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Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS)

Announcements

We continue to enhance the CBIS to improve uptake and reward good compliance. Recent changes include:

  • expansion onto document-controlled pathways, starting with a trial on tea bags and AUST R human vaccines
  • improvements to biosecurity directions issued for eligible prawn products and fresh stone fruit and cherries from the USA.
  • review of existing pathways and rewarding compliance with reduced intervention rates
  • moving fresh stone fruit and cherries from the USA to a supplier based model.

We manage the Compliance-Based Intervention Scheme (CBIS). The CBIS applies to selected plant and animal products imported into Australia.

 

About the CBIS

The CBIS uses a risk-based intervention approach to manage imports.

Importers can qualify for reduced intervention at the Australian border. To do this you must consistently meet our biosecurity requirements.

The CBIS enables smoother clearance of goods and reduces regulatory cost. This allows us to focus our efforts and finite resources on areas of higher biosecurity risk.

We continue to enhance and expand CBIS to include more imported products.

Eligibility

Importers and brokers must:

  • import eligible products under an eligible tariff code
  • lodge the entry in line mode
  • lodge the entry using the correct AQIS Commodity Code (ACC), if required
  • answer any biosecurity profile questions accurately
  • continue to meet the biosecurity import requirements for the products
  • demonstrate repeated compliance.

Note: Some products may not be eligible if they have qualified for other programs.

How it works

The Agriculture Import Management System (AIMS) governs how the CBIS operates.

AIMS can:

  • recognise the eligibility criteria (tariff code, profile question response)
  • target the appropriate intervention measure (such as inspection, treatment, testing or document assessment)
  • automatically generate the CBIS direction
  • recognise direction results entered by biosecurity officers
  • switch entities into and out of different CBIS modes (see system rules)
  • randomly select lines for intervention that qualify for the reduced risk-based intervention rate
  • automatically increase or decrease intervention levels.

What triggers a rule change?

We manage risk-based intervention rates for importers who show compliance. You must pass a specified number of consecutive interventions. Only then will you be eligible for reduced intervention rates.

Increased intervention levels will occur when both:

  • non-compliance is detected during inspection, treatment, testing or documentation assessment
  • a failure result is recorded against the CBIS automated direction line.

Reduced risk-based intervention rates will return when:

  • your compliance has improved
  • you have re-qualified for the risk-based intervention rates with continuous compliance results.

How CBIS operates on inspections

A flow-chart demonstrating the CBIS inspection process – please refer to comprehensive description in body of text for more information.

‘Census number’ refers to the number of intervention passes required to move to the reduced rate. ‘Monitoring fraction’ is the term that describes the reduced risk-based intervention rate. The monitoring fraction applies when an importer passes the census number.

Each line in a consignment may need intervention. The chance of a line requiring intervention is equal to the monitoring fraction. Monitoring fractions apply a ‘probability of intervention’. If the fraction is 20%, then every CBIS line in a consignment has a 20% chance of requiring intervention.

When there is non-compliance, an importer will return to an intervention rate of 100%. The importer will need to re-establish their compliance to regain the reduced intervention rate.

We customise the census number and monitoring fraction. This is based on the biosecurity risks associated with each import pathway. We review these rates regularly. This ensures we identify changes in risk, facilitate safe trade and meet Australia’s appropriate level of protection (ALOP).

Exclusions

Mandatory intervention may still be required for all consignments that are:

  • lodged in container mode and are not recognised by the CBIS - AIMS rules
  • lodged without an ACC (where required)
  • processed via the Automatic Entry Processing (AEP) scheme
  • restricted due to other system rules or biosecurity concerns
  • out of scope for this arrangement
  • do not meet the import conditions on entry
  • have imported food impediments

Clearance status 

Brokers and importers must lodge a cargo report with details about the consignment through the Integrated Cargo System, (ICS).

Some products may display a CONDCLEAR status and are still subject to biosecurity control.

You must wait for AIMS directions to be issued before moving, unpacking or releasing goods. A consignment with an ICS CONDCLEAR status will remain subject to biosecurity control until managed. When the status changes to CLEAR the consignment can be released.

AQIS commodity codes

Some products need a 4-digit AQIS Commodity Code (ACC) to qualify for the CBIS.

Brokers and Importers must enter this code in the ICS. Consignments without this code may not be eligible for the CBIS.

You can find the ACCs in our Biosecurity Import Conditions database (BICON). They are also in this table.

ProductACC
Returning Australian prawns, processed in a specific department approved facility in Thailand, for human consumption (specific permit-based import pathway)AUST

Eligible plant products

These plant products have been added to CBIS.

Products not listed in the tables below are not eligible for CBIS.

Import PathwayEligible tariff codesIntervention measure
Allspice of the genus Pimenta (dried, neither crushed nor ground)0904.21.00.03Inspection
Apples (dried)0813.30.00.31Inspection
Apricots (dried)0813.10.00.29Inspection
Capsicum and chilli of the genus Capsicum (dried, neither crushed nor ground)0904.21.00.03Inspection
Capsicum and chilli of the genus Capsicum, allspice and paprika (dried, crushed or ground, not in retail ready packaging up to 500g per package or >500g)0904.22.00.05 0904.22.00.04Inspection
Citrus peel (dried, excluding fresh, frozen and preserved)0814.00.00Inspection
Coconut (desiccated)0801.11.00.34Inspection
Coconut products (dried, excluding desiccated) **0801.12.00.40
0801.19.00.42
Inspection
Dates (dried), including permitted Ziziphus species0804.10.00.10Inspection
Garlic (dried, crushed or ground, not in retail ready packaging up to 500g per package or >500g)0712.90.90.78Inspection
Ginger (dried, crushed or ground, not in retail ready packaging up to 500g per package or >500g)0910.12.00.12Inspection
Grapes (dried), includes sultanas and currants0806.20.00.29
0806.20.00.30
0806.20.00.31
Inspection
Tea bags and capsules0902Documentation
Onions (dried)0712.20.00.68Inspection
Pepper of the genus Piper (dried, neither crushed or ground)0904.11.00.34Inspection
Permitted species of mushrooms and truffles (dried)0712.31.00.70
0712.32.00.71
0712.33.00.72
0712.34.00.73
0712.39.00.90
Inspection
Prunes (dried)0813.20.00.30Inspection
Saffron0910.20.00.02Inspection
Turmeric (dried, crushed or ground, not in retail ready packaging up to 500g per package or >500g)0910.30.00.03Inspection
Vanilla (dried, crushed or ground, not in retail ready packaging up to 500g per package or >500g)0905.20.00Inspection
Vanilla beans (dried, boiled or cured)0905.10.00Inspection

Import PathwayEligible tariff codesIntervention measure
Agaricus mushrooms (fresh/ chilled, from New Zealand only)0709.51.00.60Inspection
Asparagus (fresh, from Mexico)0709.20.00Inspection
Avocado (fresh, from New Zealand only) **see supplier code Table**0804.40.00.21Inspection
Capsicum and peppers of the genus Capsicum annuum (fresh, from New Zealand)0709.60.00.27Inspection
Cherries of the species Prunus avium (fresh, from New Zealand)0809.29.00.22Inspection
Cherries of the species Prunus avium (fresh, from the USA)0809.29.00.22Inspection
Dates (fresh, from the USA)0804.10.00.10Inspection
Chilled durian segments (from Malaysia only)0810.60.00.52Inspection
Immature coconuts (fresh)0801.12.00.40
0801.19.00.42
Inspection
Immature corn (fresh)0709.99.00.39Inspection
Lemons and limes (fresh, from the USA only)0805.50.00.50Inspection
Mandarins (fresh, from Israel only)0805.21.00.27Inspection
Mandarins (fresh, from USA only)0805.21.00.27Inspection
Mature coconuts – husk removed and prayer nuts (fresh)0801.12.00.40
0801.19.00.42
Inspection
Mushrooms and truffles (fresh/chilled) - permitted species only0709.59.00.90
0709.52.00.20
0709.53.00.30
0709.54.00.40
0709.55.00.50
0709.56.00.60
Inspection
Oranges (fresh, from the USA only)0805.10.00.23Inspection
Permitted stone fruits (fresh, from New Zealand) - apricots0809.10.00.05Inspection
Permitted stone fruits (fresh, from New Zealand) - peaches including nectarines0809.30.00.07Inspection
Permitted stone fruits (fresh, from New Zealand) - plums or prunes, pluots or plumcots0809.40.00.08Inspection
Permitted stone fruits (fresh, from the USA) - apricots0809.10.00.05Inspection
Permitted stone fruits (fresh, from the USA) - peaches including nectarines0809.30.00.07Inspection
Permitted stone fruits (fresh, from the USA) - plums or approved interspecific stone fruit hybrids0809.40.00.08Inspection
Peas of the species Pisum sativum (fresh, from China only)0708.10.00.18Inspection
Persimmons (fresh, from New Zealand only)0810.70.00.57Inspection
Pomegranates (fresh, from the USA)0810.90.00.59Inspection
Semi-processed garlic (fresh, from China and the Republic of Korea)0703.20.00.42Inspection
Semi-processed pineapples (fresh, from Thailand)0804.30.00Inspection
Table grapes (fresh, from the USA)0806.10.00.28Inspection
Loose tomatoes grown under the NZ Code of Practice (fresh, from New Zealand only)0702.00.00.03Inspection

** New Zealand avocado supplier codes**

Supplier codes

Supplier nameSupplier code
AVOCOCEN6373737K
AVOGREY ORCHARDSCGK3793773C
DARLING GROUP HOLDINGS LTDCFL9977366K
FRESHMAX (a division of VF DIRECT LTD)CGK7767336J
FRESH SOLUTIONS GROUP NEW ZEALAND LIMITEDCGE3376977W
JP EXPORTS LTDCEG9944399P
JUST AVOCADOS LTDCEW6736664L
KIWICADO EXPORTS LTDCFA9966976N
NZ AVOCADO COLLECTIVECHE4973644Y
OVAVO LIMITEDCHH7667696K
POLE TO POLE EXPORTS LTDCFX4697343L
PRIMOR PRODUCE LTDCFY9636634T
SEEKA LIMITED68682106833
SOUTHERN PAPRIKA LIMITEDCEK4367696W
SOUTHERN PRODUCE LTDCEA7666944J
THE NUTRITIOUS KIWIFRUIT COMPANYCER9376699N
VALIC NZ LTDCFW3936449K

Import PathwayEligible tariff codesIntervention measure
Almonds (raw, shell removed)0802.12.00.08Inspection
Brazil nuts (raw, shell removed)0801.22.00.37Inspection
Cashews (raw, in shell and shelled)0801.31.00.38
0801.32.00.39
Inspection
Hazelnuts (raw, shell removed)0802.22.00.10Inspection
Macadamias (raw, shell removed)0802.62.00.25Inspection
Pistachios (raw, shell removed)0802.52.00.23Inspection
Walnuts (raw, shell removed)0802.32.00.12Inspection

Import PathwayEligible tariff codesIntervention measure
Malted grains1107.10.00.26
1107.20.00.27
Inspection
Sesame seed (hulled)1207.40.00.11Inspection

Import PathwayEligible tariff codesIntervention measure
Peat or sphagnum peat with or without approved additives (from countries free from foot and mouth disease (FMD), excluding Germany, Hungary and Slovakia).

[Defined as the material that accumulates in the lower levels of a peat bog].
2703.00.00.07Inspection

Eligible animal products

These animal-based products have been added to CBIS.

Products not listed in the tables below are not eligible for CBIS.

Import PathwayEligible tariff codesIntervention measure
Returning Australian prawns, processed in a specific department approved facility, for human consumption (specific permit-based import pathway)0306.167.00.34 ACC:AUSTInspection and testing
Par-cooked breaded, battered or crumbed (BBC) prawn products for human consumption0306.16, 0306.17, 0306.35, 0306.36, 0306.95, 1604.2000.70, 1605.21, 1605.29, 1902.20Inspection
Uncooked highly processed (HP) prawn products for human consumption0306.16, 0306.17, 0306.35, 0306.36, 0306.95, 1604.2000.70, 1605.21, 1605.29, 1902.20Inspection
Dried prawns for human consumption1605.21, 1605.29, and 0306.95Inspection
Cnidarians, echinoderms, tunicates and poriferans that are fresh or have undergone minimal processing0307.9, 0308, 1604.19, 1604.20, 1605.54, 1605.6Inspection
Bagged aquatic feed that requires testing for animal (other than aquatic) derived material (specific permit-based import pathway)2309.9000.27Testing

Import PathwayEligible tariff codesIntervention measure
Feathers (loose feathers or manufactured articles made with feathers) that have been treated prior to export by one of the departments approved treatments6701, 0505.10Inspection

Import PathwayEligible tariff codesIntervention measure
Tanned hides and skins, restricted to uses other than animal consumption, environmental purposes, growing purposes or veterinary therapeutic use4104, 4105, 4106, 4302Inspection
Untanned hides and skins from New Zealand, restricted to uses other than animal consumption, environmental purposes, growing purposes or veterinary therapeutic use4101, 4102, 4103, and 4301Inspection

Import PathwayEligible tariff codesIntervention measure
Australian registered (AUST R) human therapeutics and medicines3002.41.00.01Documentation

Contact us

For more information email CBIS@aff.gov.au. 

You can also contact Imports on 1800 900 090 or email imports@aff.gov.au. 

See all import conditions on our Biosecurity Import Conditions database (BICON).

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