Quarantine Procedures for Air Cargo Unit Loading Devices

Unit Loading Devices (ULDs) or Airway Cans used by the air transport industry are designed to meet specific airworthiness standards and are usually constructed from metal with no exposed timber. ULDs are normally unpacked at approved Bond Stores or Cargo Terminal Operator (CTO) depots at airports where Australian Customs and Border Protection Service and AQIS operate.

• 4.1 Cleanliness of ULDs
• 4.2 Quarantine requirements for immediate release

4.1 Cleanliness of ULDs

All contamination on ULDs must be removed by cleaning. Cleaning may only be performed at Quarantine Approved Premises with the appropriate class requirement.

4.2 Quarantine requirements for immediate release

For immediate release of air cargo containers to unpacking addresses in the metropolitan area of the port of entry, AQIS must have a master or house airway bill with an adequate description of goods to satisfy AQIS that they are not subject to quarantine.