The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) has updated import conditions for Bamboo packaging. Bamboo packaging is acceptable provided it is treated by an approved method prior to export or on arrival and does not need to be declared as unacceptable packaging. This means that revised consignment specific and annual packing declarations will be implemented on 20 November 2017.
The department will continue to accept packing declarations that are in the current format for consignments shipped on or before 30 June 2018, however, we recommend that you advise your suppliers now to implement the new procedure sooner than later and forward new Annual Declarations to our office as you receive them.
Download Forms:
FCL-LCL Annual Packing Declaration from 01/07/2018
FCL-LCL Packing Declaration from 01/07/2018
Sample templates attached and DAWR Notice extract attached.
http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import/industry-advice/2017/101-2017