Australian import and export customs clearance arranged through our licensed broker partners. All regulations, duties, tariff classifications, and compliance managed on your behalf.
Navigating Australian customs requirements can be complex — changing regulations, tariff classifications, duty rates, biosecurity rules, and Australian Border Force compliance all need to be handled correctly to avoid costly delays and penalties.
BAF Global Forwarding takes care of it for you. We arrange customs clearance through our network of licensed customs broker partners, ensuring your cargo moves through the border quickly and compliantly. Whether you're importing consumer goods, raw materials, machinery, or food products — or exporting Australian products to overseas markets — we manage all the paperwork, liaise with authorities on your behalf, and keep you informed at every step.
Our customs brokerage service integrates seamlessly with our sea freight, air freight, and domestic transport — giving you a single point of contact for the entire import or export process from origin to your door.
Full import customs declarations, duty and GST calculation, tariff classification, and Australian Border Force compliance for all cargo types entering Australia.
Export declarations, permit management, and compliance documentation for Australian goods shipping to international markets. All regulatory requirements handled.
Department of Agriculture compliance for food, timber, animal products, and other biosecurity-sensitive cargo. Inspections, treatments, and permit coordination managed for you.
Tariff classification review, free trade agreement assessment, and duty concession advice to ensure you're not overpaying on import duties and taxes.
A customs broker prepares and submits customs declarations to the Australian Border Force on your behalf. They classify your goods, calculate duties and taxes, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage the documentation needed to clear your cargo through customs. BAF arranges this through our licensed broker partners.
Customs brokerage fees vary by complexity — a standard import clearance typically costs between $100–$300 per declaration. This is separate from any duties, GST, and government charges. We include customs clearance in our all-inclusive freight quotes so you know the full cost upfront.
Most standard import clearances are completed within 1–2 business days. If your cargo is selected for inspection, requires biosecurity treatment, or needs permits, it may take longer. We can often pre-clear goods before arrival to minimise delays at the port.
For any commercial shipment valued over AUD $1,000, a customs declaration must be lodged with the Australian Border Force. While technically you can self-declare, using a licensed customs broker ensures compliance, correct duty calculation, and avoids costly errors or penalties.
Tell us about your shipment and we'll arrange compliant, hassle-free customs clearance through our licensed broker partners.