CUSTOMS BROKER/CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

When you turn to BCR for customs assistance, you receive the utmost care from one of the oldest and most pre-eminent customs brokerage organisations in Australia. In fact, we were one of the first Australian Customs brokers. Headquartered in Sydney, in 1902 an employee with BCR forerunner Frank Cridland Pty Ltd. received licence number 31 following the Customs Act of 1901 which created what is now the DIBP. We are passionate Customs Brokers, driven to be seen among the most accurate and compliant in the industry.

We regularly achieve the highest Customs audit results. We believe we are not only exceeding the industry benchmark, but protecting our customers interests and reputation with all barrier-control departments.

Customs Brokerage

As an Australian shipper, do you experience delivery delays with your current customer brokerage involving the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) and the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR)?

You may be uncertain if your current Customs Broker is looking after your needs to reduce duty payments by integrating existing and new tariff concession orders or by requesting documentation when preferential duty rates apply. At BCR, our expert Customs Brokers ensure the highest level of compliance is achieved with your customs and quarantine needs. See below to view the customs services we offer.

Customs Consultancy

Australian importers and exporters must receive only the most accurate customs-related advice to ensure their declarations are in compliance with Australian Border Force (ABF) rules. Did you know there are a number of available services you can access to reduce customs import duty and Goods & Services Tax (GST) or to better prepare for a customs audit?

Our expert custom brokers have an extensive knowledge of government legislative requirements to enable you to stay compliant and save money. Allow BCR to act as your strategic partner for customs compliance reviews, audits and advice involving Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), tariff concessions and more to allow you to save customs-related fees to improve cash flow and profitability. No matter where you are located; Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide. Perth or one of many regional locations, we will come to you. We provide extensive services, including:

Services

Do you import regular volumes freight to Australia or frequently export to other countries? Would you like to receive a more seamless trading experience and reduce your customs regulatory burden when exporting to foreign markets? BCR is an accredited Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) that provides specialist consulting services to assist importers and exporters with the ATT accreditation process.

ATT is a voluntary trade facilitation initiative that recognises businesses in Australia with a secure supply chain and compliant trade practices. Accreditation rewards businesses with a range of trade facilitation benefits and brings Australia in line with major international trading partners, joining over 70 countries with similar Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programmes. See below to view the advantages of becoming an Australian Trusted Trader.

Benefits

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Tariff Concession Applications & Advice

It is no secret today’s supply chains compete against other supply chains in the quest to squeeze out costs. Your biggest competitor may be importing a similar product duty free and you are looking for a way to reduce your Customs-related expenses. You may be paying Customs duties on imported products that cannot be sourced in Australia.

With the BCR experts in customs clearance and consulting you can be confident that you are not paying unnecessary duties. We first review the product’s classification, if dutiable, then evaluate the use of any existing Tariff Concession that may apply to the product. If successful, we will apply the Tariff Concession on all future imports and process duty refunds on previous shipments.

If a Tariff Concession is not immediately available, we have a proven process that allows us to complete an application for the product and successfully obtain the Tariff Concession on your behalf. BCR’s comprehensive Customs Broker Tariff Concession capabilities include:

Duty Drawback and Tradex Advice

If you are an Australian importer who exports products that contain imported components, you may be able to claim a drawback (refund) of duty that was originally paid. In addition to this traditional means of saving on customs duties paid after goods are exported, the AusIndustry Tradex Scheme allows importers who export to gain an exemption of duty and Goods & Services Tax (GST) payments at the time of import.

Compliance

If you are an Australian company that imports or exports, you have to deal with customs issues. Significant costs are at stake if you do not stay abreast of Australian Border Force (ABF) rules and regulations. You need qualified staff to review complex information and to ensure customs declarations are current with legislative requirements. The Customs experts at BCR can assist with all your Customs-related needs including critical compliance and data integrity reviews on dutiable imports. As an importer or exporter, you may need these solutions:

Weatherdon enjoy a strong and successful association with BCR, one that stretches back 12+ years. BCR’s expertise and well established presence in the market delivers us the best cost and transit results, with customer service that extends beyond extraordinary.

R. Weatherdon & Co Pty Ltd

After going through a few shipping companies previously, I was constantly stuffed around with pricing and timing. Once I moved to BCR, problems seem to go away, consistent pricing and open communication have solved all my problems.

Trio Ceramica Pty Ltd

As artists, we are continually transporting and shipping our fragile and valuable art across the world, and we find that BCR is incredibly safe and so reliable. We love dealing with them as they are very prompt and efficient, and we can trust that they are experienced enough to know exactly what we require and how to handle our specific freight needs. We have had a relationship with them for a long time and if we ever need to get in touch, they are friendly and easy to contact. Thanks again for such a fantastic experience!

Gillie and Marc

Just a quick thank you for the organising you did for us for the first 3 containers. [The customer] was very pleased with the timeliness of the trucks [...], all arrived on the dot.

Vinidex Pty Ltd

BCR Australia has been a trusted partner of OZtrail for 25 years. They have been there every step of the way, offering services and solutions that assisted in the growth of our business. We are thankful for the support BCR has offered us, and look forward to continuing our relationship into the future.

OZtrail

We have always found BCR to be informative and helpful in arranging the speedy and efficient release of our consignments from customs. We would highly recommend this company.

The Spice Tailor

I really appreciate the efforts that your entire team goes for each shipment to ensure that the process is as smooth as possible. Especially since I am pretty much the only one who deals with supply chain / logistics, it is a load off knowing that your team is there to support me and I don’t have to keep following up - it just gets done.

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