-
Mar 25, 2019
Import Declarations
Declarations for imported goods Goods valued at AUD 1000.00 or less are usually exempt from import taxes. However, duties and taxes will still apply on certain goods (tobacco, tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, etc.) regardless of their value. We recommend first-time […]
-
Mar 07, 2019
Exporter
Are you considering expanding your business by exporting? Many business owners find that exporting can help to expand their business, diversify their revenue and increase their profits. It has also found that companies that export are more profitable than those […]
-
Mar 01, 2019
Shipping Containers
SHIPPING CONTAINER TRADE INCREASE IN DECEMBER 2018 Total trade through the Port of Melbourne for December 2018 was 8.12 million revenue tonnes which was 0.6 per cent above December 2017 and 4.6 per cent up for the financial year to […]
-
Feb 06, 2019
Asbestos Imports Banned
Comprehensive ban on Asbestos An Australia-wide ban on the use of all types of asbestos took effect on 31 December 2003. Work Health and Safety (WHS) and environment laws in all states and territories prohibit the unauthorized supply, transport, use […]
-
Oct 17, 2018
Air Cargo Security
New Rules apply :100 % examination of all export air cargo On 8 May 2018, the Australian Government announced a range of measures to further strengthen Australia’s domestic and international aviation security. From 1 March 2019, before air cargo is […]
-
Sep 25, 2018
Customs Broker
What do they do ? Exporting or Importing is by no means a simple task. There are documents to be collected and forms to completed & regulations to comply with. Customs broker are the experts in the field, a customs […]
-
Sep 17, 2018
Shipping Delays
as Typhoon Mangkhut Moves into Mainland China After Lashing Hong Kong The flow of consumer goods may face shipping delays in the aftermath of Typhoon Mangkhut ,while shipping agencies, airlines and businesses return to normal operations. Two-to-three story high waves […]
-
Aug 28, 2018
Customs Warehouses
The warehouse licensing system which is administered by Australia Customs,provides owners of imported goods with the ability to defer the payment of Customs duty.Until they are ready to enter the goods for home consumption or pay the duty & taxes […]
-
Jul 04, 2018
How Planning Helps You Avoid Shipping Delays
Expect – Then Plan for Shipping Delays: Transit time is one of the most critical factors in logistics as goods must be delivered at their intended destination at the right time. The total time taken from pick up to delivery […]
-
Jun 26, 2018
Goods and Services Tax on low value imported goods from 1 July 2018
From 1 July 2018, goods with a customs value of AUD1,000 or less (low value goods) may attract the Goods and Services Tax (GST) at point of sale if imported from overseas by consumers in Australia. GST will not be […]