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Australia, Country
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is an Oceanian country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the world’s sixth-largest country by total area.
Capital: Canberra
Currency: Australian dollar
Prime minister: Tony Abbott
Governor-general: Peter Cosgrove
Queen: Elizabeth II
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Import Duties*
Rates of duty payable by an importer are determined by the classification of goods within the Australian Customs Tariff.
In some circumstances, anti-dumping or countervailing measures, which result in the imposition of additional rates of duty, may also apply.
A Customs processing fee applies to goods that require formal entry to customs of $54.20 (AUD) which includes a $6.50 (AUD) quarantine fee for which a declaration is lodged.
Antidumping
Dumping occurs when an exporter sells goods to an Australian importer at a lower price than the goods are sold on the domestic market of the country of export. Subsidisation occurs where government assistance, by way of subsidy or other forms of financial assistance, is given to produce or export goods. Australia is very vigilant in protecting local industry against dumping and other unfair trading practices. Remedial action will be taken against overseas suppliers when it is demonstrated that the dumping or subsidizing of goods has adversly affected any Australian business producing similiar goods. For more information about Australian antidumping measures and programs, please visit the Australian Customs www.customs.gov.au website.
Excise Duties
None
Additional Duties
GST is currently set at a rate of 10% (in effect since July 1, 2000). Owners should have an Australian Business Number (ABN). The owners ABN number (which is linked to the importers owner code) may be approved for deferral from payment of GST. The ABN allows a correct match to the owner code. The ABN reduces the risk of an incorrect match to the owner code. (An incorrect code match may result in incorrect payment of GST should the company be deferred). FedEx can still process consignments without an ABN. It is preferred that the number is provided.
*Source: FedEx