 
 
 
Import Health Standard  
Issued under the Biosecurity Act 1993   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Vehicles, Machinery and 
Parts  
VMP  
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TITLE  
Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts  
COMMENCEMEN T 
This Import Health Standard  comes into force on  1 September 2020   
REVOCATION  
This Import Health Standard intends to revoke  and replaces the Import Health Standard for Vehicles, 
Machinery and Parts that was issued on 18 October 2019.  
ISSUING AUTHORITY  
This Import Health Standard  is issued  under section 24A of the Biosecurity Act 1993.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Peter Thomson  
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)  
Biosecurity New Zealand  
Plant Imports  
PO Box 2526  
Wellington 6140  
 
Email: standards@mpi.govt.nz  
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Contents  Page 
Introduction  4 
Part 1: General Requirements  6 
1.1 Application  6 
1.2 Incorporation by reference  6 
1.3 Definitions  6 
Part 2:  Biosecurity Requirements for Vehicles , Machinery and Parts  7 
2.1 Information that must be provided by importers of vehicles, machinery and parts  7 
2.2 Biosecurity clearance requirements for vehicles, machinery and parts arriving in New 
Zealand  8 
2.3 Vehicles, machinery and parts that arrive in New Zealand as sea freight for the purpose of 
transshipping  9 
Part 3:  Land Vehicles Imported as Sea Freight  10 
3.1 Used Land Vehicles  10 
3.2 New Land Vehicles  11 
Part 4:  Aircraft and Watercraft Imported as Sea Freight  12 
4.1 New and Used Aircraft and Watercraft  12 
Part 5:  Machinery Imported as Sea Freight  14 
5.1 Used Indoor or Non -Targeted Machinery  14 
5.2 Used Outdoor  or Targeted Machinery  14 
5.3 New Machinery  15 
Part 6:  Vehicle and Machinery Parts Imported as Sea Freight  17 
6.1 Used Parts from any Indoor or Non -Targeted Machinery  17 
6.2 Used Parts from any Vehicle or any Used Outdoor or Targeted Machinery  17 
6.3 New Parts for a Vehicle or Machine  19 
Part 7:  Tyres Imported as Sea Freight  21 
7.1 Used Tyres  21 
7.2 New Tyres  22 
Part 8:  Wire Cables and Ropes used with Land Vehicles and Machinery and Imported as 
Sea Freight  23 
Part 9:  Additional Requirements Relating to BMSB Management when Vehicles, Machinery, 
Parts and are Imported as Sea freight (without an MPI Approved System)  24 
9.1 Post-treatment requirements when a BMSB treatment is carried out in a Schedule 3 
country (without an MPI Approved System)  24 
9.2 Transhipping vehicles, machinery, parts and tyres through a Schedule 3 country before 
arriving in New Zealand (without an MPI Appr oved System)  26 
Schedule 1 – Definitions and Exclusions to this IHS  27 
Schedule 2 – Thresholds for Biosecurity Contaminants and Regulated Pests  33 
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Introduction  
This introduction  is not part of the  Import Health S tandard (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 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  
Imported risk goods have the potential to introduce pests and unwanted organisms into N ew Zealand . 
Vehicle, machinery and parts are risk goods b ecause pests and unwanted organisms have been frequently 
been found associated with them when they arrive in N ew Zealand . The Biosecurity Act 1993 (the Act) 
prescribes requirements for the exclusion, eradication and effective management of pests and unwant ed 
organisms in New Zealand. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is responsible for enforcing the 
provisions of the Act.  
Under the Act, an IHS may be issued that sets out the requirements that must be met when importing risk 
goods in order to manage the risks associated with their importation, including the risk from incidentally 
imported organisms. This IHS outlines the minimum requirements that must be met when importing vehicles, 
machinery and parts  into New Zealand to obtain biosecurity clearance  or for the purpose of transshipment 
through New Zealand.  
Who should read this?  
This Import Health Standard should be read by importers of all new and used vehicles, machinery and parts, 
from all countries. Those involved with the importation, shipmen t and the treatment  of these items should also 
know and understand the requirements of this IHS.  
Why is this important?  
(1) Importers (and their agents) must take all reasonable steps to ensure that v ehicles, machinery and 
parts  comply with this IHS (section 16B of the Act).  
(2) Vehicles, machinery and parts  that do not comply with this IHS may be  denied discharge,  treated (if 
treatment is possible), reshipped  or destroyed.  
(3) The importer will be liable for all relevant associated expenses.  
Equivalence  
While it is expected that all vehicles, machinery and parts  meet the requirements of this IHS, MPI will consider 
equivalence requests on a cost recovery basis. A Chief Technical Officer may issue guidelines or give 
directions on measures different to those in the IHS to effectively manage biosecurity risks under section 
27(1)(d)(iii) of the Act. Vehicles, machinery and parts  that comply with those guidelines or directions may be 
provided with biosecurity clearance.  
 
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Document History  
Version Date  Section (s) 
Changed  Change(s) Description  
9/08/2018  All Complete revision and renaming of IHS . 
24/08/2018  2.1 (2b), 3.6, 
3.7 and 
Schedule 1  Minor changes to provide clarity in S 2.1 (2b), Guidance Boxes for s ection 
3.6 and 3.7, and to the definition for ‘Machinery ’ under Schedule 1.  
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 medium degree.  
18/10/2019  4.3, 4.5, 4.6 
and 4.7  Hyperlinks added to manufacturer declaration template for BMSB 
exemptions (sections 4.3 and 4.5) and a post -treatment or trans shipping 
agreement application form (sections 4.6 and 4.7).  
10/08/2020  All Layout change .  
Removal of labelling requirements . 
BMSB management exclusions added for new jets skis and sea scooters .  
Manufacturers d eclaration  required where  BMSB management exclusions  
exist.  
21-day limit between treatment an d exportation in a fully enclosed 
container  removed  
Removal of mandatory system management requirement for small 
vehicles type from Japan . 
Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Moldova  and Portugal  added  to Schedule 3.  
Alterations  to Schedule 3  BMSB management – when BM SB 
management applies  to commodities in this Standard.  
 
Other information  
Guidance  
The infor mation contained within a “guidance box”  throughout this IHS is for guidance only and is not part of 
the statutory requirements.  These boxes are labelled as “Guidance” , and f urther guidance can be found on 
the MPI vehicles, machinery and parts web page.  It is advisable to seek assistance from MPI at 
standards@mpi.govt.nz  if you are uncle ar on any part of this  IHS prior to undertaking any activities relating to 
the importation of vehicles, machinery and parts .  
Containers  
Sea c ontainers carrying vehicle s, machinery and parts  must be managed under this IHS as well as  the IHS - 
Sea C ontainers from All C ountries .  
Air containers carrying vehicle s, machinery and parts must be managed under this IHS as well as  the IHS - 
Air Containers from All C ountries .  
Wood Packaging and other Restricted Packaging Material  
All wood packaging must be managed as per the IHS - Wood Packaging Material from All Countries . Contact 
MPI if you are unclear about the management of such material.  
Costs  
Equivalence requests, inspections and other functions undertaken by MPI pertaining to importing vehicles, 
machinery and parts  will be charged for as per the current Biosecurity (Costs) Regulations  2010 . Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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Part 1: General Requirements  
1.1 Application  
(1) This IHS applies to the following new and used 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 reference  
The following documents are incorporated by reference under section 142M of t he Act.  
(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 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 St andard 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 Treatment Requirements Standard  - Approved Biosecurity Treatments   
(3) Under section 142O(3) of the Act , it is declared that section 142O(1) does not apply, that is, a not ice 
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 IHS, then the meaning should be the same as those 
set out in the Act, unless an additional clarification or a different meaning is given in Schedule 1 . The 
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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 t o parts also applies to tyres  and wire 
cables and ropes that are or have been attached to machinery or vehicles  used for agricultural, horticultural 
or forestry purposes.  
2.1 Information that must be provided  by importers of vehicles, 
machinery and parts  
Guid ance : Failure to provide required information  to MPI in a timely manner may lead to delays in re ceiving 
biosecurity clearance of vehicles, machinery and parts or they may be refused entry to New Zealand, be 
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) consignor 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 
Zeala nd including ports used for tran sshipping . 
e) country(s) where vehicles, machinery and parts have been used or stored  in the last 12 months , 
if differ ent to the export country 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) . 
i) unique identity information, such as a vehicle identification number (this generally applies to 
entire/whol e 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 too k place . 
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 where  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 Treatment s 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 
declaration that the treatment  application  requirements are in accordance with section 
4.1.1 (1) – Option C of this IHS. 
e) Evidence that vehicles, machinery and parts have been sealed within a fully enclosed container 
before 1 September and expo rted before 1 October, if clause 2 in Schedule 3 BMSB 
management  applies.  
 
Guida nce: MPI considers the seal number and a date stamped photograph of sealing to be sufficient 
evidence to satisfy the requirement in clause 2.1 (2) e).  
 
2.2 Biosecurity clearance requirements for vehicles, machinery 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. 
 
Guidance:  
• Without thorough cleaning, vehicles, machinery 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 parts enables MPI to carry out 
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Specific guidance regarding on -arrival verification of compliance carried out by MPI before 
biosecurity clearance :  
• MPI may verify any vehicles, machinery and parts on arriv al in New Zealand.  
• Any verification activity will be directed via the BACC issued  by MPI . 
• Importers of used vehicles,  used o utdoor or targeted machinery and used parts  should expect MPI to 
carry out an on -arrival compliance verification inspection (external and internal). However,  any new or 
used vehicles, machinery and parts may  be verified on arrival at the discretion  of MPI. Any vehicle, 
machine and  parts managed under an MPI  Approved System or cleaned and/or treated before arrival 
may also be subject to MPI verification inspection on arrival.  
• Importers can expect MPI to carry out any verification activity within 12 hours of being unloaded from the 
vessel if shipped as  a break -bulk consignment  or in a non -fully enclosed container; or within 12 hours of 
being unloaded at a Transitional Facility.  
• Containerised vehicles, machinery and parts awaiting an MPI inspection (if directed ) at a Transitional 
Facility may  be removed from the exporting container, if they are stored securely in an insect -proof 
manner up until 12 hours before the verification inspection takes place.  
• Prior to export, d ismantling as much as possible is recommended for all  used outdoor or targeted 
machinery wherever  possible . MPI may require some complex used vehicles or used machinery to be 
dismantled on arrival if high risk areas cannot be accessed by ins pectors during on -arrival verification 
inspections.  
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 Zeal and; 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 
in the fully enclosed  and sealed container  while in New Zealand.  Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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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) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System ; and  
(2) for all used passen ger 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:  
• As stated in Schedule 1 – Part B: Specific Commodity Definitions and Exclusions , passenger vehicles 
are those that are designed for road use, have at least four wheels , and 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 addr ess BMSB 
risk is approved as part of the system.   
Option B: Treatment  
(1) 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. 
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  
stated as  passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, campervans and caravans , exported from Japan exist due to:  
• large export volume;  
• the additional need  to manage the Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) , Lymantria dispar  which poses a risk 
outside of the BMSB risk season; and  
• regulated pests that are not a risk in relation to Schedule 3 countries other  than Japan and includ e Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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regulated stink bugs such as the Polished G reen Stink Bug (PGSB) , Glaucias subpunctatus  and the 
Yellow Spotted Stink Bug (YSSB) , Erthesina fullo . 
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) n ew 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 all -terrain vehicles 
(ATV), motorcycles, golf carts, go -karts, scooters,  side by side (SxS) racers/vehicles , snow mobiles , 
quad bikes  and tricycles  are not required to meet Option A or Option B if : 
a) the new smal l vehicle is  not exported from Italy; and  
b) the new small vehicle has been stored indoors continuously after manufacture until being loaded 
in a fully enclosed FAK or FCL container ; or 
c) the new small vehicle has only been exposed to necessary 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  
d) a manufacturer’s declaration  is completed and submitted to MPI, declaring the matters in a) to c) 
apply, prior to the arrival in New Zealand.  
Option A: MPI Approved System:  
(1) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System  which has been approved to manage BMSB risk . 
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) 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. 
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 as parts unless the 
craft is not intended  for re -assembly after arrival.  
4.1.1 New and used aircraft and watercraft  to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management  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 manag ement 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 until 
being loaded in a fully enclosed FAK or FCL container ; or 
c) new jet skis and sea scooters have only be en exposed to  necessary  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  
d) a manufacturer’s declaration  is completed and submitted to MPI, declaring the matters in a)  to c) 
apply, prior to arrival in New Zealand.  
Option A: MPI  Approved System : 
(1) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System  which has been approved to manage BMSB risk .  
Option B: Fumigation or heat treatment:  
(1) Must 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) Must be treated (externally and internally) by fogging or spraying with a residual insecticide in 
accordance with Approved Biosecurity 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 inse cticide; and  
d) the application must be repeated upon arrival in New Zealand in accordance with i), ii) or iii) as 
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i) in the container, if space allows for opening of compartments and spray can be applied to 
all areas; OR  
ii) at time of unpacking from a full y 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 individual who is able to treat in 
accordance with the requirements l isted above and is able to comply with 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 applicatio n. 
• 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 as t o what  is an appropriate treatment 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 
be 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  
Refer to  Schedule 1 – Part B: Specific Commodity Definition s and Exclusions  for definitions of indoor or 
non-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 indoo r 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 manage ment  is not applicable to used indoor or non -targeted machinery 
except when imported from Italy.  This is due  to the heightened BMSB risk associated with all goods 
imported from Italy during the BMSB season . 
Option A: MPI Approved System:  
(1) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System  which has been approved to manage BMSB risk.   
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) Must be treated in accordance with  Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival by an MPI 
Approved Offshore Treatment Provide r; 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 prior to export. This will avoid  extra cost and time if MPI requires further 
dismantling for the purpose of  verifying compliance.  
• Refer to section 2.1 (2)  c for certified cleaning requirements and a cleaning certificate  template . 
• Cleaning and certification can be completed by an individual instead of a professional cleaning 
company/service providing all biosecurity contaminants  and regulated pests can be removed.  
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.  
Option A: MPI  Approved System:  
(1) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System ; and  Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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(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) Must be treated as per Appro ved Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival by an MPI Approved Offshore 
Treatment Provider ; and  
(2) meet the applicable post-treatment requirements of s ection  9.1; and  
(3) be certified as clean at the time of cleaning  (internal and external)  and th e cleaning certificate must be 
submitted to MPI before the u sed 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 contamin ants 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 m achinery is not exported from Italy; and  
b) new machinery is not drivable when in the intended state of use (not in a dismantled state); and  
c) the new machinery is stored indoors after manufacture until being loaded in a fully enclosed FAK 
or FCL container ; or 
d) new machinery has only been  exposed to necessary periods of time  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  
e) Subject to  5.3.1(2) f), a manufacture r’s declaration  is completed and submitted to MPI, declaring 
the matters in a) to d) apply, prior to  arrival in New Zealand ; 
f) a manufacturer’s declaration  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 food production  or processing . 
v) indoor textile and tool cutting machines.  
vi) handheld garden machinery and handheld power tools.  
vii) Indoor robotic machinery.  
 
Guidance:  A drivable machine is one where a person si ts or stands on the machine and controls the 
propulsion and direction of the mac hine. It does not extend to machines that are pushed  or pulled by a 
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Option A: MPI Approved System:  
(1) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System  which has been approved to manage BMSB risk .  
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) Must 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 Zeal and. 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, MPI considers them to be an ‘entire/whole’ used vehicle or machine (not part s).  
• 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 any 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 ; and  
(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 manage ment is not applicable to used indoor or non -targeted machinery 
except when imported from Italy.  This is due the heightened BMSB risk associated with all goods imported 
from Italy during the BMSB season.  
Option  A: MPI Approved System:  
(1) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System  which has been approved to manage BMSB ris k. 
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) 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 any Vehi cle or any Used Outdoor or Targeted 
Machinery  
Guidance: The treatment requirements for used parts are complex due to the country of export, time of 
year and how the parts arrive in New Zealand.  
6.2.1 Used vehicle and machinery parts exported in a n FCL container  to which  Schedule 3 
BMSB  management  applies  
(1) Used vehicle and machinery parts 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) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System  which has been approved to manage BMSB  risk.  
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) 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 BMSB.  
6.2.2 Used vehicle and machinery part s exported in an FCL container  to which  Schedule 3 
BMSB management  does NOT  apply 
(1) Used vehicle and machinery parts 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 must be treated in ac cordance with Approved Biosecurity Treatments , by an MPI Approved 
Offshore Treatment Provider  or a treatment provider approved by an NPPO in the exporting country.  
(2) If used parts are treated before being loaded into a fully enclosed FCL container, the following must 
occur:  
a) must be treated and then segregated 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  are treated in the fully enclosed container  after parts  have been loaded into the container , 
the following must occur:  
a) used parts must be treat ed with the c ontainer doors closed and the co ntainer vents sealed ; and  
b) the container must not be reopened before export.  
Option B : On-arrival  Treatment  
(1) Used parts  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.  
6.2.3 Used vehicle and machinery parts exported as a break -bulk consignment  or within an 
FAK container  to which  Schedule 3 BMSB management  applies  
(1) Used vehicle and ma chinery parts 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.  Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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Option A: MPI  Approved System:  
(1) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System  which has been approved to manage BMSB risk . 
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) 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 vehicle and machinery parts exported as a break -bulk consignment  or within an 
FAK container  to which  Schedule 3 BMSB risk management  does NOT apply  
(1) Used parts expo rted as a break -bulk consignment or within a FAK container 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.  
 
Guidance : There is no treatment requirement  under 6.2.4(1),  however, if an MPI Inspector is not able to 
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) new parts are not exported from Italy; and  
b) new parts are stored indoors after manufacture until being loaded in a fully enclosed FAK or FCL 
container; or  
c) new parts have only been exposed to a necessary period of outdoor storage for movement or 
loading purposes, not exc eeding 4 hours at one time  before being loaded in a fully enclosed FAK 
or FCL container ; and  
d) Subject to 6.3.1(2) e), 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.  
e) New parts for low risk new machinery types listed in clause  5.3.1(2) f) do not require submission 
of a manufactur er’s declaration.  
Option A: MPI Approved System:  
(1) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System  which has been approved to manage BMSB risk. 
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) Must 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. Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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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 regul ated 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 or any vehicles, machinery and parts that arrive in NZ holding  water will be non -compliant with the 
contamination thresholds (see Schedule 2 ). 
7.1 Used Tyres  
Guidance:  
• Used t yres are included in this section if they are not exported on rims  or wheels . Used t yres on rims  or 
wheels  are classified as vehicle/machinery  parts under Part 6 of this IHS.  
• Treatment of used tyres is primarily to address mosquito risk but will also manage the risk of BMSB 
associated with used tyres, where required.  Therefore, this section does not refer to Schedule 3 BMSB 
management.  
7.1.1 Used tyr es 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 treatment) 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 a n NPPO in the exporting country.  
(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; and  
b) used tyres must be protected from exposure to water; and  
c) used tyres must be loaded into the  fully enclosed FCL or FAK container within 24 hours of 
treatment; and  
d) the container doors must be closed,  and vents sealed once loaded; and  
e) the co ntainer mus t not be reopened before export unless, for FAK container s where it is 
necessary to load other 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 co ntainers where it is 
necessary to load other goods into the FAK container before reclosing 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 from th e vessel.  Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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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; and  
b) used tyres must be treated as per 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 as per Approved Biosecurity Treatments ; by an MPI 
Approved Offshore Treatment Provid er or a treatment provider approved by a n NPPO  in 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; and  
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 are stored indoors after manufacture until being loaded in a fully enclosed FCL or FAK 
container ; or 
c) new tyres have only been exposed to  necessary periods of outdoor storage for movement or 
loading purposes, not exceeding 4 hours at one time  before being loaded in a fully enclosed FCL 
or FAKL container ; and  
d) a manufacturer’s declaration  is completed and submitted to MPI, declaring the matters in a) to c) 
apply, prior to the arrival of the new tyres in New Zealand.  
Option A: MPI Approved System:  
(1) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System  which has been approved to manage BMSB risk.   
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) Must be treated as per 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. 
7.2.2 New tyre s 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 arr ival in New Zealand ; and  
b) be treated before arrival in accordance with  Approved Biosecurity Treatment s by an MPI-
Approved Offshore Treatment Provider  or a treatment supplier approved by an NPPO  in 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,  Parts and 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 export 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 poss ible BMSB 
contamination.  
 
Guidance  
• A shipping line , manufacturer or other industry party  can deviate from the requirements of this section if 
an agreement is recognised in advance  with MPI in writing.  To discuss the possibility of an approved 
post-treatment agreement with MPI, it is recommended to email Standards@mpi.govt.nz  at least 30 
days before treatment is planned to occur. Extra risk management measures will need to occur for MPI 
to agree to an alternative post -treatment arrangement. See the Application Form for further guidance.  
• The types of res idual insecticides for spraying risk goods  in accordance with 9.1.1(2) c)  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 vehicle’s  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) be treated then segregated from untreated risk goods or other sources of possible BMSB 
contamination;  
b) be loaded into the container and the container doors closed within 120 hours; and  
c) the con tainer must not be reopened before export  unless , for FAK container s where  it is 
necessary to load other goods into the FAK container  before reclosing 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) be treated with the c ontainer doors closed  and vents sealed ; and  
b) the con tainer must not be reopened before export  unless , for FAK container s where  it is 
necessary to load other goods into the FAK container  before reclosing immediately . 
 
Guidance  
• Where possible, treated vehicles, machinery , parts  and new tyres  should be loaded into a secured 
container as quickly as possible  in a S chedule 3 country . 
• No post -treatment requirements apply when vehicles, machinery , parts and new tyres are treated in a 
non-Schedule 3 country as there is no BMSB recontamination risk to manage.  
• MPI recommends placing only treated or non -risk goods into an FAK container where  possible to reduce 
the risk of non -treated or non -compliant goods contaminating treated goods and causing delays to 
clearance of a ll goods within that FAK container.  
 
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9.2 Transhipping 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 and therefore, they may be 
exposed to BMSB risk between September and April . For this reason,  transshipping requirements  apply 
to ensure good are kept fr ee of BMS B while in a Schedule 3 country during the  period of transshipment.  
• 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 present low BMSB recontamination risk . 
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 transshipped as break -bulk through a 
country listed under Schedule 3 BMSB management , on or after 1 Sept ember and 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 re -treated in 
accordance wi th the relevant treatment requirements for that commodity type listed under Parts  3 – 7 
of this IHS.  
 
Guidance: A shipping line , manufacturer or other industry party can deviate from the requirements of this 
section if an alternative  transshipping agreement with MPI is issued in advance. To discuss the possibility of 
an approved transshipping agreement with MPI, it is recommended to  email Standards@mpi.govt.nz  at 
least 30 days before the transshipping is planned to occur. Extra risk management measures will need to 
occur 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 fully 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) a ll vehicles, machinery, parts  and tyres 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 will arrive 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 vehicles, machinery,  parts and tyres must be re -treated 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 , means to reach land within New Zealand territory 
(New Zealand) after a flight or vo yage 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 Ze aland, prior to arrival 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 thereof). Therefore,  that 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 Marmorated 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 loa ded onto a craft in the exporting country and ends when the goods 
arrive in New Zealand .  
FAK ( Freight of all kinds ) container : A sea container which includes individual consignments for multiple 
importers and may include different types of goods. A less-than-container -load (LCL) consignment is part of 
the contents of a FAK container.  
FCL (full container load ) container : A sea container which 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 Systems – a system under which new vehicles and/ or 
machinery  are managed  (and can also include vehicle and machinery parts  and tyres ) Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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b) MPI Approved Used Vehicle and Machinery Systems – 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 usage, testing, demonstration 
or other purposes.  
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-Sched ule 3 country: 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:  Is 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 Place: Port that has been approved 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, regulated non -quarantine pest as those terms are defined in 
the International Plant Pro tection 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 country: Any country listed under Schedule 3  BMSB management.  
Sealed (container ): The closing of container doors ensuring that the rubber doors 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: Offloa ding 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 TF 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 declared to be a TF in accordance with section 39 of the Biosecurity Act 1993.  
Used  (status) : Has left the standard manufacturing lo gistics supply chain for usage, testing, demonstration or 
other purposes.  
 
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Part B: Specific Commodity Definitions  and E xclusions  
Guidance  
• Definitions specific to commodity types are listed below along with some exclusions . 
• If unclear around 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 
• ATVs and quad bikes  2 
• Golf carts  2 
• Go-karts  2 
• Motorcycles 2 
• Scooters  2 
• Side-by-side racers  2 
• Snow mobiles  2 
• Tricycles  2 
• Army/defence vehicles (with wheels)  
• Amphibious vehicle  
• Hagglunds  
• Trailers including horse floats  
• Trains and train carriages  
* = Passenger vehicles are intended for road use, have at least 4 wheels and 
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.  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 ; and 
• Wheelbarrows  or trolleys . 
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 designed to be pulled 
by another vehicle  type. Aircraft and watercraft include  but are not 
limited to:  Excludes  new and used : 
 
• Inflatable, plastic  or 
fibreglass  kayaks, canoes 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.  
• Amphibious vehicles  
• Gliders  
• Helicopters  
• Hot air balloons  
• Hovercrafts  
• Jet skis  1 
• Motorised boats 
• Planes  
• Spacecraft  
• Sea scooters 1 
• Yachts (sail boats ) 
• Zeppelins (airships)  
• Trailers that are exported attached to watercraft or aircraft are  
considered a part of the craft.  
1 = links to section 4.1.1 (2): NEW  jet skis  and sea scooters  may be eligible for 
exclusion to BMSB management during the BMSB season.  surfboards and paddle 
boards ; and 
• Children’s sail boats ; 
• Parachutes or parasailing 
devices ; and 
• Dinghies that are free of all 
internal compartments . 
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  
machine ry that is not used with or around biosecurity contaminants  (and 
therefore, are non-targeted ) and meet s all the following criteria:  
 
(1) 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 
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   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.  
• 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, man and scissor)  
• Logging machinery  
• Planting machinery  
• Ride on l awn mowers  
• Seed drilling machinery  
• Ski lift or gondola machinery  
• Straddle carriers  
• Tracked machines (bulld ozers, excavators and 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 B ucket s 
• 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.  
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 vehicles or machines.  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.  
Wire cables or ropes (Part 8)  
Wire cable 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 determines if imported vehicles, machinery and parts  (includes 
tyres)  are considered free from biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests. If the quantity of a biosecurity 
contaminant or regulated pest is below the threshold spe cified, 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 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 (always seen as a contaminant) * . 
Aquatic  Water (pooled or standing).  Nil tolerance (always seen as 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 considered as a 
contaminant if it can be wiped off  
Plants  Fresh/green plant material and 
flowers.  Nil tolerance (always seen as a contaminant) * . 
Fruit (whole) and seeds  (including 
cones with seeds, dried seeds and 
fruit with seeds).  Nil tolerance (always seen as a contaminant) * . 
Note: Burnt, dried, scorched seeds that are present in or 
on exhaust systems and radiators are not seen as 
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 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 contaminants.  
Pine needles  Nil tolerance (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 n ot 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  (includes 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 requirements relating to transshipping vehicles, machinery, parts and tyres 
through a country listed below on, or after 1 September and arriving 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:   Refer to section 2.1 (2) e ) regarding evidence of container sealing  applicable to (2) above.  
 
 
BMSB risk countries  
Albania  Germany  Portugal  
Andorra  Greece  Romania  
Armenia  Hungary  Russia  
Austria  Italy * Serbia  
Azerbaijan  Japan *  Slovakia  
Belgium  Kazakhstan  Slovenia  
Bosnia and Herzegovina  Kosovo  Spain  
Bulgaria  Liechtenstein  Switzerland  
Canada  Luxemburg  Turkey  
Croatia  Republic of North Macedonia  Ukraine  
Czechia  Moldova  USA (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) . 
France  Montenegro   
Georgia  Netherlands   
* Italy is a Schedule 3 country  with large BMSB populations and increased associated risk . Therefore, 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 Lymantria 
dispar  (Asian gypsy moth - AGM), Erthesina fullo  (Yellow spotted stink bug - YSSB) and Glaucias subpunctatus  
(Polished green stink bug - PGSB)  under this IHS.  
 
 
 