Other
Country
Japan (JP)
Group
Processed timber
End use
Processing
NPPO Details
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (MAFF)
Relevant Web Addresses
| Criteria | Criteria Required? |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | No |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Refer below |
| Additional Declaration/Endorsement | No |
| Protocol Market | No |
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.
A phytosanitary certificate is required for all processed timber to be used as input in agricultural production (e.g. growing media, stockfeed, fertiliser, etc).
Processed timber and preserved timber which meet MAFF's definitions (below) and are completely free of bark are not subject to MAFF's import quarantine and permitted entry without a phytosanitary certificate.
A phytosanitary certificate is required for all processed timber in the round (i.e. a tree trunk, or a cross-section thereof) regardless of the end use, whether with or without bark.
A phytosanitary certificate is required for all processed timber to be used as input in agricultural production (e.g. growing media, stockfeed, fertiliser, etc).
Processed timber and preserved timber which meet MAFF's definitions (below) and are completely free of bark are not subject to MAFF's import quarantine and permitted entry without a phytosanitary certificate.
- “Processed timber” means square timber that has been sawn on four or more sides (including sleepers), boards and other timber material which has been processed across all surfaces to the core of the sapwood
- “Preserved timber” means timber which has been treated with a chemical such as creosote oil and the chemical has penetrated the timber
Processed timber with any bark attached, including the inner bark (phloem), will be subject to on-arrival inspection by MAFF.
Exporters should contact the Plant Protection Station at the intended port of entry, either directly or via their importer, and confirm the import requirements applicable to their product prior to commencing export preparations. If you intend to export de-barked processed timber to Japan, it is recommended that you provide detailed information on how the bark has been removed, including photographs of the actual product, to MAFF to confirm whether your product is considered "de-barked" by MAFF.
The Export Control Act 2020 and the Export Control (Wood and Woodchips) Rules 2021, require an export licence issued by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for any exports of two tonnes or more of:
The only responsibility authorised officers have in relation to the export licences for unprocessed wood is to inform unprocessed wood exporters of the possible requirement to hold a licence to export unprocessed wood.
- woodchips;
- wood in the round (i.e. logs);
- wood with a cross sectional area of at least 225 square centimetres
These are considered ‘prescribed goods’ under the Export Control (Wood and Woodchips) Rules 2021.
A licence is not required for the above listed wood and woodchips if:
- the wood is sourced from an area covered by a Regional Forest Agreement (RFA). Details regarding the areas covered by RFAs can be found here: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/forestry/policies/rfa.
- the wood is sourced from a plantation.
If an export licence is required, it is the responsibility of exporters to obtain a licence to export prescribed wood or woodchips prior to export.
Exporters can find information on how to obtain an export licence for prescribed wood or woodchips on the departments website - https://www.awe.gov.au/agriculture-land/forestry/industries/export.
Any enquires on what is classed as prescribed wood or woodchips should be directed to: wood.export@aff.gov.au, or call (02) 6272 4353.
NPPO advice verified on 10 November 2023.
13/11/2023 - Created case based on NPPO requirements.
Initial Uploaded: 10/11/2023
Reviewed Uploaded: 16/09/2024