When the headmaster threatens to punish you 

When the headmaster threatens to punish you 

The ABF never consults with customs brokers directly, it is an archaic process of headmaster and student relationship. If customs brokers do not do as we advise, ‘compliance action may be undertaken’.

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Businesses importing Fake or counterfeit trademarked goods

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.

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The Importance of Obtaining a B709A Import Permit for Firearms

The Importance of Obtaining a B709A Import Permit for Firearms

If you wish to import firearms for sporting, hunting or target-shooting, either as an individual or as a business, you must first contact your State or Territory Police [firearms licensing section] to complete their B709 application form.  In Australia, all firearm...

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Importers should not have access to the ICS

Importers should not have access to the ICS

Recently a sea freight LCL importer contacted us, they had registered and gained access to the Integrated Cargo System (ICS). They attempted to process their own sea freight LCL declaration themselves, it became difficult. They telephoned the Australian Border Force...

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6 Reasons to use a customs broker

6 Reasons to use a customs broker

There are various ways that your goods will be shipped to Australia; they may be sent through the postal network, with an express carrier, as general air cargo or as sea freight. Parcels arriving through the postal network You can either complete the paperwork and...

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Licensed Customs brokers Need to maintain CPD across 3 platforms

Licensed Customs brokers Need to maintain CPD across 3 platforms

As my fellow customs brokers would know, since 01 April 2016 we have been required to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. The reporting year commences on 01 April and runs through to 31 March. The Australian Border Force (ABF) requires all customs brokers to possess a minimum of 30 points. If I am honest, the most painful and tedious part of maintaining CPD is the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) content.

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Counterfeit trademarked goods: The under $1000 AUD problem

Counterfeit trademarked goods: The under $1000 AUD problem

When an individual purchases fake or counterfeit Australian trademarked goods from overseas. All of the ‘ingredients’ are present to make the process simple, easy and repeatable.
The item is purchased (the products can be found easy enough on social media).

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