Major credit cards, such as MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club and American Express are widely accepted. Trade General Australia is a member of the International Convention to Facilitate the Importation of Commercial Samples and Advertising. Valuable samples may be imported temporarily duty free under bond. This includes conformity of standards and access to government tenders. Being established in the Australian market eases entry into the New Zealand market and vice versa.
Goods become dutiable if they are removed for sale or use in Australia.
This means that exporters no longer need to pay up-front customs, sales tax or excise. There are no import licensing requirements or quotas on imports other than tariff quotas which apply to cheese and curd. Imports are allowed only if written authorisation is obtained from the relevant authorities or if certain regulations are complied with for many products. Documentation Air Waybill Required. The number of copies will be specified by the importer and the airline used.