Australia has one of the most stringent and highly regulated customs clearance and quarantine procedures anywhere.
While nobody enjoys getting one of their freight shipments sidelined by customs, it can also result in frustrating (and costly) delays, especially if the goods awaiting customs clearance are meant to be sold at retail. Not only that, but with the possibility of some rather steep penalties for non-compliance, it’s crucial to follow correct customs procedure at all costs to ensure no additional costs or charges on your cargo.
Because customs and quarantine clearance can be so complex, it’s important to have an experienced logistics company by your side. That’s why Magellan is proud to provide exacting and accurate advice for all things customs clearance advice to our customers in an effort to make companies run better by getting shipments through customs smoothly. We have a thorough understanding of quarantine regulations in Australia, making it easy to ensure that any and all goods you’re importing will be provided the proper clearances and your business has right the advice to quickly and efficiently clear customs, so you never face a slowdown.
It doesn’t matter if you’re moving a full container load or a partial one, if you’re using Air Freight or sea freight, if you’re importing during the seasonal rush or consolidating a single shipment from multiple vendors: Magellan knows how to get it done for you, and how to do it in such a way that you won’t have to deal with red flags when it comes time to clear customs. We will ensure your cargo is ready to be moved on to the next step in its lifecycle before you even realise it.
No one wants to be stuck twiddling their thumbs while their imported goods languish in depots, in storage that could be costing hundreds or even thousands of dollars per day. That’s why it’s crucial to ensure you get the best customs and quarantine advice you can, as it can easily derail the delivery process. There’s no reason for you know all the regulations letter and verse – let a logistics expert like Magellan handle the heavy lifting for you.
Contact Magellan on 1300 652 888 today to learn how we can ensure your next shipment arrives at your loading dock on time and under budget. Or download our handy e-Guide “How to avoid delays with Australian Customs”.
Sources:
https://www.magellanlogistics.com.au/specialties/
http://www.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/business-and-industry/trade-import-and-export/import-and-export
https://www.border.gov.au/Busi/Impo
