s and Exclusions  for definitions of indoor or n on-
targeted machinery (section 5.1)  and used outd oor or targeted machinery (section 5.2) .  
5.1 Used indoor or non -targeted machinery  
5.1.1 Used indoor or non -targeted machinery  
(1) Subject to 5.1.1 (2) u sed indoor or non -targeted machinery must b e clean and free of biosecurity 
contaminants and regulated pests on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
(2) Used indoor or non -targeted machinery from Italy to which Schedule 3 BMSB management  applies 
must meet either  Option A or Option B below . 
 
Guidance:  Schedule 3 BMSB management only applies to  used indoor or non -targeted machinery when 
imported from Italy. This is due to the heighten ed risk  of BMSB  associated with all goods imported from Italy 
during the BMSB season.  
Option A: MPI -Approved System:  
(1) Used indoor or non -targeted machinery must be managed by an MPI-approved system  that has been 
approved to manage BMSB risk.   
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) Used indoor or non -targeted machinery must be treated in accordance with  Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments  before arrival by an MPI-approved offshore treatment provider ; and  
(2) must meet the applicable post -treatment requirements of section  9.1. 
5.2 Used outdoor or targeted machinery  
Guidance : 
• MPI must be able to verify the cleanliness of the machinery when it arrives in New Zealand. MPI 
recommends that machinery is dismantled as much as possible and panels and plates are left off or 
attached loosely in position before  export. This will save  extra cost and time if MPI needs to dismantle 
the machinery to  verify compliance.  
• A cleaning certificate template that meets the requirements of section 2.1 (2) c) is found on MPI’s 
webpage: Forms and  templates  for importing  vehicles, machinery or parts . 
• Cleaning and certification can be completed by an individual instead of a professional cleaning 
company/service  as long as the individual can remove  all biosecurity contaminants  and regulated pests.  
5.2.1 Used outdoor or targeted machinery  to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management  applies  
(1) Used outdoor or targeted machinery to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management applies  must : 
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A or Option B below.  Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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Option A: MPI -Approved System:  
(1) Used outdoor or targeted machinery must be managed by an MPI-approved system ; and  
(2) the MPI -approved system must use a  treatmen t in accordance with  Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
before arrival in New Zealand . 
Option B: Treatment and certified cleaning  
(1) Used outdoor or targeted machinery must be treated according to  Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
before arrival by an MPI-approved offshore treatment provider ; and  
(2) must meet the applicable post-treatment requirements of s ection  9.1; and  
(3) must be certified as clean at the time of cleaning  (internal and external) , with the cleaning certificate 
submitted to MPI before the used machinery arrives in New Zealand.  
5.2.2 Used  outdoor  or targeted machinery  to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management  does 
NOT  apply  
(1) Used outdoor or targeted machinery to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management does NOT  apply must:  
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) be managed by an MPI -approved system ; or  
c) be certified as clean at the time of cleaning (internal and external) and the cleaning certificate 
must be submitted to MPI before arrival in New Zealand.  
5.3 New machinery   
5.3.1 New machinery to which  Schedule 3 BMSB  management  applies  
(1) Subject to 5.3.1( 2), new machinery to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management applies must: 
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A or  Option B below.  
(2) New machinery  to which Schedule  3 BMSB management  applies is not required to meet either Option 
A or Option B if : 
a) new machinery is not exported from Italy; and  
b) new machinery is non -drivable; and  
c) new machinery has been stored indoors continuously after manufacture or has only been 
exposed periods of outdoor storage for movement or loading purposes, no t exceeding 4 hours at 
one time, before being loaded in a fully enclosed FAK or FCL container; and  
d) subject to  5.3.1( 3), a manufacturer’s declaration  is completed and submitted to MPI, declaring 
the matters in a) to c) apply, prior to  arrival in New Zealand . 
(3) A manufacturer’s declaratio n is not required for  the following new machinery types :  
i) Home or office electronics  or appliances  
ii) Medical, laboratory, pharmaceutical or x-ray imaging machinery  
iii) Indoor cooling or heating units  
iv) Indoor industrial machines for fo od production  or processing  
v) Indoor textile and tool cutting machines  
vi) Handheld garden machinery and handheld power tools  
vii) Indoor robotic machinery  
 
 
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Guidance:  
• A Manufacturer’s Declaration template that meets the requirements of section 2.1 (2) b) is found on 
MPI’s webpage: Forms a nd templates  for importing  vehicles, machinery or parts . 
• A drivable machine is one where a person sits or stands on the machine and controls the propulsion and 
direction of the machine. Machines that are pushed or pulled by a person  are not classed as  drivable 
machines . 
Option A: MPI -Approved System:  
(1) New Machinery m ust be managed by an MPI-approved system  that has been approved to manage 
BMSB risk .  
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) New Machinery m ust be treated in accordance with  Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival by 
an MPI-approved offshore treatment provider ; and  
(2) must meet the applicable po st-treatment requirements of s ection 9.1. 
5.3.2 New machinery to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management  does NOT  apply  
(1) New m achinery to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management does NOT  apply  must b e clean and free of 
biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand . Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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Part 6:  Vehicle and Machine ry Parts Imported as Sea Freight  
Guidance  
• Refer to  Schedule 1 – Part B: Specific Commodity Definition s and Exclusions  for a definition of vehicle 
and machinery parts and some exclusions.  
• If used parts are being imported as an entire/whole vehicle or machine that is intended to be dismantled 
for parts after arrival, they are classed as  an ‘entire/whole’ used vehicle or machine (not parts).  
• Used tyres not on rims  or wheels and all  new tyres  for vehicle s and machinery are  classi fied as tyres 
under Part 7 of this IHS (not parts) . 
• This section includes parts from , or for , all vehicle types (including all land ve hicles, aircraft and 
watercraft ) and machinery . 
6.1 Used parts from indoor or non-targeted machinery  
(1) Subject to 6.1 (2) , used parts from  indoor or non -target machine ry from all countries must be clean and 
free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand . 
(2) Used parts from  indoor or non -targeted  machinery  exported from  Italy to which Schedule 3 BMSB 
management  applies must meet either Option A or Option B below.  
 
Guidance:  Schedule 3 BMSB management only applies to  used indoor or non -targeted machinery when 
imported from Italy.  This is due to the heightened risk  of BMSB  associated with all goods imported from Italy 
during the BMSB season.  
Option  A: MPI -Approved System:  
(1) Used parts from indoor or non -targeted machin ery must be managed by an MPI-approved system  that 
has been approved to manage BMSB risk . 
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) Used parts from indoor or non-targeted machinery  must be treated in accordance with Approved 
Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival by an MPI-approved offshore treatment provider ; and  
(2) Must meet the applicable post -treatment requirements of section  9.1. 
6.2 Used parts from a  vehicle or  from outdoor or targeted machinery  
Guidance: The treatment requirements for use d parts are complex  and differ depending on  the country of 
export, time of year and how the parts arrive in New Zealand.  
6.2.1 Used parts from a  vehicle or from outdoor o r targeted machinery  exported in a n FCL 
container  to which  Schedule 3 BMSB  management  applies  
(1) Used parts from a  vehicle or from outdoor or targeted machinery , exported in a n FCL container  to 
which  Schedule 3 BMSB management  applies must:  
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests on arrival in New Zealand; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A or Option B below.  Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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Option A: MPI -Approved System:  
(1) Used parts from a  vehicle or from outdoor or targeted machinery  must be managed by an MPI-
approved system  that has been approved to manage BMSB  risk.  
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) Used parts from a  vehicle or from outdoor or targeted machinery  must be treated in accordance with 
Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival by an MPI-approved offshore treatment provider ; and  
(2) must meet the applicable post-treatment requirements of s ection  9.1. 
 
Guidance : If fumigating used parts exported  in an FCL container, a higher fumigation rate  (VCE1)  is 
required always  including during the BMSB  season . This is because used parts exported in an FCL are 
associated with many regulated pests in addition to BMS B. 
6.2.2 Used parts from a  vehicle or from outdoor or targeted machinery  exported in an FCL 
container , to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management  does NOT  apply 
(1) Used parts from a  vehicle or from outdoor or targeted machinery , exported in an FCL container , to 
which  Schedule 3 BMSB management  does NOT  apply  must be:  
a) clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests on arrival in New Zealand; and  
b) meet the treatment requirements of Option A  (before -arrival treatment) or Option B  (on-arrival 
treatment)  below : 
Option A: Before -arrival Treatment  
(1) Used parts from a  vehicle or from outdoor or targeted machinery  must be treated in accordance with 
Approved Biosecu rity Treatments  by an MPI-approved offshore treatment provider  or a treatment 
provider approved by the national  plant protection organisation (NPPO)  in the exporting country.  
(2) If used parts from a  vehicle or from outdoor or targeted machinery  are treated before being loaded into 
a fully enclosed FCL container, the following must occur:  
a) must be treated and then segre gated from untreated cargo; and  
b) be loaded into the FCL container within 24 hours of treatment; and  
c) the container doors must be closed  once loaded; and  
d) the container must not be reopened before export . 
(3) If used  parts from a  vehicle or from outdoor or targeted machinery  are treated in the fully enclosed 
container  after parts  have been loaded into the container , the following must occur:  
a) used parts from a  vehicle or from outdoor or targeted machinery  must be treated with the 
container doors closed and th e container vents sealed ; and  
b) the container must not be reopened before export.  
Option B : On-arrival  Treatment  
(1) Used parts from a  vehicle or from outdoor or targeted machinery  exported in a fully enclosed FCL 
container , must be treated in accordance with Approved Biosecurity Treatments  by an MPI-approved 
treatment provider  at a place of first arrival or at a transitional facility , within 120 hours.  Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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6.2.3 Used parts from a  vehicle or outdoor or targeted machinery , exported as a break -bulk 
consignment  or within an FAK container  to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management  
applies  
(1) Used parts from a  vehicle or from outdoor or targeted machinery  exported a s a break -bulk 
consignment  or within an FAK container  to which Schedule 3 BMSB  management applies must:  
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated  pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A or Option B below.  
Option A: MPI -Approved System:  
(1) Used parts from a  vehicle or from outdoor or targeted machinery  must be managed by an MPI-
approved system  that has been approved to manage BMSB risk . 
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) Used parts from a  vehicle or from outdoor or targeted machinery  must be treated in accordance with  
Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival by an MPI-approved offshore treatment provider ; and  
(2) must meet the applicable post -treatment requirements of section  9.1. 
6.2.4 Used parts from a  vehicle or from outdoor or targeted machinery  exported as a break -
bulk consignment  or within an FAK container , to which  Schedule 3 BMSB risk 
management  does NOT apply  
(1) Used parts from a  vehicle or from outdoor or targeted machinery  expo rted as a break -bulk 
consignment or within a FAK container , to which Schedule 3 BMSB management  does not apply , must 
be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests on arrival in New Zealand.  
 
Guidance : There is no treatment requirement  under 6.2.4(1) . However, if an MPI inspector cannot  verify 
compliance with this IHS due to complexity and/or volume of parts, MPI may direct on -arrival treatment to 
manage the risk at the importer’s expense.  
6.3 New parts for a vehicle or machine   
6.3.1 New vehicle an d machinery parts to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management  applies  
(1) Subject to 6.3.1(2), n ew vehicle and machinery parts  to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management applies 
must:  
a) be clean and free  of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A or  Option B below.  
(2) New parts for a vehicle or machine to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management applies are not required 
to meet either Option A or Option B if : 
a) the new parts are not exported from Italy; and  
b) the new parts have been stored indoors continuously after manufacture or ha ve only been 
exposed periods of outdoor storage for movement or loading purposes, not exceeding 4 hours at 
one time, b efore being loaded in a fully enclosed FAK or FCL container; and   
c) subject to 6.3.1( 3) a manufacturer’s declaration  is completed and submitted to MPI, declaring the 
matters in a ) to c) apply, p rior to the arrival of the new parts  in New Zealand.  
(3) New parts for low -risk new machinery types listed in clause  5.3.1( 3) do not require submission of a 
manufacturer’s declaration.  
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Guidance :  
• A Manufacturer’s Declaration template that meets the requirements of section 2.1 (2) b) is found on 
MPI’s webpage: Forms a nd templates  for importing  vehicles, machinery or parts . 
Option A: MPI -Approved System:  
(1) New vehicle and machinery parts  must be managed by an MPI-approved system  that has been 
approved to manage BMSB risk . 
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) New vehicle and machinery parts m ust be treate d in accordance with  Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments  before arrival by an MPI-approved offshore treatment provider ; and  
(2) must meet the applicable post-treatment requirements of s ection  9.1. 
6.3.2 New vehicle and machinery parts to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management  does NOT 
apply   
(1) New vehicle and machinery parts to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management does NOT apply must be 
clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand . Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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Part 7:  Tyres Imported as Sea Freight  
Guidance  
• Refer to Schedule 1 – Part B: specific commodity definition s and exclusions  for a tyre definition and 
some exclusions.  
• Pooled  water may contain mosquito larvae and go unnoticed before new and used tyres are exported. 
Tyres, vehicles, machinery or parts that arrive in N ew Zealand  holding  water are classed as 
contami nated  (see Schedule 2 ). 
7.1 Used tyres  
Guidance:  
• Used t yres are tyres that are not on rims  or wheels . Used t yres on rims  or wheels  are classified as 
vehicle/machinery  parts . To import tyres on rims or wheels, see Part 6 of this IHS.  
• Treatment of used tyres is primarily to address mosquito risk . Because mosquito treatments  will also 
manage the risk of BMSB  associated with used tyres, this section does not refer to Schedule 3 BMSB 
management.  
7.1.1 Used tyres exported in a fully enclosed contain er 
(1) Used tyres exported in a fully enclosed  contain er, from all countries , must:  
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the requirements of O ption A ( before-arrival treatme nt) or  Option B ( on-arrival  treatment ) 
below.  
Option A: Before -arrival Treatment  
(1) Used tyres m ust be treated in accordance with  Approved Biosecurity Treatments  by an MPI-approved 
offshore treatment provider  or a treatment provider approved by the national plant protection 
organisation (NPPO)  in the exporting c ountry.  
(2) If used tyres are t reated before being loaded  into a fully enclosed  container, the following must occur:  
a) Used tyres must be treated and then segregated from untreated cargo . 
b) Used tyres must be protected from exposure to water . 
c) Used tyres must be loaded into the  fully enclosed FCL or FAK container within 24 hours of 
treatment . 
d) The container doors must be closed,  and vents sealed once loaded . 
e) The co ntainer mus t not be reopened before export , unless, for FAK container s where it is 
necessary to load o ther goods into the FAK container before reclosing  immediately.  
(3) If used tyres are t reated in the fully enclosed container after tyres have been  loaded into the container , 
the following must occur:  
a) Used tyres must be treated with the  container doors closed and the co ntainer vents sealed ; and  
b) The con tainer mus t not be reopened before export unless, for FAK containers where it is 
necessary to load other goods into the FAK container before reclosing  the container  immediately.  
Option B: On -arrival  Treatment  
(1) Subject to (2), u sed tyres exported in a fully enclosed container must be treated in accordance with 
Approved Biosecurity Treatments  by an MPI-approved treatment provider  within 12 hours of unloading 
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(2) If treatment is not possible within 12 hours of the container being unloaded from the vessel, the 
following must occur:  
a) The container vents must be sealed while the container doors remain closed . 
b) Used tyres must be treated according to  Approved Biosecurity Treatments  by an MPI-approved 
treatment provider  within 48 hours.  
7.1.2 Used tyres exported as a break -bulk consignment  or in a non-fully enclosed container  
(1) If used tyres  are exported as a break -bulk consignment or in a non-fully enclosed container , the 
following must occur:  
a) Treatment must be performed  before arrival according to  Approved Biosecurity Treatments  by an 
MPI-approved offshore treatment provider  or a treatment provider approved by the national plant 
protection organisation (NPPO)  of the country of export . 
b) Used tyres must be segregated from unt reated cargo before exportation.   
c) Used tyres must be protected from exposure to water . 
d) Used tyres must be exported within 24 hours of treatment . 
7.2 New tyres  
7.2.1 New tyres to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management  applies : 
(1) Subject to 7.2 .1 (2), n ew tyres to which Schedule 3 BMSB management  applies must : 
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A or  Option B below.  
(2) New tyres  to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management applies are not required to meet either Option A or 
Option B i f; 
a) new tyres are not exported from Italy; and  
b) new tyres have been stored indoors continuously after manufacture or ha ve only been exposed 
periods of outdoor storage fo r movement or loading purposes, not exceeding 4 hours at one time, 
before being loaded in a fully enclosed FAK or FCL container; and  
c) a manufacturer’s declaration  is completed and submitted to MPI, declaring that the matters in a) 
and b) apply, prior to the  arrival in New Zealand.  
 
Guidance : A Manufacturer’s Declaration template that meets the requirements of section 2.1 (2) b) is found 
on MPI’s webpage: Forms a nd templates  for importing  vehicles, machinery or parts . 
Option A: MPI -Approved System:  
(1) New tyres m ust be managed by an MPI-approved system  that has been approved to manage BMSB 
risk.  
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) New tyres m ust be treated as per Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival by an MPI-approved 
offshore  treatment provide r; and  
(2) must meet the applicable post-treatment requirements of s ection 9.1. 
7.2.2 New tyres to which Schedule  3 BMSB management  does NOT apply  
(1) New tyres to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management does NOT apply must b e clean and f ree of 
biosecurity contaminants  and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand.  Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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Part 8:  Wire Cables and Ropes used with Land Vehicles and 
Machinery and Imported as Sea Freight  
8.1.1 Used wire c ables and ropes that are attached, or have been attached to land vehicles or 
machinery and have been used for agricultur al, horticultural  or forestry purposes  
(1) Used wire cables and ropes that are attached, or have been attached to land vehicles or machinery 
used for agricultural , horticultural  or forestry purposes must:  
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) be treated before arrival in accordance with  Approved Biosecurity Treatments  by an MPI-
approved offshore treatment provider  or a treatment supplier approved by the national plant 
protection organisation  (NPPO) of  the exporting country.  
 
Guidance: This IHS does not apply to wire cables  and ropes  that have never been used for agricultural , 
horticultural or  forestry purposes.  
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Part 9:  Addition al Requirements Relating to BMSB Management  
when Vehicles, M achinery  or Parts are Imported  as Sea 
Freight  (without an MPI -Approved System)  
Guidance:  For the purpose of Part 9, ‘vehicles ’ refers to l and vehicle s, aircraft and watercraft . 
9.1 Post -treatment requireme nts when a BMSB treatment is carried 
out in a Schedule 3 country  (witho ut an MPI -approved system )  
9.1.1 All vehicles, machinery , parts and new tyres which have been treated for BMSB in a 
country  listed under Schedule 3 BMSB management  and are exported as a break-bulk 
consignment  or in a non-fully enclosed  containe r 
(1) All vehicles , machinery , parts  and new tyres  that have been treated for BMSB  in a country listed under 
Schedule 3 BMSB management , and are exported as a break -bulk consignment or in a non-fully 
enclosed  container , must:  
a) be exported to New Zealand or moved to a non -Schedule 3 country within 120 hours  of 
treatment ; and  
b) be segregated  from untreated risk goods or other sources of possible BMSB contamination.  
(2) All vehicles, machinery , parts  and new tyres  that have been treated for BMSB  in a country listed under 
Schedule 3 BMSB management , but not at the export port , and are exported as a break -bulk 
consignment or in a non-fully enclosed container , must:  
a) be moved directly to the export port within 6 hours of treatment; or  
b) be wrapped or sealed in an insect -proof manner immediately after treatment  and moved directly 
to the expor t port within 24 hours; or  
c) sprayed thoroughly with a residual insecticide  immediately after treatment  and moved  directly  to 
the export port within 24 hours; and  
d) once the risk goods arrive at the export port, they must  be: 
i) exported to New Zealand or moved to a non -Schedule 3 country within 120 hours  of 
treatment ; and  
ii) be segregated  from untreated risk goods or other sources of possible BMSB 
contamination.  
 
Guidance  
• A shipping line , manufacturer or other industry party  can deviate from the requirements of this section if 
they have an agreement with MPI in advance  in writing.  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. Extra risk management measures will need to be in place  for MPI to agree to an alternative 
post-treatment arrangement. See the Application Form for further guidance.  
• Residual insecticides for spraying risk goods  are outlined in Approved  Biosecurity  Treatments  (treatment  
specifi ed for aircraft  and watercraft).  Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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9.1.2 All vehicles , machiner y, parts and new tyres that are treated for BMSB  in a country 
listed under Schedule 3 BMSB management  and are exported in a fully enclosed FCL or 
FAK container  
(1) For all vehicles , machinery , parts  and new tyres  that are treated for BMSB  in a country listed under 
Schedule 3 BMSB management  before being loaded into a fully enclosed FCL or FAK container,  the 
following must occur:  
a) The vehicles, machinery, parts or new tyres must be treated then segregated from untreated risk 
goods or other sources of possible BMSB contamination . 
b) The vehicles, machinery, parts or new tyres must be loaded into the container and the container 
doors closed within 120 hours . 
c) The con tainer must not be reopened before export , unless  (for FAK container s) it is necessary to 
load other goods into the FAK container  before reclosing  the container  immediately.  
(2) For all vehicles , machinery , parts and new tyres that are treated for BMSB  in a country listed under 
Schedule 3 BMSB management  after being loading into a FCL or FAK container,  the following must 
occur:  
a) The vehicles, machinery, parts or new tyres must be treated with the c ontainer doors closed  and 
vents sealed . 
b) The con tainer must not be reopened before export , unless  (for FAK container s) it is necessary to 
load other goods into the FAK container  before reclosing the container immediately . 
 
Guidance  
• Vehicles, machinery , parts  and new tyres  that are treated in a Schedule 3 country should be loaded into 
a secured container as quickly as possible . 
• No post -treatment requirements apply when vehicles, machinery , parts and new tyres are treated in a 
non-Schedule 3 country , because there is no  risk of recontamination with  BMSB in these countries . 
• MPI recommends placing only treated or non -risk goods into an FAK container to reduce the risk of non -
treated or non -compliant goods contaminating treated go ods and causing delays for all the goods in th e 
FAK container  to be given clearance . 
 
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9.2 Tran sshipping vehicles, machinery , parts  and tyres through a 
Schedule 3 country before  arriving in New Zealand  (without an 
MPI-approved system ) 
Guidance : 
• Vehicles, machinery , parts  and tyres  that are exported from a non-Schedule 3 country may be 
transshipped through a Schedule 3 country before arriving in New Zealand . This means  they could  be 
exposed to BMSB risk between September and April . Transshipping requirements  apply to ensure 
good s are kept free of BMS B when being transshipped through  a Schedule 3 country . 
• This section does not apply to used wire cables and ropes that are attached or have been attached to 
land vehicles or machinery and have been used for agricultural, horticultural or forestry purposes  as 
these  goods  are not likely to be contaminated by BMSB . 
9.2.1 All vehicles, machinery , parts  and tyres that are transshipped as a break -bulk 
consignment through a country listed under Schedule 3 BMSB management , on or after 
1 September  and will arrive  in New Zealand on or before 30 April.  
(1) Subject to 9.2.1 (2) , all vehicles, machinery , parts  and tyres that are transshipped as break -bulk 
through a country li sted under Schedule 3 BMSB management on or after 1 September and  that will 
arrive in New Zealand on or before 30 April mus t: 
a) be segregated from untreated risk goods or other sources of possible BMSB contamination ; and  
b) must not remain in that Schedule  3 country for more than 120 hours.  
(2) If the requirements of 9.2.1 (1) are not m et, vehicles , machinery, parts and tyres must be retreated in 
accordance wi th the relevant treatment requirements for that commodity type listed under Parts  3–7 of 
this IHS.  
 
Guidan ce: A shipping line , manufacturer or other industry party can deviate from the requirements of this 
section if an alternative  transshipping agreement is made with  MPI and issued in advance. To discuss the 
possibility of an approved transshipping agreement with MPI, email Standards@mpi.govt.nz  at least 30 
days before the transshipping takes place . Extra risk management measures will need to  be in place  for 
MPI to agree to an alternative transshipping agreement. See the application form  for further guidance.  
9.2.2 All vehicles, machinery , parts  and tyres transshipped in a fu lly enclosed container 
through a country listed under Schedule 3 BMSB management  on or after 1 September  
and arriving in New Zealand on or before 30 April  
(1) Subject to 9.2.2 (2) , all vehicles, machinery, parts  and tyres being trans shipped  in a fully enclosed 
container , (FCL or FAK) through a country listed under Schedule 3 BMSB management  on or after 1 
September and arriv ing in New Zealand on or before 30 April must  remain in the unopened container  
while in the Schedule 3 country.  
(2) If the requirements of 9.2.2  (1) are not met , the vehicles, machinery,  parts or tyres must be retreated in 
accordance with the trea tment requirements for that commodity type listed under Parts 3 –7 of this IHS.  
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Schedule 1 – Definitions and Exclusions to this IHS  
Part A: General D efinitions 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 . 
Air freight : Risk or non -risk g oods exported /imported  as cargo aboard an aircraft.  
Arrive: In relation to  all risk goods managed by this IHS , to reach land within New Zealand territory 
(New Zealand) after a flight or voyage originating outside of New Zealand.  
BACC : Biosecurity Authority/Clearance Certificate  
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, prior to ar rival in New Zealand, including 
periods of transshipment on the way to 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 th ereof) . The organic material/thing/substance is 
not intended for biosecurity clearance under the Act.  
Break -bulk:  A form of exportation where risk goods are stowed on deck, below deck or in ho lds o f vessels 
and not enclosed in a container.  
Brown marmorate d stink  bug (BMSB) : Halyomorpha halys  
Clean: Free of all material (biosecurity contaminant(s) and any other forms of contamination  such as rubbish, 
and other inorganic material  that is not part of  the risk goods managed by this standard .  
Exportation:  The movement of risk or non -risk goods from an exporting country to New Zealand. Exportation 
commences at the point where they are loaded onto a craft in the exporting country and ends when the goods 
arrive in New Zealand .  
FAK ( freight of all kinds ) cont ainer : 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 enclos able, secure  and provides complete  protect ion of 
goods  from biosecurity contamination during exportation (for example, a six-sided , metal sea container).  
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.  
Inspection: An inspection  by an MPI  Inspector to detect the presence of biosecurity contaminants and 
regulated pests, in accordance with the Act and ISPM 23 . 
MPI-approved offshore treatment provider : A treatment provider that is jointly approved by MPI and the 
Department  of Agricu lture and Water Resources in Australia to per form approved BMSB treatments and is 
listed as part of the Offshore BMSB Treatment Provider Scheme.  
MPI-approved t reatment provider : A New Zealand -based treatment provider that is approved by MPI to 
treat goods in New Zealand . 
MPI-approved system : A management system approved by a chief technical officer that ensures vehicles, 
machinery  and parts  and any associated packaging are free of bios ecurity contaminants and  regulated pests. 
Specific system types  approved under this IHS include:  
a) MPI-Approved New Vehicle and Machinery System – a system under which new vehicles and/ or 
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b) MPI-Approved Used Vehicle and Machinery Syste m – a system under which used vehicles 
and/or machinery are managed ( and can also include used vehicle and machinery parts  and 
tyres ) 
New (status) : Has not left the standard manufacturing logistics supply chain for use, testing, demonstration or 
other purp oses.  
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.  
Non-Schedule 3 cou ntry: Any country not listed in Schedule 3  of this document.  
NPPO : national plant protection organisation  
On-arrival treatment:  Treatment carried out when risk goods arrive in New Zealand in accordance with the 
BACC direction.  
Packaging:  Any pack ing or packaging material that is associated with vehicles or machinery (such as 
cardboard, wood, foam plastic, foam rubber, paper, plastic cling -film and plastic shrink wrap).   
Place of first arrival : Port that has been appro ved under section 37 of the Act as a place of first arrival for 
vessels , aircraft  and risk goods.  
Regulated pest(s) :  
a) Any regulated pest, quarantine pest,  or regulated non -quarantine pest as defined by 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  that may interfere with the diagnosis, man agement, or treatment, in New 
Zealand, of pests or unwanted organisms.  
Schedule 3 country: Any country listed under Schedule 3  BMSB management . 
Sealed (container ): The closing of container doors ensuring that the doors ’ rubber seals  (if applicable)  are 
intact  and goods are protected from the outside environment.  
Seal:  A seal ing device  that prevents the container doors from being opened and has a unique identification  
number.  
Sea freight: Risk or non -risk goods exported/imported as  cargo aboard a vessel.  
Segregated:  Kept separate using chemical, distance, physical or other barriers.  
Trans shipping: 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.  
Transitional Facility (TF) : 
a) Any place approved as a transitional facility  in accordance with section 39 of the Biosecurity Act 
1993 for the purpose of inspection, storage, treatment, quarantine  or holding  of uncleared risk 
goods; or  
b) A part of a port decla red to be a transitional facility in accordance with section 39 of the 
Biosecurity Act 1993.  
Used  (status) : Has left the standard manufacturing logistics supply chain for use, testing, demonstration or 
other purposes.  
 
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Part B: Specific Commodity Definit ions and E xclusions  
Guidance  
• Definitions specific to commodity types are listed below , along with some exclusions . 
• If unclear about anything to do with  a particular commodity type , including inclusions and exclusions, 
please email standards@mpi.govt.nz  for clarification.  
 
Commodity Definition and Inclusions  Commodity Exclusions  
The requirements of this IHS do  
not apply to any commodities 
listed as excluded below.  
Land vehicles (Part 3)  
A vehicle that is a mobile co nveyance used for the purpose of  
transport ing persons or cargo  and designed to be predominately used 
on land . Land v ehicles can be motorised or designed to be pulled by 
another vehicle . Land vehicles include but are not limited to:  
 
• Passenger vehicles  * 1 
• Trucks  1 
• Buses 1 
• Caravans 1 
• Campervans  1 
 
• Tricycles 2 
• Go-karts  2 
• Motorcycles 2 
• Scooters  2 
• Snowmobiles  2 
 
• Army/defence vehicles (with wheels)  
• Amphibious vehicle  
• ATVs and quad bikes   
• Golf carts   
• Hagglunds  
• Side-by-side racers   
• Trailers including horse floats  
• Trains and train carriages  
* = Passenger vehicles are vehicles that are  intended for road use, have at 
least 4 wheels and  have  less than 9 seating positions , such as cars, vans, utes 
and some shuttles.  
1 = links to section 3.1 : USED  vehicle types that must be managed by a n MPI-
approved system  year-round if exported from Japan ; and if managed by an 
MPI-approved system in a Schedule 3 country (including Japan), must undergo 
MPI-approved treatment for BMSB  during the BMSB risk season  
2 = links to section 3.2.1 (2) : Small vehicle types that if NEW  may be eligib le for 
BMSB  management exclusions during the BMSB  season , in accordance with 
the criteria in this IHS  Excludes  new and used : 
 
• Electric and manual pedal  
bicycles  or tricycles  
• Children’s motorised vehicles  
• Standing scooters or 
segways (electric or non -
electric)  
• Perambulators (prams) or 
pushchairs  
• Wheelchairs  
• Wheelbarrows  or trolleys  Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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Commodity Definition and Inclusions  Commodity Exclusions  
The requirements of this IHS do  
not apply to any commodities 
listed as excluded below.  
Aircraft and watercraft (Part 4)  
A vehicle that is a mobile conveyance used for the purpose to transport 
persons or cargo and  designed to be used predominately on wa ter or in 
the air . Aircraft and watercraft  can be motorised or designe d to be pulled 
by another vehicle  type. Aircraft and watercraft include  but are not 
limited to:  
 
• Amphibious vehicles  
• Gliders  
• Helicopters  
• Hot air balloons  
• Hovercrafts  
• Jet skis  1 
• Motorised boats 
• Planes  
• Spacecraft  
• Sea scooters 1 
• Trailers that are exported attached to watercraft or aircraft 
(considered part of the craft ) 
• Yachts (sailboats ) 
• Zeppelins (airships)  
1 = links to section 4.1.1 (2): NEW  jet skis  and sea scooters  may be eligible for 
exclusion to BMSB management during the B MSB  season.  Excludes  new and used : 
 
• Inflatable, plastic  or 
fibreglass  kayaks, canoes  
• Children’s sailboats  
• Dinghies and inflatable boats 
that are free of all internal 
compartments  
• Parachutes or parasailing 
devices  
• Surfboards and paddle 
board s 
Machinery (Part 5)  
Any mechanical device that modifies or transmits energy for performing 
a task . The device may be drawn, fixed in position, pushed, pulled or 
self-propelled, electric or non -electric.  
5.1 Used indoor or non -targeted machinery definition: Used indoor  
machinery that is not used with or around biosecurity contaminants  (and 
therefore, are non-targeted ) and meet s all the following criteria:  
 
(1) is not drivable  in the intended state of use (not in a dismantled 
state) ; and  
(2) has never been exposed to biosecurity contamination such as 
animal material, plant material (including seeds) or soil; and  
(3) has never been used or stored outdoors; and  
(4) is exported in a fully enclosed  FCL or FAK container.  
If machinery does not meet the  above criteria , it falls under s ection 5.2 .  
Used handheld  garden machinery or handheld  power tools  are 
additionally included as indoor or non -targeted machinery , providing (4) 
is met.  
5.2 Used outdoor or targeted machinery definition:  Machinery that is 
used or stored outdoors and/or is deemed to be of high biosecurity risk  Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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Commodity Definition and Inclusions  Commodity Exclusions  
The requirements of this IHS do  
not apply to any commodities 
listed as excluded below.  
due to being used with/around biosecurity contaminants (and therefore , 
is targeted) including but not limited to:  
 
• Concrete mixing machinery  
• Construction and roading machinery  
• Cranes  
• Farming machinery  
• Forklifts  
• Fruit-picking or harvesting machinery  
• Food -processing machinery used to process animal material  or plant 
material (including seeds)  
• Ground compactors  
• Generators  
• Indoor/out door grain -processing machinery  
• Lifts (including boom, people  and scissor)  
• Logging machinery  
• Planting machinery  
• Ride-on lawnmowers  
• Seed -drilling machinery  
• Ski lift or gondola machinery  
• Straddle carriers  
• Tracked machines (bulld ozers, excavators , tractors)  
• Tracked army/defence machinery)  
• Tunnelling machinery  
• Water -pumping machinery  
Parts from or for a vehicle or machine (Part 6)  
Parts or components that are for or will make up a v ehicle (including 
land vehicles, aircraft and watercraft) or machine, includ e but are not 
limited to:  
 
• Booms or frames  
• Chassis  
• Doors and panels  
• Engines /motors  
• Exhaust systems  
• Grabbers, claws, scoops and buckets  
• Seats  
• Suspension and braking units  
• Tracks  
• Tyres  if on rims or wheels  
• Wheels and mags  
• Wings  Excludes  new and used : 
 
• Parts from or for children’s 
toy vehicles and machinery  Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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Commodity Definition and Inclusions  Commodity Exclusions  
The requirements of this IHS do  
not apply to any commodities 
listed as excluded below.  
Tyres (Part 7)  
A rubber attachment applied to a vehicle or machine wheel to permit 
movement.  
 
• Used Tyres : Any type of used tyres, not on rims or wheels and that 
have been used on a drivable vehicle or machine.  
• New Tyres:  Any tyre, not on rims  or wheels , to be used on a 
drivable vehicle of machine . Excludes  new and used : 
 
• Tyres from or for children’s 
toy vehi cles or machines  
Wire cables or ropes (Part 8)  
Wire cable s or ropes  that are attached or  have been attached to 
vehicles or machinery and have been used for agricultural , horticultural  
or forestry purposes .  
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Schedule 2 – Thresholds for Biosecurity Contaminants and 
Regulated Pes ts 
Guidance  
The following  table defines the criteria that imported vehicles, machinery and parts  (includes tyres)  must 
meet to be  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.  
Note: This table is subject to periodic change.  
Type  Contaminant Type  Threshold Permitted  
Animals  Live animals such as amphibians, 
arthropods, birds, crustaceans, 
mammals, molluscs, reptiles  Nil tolerance (always a pest) * .  
Note: Dead arthropods , including dead insects, mites 
and spiders , are not contaminants.  
Animal products or byproducts 
such as blood, bones, carcasses, 
excretions, feathers, fibre, meat, 
etc. Nil tolerance (always a contaminant) *  
Aquatic  Water (pooled or standing)  Nil tolerance (always a contaminant)  
Micro -
organisms  Fungi that is embedded/systemic 
in the vehicle, ma chine or part  Nil tolerance (always seen as a contaminant) *   
Note: Surface fungi (mildew) is not a contaminant if it 
can be wiped off . 
Plants  Fresh/green plant material and 
flowers  Nil tolerance (always a contaminant) *  
Fruit (whole) and seeds  (including 
cones with seeds, dried seeds and 
fruit with seeds)  Nil tolerance (always a contaminant) *  
Note: Burnt, dried, scorched seeds that are present in or 
on exhaust systems and radiators are not 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 actionable contaminants for 
MPI*.  
Note: Burnt, dried, scorched pieces of material that are 
present in or on exhaust systems and radiators are not 
contaminants.  
Pine needles  Nil tolerance (always a contaminant).  
Soil Clumps or loose soil (may contain 
microorganisms ) 20 grams  
More than 20 grams is  a contaminant.  
Note: Road film (fine dust or soil particles) that is free of 
organic material and present as a thin covering is not a 
contaminant.  
* Unless officially identified as otherwise or as a species that is not a regulated pest.  Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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Schedule 3 – BMSB M anagement  
(1) In accordance w ith requirements  in various  section s of this IHS , vehicles  (land vehicles, aircraft and 
watercraft) , machinery , parts and new tyres are captured by BMSB management when  they: 
a) are exported from a country listed below , on or after 1 September ; OR 
b) are used, moved to or stored in a country listed below for more than 5 days before being loaded 
in that country , on or after  1 September; AND  
c) they arrive in N ew Zealand on or before 30 April.  
 
Guidance : See section 9.2  for transshipping vehicles, machinery, parts or tyres through a country listed 
below , on or after 1 September and arrive s in New Zealand before 30 April . 
 
(2) Vehicles, machinery , parts and new tyres that are sealed in a fully enclosed container before 
1 September and exported before 1 October  of the same year  are excluded from all BMSB 
management requirements if evidence of the container sealing date is provided before arrival in New 
Zealand.   
 
Guidance:  See section 2.1 (2) e ) for information about evidence of container sealing  applicable to (2) above.  
 
 
BMSB  risk countries  
Albania  Germany  Poland  
Andorra  Greece  Portugal  
Armenia  Hungary  Romania  
Austria  Italy * Russia  
Azerbaijan  Japan *  Serbia  
Belgium  Kazakhstan  Slovakia  
Bosnia and Herzegovina  Kosovo  Slovenia  
Bulgaria  Liechtenstein  Spain  
Canada  Luxemburg  Switzerland  
Croatia  Republic of North Macedonia  Turkey  
Czechia  Moldova  Ukraine  
France  Montenegro  USA (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)  
Georgia  Netherlands   
* Italy is a Schedule 3 country  with large populations  of BMSB and increased associated risk. No types of vehicles, 
machinery and parts (includes new tyres) are eligible for BMSB management exclusions  under this IHS .  
 
* Japan is a Schedule 3 country (native range) that is targeted for BMSB and other regulated pests , including Asian 
gypsy moth s (Lymantria dispar ), yellow spotted stink  bugs (Erthesina fullo ) and polished green stinkbug s (Glaucias 
subpunctatus  polished green stink  bugs (Glaucias subpunctatus ) under this IHS.