FAQ

Why do I need to Pay Duty and GST?

Duty rates are due on all shipments valued over AU$1000 The general rate of Duty is 5%, some textile tariff classifications are 10%. Excisable goods such as tobacco and alcohol rate are much higher and charge on a per kilogram and Litre of Alcohol Advalorem rate. Australian Customs Clearance brokers are highly experienced and are experts in their field. Our team will utilise any concessional instruments available to ensure your exposure to duty is kept to a minimum. Should you not have Certificates of Origin available for your products, we will seek other avenues to reduce your Duty Liability.

* We guarantee our duty overpayment outcomes for four years after the date of importation.

GST– Is applicable an all Imports. Some exclusions apply, however, as a rule, if you pay GST when buying products or services in Australia, you will pay Import GST on the same goods if imported prior to receiving your goods.