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COVID-19 Outbreak in Melbourne impacts already strained resources

Importers will be well aware that we are currently experiencing lengthy delays in functions carried out by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE). Industry has been advised through Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) that we are to expect the delays to increase further with the current COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne, Victoria. This […]

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Our standard professional charges explained

Importer Information / ydsdevcustoms

What are our standard professional charges and why do we charge them? We always keep charges for customs clearances and professional services as cost-effective as possible for our clients with no hidden or obscure fees. We provide our clients (importers and forwarders) with professional services and appropriate advice on incoming cargo. We are based in

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Sending us an Authority to Act, Why?

Forms, Importer Information / ydsdevcustoms

When you ask us to do your customs clearance we request you provide us with an Authority to Act. Let’s explore the – why? What is the authority to act? This Authority to Act (or Letter of Authority) is a document that authorises a customs broker to provide customs clearance for your cargo on your

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The need for compliance with anti-dumping obligations

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Dumping investigations are increasing for steel and aluminium goods. It is important that importers and exporters are well aware of their obligations. The most important initial task of an importer is to make sure your supplier is aware of the investigation and the importance of being involved. This will mean that the importer has a

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Federal budget 2020 & international trade

News / ydsdevcustoms

Australia budget 2020 included some initiatives for importers, exporters, freight forwarders and other freight industry participants. We can only hope for further initiatives particular to help our agricultural industries and other importers/exporters that are recovering after the COVID-19 downturn and international trade changes. In an nutshell these include: To make trade more straight forward through

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Two arrested and meth in cans of coconut milk seized

ABF, News / ydsdevcustoms

Two people have been arrested in Western Sydney and an estimated 600 litres of liquid methamphetamine concealed inside cans of coconut milk has been seized. In August 2020, an air freight consignment with 86 boxes of coconut milk cans arrived into Sydney from Thailand. Australian Border Force (ABF) members examined the consignment and upon identifying

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Commencement of urgent actions for khapra beetle

Dept. of Agriculture, News / ydsdevcustoms

The urgent actions will be applied to the following plant products (in various raw and physically processed forms for any end use), which have been identified as high-risk: Rice (Oryza sativa) Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum) Cucurbit seed (Cucurbita spp; Cucumis spp. and Citrullus spp.) Cumin seed (Cuminum cyminum) Safflower seed (Carthamus tinctorius) Bean seed (Phaseolus spp.)

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BMSB Season Commences 1 September 2020

Uncategorised / ydsdevcustoms

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) has become Australia’s number one seasonal “hitchhiker” pest and poses a significant risk to Australia’s biosecurity. Each year, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment imposes strict regulations to prevent the BMSB’s presence in Australia, with a failure to comply resulting in costly delays, and possible re-export or

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ACN 2019/26 LCT Amendments

ABF / ydsdevcustoms

Australia Customs Notice 2019/36 advises the A New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax) Act 1999 has been amended to remove liability for luxury car tax on cars that are exported and then re-imported following service, repair or refurbishment overseas. Please contact us for further information or assistance. You can view the entire customs notice at

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BMSB Seasonal Measures 2019-20

Dept. of Agriculture / ydsdevcustoms

The 2019-20 Seasonal measures surrounding the importation of targeted commodities from target risk countries is more expansive than last seasons measures due to the rapid expansion of BMSB throughout Europe and North America. Please contact us before you place an order for your commodities to ensure all measures are in place to prevent re-export of

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COVID-19 Outbreak in Melbourne impacts already strained resources

Our standard professional charges explained

Sending us an Authority to Act, Why?

The need for compliance with anti-dumping obligations

Federal budget 2020 & international trade

Two arrested and meth in cans of coconut milk seized

Commencement of urgent actions for khapra beetle

BMSB Season Commences 1 September 2020

ACN 2019/26 LCT Amendments

BMSB Seasonal Measures 2019-20

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