Automatic Entry Processing (AEP) for Commodities Scheme

The Automatic Entry Processing (AEP) for Commodities scheme extends the non-commodity AEP schemes to allow accredited persons to self-direct consignments that have commodity-related quarantine concerns.

The scheme enables accredited persons to direct entries without the need to send documents to DAFF Biosecurity and have one of its officers process the entry. The scheme allows accredited persons to assess documents for commodity concerns, and, on the basis of that assessment, select an ICS processing type that relates to the treatments or inspections required. The accredited person is also able to select the required Quarantine Approved Premises (QAP) for the necessary treatment or inspection.