BMSM Season for Australia and New Zealand
On September 1, 2025, the annually recurring fumigation obligation against the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) begins.
This affects all goods that are shipped from Germany to Australia or New Zealand starting from September 1, 2025.
All shipments coming from high-risk countries, which need to be fumigated must not be sealed or wrapped in foil, among other things.
It is pointed out that, for example, a wrapping net should be used instead. Additionally, no food, pharmaceutical products, or seeds may be loaded into the consolidated cargo containers.
Please note that goods in the LCL sector will already be fumigated before September 1.
The fumigation obligation ends for goods to Australia with departure from Germany on April 30, 2026. For goods to New Zealand, the obligation ends with ETA New Zealand on April 30, 2026. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our export colleauges.
