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June 10, 2025 | News & Offers, Opinion
‘Smuggling’ at section 4 of the Customs Act 1901 is defined as ‘any importation, introduction or exportation or attempted importation, introduction or exportation of goods with intent to defraud the revenue.’ Persons who import tobacco products to Australia without...
April 14, 2025 | News & Offers
Importing a luxury yacht to Australia is no small feat. It is a complex process involving various Custom authorities, regulations, time-sensitive documentation, and logistical planning. Without proper preparation, delays can occur, potentially costing you time and...
April 2, 2025 | News & Offers
A Guide for Australian Importers on Risks, Responsibilities, and Key Trade Terms INCOTERMS 2020 is the most recent update to the Invoice Commercial Terms. This guide has been written in simple language to make complex issues easy to understand. Whenever an...
March 10, 2025 | News & Offers
Platinum® explains how this continues to affect business imports Importing goods from either Russia or Belarus to Australia brings a host of challenges, particularly when those goods are subject to a special 35% import duty. The Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) in...
March 3, 2025 | News & Offers
Understanding Certificates of Origin (CoO) and the Role of the Australian Border Force (ABF) Certificates of Origin (CoO): A Vital Ingredient to Free Trade As a customs broker with twenty-seven (27) years of industry experience and a business celebrating its...
December 4, 2024 | Latest News, News & Offers
A Modern Housing Solution In recent years, container homes have emerged as a groundbreaking alternative to traditional housing. These innovative structures offer a modern, cost-effective, and sustainable solution to the growing demand for affordable housing. As more...
