When any organization imports any item into the country, these items transferred by cargo transportation company should be custom cleared. The consignment can be transported by air, ship or by trailer need to be cleared by different government departments.
Importing goods to Australia needs good customs clearance agents for saving crucial money and time. These experienced personnel’s knowledge can be a great help as Australia has strict quarantine laws work to protect their borders against pests and diseases. Goods coming from outside the country should be assessed for duty, GST, and other taxes as well. Costly delays, significant fines and prosecution could be few consequences of not adhering to these laws.
A good fully government licensed custom broker can provide comprehensive services. These services include clearance of goods through customs and quarantine ports throughout the world. These professionals would prepare required documentation and/or electronic submissions, calculation of taxes, duties and excises, and communicate with relevant government authorities for hassle free clearance of goods.
Few important features of a quality custom broker are:
- Experienced and knowledge staff: The staff should be experienced and educated. Regular training should be given so that they are up to date with latest government legislative requirements that affect the business. An experienced staff would help in easy movement of the cargo.
- Customer communication and logistics management: A good communication and logistics management would help in easy movement of goods by getting them cleared, without any delays. A straight forward and hassle free process would help in improving of business.
- Timely advice: Supporting and guiding the customers on time would help the clients as their shipment can pass easily without waiting period.
- These professionals work on getting few formalities done, which include electronic custom clearance formalities, shipment monitoring and status reports, electronic fund transfer for duty payments and lodgement of import declarations.
