The Australian Border Force (ABF) is responsible for enforcing customs and immigration laws, facilitating lawful trade and travel, and protecting Australia’s borders. It manages the import and export of goods, monitors compliance with customs regulations, and prevents the entry of prohibited or restricted items, such as illegal drugs, weapons, and biosecurity risks.
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) oversees biosecurity, ensuring imports meet Australia’s strict standards to protect against pests, diseases, and environmental threats. It regulates agricultural products, live animals, food, and plants, and enforces quarantine and inspection requirements to safeguard Australia’s ecosystems and agricultural industries.
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) governs the collection of import-related taxes, including Goods and Services Tax (GST), on goods valued above the low-value threshold (currently AUD 1,000). Importers must declare and pay GST via customs processes, and businesses may claim GST credits if registered. The ATO also oversees compliance with customs duty obligations and the use of deferred GST payment schemes.
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The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) regulates the import and manufacture of industrial chemicals in Australia. Importers must register with AICIS, classify their chemicals based on risk, and ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards. It covers chemicals in products like cosmetics, paints, and cleaning agents, requiring accurate reporting and risk assessments.
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An anti-dumping measure is an additional duty on dumped imports that have injured Australian industry.
A countervailing measure is an additional duty on subsidised imports that have injured Australian industry.
These duties are imposed by the Minister on the recommendation of the Commissioner.
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Do you supply and/or manufacture therapeutic goods or want to?
This department monitors and provides information about the regulation of therapeutic goods in Australia, including standards and guidelines for different product types.
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The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) governs several key areas related to importing into Australia, focusing on environmental protection, climate change policy, and sustainable resource management. Below are the primary responsibilities of DCCEEW concerning imports:
– Biosecurity and Environmental Protection
– Illegal Logging Prohibition
– Ozone and Synthetic Greenhouse Gases (SGGs)
– Waste Management and Hazardous Materials
– Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
– CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)
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DFAT promotes and protects Australia’s international interests to support our security and prosperity.
This Department works with international partners and other countries to tackle global challenges, increase trade and investment opportunities, protect international rules, keep our region stable and help Australians overseas.
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The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications regulates the importation of vehicles, ensuring compliance with the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018. This includes granting import approvals, managing safety and environmental standards, and overseeing requirements for modified or non-standard vehicles. It also governs imports of communications equipment to meet Australian technical standards and spectrum licensing requirements.
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BICON houses the Australian Government’s Biosecurity import conditions database for more than 20,000 plants, animals, minerals and biological products. It will help you to determine what import conditions exist and if an import permit is required.
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MICOR sets out the known requirements that exporters and the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (Department) must meet for products and commodities to be accepted for import into specific overseas countries.
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The Australian Border Force (ABF) strictly prohibits the importation of asbestos or products containing asbestos under Australian law. Importers must ensure their goods are asbestos-free and may be required to provide testing certificates or declarations. The ABF conducts inspections and sampling, and non-compliance can result in severe penalties, delays, or confiscation of goods.
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The Chain of Responsibility (CoR) is a legal framework that ensures all parties in the supply chain share responsibility for maintaining compliance with transport laws. It is designed to promote safety, accountability, and efficiency by holding everyone involved accountable for their actions or inactions that may contribute to breaches of transport laws.
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