AU – National – Khapra Beetle Biosecurity Update: New Risk Countries Effective April 30, 2026

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has announced changes to Australia's khapra beetle biosecurity settings, effective 30 April 2026. These updates affect importers sourcing goods from a range of newly listed countries and carry practical implications for supply chain planning, pre-export treatment, and documentation.

What's Changing

Eight countries added to the target-risk list

From 30 April 2026, the following countries will be classified as khapra beetle target-risk countries:

1. Angola
2. Chad
3. Guinea
4. Jordan
5. Kazakhstan
6. Tajikistan
7. Tanzania
8. Turkmenistan.

Consignments of high-risk plant products and certain sea containers originating from these countries will now be subject to mandatory pre-export treatment and certification requirements — consistent with the obligations already in place for existing target-risk countries.

Trogoderma serraticorne removed from the biosecurity concern species list

Trogoderma serraticorne will no longer appear on DAFF's biosecurity concern species list. Phytosanitary certificates will no longer need to specifically address this species, though all other listed species requirements remain in force.

Transitional Arrangements

The transition is based on the shipped-on-board date:

• Goods with a shipped-on-board date on or before 29 April 2026 will be assessed under current requirements.
• Goods with a shipped-on-board date from 30 April 2026 must comply with the updated requirements.

Importers should carefully confirm shipped-on-board dates to avoid border compliance issues.

What This Means for Your Business

If you source high-risk plant products — including grains, rice, oilseeds, dried fruits, seeds, nuts, and related commodities — from any of the eight newly listed countries, action is needed before the April 30 cutoff.

Key steps to take now:

• Review your supply chain for any origin exposure to the newly listed countries.
• Notify overseas suppliers and exporters of the updated treatment and certification requirements.
• Confirm that pre-export treatment providers are approved under DAFF's registered treatment provider framework.
• Check updated import conditions in BICON for the full scope of requirements applicable to your goods.

Non-compliance on arrival may result in re-export of the consignment or goods at the importer's cost.

How KLN Oceania Can Help

Our customs brokerage team is available to review your import documentation, advise on compliance obligations under the updated requirements, and liaise with treatment providers where needed. If you have shipments in transit or scheduled to depart from affected countries, contact us early to assess your position.