ABF export measures regarding COVID-19

Monday, March 30, 2020

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received advice from the Australian Border Force (ABF) of the addition of several goods that are subject to export control under regulation 13GI of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.
 
The goods now subject to export controls include disposable face masks, disposable gloves, disposable gowns, protective eye wear in the form of goggles, classes or visors and  alcohol wipes and hand sanitizer.
 
Further information can be obtained at the following
 
Customs Notice: https://www.abf.gov.au/help-and-support-subsite/CustomsNotices/2020-15.pdf
 
Web page: https://www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/prohibited-goods/categories/covid-exports
 
Regulation: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2020L00343
 
 
Complete web links
 
Regulationhttps://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2020L00343
Sal Milici -  Head of Border and Biosecurity - FTA / APSA