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Do you transact 10 or more shipments a month?
If so, you can receive the following additional benefits…
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Customs rulings protecting your business for 5 years
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We provide landed costings reflecting the cost per item when all other costs [duty, GST & shipping costs] have been taken into account
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Track and trace your shipments 24×7
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We retain your files for 5 years in the event that Customs wishes to undertake an audit
Call us on 1300 882 877 to find out more!
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Importing Caravans into Australia from the UK
Caravans are often much less expensive in the UK than in Australia, which means importing caravans into Australia from the UK makes sound financial sense. At Platinum® Freight Management, we are dedicated to ensuring your import is trouble-free, and we assist every step of the way by helping you avoid any unnecessary costs. Our highly compliant customs clearance agents understand all Australian Customs and Border Protection Service requirements, and will guide you from point of origin to delivery of the caravan at your chosen destination.
Overcoming challenges importing from China
The key steps to ensure a profitable business importing from China are:
Identifying your local market before you place a Chinese order;
Sourcing a range of potential suppliers;
Ensuring your supplier is reputable;
Organising your freight forwarder / postal service;
Engaging a customs broker;
Organising freight pickup from port;
Checking the quality of the goods
Delivering to your market.
It’s Not the duty of Customs to tell you you’re paying too much Customs duty
As recently reported in this story in the Australian (Businessman-alan-thiess-loses-out-on-duty-gst-paid-to-import-yacht), it’s very important to make sure that you’re not overpaying customs duty, and don’t think for a minute that Customs will tell you if you are.
How to avoid an importing horror story
Importing goods into Australia can become an expensive nightmare for those who try to manage it themselves. It’s not uncommon for a novice to experience delays, damaged and missing goods, or extra charges, so it pays to understand the potential importing pitfalls in order to make the right choices. Every country has different importing/exporting regulations, therefore it makes sense to employ the services of an experienced freight management company. Here are some real life importing horror stories.
Are you a young entrepreneur needing to import goods into Australia? Here’s how to get a kickstart
Platinum® Freight has launched a new program – the Young Entrepreneurs Program – which provides free customs brokering services for the first three shipments to entrepreneurs aged under 25 who are importing goods for their business.
When to get your Customs Broker involved in your import business
The answer is: sooner than you think. People get involved in importing either because they feel that they can get something cheaper from overseas for their personal use or because they want to supplement their income or want to be full time self-employed doing what...
Chinese book printers a boon to Australian importers
Book printing is back in vogue, with Chinese printing the low cost alternative to locally produced materials. The quality of book printing in China has improved dramatically, and when coupled with the services of a reliable freight management company, book...
You can get rich importing, but don’t spend your profits with unnecessary fees!
The internet is awash with training programs promising to make you rich by discovering the inside secrets about importing. But they can’t help you find what port your product arrived at, and how to process your paperwork within 24 hours to save storage fees. These...
Avoid getting slugged with unnecessary importing costs for gym equipment
Fitness enthusiasts and gym owners importing equipment might be paying thousands of dollars more than they need to because they don’t know the possible avenues to reduce their import and GST costs. People importing gym and weightlifting equipment think they are saving...