FACTSHEET – MANAGING THE RISK OF ASBESTOS AT THE BORDER

Dear Customers,

We would like to draw your attention to fact sheet recently uploaded from Department of Immigration and Border Protection. Following information is provided by the Department for your consideration.
The Department has recently uploaded a factsheet on managing the risk of asbestos at the border. The factsheet provides detail on how importers can implement Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) Notice 2016/30 – Assurances that imported goods do not contain asbestos: (DIBP) Notice 2016/30

It is the responsibility of importers and exporters to ensure they do not import or export prohibited goods such as asbestos. If unauthorised asbestos is found to have entered Australia, the importer of the goods may be subject to penalties or prosecution for offences against the Customs Act 1901, in addition to other available offences under State or Territory law.
Should you wish to discuss this further our SILA team is always here to assist.

Kind Regards

SILA Customer Sevice