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 THE VOICE FOR AUSTRALIA’S EXPORTERS. THINK GLOBAL TRADE. THINK ECA. www.export.org.au Speaker: DIANNE TIPPING| Chairman Date: 5/03/2013 Think Global Trade. Think ECA.
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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!
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 .
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