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.
Eight countries added to the target-risk list
From 30 April 2026, the following countries will be classified as khapra beetle target-risk countries:
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:
Importers should carefully confirm shipped-on-board dates to avoid border compliance issues.
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:
Non-compliance on arrival may result in re-export of the consignment or goods at the importer's cost.
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.