Australia - Export Goods

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Procedure

1. An exporter should start by finding out if his / her business is ready to export.
2. Should know what exporting entails before you start.
3. Beware of all government regulations and clearance / custom rules and duty taxes;
4. Be informed about export permits;
5. Beware of restricted and prohibited goods
6. Ensure that the exporting business is legally registered
7. Copies of stamped documents are submitted for Chamber records.
8. All export documents must be signed by the exporter on the bottom left-hand side under the exporters declaration.
9. Importantly, Certificate of Australian Origin forms can't be used for any other origin, other than Australian.
10. Certificates of Origin must always be typed.

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Required Documents

• Tax clearance documents / certificate
• Import and quarantine permits (for importation of some good / services)
• Self Assessed Clearance
• Export licenses for restricted and prohibited goods
• Certificate of Origin (CO)

Office Locations & Contacts

Export Council of Australia (ECA), The Voice for Australias Exporters
Export House
Level 2, 22 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone: 1300 361 526 , 02 8243 7400
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 02 9251 6492

Australian Customs and Border Protection Services (ACBPS)
Customs House, 5 Constitution Avenue,
Canberra City, Act 2601,
Telephone: 1300 363 263, +61 2 9313 3010, 1800 06 1800, +61 2 6246 1325
Fax: (02) 8339 6714

Eligibility

Anyone who meets the requirements of exporting from Australia.

Fees

• Registration application application $600
• Fee-For-Service qtr hour $33
• EXDOC Certification document $21
• Manual Certification document $100
• Replacement Certificate document $500
• Storage Establishment ranges between $1,651.50 and $1,677.70
• Vessel (Not Direct export) and Land Establishment for live only ranges between$1,100.70 and $1,118.17
• Vessel (Preparation Direct Export) and Land Establishment for Processing ranges between $2,201.40 and $2,236.33
• Certification fees
• Manual Permit $100
• Manual Certificate $100
• Manual Other Documentation $100
• Electronic Permit $33
• Electronic Certificate $33
• Electronic Other Documentation $33
• Replacement Certificate $500
• Service Fees $50

Validity

There is no validity period as long as one meets the requirements, they can import any time.

Documents to Use

Sample Forms can be viewed at http://www.daff.gov.au/forms/biosecurityforms/export

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Instructions

• An exporter should start by finding out if his / her business is ready to export.
• Should know what exporting entails before you start.
• Beware of all government regulations and clearance / custom rules and duty taxes;
• Be informed about export permits;
• Beware of restricted and prohibited goods
• Ensure that the exporting business is legally registered
• Copies of stamped documents are submitted for Chamber records.
• All export documents must be signed by the exporter on the bottom left-hand side under the exporters declaration.
• Importantly, Certificate of Australian Origin forms can't be used for any other origin, other than Australian.
• Certificates of Origin must always be typed.

Required Information

• Full name and address of importer
• Details of goods / services exported
• Exporter Name
• Business Name and Address
• Business Registration Number
• Registered Business Address

Need for the Document

Australia is known to export many goods and services s to its neighboring countries.In Australia exportation is controlled by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Services Department. Therefore all exports must be reported to Customs either by the exporter, Agent, Shipping Company or Airline Company.

To succeed in exporting, a person needs to draw up a plan and no matter what, an export must remain in control of his / her business and should not let the business control him / her. Being familiar with government regulations, clearance rules and duty taxes is important before exporting from Australia.

In Australia thought there are some restricted goods, almost anything can be exported out. In cases of restricted good, exporters are required to write applications for export to the relevant authorities. There are other bodies / agencies that can be contacted in the process of exporting.

The Export Council of Australia (ECA):

• This is the peak Industry body for the Australian export community.
• It is a non-profit organization that promotes the Australian industry in international markets, steered by a Board and a Council of Industry specialists. It represents all exporters (large, medium and small) in Australia.
• The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade): This provides information about export markets, grants and assistance; and further promotes and supports productive foreign investment and international education in Australia which assist Australian businesses to expand their business outside Australia.
• The export duty and tariff that need to be paid along with exported goods have been relaxed to a great extent allowing countries that like to bring in goods, at extremely affordable rates.

Information which might help

It is important to be that exporting consumes a lot of time and money, it requires strong management and commitment.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• Exportation focuses resources
• It enables provision of quality responses and service to new export customers.
• It gives room to dealing with a range of service providers.
• Export entry data is used by customs when risk assessing outbound cargo to ensure that relevant border controls are maintained and that government revenue is protected;
• Export statistic data is used to conduct market research and identify business opportunities; and
• Export statistics are used to monitor and assess market share and trading patterns.

External Links

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page4368.asp
http://www.austrade.gov.au/export
http://www.austrade.gov.au/Export/About-Exporting/Exporting-FAQs/What-can-I-export-from-Australia
http://www.austrade.gov.au/Export/About-Exporting/Export-strategy
http://www.austrade.gov.au/Export/About-Exporting/Getting-ready-for-export/Getting-ready-for-export
http://www.daff.gov.au/biosecurity/export
http://www.daff.gov.au/forms/biosecurityforms/export

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