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Jun 26, 2024
Complete Guide on How to Import Goods into Australia -Worldwide Customs & Forwarding Agents
Importing goods into Australia requires careful planning, detailed knowledge of regulations, and meticulous documentation. Our guide will answer some of our most commonly asked questions – but if you are still unsure about anything, please contact our friendly team. If […]
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Feb 20, 2023
Australian Border Force Infringement Notice Scheme
The Australian Border Force Infringement Notice Scheme is a program designed to enforce compliance with Australian customs and immigration laws. This scheme allows the Australian Border Force (ABF) to issue infringement notices to individuals who have committed certain customs or […]
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Dec 08, 2021
Laws and regulations for exporters
When exporting you are bound by the laws and regulations of your own country, as well as those of your export market.This includes rules, the requirements and standards related to, your business and product, shipping and transport & other export-related […]
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Sep 06, 2021
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Season 2021-22
For the 2021-22 BMSB risk season, BMSB seasonal measures will apply to targeted goods manufactured in or shipped from target risk countries, that have been shipped between 1 September 2021 and 30 April 2022 (inclusive), and to vessels that berth, […]
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Sep 02, 2021
Ocean Freight Rates at Historical Levels
Importers and exporters are facing a rapidly disintegrating container shipping market, as the ocean shipping line’s deployed capacity, fails to keep pace with the returning consumer and business demands which is causing freight rates, to escalate beyond reach of many […]
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Apr 15, 2021
Australia Free Trade Agreements
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are the international agreements that remove or reduce certain trade and investment barriers between two or more countries. In the simplest of terms, free trade is the total absence of government policies restricting the import and […]
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Dec 15, 2020
Importing Machinery Australia
Machinery and parts used in agriculture, mining, earth moving, construction, animal farming, timber felling, horticulture, fruit handling and food processing are all subject to bio-security import conditions. Australia exercises strict bio-security measures designed to protect plant and animal health. The […]
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Dec 14, 2020
Importing into Australia
Although importing can be considered easier than exporting, there are numerous potential pitfalls for those who lack experience. It would be best if you comprehended the basic procedures involved. When placing an order with an overseas supplier, remember that you […]
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Jan 28, 2020
Tobacco is now a prohibited import
The Australian Government has made changes to the way tobacco can be imported into Australia. Most tobacco products are now ‘prohibited imports’. This includes cigarettes, molasses tobacco and loose-leaf tobacco. To import tobacco products for both commercial and personal use, […]
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Oct 23, 2019
Duty Free
Australia has entered into a number of Duty Free Trade Agreements with various countries. These agreements provide for the preferential rates of duty,for goods traded between these countries and Australia. Every trade agreement sets out particular the rules, that determine, […]