CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AND
FREIGHT FORWARDING SOLUTIONS
We offer individual service and our flexible approach to the business needs of our clients is reflected in our competitive pricing and customer service.We handle Customs and Quarantine clearance into Australia whether commercial or personal, sea or air freight. We can handle it all.
We have a reliable network of global agents that allow us to tailor freight solutions that suit your freight requirements. We can handle everything from motor vehicles, boats, machinery and furniture.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have tried to answer some of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) This section is designed
to help answer common questions about organising
consignments within Australia and overseas.
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Q. What documents do I need?
Answer:
The shipping documents needed for importing or exporting transactions usually depend on the type of goods. In many cases, the required documentation will also vary depending on the country of origin or destination. Thus, documents may have to be prepared in a particular way to comply with the requirements of the letter of credit (if applicable).
As a rule of thumb, a standard importing or exporting transaction usually requires:
- a commercial invoice,
- packing list,
- packing declaration
- Bill of Lading
- Insurance certificate - depending on your Incoterms.
We recommend you call us for further information.
As Customs duty varies according to vehicle design and value, and is subject to change, you should contact a Customs Broker before importing any vehicle into Australia.
Prior to making a decision to import your vehicle you should take into account the costs involved in the process such as: freight, Customs duties and entry processing charges, cleaning for quarantine purposes, other wharf and transport charges and any costs involved in having the vehicle meet state or territory registration requirements. It should be checked whether your vehicle will meet these requirements prior to importation.
We suggest phoning the Department of Planning & Infrastructure (DOTARS) on 1800 815 272 to determine your eligibility prior to purchasing your vehicle, and obtaining the Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) prior to shipping. Check out
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/importing_vehicles/index.aspxfor further information
In addition to Customs and DOTARS, the Department of Agriculture have conditions for importation. Please refer to BICON: https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/BiconWeb4.0/ImportConditions/Questions/EvaluateCase?elementID=0000097472&elementVersionID=130
As part of these conditions each consignment must be clean and free of soil, seeds and other quarantine risk material prior to arrival in Australia. Important areas to check for contamination are;
- Wheels, muffler and muffler surrounds, wheel guards, mud guards
- Spare tyres and boot
- Engine bay and radiator
- Underside of the vehicle
- Interior of the vehicle
Are you Travelling Overseas ? Do you know your duty free allowance
Overseas travelers are allowed to bring into Australia the following goods duty/tax free. (Note Goods bought overseas or bought duty/tax free before leaving Australia are included when determining your duty free allowance.)
There are no duty-free concessions on tobacco or alcohol for travellers aged under 18.
From 1 February 2005, travelers are allowed to bring into Australia the following goods duty/tax free:
General
A$900 worth of goods (A$450 for people under 18) including gifts (given to you or intended for others), souvenirs, cameras, electronic equipment, leather goods, perfume concentrates, jewellery, watches and sporting equipment. Alcohol and tobacco products cannot be included in this allowance.
These goods can be:
- Obtained overseas
- Purchased in Australia duty or tax free before departure
- Goods for which a tax refund has been approved through the Tourist Refund Scheme
- Purchased from an inwards duty free shop on arrival.
Alcohol
2.25 litres of alcoholic beverages for each passenger aged 18 years or over.
Tobacco
50 cigarettes, or 50 grams of cigars or tobacco products for each passenger aged 18 years or over.
NOTE
However that if you exceed any of the concession limits set out above, Customs will charge you duty and tax on the entire importation or purchase within that group of items.
If you have anything in excess of your duty free allowance:
If you exceed Australia’s duty-free limits, duty and tax will apply on all items of that type (general goods, alcohol or tobacco), not just the goods over the limit.
If you have anything in excess of your duty-free concession, declare the goods and provide proof of purchase to us for calculation of any duty and tax to be paid.
Failure to declare goods in excess of your concession could result in penalties.
