5/11/2015

BR International wishes to inform all import clients of an impending adjustment to the Biosecurity ( DAFF/Quarantine) component of the entry processing fee which is imposed on all Import Declarations where the consignment value is greater than $1,000 AUD. 

The Biosecurity Cost Recovery Implementation Statement ( CRIS ) 2015-16  was released this week and outlines the redesigned Biosecurity fees which will come into effect as of December 1^st, 2015.  

 

The relative adjustments are outlined below :-

 

Service	Old Fee	New Fee
Import Declaration - Air, Customs value under $10,000	$56.20	$73.20
Import Declaration  - Air, Customs value over $10,000	$138.10	$155.10
Import Declaration - Sea, LCL, Customs value under $10,000	$73.00	$92.00
Import Declaration - Sea, LCL, Customs value over $ 10,000	$175.60	$194.60
Import Declaration - Sea,  FCL, Customs value under $10,000	$95.00 + $ 30 per additional container	$92.00
Import Declaration - Sea, FCL, Customs value over $10,000	$197.60 + $ 30 per additional container	$194.60

 

Whilst the fee for some modes of transport have risen, it is important to note that the previous “per container” charge for  FCL consignments will be replaced by a flat fee which will certainly provide significant savings where consignments include multiple containers.

 

BR International understands the Department of Immigration and Border Protection ( Customs ) component of the entry processing fee is also being reviewed with a targeted commencement date of 1 January, 2016. We will monitor this situation and provide updates when they develop. 

 

Keeping you updated,

Customs Department

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