Sea Freight LCL clearances explained
Are you a first time importer? Do you have an item you would like to import into Australia but don’t know where to start? The majority of items we clear fall into the Sea Freight LCL (less than a container load) category. This means your item/s are less than a...Air Freight Customs Clearance simplified
Are you expecting a parcel to arrive in Australia via Airfreight? If so you will require a customs broker to clear the goods through customs and quarantine. If you have never been through this process before then you may find our Airfreight Info graphic handy. You can...Importing from China? You could be hit with hundreds of dollars in excessive fees…
With the big rise in individuals and families importing their own goods, especially from China, there has also been a big rise in newbie importers being shocked at unexpected import and warehousing costs. Platinum® Freight’s customs broker Peter McRae says importing...Importing Parasols?We've got you covered.
Ok, so you wish to import parasols from overseas… what next? If you have the right customs broker there is the potential to reduce the import duty on parasols from 5% to 0%. Simply email us the pictures of the parasols and we can assess whether they will be...
Save $$$ on Imitation Jewellery Imports
Ok, so you wish to import imitation jewellery from overseas… what next?
Imitation Jewellery: includes rings, necklaces, bracelets, toe rings, earrings made from metal, plastic, wood but no silver gold or platinum and no diamonds or precious stones.
If you have the right customs broker there is the potential to reduce the import duty on Imitation Jewellery from 5% to 0%. Simply email us the pictures of the imitation jewellery and we can assess whether they will be subject to the lower rate of import duty.