Why Australian Importers Should Always Consult a Customs Broker Before Purchasing From Overseas
At Platinum®, we recently received a call from an importer based in Brisbane who found himself in a challenging and costly situation. His story serves as a cautionary tale for all Australian importers, highlighting the importance of consulting a trusted customs broker...![Illegal Tobacco Trade [ITT]](https://platinumfreight.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ITT-1080x675.png)
Illegal Tobacco Trade [ITT]
‘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...
DAFF: fees that just continue to increase and increase
If there is one department that causes industry so much frustration, pain and unpredictability – the gold trophy has to go to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).
DAFF have enjoyed at two increases in 2023, 1) on 16 January 2023 and 2) a further increase on 01 July 2023.
Professional Indemnity Insurance increased 400%
Operating a corporate customs brokerage and a freight forwarding business continues to be a challenging operation.
Businesses importing Fake or counterfeit trademarked goods
If a business imports fake or counterfeit trademarked goods and if the goods enter the country via air express carriers, general air cargo or sea freight – whether or not the goods are under or over $1000 AUD, a declaration (a communicated statement) is required to be made to the ABF). As the trademark owner has 1) a registered trademark with IP Australia and 2) a Notice of Objection (NoO) filed with the ABF, the ABF should be seizing the goods at the air express carriers depot, the air cargo terminal or at the sea freight depot.