Importing Prohibited Goods into Australia
At 365 Freight and Customs, we take great pleasure in providing outstanding Food Import service for our customers. We give you the assurance that your products will arrive at their location, anywhere in the world, on time by utilizing Australia’s top sea / air freight carriers.
Australia is a country that imports a significant amount of food, as it has a relatively small agricultural sector compared to the size of its population. In fact, around 15% of fresh fruit and vegetables consumed in Australia are imported.
The food that is imported into Australia is subject to strict regulations by the Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. These regulations are in place to protect Australia’s environment and the health of its people, as well as to support the country’s agricultural industry.
Some of the most common types of food that are imported into Australia include:
- Fresh fruit and vegetables – Australia imports a wide variety of fresh produce, including avocados, bananas, berries, citrus fruits, kiwifruit, mangoes, pineapples, and more.
- Meat – Australia imports a range of meats, including beef, pork, lamb, and chicken. The country has strict quarantine regulations in place to prevent the spread of animal diseases.
- Seafood – Australia imports a variety of seafood, including salmon, tuna, prawns, and more. The country has strict regulations in place to ensure that imported seafood is safe to eat and is not a threat to the environment.
- Dairy products – Australia imports a range of dairy products, including cheese, butter, and milk. These products are subject to strict food safety regulations to ensure they are safe for consumption.
- Processed foods – Australia imports a wide variety of processed foods, including snacks, confectionery, and packaged meals.
It’s worth noting that not all food is allowed to be imported into Australia. The country has strict regulations in place to prevent the introduction of pests and diseases, and to protect its unique environment. Food Import requires lot of regulatory checks and permissions. We at 365 Freight and Customs take care of your Food Import needs, look after special Freight services needed for your Food Imports, We take care of necessary customs clearance and we assure you a best quote in the Industry for your Food Import Service Requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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An effective customs broker will save you time and money, usually more than you pay for the service. While using a customs broker to clear your imported goods is not mandatory, in most cases it’s certainly beneficial as outlined below.
SAVINGS: Customs brokers ensure that you are paying the smallest amount of duty/GST that is legally permissible for the particular transport conditions and/or products that you are importing. We have a lot of options for how to accomplish this.
TIME: Compared to manual self-lodgement of an import declaration, we enable considerably quicker customs release timeframes through electronic customs clearance handling.
For instance, while customs takes 8–10 working days to process self-lodgment documentation, we clear postal shipments in just 3 hours. To Put in short, its like some one works for you.
LIABILITY: Using a customs broker shields you from the possibility of liability for filing an incorrect N10 import declaration, which carries a strict liability fee of up to $12,600.
The bottom line is that you should use a customs broker if you’re not completely sure that you comprehend the law and the declaration you’re making in this respect.
At 3SIXTY5 FREIGHT AND CUSTOMS, we provide a series of customs clearance services for individuals, Australian companies and freight forwarders. Our broker recognizes that Australian import demand and online shopping trends will continue to grow, and our growing focus on the retail market reflects this growth. Our customs broker values each customer and provide their expertise to ensure your compliance, and we provide “duty minimization guarantee” to save you money as much as possible.
Yes. Although formal customs clearance is necessary, we will use the law to exempt you from paying duty, sales tax, and government entrance fees.
Consignments under AUD $1,000 are only subject to one additional requirement—you must also submit EMPP, or Evidence of Money Price Paid, to prove the worth of your shipment.
Any document that attests to the successful movement of money from your bank account to the supplier’s account for the amount of the invoice is an EMPP. Bank/Credit Card statements and PayPal or T/T receipts are common instances.
Yes. We can pre-clear your consignment as soon as it departs the origin.
We cannot however clear it prior to the date of origin flight departure as this is the valuation date of the consignment which determines customs exchange rates.
The tariff classification is an 8-digit reference number and 2-digit statistical code, obtained from the Australian Customs Tariff that identifies the imported item and the rate of Customs duty that applies.
Typically, if your name is listed on the AWB, you’ll only need a copy of the Air Waybill and photo ID. You don’t need any customs documentation as the airlines utilise the same ICS (Custom’s Integrated Cargo System) as ourselves, hence they will already know that your AWB is customs cleared.
If your collecting the cargo on behalf of another entity (company or individual) then you’ll also need a letter of authority from that entity for you to collect the goods on their behalf.
The airline bonds differ in their requirements for 3rd party collections (e.g. some will accept a business card to link you to a company listed on the AWB, others will not), hence we always recommend you call the bond (whose contact details are provided to you in our release emails) prior to arrival to ensure your documentation meets their requirements for 3rd party release.