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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]