First Time Importers For first-time importers, getting the process right from the start is crucial. We are here to guide you every step of the way. We understand that the world of customs clearance and importing can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to navigating the strict Australian Border Force (ABF) and Department of Agriculture, […]
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BMSB (Brown Marmorated Stink Bug) treatment requirements are critical for protecting Australia from this highly invasive pest, which can cause severe damage to agricultural crops. The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry (DAFF) has implemented strict biosecurity measures to manage the risk of BMSB entering the country via imported goods, especially during the high-risk
This document specifies the country where the goods were manufactured, grown, or produced and plays a critical role in determining how the goods are treated by Australian Customs. The Certificate of Origin can significantly impact the duties, taxes, and tariffs applied to your shipment. For example, goods originating from countries with which Australia has a
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Authority to Act The Customs Act 1901 (the Act) provides details as to the requirement of using a customs broker licensed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Customs to submit an import declaration to import goods. Because of the complexity of the laws governing the importation of goods into Australia (similar to those
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Department of Agriculture (DAFF) today released an update regarding FCL’s of solar panels that are destined for rural destinations requiring external container inspections. These items are under tariff codes 854142, 854143 and 854149. Rural destination post codes are listed on the DAFF website. What are the changes? A system update now allows accredited persons (certain
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We have been informed Infrastructure and timeslot fees will again increase in 2023 in Brisbane, for both Patricks & DP World. Hutchinson have not announced their fee increase details as yet. This notice is to advise you that DP World & the Patrick Terminal have completed an annual review and will impose increased charges for
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Due to the recent increase in exotic stinkbug detections on Chinese origin break bulk cargo and RoRo vessels additional measures are being implemented for RORO vessels that load cargo in a Chinese port. They will now undergo mandatory seasonal pest intervention. The increased measures will be a seasonal pest inspection (SPI) on arrival followed by mandatory
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What is a free trade agreement? It is an agreement that assists to eliminate or reduce barriers to trade and investment on imported and exported goods between agreed parties. They can be bilateral agreements, between two parties, two economies, and also regional agreements, between more than 2 parties. What do free trade agreements mean in
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The Dept. Ag. has updated the packing declaration required for importation of FCL and LCL goods from 1 August 2021. Please find our new template uploaded to our Documents & Downloads Section. Please download and update your SOP’s and your suppliers reference files to include this template moving forward. Let us know if you have
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ABF are targeting Asbestos in imported building products. The ABF expects importers to be able to demonstrate that they have undertaken adequate assessment for their goods that are known to be at risk of containing asbestos or are supplied from countries with asbestos-using industries. Asbestos has been detected in building materials such as cement fibreboards
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