DAFF - EAN : 2026-53: Horticulture Exports - Changes to requirements for lemons exported to Korea

16 October 2026

Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the citrus industry of changes to the export requirements for Australian lemons to the Republic of Korea (Korea).

Summary of changes and key points

• There are changes to pre-clearance requirement for lemons exported via in-transit cold treatment pathway.
• Existing pre-clearance inspection requirements continue to apply to oranges and to lemons exported via onshore cold treatment to Korea.
• These changes take immediate effect for lemons grown and packed at farms and packhouses currently registered for export to Korea.
• Queensland growers or packers who applied for registration to export to Korea for the 2026 season will receive updated accreditation shortly.
• Further information is available on the department's the Manual of Importing Country Requirements (Micor).
• Industry members with further questions are welcome to contact Citrus Australia or the department's Horticulture Exports Program.

Contact information

If you have any questions regarding this IAN, please email the Horticulture Exports Program.

Jemma Martin
Assistant Secretary
Plant Exports Branch