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BRIEF OVERVIEW ON LOCAL CUSTOMS AND IMPORT REGULATIONS
FOR AUSTRALIA UKTI – SYDNEY AUSTRALIA 5TH MARCH
2013
Leading Trade Policy
Research
Developing International
Trade Skills
Breaking Down Barriers to
Trade
Building Global Networks
Amplifying Global Trade
Success
THE VOICE FORAUSTRALIA’S EXPORTERS.THINK GLOBAL TRADE. THINK ECA.
www.export.org.au
Speaker:
DIANNE TIPPING| Chairman
Date: 5/03/2013
Think Global Trade. Think ECA.
• All imports into Australia require to be cleared both through Australian Customs Service (ACS) and Dept of Forestries and Fisheries Australia (DAFF) before they can be cleared for Home Consumption into Australia.
Regulatory Process/documentation to enter Goods into Australia.
Example of some Products that can require additional processes to import into Australia• Foodstuffs• Medicines (can include herbal teas)• Cosmetics• Firearms• Weapons• Live animals• Plants
All require permits
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
• The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service manages the security and integrity of Australia's borders. It works closely with other government and international agencies, in particular the Australian Federal Police, DAFF/AQIS, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and the Department of Defence, to detect and deter unlawful movement of goods and people across the border.
Example
• Foodstuffs•
Regulatory
• All
Example
Drugs steroids, guns – some “importers” will try anything!
Not a lot gets past the
AC&BPS. What is a
problem for you is if the
“stuff” is sharing your
container
Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service (AQIS) now known only as
DAFF – Dept. of Forestries and Fisheries Australia.
DAFF (DEPT OF Forestries and Fisheries)
• Australia's quarantine policy is based on the assessment and management of pest and disease risk to human, animal and plant health and the environment. The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) manages the risk associated with imported products in various ways.
• Before submitting an Import Permit Application, it is recommended that you check the import requirements for your commodity .
http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/import
• AQIS provides electronic databases and systems to assist importers
ICON DATABASE• Plants and plant products incl grain, fruit, veg,
cut flowers etc • Other country’s import requirements for
exporters• www.aqis.gov.au/phyto
DAFF “ICON” DATABASE SEARCH WEB SYSTEM
Importing
What are the requirements for bringing items into Australia?
Importing to Australia
Department of Forestries and Fisheries of Australia.
Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service (AQIS)
The following cargo (this is not all) does require an Application to Import Quarantine Material• Cargo Containers• Biological Products (plants)• Fertiliser• Food (in particular eggs and egg products, dairy
products, uncanned meat, seeds and nuts, fresh fruit and vegetables).
• Live Animals and Reproductive Material• Personal effects/ household goods• Plants, Grains and Horticulture• Timber/ wood packing• Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles, Machinery and Tyres
Motor Vehicle Imports to Australia
Fresh Flower Imports
All of these require a permit to
import from AQIS
To establish the amount of GST payable on imports, we need to determine the value of the taxable import.
GST on the taxable import is 10% of the value.
The value of the taxable import is the sum of:
Calculating GST on the Value of the Taxable Importation
The Customs
value
(FCA)
+
The amount paid or payable:
(i) For the international transport of the goods to their place of consignment in Australia; and
(ii) To insure the goods for that transport
(iii) Any Customs duty payable in respect of the importation of the goods
Basically the 10% GST is calculated on the CIF price plus the duty
• Registered Customs Broker• ISPM 15• Second-Hand Equipment• Final Inland Destinations• Clean Containers• Clean Goods• Bark or straw Material• Import of Food • Commercial Labelling• Origin Rules• Free Trade Agreements.
Import Guidelines & Rules in Australia
Resources & Links
Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia Inc.Website: www.cbfca.com.au
Australian Institute of ExportWebsite: www.aiex.com.auEmail: [email protected]
ACS – Australian Customs ServiceWebsite: www.customs.gov.au
AQIS – Australian Quarantine & Inspection ServiceWebsite: www.aqis.gov.au