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New Harmonised System Standards
THE World Customs Organisation (WCO) has announced the new and amended Harmonized System (HS) nomenclature which will come into effect on 1 January 2017.
Applying Gst To Low Value Goods Imported By Consumers
FROM 1 July 2017, GST will be extended to low value goods imported by consumers in Australia. Currently low value goods (goods with a customs value of $1000 or less) are generally not subject to GST when imported directly into Australia by the recipient.
Sunday Storm Wreaks Havoc At The Port Of Brisbane
THE monster storm that ripped through Brisbane on Sunday has caused severe damage and delays at the Port as container stacks have fallen over and cars in vehicle storage areas have been damaged from flying debris.
Peak Season is Upon Us
PEAK season in shipping is upon us and some trade lanes have been experiencing limited space availability, and the implementation of general rate increase (GRI).
Changes to Declaring Overseas Freight & Insurance and VOTI
A NOTICE has been released by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) in reference to declaring overseas freight and insurance for customs valuation and value of the taxable importation processes.
Exdoc Billing Has Changed
AS OF 1st of November 2016 the Department has changed billing arrangements for EXDOC generated invoices, i.e. export permits and health certificates. From this date EXDOC invoices have been sent directly to the exporter nominated in the export permit and not the EDI user who has submitted the application on behalf of the exporter.
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