August 27, 2025

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Season 2025-26

The Department of Agriculture have released the measures for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season 2025-26.

Season 2025-26 will see these measures applied certain goods manufactured in or shipped from 38 Countries, and will be effective from goods Shipped on Board 1st
September 2025 – 30th April 2026 Inclusive.

Target Risk Countries

Emerging Risk Countries

The following countries have been identified as emerging risk countries for the BMSB risk season and may be selected for a random onshore inspection: United Kingdom, China, Japan & South Korea

China – random inspections will apply to goods shipped between 1 September to 31 December (inclusive)

Japan – random inspections will apply to goods shipped between 1 September to 31 December (inclusive)

South Korea – random inspections will apply to goods shipped between 1 September to 31 December (inclusive)

United Kingdom – random inspections will apply to goods shipped between 1 December to 30 April (inclusive)

In addition to the target high risk goods, chapters 39, 94 and 95 will be subject to random inspections for emerging risk countries only.

Target High Risk Cargo

Goods that fall within the following tariff classifications have been categorised as target high risk goods and will require mandatory treatment for BMSB.

   
44 – Wood and articles of wood74 – Copper and articles thereof83 – Miscellaneous articles of base metals
45 – Cork and articles of cork75 – Nickel and articles thereof84 – Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof
57 – Carpets and other textile floor coverings76 – Aluminum and articles thereof85 – Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof
68 – Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials78 – Lead and articles thereof86 – Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof
69 – Ceramic products79 – Zinc and articles thereof87 – Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof
70 – Glass and glass ware80 – Tin and articles thereof88 – Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof
72 – Iron and steel81 – Other base metals; cermet’s89 – Ships, boats and floating structures
73 – Articles of iron or steel82 – Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal 

Untreatable Cargo

Cargo that does not fall into the Target High Risk HS Chapters that is not able to be treated due to the treatment method being harmful to the product will be serviced as follows:-

Load CountryRoutingBMSB Dec Required 
GermanyDirect / Via SingaporeYesSubject to Additional Charges
BelgiumDirectYes 
The NetherlandsAntwerpYes 
FranceAntwerpYesSubject to Additional Charges
ItalyDirectYes 
SpainSingaporeYesSubject to Additional Charges
USALos Angeles/Atlanta/Chicago/New YorkYes 
TurkeySingaporeYesSubject to Additional Charges

Your declaration will be passed on to the Department of Agriculture as part of the Master Consolidators declaration at destination to gain release of the container. A no declaration no load policy will apply.

Untreatable cargo will be heavily scrutinised prior to shipment and may require BMSB declarations to be cosigned by the destination customs broker.

We urge you to make contact with your overseas counterparts and assist them to understand the consequence of cargo misdeclarations.

Direct Service Treatments

As in the previous seasons AGS World Transport will treat containers from Target Risk countries at FCL level offshore where possible. The below table outlines treatment locations, treatment method and associated costs for Direct Services which will be applied to all cargo moving from or via these locations.

Load CountryTreatment LocationTreatment LevelTreatment TypeTreatment Cost
BelgiumAntwerpFCL/Part TreatedSulfuryl FluorideEUR 38 WM Min EUR 170
CanadaUSAFCL/Part TreatedMethyl BromideUS$50/WM – Min US$200 + Certificate Fee US$100 per certificate if required.
CanadaSingaporeLCLMethyl BromideUS$50/WM – Min US$200 + Certificate Fee US$100
GermanyHamburgFCLSulfuryl FluorideEUR 38 WM – Min EUR 120 
ItalyMilanFCL/Part TreatedSulfuryl FluorideUS$ 27 WM – Min US$27 + Certificate Cost EUR 20 per single certificate 
SpainBarcelonaFCLHeat/Sulfuryl FluorideEUR 60 WM Min EUR 105 + Certificate Cost EUR 45 per HBL
SpainBarcelonaLCLHeat/Sulfuryl FluorideEUR 60 WM Min EUR 105 + Certificate Cost EUR 45 per HBL
The NetherlandsRotterdamFCL/Part TreatedSulfuryl FluorideEUR 40 WM Min EUR 170 + Certificate Cost EUR 19
TurkeyIstanbulFCLSulfuryl FluorideUSD 40/WM Min USD 185 + US$100 per certificate
USAAtlantaFCL/Part TreatedMethyl BromideUS$50/WM – Min US$200
USAChicagoFCL/Part TreatedSulfuryl FluorideUS$50/WM – Min US$200
USALos AngelesFCL/Part TreatedSulfuryl FluorideUS$50/WM – Min US$200
USANew YorkFCL/Part TreatedMethyl BromideUS$50/WM – Min US$200

**Rates subject to Change

Note: Where FCL/Part Treated options are available ONLY Target High Risk Goods will incur BMSB Treatment Charges

USA

All Cargo from or via the USA regardless of risk level will incur a BMSB Processing Fee of US$35 Per HBL

Gateway Service Treatments

We are able to confirm in conjunction with our Gateway partners we will be offering a treatment options in Singapore/Port Kelang and Hong Kong. Cargo will be treated at LCL level prior to movement to Australia. Treatment costs in our Gateways will be as follows:-

Load CountryTreatment LocationTreatment LevelTreatment TypeTreatment Cost
ALL BMSB Target CountriesSingaporeLCLMethyl BromideUS$40/WM Min US$185 + Certificate cost US$75 Per Certificate
ALL BMSB Target CountriesPort KelangLCLMethyl BromideUS$20/WM Min US$200 + Certificate cost US$50 Per Certificate

As the Department of Agriculture will be assessing risk based on the load port lodged in your Sea Cargo Automation lodgment, as BMSB declaration will be required for all cargo booked in our Gateways. A copy of this BMSB declaration will be lodged with the DAFF along with our Master Consolidators declaration to enable release of the container. No declaration no load policy will apply.

We urge you to make contact with your overseas counterparts and assist them to understand the consequence of cargo misdeclarations.

Packaging

Impervious wrappings must be removed, opened or slashed prior to fumigation in such a way to allow the treatment to come into contact with the goods, this must occur regardless of treatment location.

Gateways & Non Risk Origins

Any cargo being booked via our Asian Gateways (Singapore/ Port Kelang/Hong Kong/Busan) and any Non Tarrget Risk Origin will require the Shipper to disclose the country of Manufacture prior to bookings being accepted.

Cargo Mis-declarations

In previous seasons we encountered a significant number of cargo mis-declarations, which resulted in major cargo delays for everyone who had cargo in the containers. We ask that you consider your cargo is moving as LCL and the actions of your agents and shippers effect everyone in the container.

Any mis-declarations of cargo will incur significant costs including but not limited to

  1. BMSB Mis-Declaration Fee
  2. Treatment Costs
  3. Container Detention Costs
  4. Re-Export and Import Costs

Payment of these costs will be required before the mis-declared goods will be released from the CFS facilities regardless of account facilities.

We urge you to make contact with your overseas counterparts and assist them to understand the consequence of cargo misdeclarations. And if in doubt the best option is to Treat your goods.

Destination BMSB Processing Fee

A$35 Per HBL for all cargo Shipped from or loaded via Target Risk Countries. This fee will be charged as part of your arrival charges.

Department of Agriculture Inspections

As with last season the department will continue to perform random inspections on containers that contain cargo from Target High risk and emerging risk countries. All additional costs incurred will be apportioned by m3 to all consignees in effected containers.

Department of Agriculture FID Verification

FID verifications from DAFF will continue this season, to enable containers to be released ALL consignees must have FID’s submitted. Please ensure you lodge as early as possible to ensure the container is not delayed or additional costs incurred. Additional costs incurred maybe passed on to any party whos late FID affects our ability to unpack the container.

 

The 2025–26 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season introduces additional compliance and treatment measures for hazardous goods in freight. These seasonal biosecurity controls are expected to increase inspection times and add costs for importers, making supply chain planning and cargo handling more complex during high-risk periods.

 

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