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Q. What customs duties and goods & services taxes are payable and is World Wide Customs licensed by The Australian Customs service?
Answer:
Omega Cargo is currently licensed by the Australian Customs Service as an Australian Customs Broker and has been since 1984.
Most imported goods are subject to Australian Customs duties & a 10% good & service tax. There are many different and sometimes complex rates applicable to cargo. For this reason we recommend you speak to one of our Omega Cargo consultants in person or contact a qualified licensed customs broker.
Are you Travelling Overseas ? Do you know you duty free allowance .
Overseas travellers are allowed to bring into Australia the following goods duty/tax free.(Note Goods bought overseas or bought duty/tax free before leaving Australia are included when determining your duty free allowance.)
$A400 worth of goods not including tobacco or alcohol ($A200 for travellers under 18 years of age). For example, cameras, electronic equipment, leather goods, perfume concentrate, jewellery, watches, sporting goods, etc.
1125 ml alcoholic liquor (including wine, beer or spirits) for travellers aged 18 years and over.
Tobacco - 250 cigarettes, or 250 grams of cigars or tobacco products other than cigarettes, for travellers aged 18 years and over.
Most personal items such as new clothing, footwear, articles for personal hygiene/grooming.
Personal goods owned and used by you for at least 12 months can also be brought into Australia without payment of duty and tax (proof of date of purchase may be required).
Personal goods do not include motor vehicles and motor vehicles parts regardless of the length of time used and owned.
Members of the same family who are travelling together may combine their individual duty/tax free allowances.
Gifts (given to you or intended for others) are counted as part of the $A400 duty free allowance.
If you have anything in excess of your duty free allowance:
- Then declare the goods and provide proof of purchase to Customs for calculation of any duty and tax to be paid.
- Customs will not collect combined duty and taxes of less than $A50 provided that excess goods are declared.
- As soon as the $A50 limit is reached, the passenger must pay the full amount of duty and/or taxes, not just the amount in excess of $A50.
It is important to note there are different rates of duty and tax. You should find out the duty and tax rates of goods before you buy that extra bottle or other items in excess of your duty/tax free concession. If in doubt, contact Omega Cargo & forwarding by email info@omegacargo.com.au
Business Travellers
- Business travellers carrying commercial goods or samples may need to obtain permits for their goods depending on the nature of the goods, regardless of value. Quarantine and wildlife regulations and other restrictions may also apply to certain goods.
- A customs entry for Customs clearance may be required if the goods carried are valued over $A250.Laptop computers and other similar electronic equipment for personal use may also be brought in duty/tax free provided Customs is satisfied you are taking these goods with you on departure.
- Temporary importation of commercial goods
- Carnets may be obtained for temporary duty/tax free entry of goods such as commercial samples, jewellery, goods for international exhibitions, equipment for sporting events, professional television and film equipment etc.
Unaccompanied Goods
Unaccompanied baggage does not receive the same duty/tax concessions as goods you bring with you. These goods may be subject to duty/tax unless you have both owned and used them for 12 months or more. This also applies to articles posted to Australia.
For further infomation contact Omega Cargo. info@omegacargo.com.au
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