Managing the risk of asbestos when importing a motor vehicle.

The import prohibition applies to all vehicles of any type, age or value. This includes, but is not limited to:

Used road vehicles that require an Entry Approval, granted by the Department of Infrastructure,

Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (Cth) (Infrastructure), before shipment.

Vehicle parts that might contain asbestos.

The most common vehicle parts and components found to contain asbestos at the border are in brakes and gaskets in locations designed to resist heat. Parts and components at risk can include:

: Insulation : Brake pads and shoes : Bituminous and asphalt coatings : Seals:

- fuel tanks - mastic sealants - windows - Gaskets: - cylinder head - extractors - exhaust system - Bonnet liners - Valve rings - Body seams - Heater/air conditioner housings - Fibrous washers - Sound deadening material – acoustic padding - Clutch linings - Firewalls - Heat shields - Wiring wrap

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