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Prohibited Packaging Statements
THE Department of Agriculture and Water Resources reminds clients that it will no longer accept ‘Prohibited packaging material’ statements from 16 June 2017. Consignment specific packing declarations containing the ‘Prohibited packaging material’ statement dated prior to 16 June 2017 will be acceptable for their intended consignment.
Changes To Timber & Timber Products Import Conditions
THE Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has released a notice that is of interest to importers of timber and timber products and associated industry participants and retailers.
GST On All Imported Goods Is On Its Way
AS addressed previously, on 1 July 2017, GST will be payable on all consignments regardless of their value.
Brisbane Office Closed Due To Severe Weather
Due to ex-tropical cyclone Debbie, heavy rain and damaging wind gusts are currently affecting the Southeast Coast region.
India Introduces ‘Service Tax’ For Imports
Seabridge Global Logistics News ON 22 January 2017 India introduced a new 4.5% tax on pre-paid imports, levied by the Indian Ministry of Finance for all cargoes landed in India on/after 22 January 2017. The service tax is to be collected by foreign-owned shipping lines, who have already attempted to start collecting the tax from Australian exporters. Up until recently an exemption was given on pre-paid ocean freight. The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) have asked for clarification on how the service tax would apply to transactions between two foreign entities that are outside of the local tax… Read More
Chinese New Year Delays
THE 2017 Chinese New Year Holiday will officially fall from January 27 – February 2.
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