Stink bug. Australian measures for 2026-2027.
As every year, Australia applies brown marmorated stink bug measures to goods arriving from certain countries, including Italy. The 2026-2027 season covers goods shipped from 1 September 2026 to 30 April 2027.
In brief.
The measures apply to certain categories of goods considered at risk, shipped in containers or as break bulk. The up-to-date rules are published by the Australian Department of Agriculture, and they prevail.
The period
The measures apply to goods shipped during the risk season, from the start of September to the end of April.
The countries
Italy is among the countries considered at risk: the measures apply to goods produced or shipped from here.
The goods
Certain categories of high-risk goods are affected, including machinery, vehicles and metal parts.
Treatments
Affected goods must be treated before loading by approved providers; untreated goods may be refused on arrival.
Wooden packaging
Wooden packaging treated and marked under ISPM 15 remains mandatory.
What we do
We check whether your goods fall into the categories and arrange treatment and documents before loading.
See also: Shipping to Australia · Groupage to Australia · ISPM 15 guide · All news
Before shipping to Australia.
Four checks during the risk season.
Goods code
Check whether your goods fall into the high-risk categories.
Treatment
Schedule treatment before loading, with an approved provider.
Documents
Keep the treatment certificate to send with the shipping documents.
Packaging
Make sure wooden pallets and crates are ISPM 15 marked.
Questions about the Australian measures.
Do the measures also apply to groupage?
Yes. They apply to affected goods shipped in full containers, as groupage or as break bulk during the risk season.
Does New Zealand apply similar measures?
Yes, New Zealand also applies seasonal brown marmorated stink bug measures, with its own rules. We check them before every shipment.
Who arranges the treatment?
We can arrange it with approved providers before the goods are delivered to the port of loading.
