As you may be aware, from February the Ministry for Primary Industries have recently notified importers of new requirements for all vehicles and machinery sourced and shipped from the USA. These new measures are the result of interceptions of Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (BMSB) being found in vehicles, machinery, boats and equipment from USA ports.
Due to the high pest status of these stink bugs, these new measures were put in place by MPI at short notice without the usual consultation with persons who may be adversely affected by the amendment, in an effort to better manage what is deemed as a significant risk.
The key changes that all new and used break bulk vehicles and machinery must be treated prior to shipping ex USA, and all containerised shipments of new and used vehicles and machinery (including parts) must be treated prior to shipping or upon arrival to NZ.
Any costs for mandatory ‘full container’ fumigation in the U.S will be passed-on.
On occasion this new MPI ruling may affect what they deem as ‘high risk’ goods shipped in our weekly groupage LCL container.
When we are talking about LCL products that may require fumigation, it’s again ‘risk’ commodities like machinery, vehicle/marine spares.
Note: This is a ‘fluid’ situation. Chris here is your contract regarding the pesky stink bugs.
