Customs clearance is the process of getting permission to bring goods into or out of a country. It involves preparing and submitting documents, paying duties and taxes, and dealing with any inspections required by customs. A customs broker or agent can act on behalf of the importer or exporter to help the goods clear smoothly and in line with the rules. In Australia, many imports also need biosecurity clearance, which is separate from customs.

Sharp Blue’s customs clearance service in Sydney is designed to simplify this process for your import and export shipments, so your goods move with fewer delays.

Customs paperwork takes time and is easy to get wrong. Our team handles the documents and compliance steps for your shipment and tells you what we need from you.

Our customs clearance services cover import and export documentation, tariff classification, valuation, duty assessment and compliance with customs rules, which helps reduce the risk of delays, penalties or seizure. GST on imports is generally 10% of the value of the taxable importation, which includes the customs value, any customs duty and international transport and insurance costs.

Whether your cargo arrives or leaves through a major port or airport, we coordinate each step so it is cleared and released as soon as the requirements are met.