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: info@aiex.com.au

ACS – Australian Customs ServiceWebsite: www.customs.gov.au

AQIS – Australian Quarantine & Inspection ServiceWebsite: www.aqis.gov.au