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President Trump and ‘Liberation Day’ Eye-Opening Insights

Announced on Liberation Day the Trump Administration ‘American First’ Trade Policy has intensified with the highly anticipated imposition of broad-based country specific reciprocal tariffs, including a 10% tariff on Australian originating imports into the United States (US). They apply from 5 April 2025. However, certain countries listed on Annex I to the Executive Order will […]

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The Importance of a Certificate of Origin for Australian Importers and Exporters

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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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ABF NEWSROOM – ABF target asbestos in imported building products

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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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Two arrested and meth in cans of coconut milk seized

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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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ACN 2019/26 LCT Amendments

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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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President Trump and ‘Liberation Day’ Eye-Opening Insights

The Importance of a Certificate of Origin for Australian Importers and Exporters

ABF NEWSROOM – ABF target asbestos in imported building products

Two arrested and meth in cans of coconut milk seized

ACN 2019/26 LCT Amendments

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