Customs Clearance Australia

As a importer or exporter of goods you need to correctly customs clear your goods into or out of Australia.

To avoid unnecessary delays or possible terminal storage charges on arrival your goods should be per-cleared prior to arriving into port. This is where using a customs broker saves both time and money.

If handled correctly, providing all correct documentation customs clearance can be a smooth operation therefore its crucial to find a customs clearance agent that knows the requirements and can help with documentation for both commercial & Personal effects, airfreight and sea freight.

When goods with a value of more than $1000 are imported, goods must be declared using a import declaration and the importer may be required to pay GST ,duty and other customs taxes and charges.

For Import clearance the minimum document requirements for commercial shipments are;

• Airway Bill, Bill of lading or ocean bill of lading.
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing Lists
• Fumigation Certificate
• Free Trade Agreement or COO (if applicable)
• Packing Declaration.

More complex shipments may require additional declarations or certificates depending on the commodity.

For Import clearance of Household Goods or Personal Effects owned for more than 12 months the minimum document requirements are;

• Airway Bill, Bill of lading or ocean bill of lading.
• Inventory
• Fumigation Certificate (If required)
• Packing Declaration.
• unaccompanied personal effects statement (b534 form)
• Passport

Household Goods and Personal Effects are automatically inspected by Australian Quarantine on arrival for any biological risk.

Some Household items are restricted or require certain import requirements so you should always check import requirements prior to packing.

If you would like more information on clearing your goods into or out of Australia please contact us for a quotation.