Due to restructures and commonwealth budget 2015-16, the Electronic entry charges will see increase as of 1st January 2016 (aggregate) as follows:

 

Customs value AUD AIR SEA
>$1,000-<$10,000 $83 $92
≥ $10,000 $185 $194

 

“Border Force” and “Agriculture” changes commencing from 1st December and 1st January respectively.

Department agriculture notice 98-2015 & Department of Immigration and border Protection Notice 2015/44, outline changes.

 

China Free Trade Agreement commenced 20 December 2015

Certificates of Origin

We understand that the following Chinese Authorities will be able to issue Certificates of Origin [COO]:

·         AQSIQ (General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine) where the actual certificates will be issued by provincial Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureaus, which are administered by AQSIQ; and

·         CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade: (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade).

Australia’s authorised bodies are:

·         the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry;

·         the Australian Industry Group and affiliated bodies; and

·         the Australian Grape and Wine Authority.

COOs will not be issued prior to the commencement date of CHAFTA.

 

China-Australia Free Trade Agreement