G/TFA/N/AUS/1/Rev.1  
 
20 May 2019  
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Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original: English   
 
NOTIFICATION BASED O N ARTICLES 1:4, 10:4 :3, 10:6:2 AND 12:2: 2 
OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM AUSTRALIA  
Revision  
The following communication, dated 17 May 2019 , is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of Australia.  
 
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Australia  hereby makes the following notification in accordance with Article 1.4, 10.4.3, 10.6.2 and 
12.2.2 of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation.  
 
Notified under Article 1, Paragraph 4 (a)  
 
The Federal Register of Legislation https://www.legislation.gov.au  is the official place where the 
items in subparagraphs 1.1 (a) to (j) have been published.  
 
Subparagraphs 1.1(a) and (g)  
 
Customs Act 1901  https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C
2017C00411  Provides the legal framework 
guiding the importation, 
exportation and transit of 
goods  
Customs Regulation 
2015 https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F
2017C00557  Provides the regulatory 
framework for the 
importation, exportation and 
transit of goods  
 
Subparagraphs 1.1(a) and (i)  
 
Biosecurity Act 2015  https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C
2017C00303  Imposes biosecurity 
requirements on goods 
imported into Australia  
 
Subparagraph 1.1(a)  
 
Imported Food 
Control Act 1992  https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C
2016C01051  Provides  for the compliance of 
food imported into Australia 
with Australian food standards 
and the requirement of public 
health and safety  
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  Subparagraphs 1.1(a), (c), (i) and (j)  
 
Export Control Act 
1982 https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C
2016C01063  Imposes requirements on 
goods exported from Australia  
 
Subparagraphs 1.1(a), (c), (e), (f) and (g)  
 
Environment 
Protection and 
Biodiversity 
Conservation Act 
1999 https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C
2016C00777  
 
https://www.speciesplus.net  Regulates trade in 
Australian native species 
and species listed on the 
Convention on 
International Trade in 
Endangered Species of Wild 
Fauna and Flora  (CITES)  
 
Subparagraph 1.1(b)  
 
Export Charges 
(Imposition —
Customs) Act 2015  https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C
2015A00093  Imposes, as taxes, charges 
relating to the export of 
goods, so far as th ose 
charges are duties of 
customs  
Export Charges 
(Imposition —Excise) 
Act 2015  https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C
2015A00094  Imposes, as taxes, charges 
relating to the export of 
goods, so far as those 
charges are duties of excise  
Export Charges 
(Imposition —
General) Act 2015  https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C
2015A00095  Imposes, as taxes, charges 
relating to the export of 
goods, so far as those 
charges are neither duties 
of customs nor duties of 
excise  
 
Subparagraphs 1.1(b) and (e)  
 
Customs Tariff Act 
1995 https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C
2017C00410  Imposes Customs duty on 
goods imported into 
Australia  
 
Subparagraph 1.1(c)  
 
Customs Licensing 
Charges Act 1997  https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C
2016C00700  Imposes charges in relation 
to the licensing of depots, 
warehouses and customs 
brokers  
Import Processing 
Charges Act 2001  https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C
2016C00813  Imposes import processing 
charges in respect of 
certain goods imported into 
Australia  
Export Charges 
(Collection) Act 2015  https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C
2016C00116  Provides for the collection 
of export charges  
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  Subparagraph 1.1(f)  
 
Customs (Prohibited 
Imports) 
Regulation s 1956  https://www.legislation.gov.au/Series/F1
996B03651  Prohibits the importation of 
specific goods, unless 
permission is granted from 
relevant government 
agencies  
Customs (Prohibited 
Exports) Regulations 
1958 https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F
2017C00597  Prohibits the exportation of 
specific goods, unless 
permission is granted from 
relevant government 
agencies  
 
Subparagraph 1.1(h)  
 
Administrative 
Appeals Tribunal Act 
1975 https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C
2017C00107  Provides for i ndependent 
review of administrative 
decisions made under 
Commonwealth laws  
 
Subparagraph 1.1(i)  
 
Trans -Tasman 
Mutual Recognition 
Act 1997  https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C
2015C00470  Provides for the recognition  
within Australia regulatory 
standards adopted in New 
Zealand regarding goods 
and occupations  
 
Australian Customs 
Notices  https://www.abf.gov.au/help -and-
support/notices/australian -customs -
notices  Provide up to date 
information on a range of 
customs  issues  
 
Article 1, Paragraph 4 (b)  
 
Subparagraph 1.1 (a)  
 
Procedures for importation, exportation, and transit (including port,  airport, and other entry -point 
procedures), and required forms and documents.  
 
Provides links to information related to 
procedures importation, exportation and 
transit  https://www.abf.gov.au/  
Information for export ers, export procedures, 
and forms  https://www.abf.gov.au/importing -exporting -
and-manufacturing/exporting/how -to-export  
Procedures and forms for export of 
agricultural, forestry and fisheries products  http://www.agriculture.gov.au/export  
Import procedures and forms  https://www.abf.gov.au/importing -exporting -
and-manufacturing/importing/how -to-import/  
Biosecurity Import Conditions System 
(BICON)  includes requirements to import food 
and agricultural products into Australia, 
including requirements under various 
protocols with other countries  https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/BiconWeb4.0  G/TFA/N/AUS/1/Rev.1  
 
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  Manual of Importing Country Requirements 
(MiCOR) Includes an interpretation of the 
requirements to export products from 
Australia and comply with obligations under 
protocols with other countries  https://micor.agriculture.gov.au/Pages/default.
aspx 
Procedures and forms for import of 
agricultural, forestry and fisheries products  http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import  
Transit procedures  https://www.abf.gov.au/help -and-support -
subsite/files/instructions -guidelin es-reporting -
transhipment -cargo.pdf  
 
https://www.abf.gov.au/help -and-support -
subsite/files/ps -clearance -cargo -imports.pdf  
Requirements for import, export and 
manufacture of ozone depleting substances 
and synthetic greenhouse gases  http://www.environment.gov.au/protection/oz
one/licences  
Requirements for import, export and transit of 
hazardous waste  http://www.environment.gov.au/protection/ha
zardous -waste/applying -permit  
Requirements for export of Australian native 
wildlife and import of  species listed on the 
Convention on International Trade in 
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora  
(CITES)  http://www.environment.gov.au /biodiversity/w
ildlife -trade 
 
https://www.speciesplus.net  
 
Subparagraph 1.1 (b)  
 
Applied rates of duties and taxes of any kind imposed on or in connection with importation or 
exportation  
 
Applied rates of duties  https://www.abf.gov.au/importing -exporting -
and-manufacturing/tariff -classification/current -
tariff 
Information on classification, dutie s and taxes  https://www.abf.gov.au/importing -exporting -
and-manufacturing/tariff -classification  
 
https://www.abf.gov.au/importing -exporting -
and-manufacturing/importing/cost -of-
importing -goods/  
Legislation covering import and manufacture 
levies for ozone depleting substances and 
synthetic greenhouse g ases http://www.environment.gov.au/protection/oz
one/legislation  
 
Subparagraph 1.1 (c)  
 
Fees and charges imposed by or for governmental agencies on or in connection with importation, 
exportation or transit  
 
Import processing charges  https://www.abf.gov.au/help -and-support -
subsite /CustomsNotices/2015 -44.pdf  
Licensing of depots, warehouses and customs 
brokers  https://www.abf. gov.au/help -and-support -
subsite/CustomsNotices/2015 -37.pdf  G/TFA/N/AUS/1/Rev.1  
 
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  Fees and charges related to provision of 
import and export  services for agricultural, 
fishery and forestry products.  These include 
regulatory services, inspection, biosecurity 
and export certification of goods  and premises  http://www.agriculture.gov.au/fees  
Legislation covering import and manufacture 
levies for ozone depleting substances and 
synthetic greenhouse gases  http://www.environment.gov.au/protection/oz
one/legislation  
Licence requirements for import, export and 
manufacture of ozone depleting substances 
and synthetic greenhouse gases including 
licence application fees  http://www.environment.gov.au/protection /oz
one/licences  
Fees for applications to export, import or 
transit hazardous waste  http://www.environment.gov.au/protection/ha
zardous -waste/applying -permit  
Permit fees for exports of Australian native 
wildlife and imports  of species listed on the 
Convention on International Trade in 
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora  
(CITES)  http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/w
ildlife -trade/permits/fees  
https://www.speciesplus.net  
 
Subparagraph 1.1 (d)  
 
Rules for the classification or valuation of products for customs purposes  
 
Interpretive rules for the valuation of products 
for customs purposes  https:/ /www.abf.gov.au/importing -exporting -
and-manufacturing/importing/how -to-
import/requirements#content -index -2 
Interpretive rules for classifying goods  https://www.abf.gov.au/importing -exporting -
and-manufacturing/tariff -classification/current -
tariff/schedule -2 
 
Subparagraph 1.1 (e)  
 
Laws, regulations, and administrative rulings of general application relating to rules of origin  
 
General information on rules of origin  https://www.abf.gov.au/importing -exporting -
and-manufacturing/importing/how -to-
import/requirements#content -index -3  
Preferenti al and non -preferential origin policy  https://www.abf.gov.au/free -trade -
agreements/files/practice -statement -rules-of-
origin.pdf  
Preferential rules of  origin  https://www.abf.gov.au/importing -exporting -
and-manufacturing/free -trade -agreements  
Labelling requirements for certain goods, 
including country of production, before 
importation into Australia  https://www.abf.gov.au/importing -exporting -
and-manufacturing/importing/how -to-
import/r equirements/labelling  
Requirements for information on country of 
origin for import of species listed on the 
Convention on International Trade in 
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora  
(CITES)  http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/wil
dlife-trade/live/import -list 
https://www.speciesplus.net  
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  Subparagraph 1.1 (f)  
 
Import,  export or transit restrictions or prohibitions  
 
Information about which goods are 
controlled on import or export and how to 
obtain permission to import or export  https://www.abf.gov.au/importing -exporting -and-
manufacturing/prohibited -goods  
Information on the restrictions on import or 
export of ozone depleting substances and 
synthetic greenhouse gases  http://www.environment.gov.au/protection/ozone
/licences  
Information on requirements for live plant 
and animal specimens considered to be 
suitable for import into Australia  http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/wildl
ife-trade/live/import -list 
Biosecurity Import Conditions System  
(BICON)  includes requirements to import 
food and agricultural products into Australia, 
including requirements under various 
protocols with other countries  https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/BiconWeb4.0  
 
Subparagraph 1.1 (g)  
 
Penalty provisions for breaches of import, export, or transit formalities  
 
Information on offences and penalties 
related to the control of imports and exports  https://www.abf.gov.au/trade -and-goods -
compliance -subsite/files/understanding -customs -
act-infringement -notice -scheme.pdf  
https://www.abf .gov.au/trade -and-goods -
compliance -subsite/files/understanding -offences -
supply -chain.pdf  
Information on Australia 's approach to trade 
and goods compliance.  https://www.abf.gov.au/importing -exporting -and-
manufacturing/trade -and-goods -compliance  
Penalty provisions for ozone depleting 
substances and synthetic greenhouses  http://www. environment.gov.au/protection/ozone
/legislation  
Penalties relating to international trade in 
Australian native species, and species listed 
on the Convention on International Trade in 
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora  
(CITES)  http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/wildl
ife-trade/law  
https://www.speciesplus.net  
 
Subparagraph 1.1 (h)  
 
Procedures for appeal or review  
 
Procedures for the review of valuation advice  https://www.abf.gov.au/help -and-support -
subsite/CustomsNotices/1997 -36.pdf   
Procedures for the internal review of tariff 
advice  https://www.abf.gov.au/help -and-support -
subsite/CustomsNotices/2002 -23.pdf   
Information on how to apply to the 
Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review 
of an administrative decision made under 
Commonwealth law  https://www.aat.gov.au/apply -for-a-review   
Information on judicial review  http://www.fedcourt.gov.au/about/jurisdiction  
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  Subparagraph 1.1 (i)  
 
Agreements or parts thereof with any country or countries relating to importation, exportation, or 
transit  
 
Information on trade agreements including 
information on how to claim preferential 
tariff treatment through Australia 's free 
trade agreements  http://dfat.gov.au/trade/agreements/Pages/trade
-agreements.aspx  
https://www.abf.gov.au/importing -exporting -and-
manufacturing/free -trade -agreements  
Information on mutual recognition 
arrangements on conformity assessment  https://www.industry.gov.au/regulation -and-
standards/reducing -technical -barriers -to-trade   
Information on Authorised Economic 
Operator Program Mutual Recognition 
Arrangements  https://www.abf.gov.au/about -us/what -we-
do/trustedtrader/benefits/mutual -recognition -
arrangements  
 
Subparagraph 1.1 (j)  
 
Procedures relating to the administration of tariff quotas  
 
Australian Customs Notices and updates 
including the administration of Australia 's 
tariff quota on cheese and curd ( for 2019)  https://www.abf.gov.au/help -and-support/notices  
https://www.abf.gov.au/help -and-support -
subsite/CustomsNotices/2019 -16.pdf  
 
Article 1 , Paragraph 4 (c):  
 
The contact information of the enquiry points referred to in paragraph 3.1 . 
 
1. Australian Border Force  
• Contact points https://www.abf.gov.au/help -and-support/contact -us 
• Cargo Support: cargosupport@abf.gov.au  
 
2. Department of Agriculture and Water Resources  
• Contact points: http://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/contactus/  
• Sanitary and Phyto sanitary contact point: Sps.contact@agriculture.gov.au  
 
3. Department of the Environment and Energy  
• Contact points http://www.environm ent.gov.au/about -us/contact -us 
• Wildlife Trade Regulation Section: wildlifetrade@environment.gov.au   
• Hazardous Waste Section: hazardous.waste@e nvironment.gov.au   
• Ozone and synthetic greenhouse gases: Ozone@environment.gov.au   
 
Article 10 , Paragraph 4.3 
 
A description of Australia 's single window can be found at:  https://www.abf.gov.au/help -and-
support/ics/integrated -cargo -system -(ics) 
 
Article 10 , Paragraph 6.2 
 
Measures on the use of customs brokers are published in Part XI of  the Customs Act 1901. Additional 
information is available at:  https://www.abf.gov.au/licensing/brokers   
 
Article 1 2, Paragraph 2.2 
 
The contact point for the exchange of information is : tradeagreements@homeaffairs.gov.au  
 
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