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received on the same day of arrival because the required Importer’s checklist
procedures can sometimes take 24 hours or more. • Obtain a client code from Customs.
Customs and the Ministry for Primary Industries check • Know how to pay Customs.
the manifests, the airline checks the goods into its store, • Engage the services of a customs broker if
and forwarders, if involved, collect the goods and conduct required.
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goods arrive are some days apart. can be obtained.
• Check the country of origin and if goods qualify for
Bill of lading preferential duty rates.
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and trust each other, a bill of lading may not be needed • If required by the overseas supplier, arrange
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goods through Customs, but it may be needed to obtain the country.
a delivery order from the shipping company before the • Forward documents to the Customs broker for early
goods can be uplifted from the wharf. lodgement of entry.
• Uplift goods as soon as possible after Customs
clearance. Early lodgement may avoid incurring the
possibility of storage fees.

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