Customs Clearance

Customs Clearance Australia-Wide

At Cusmode Customs Brokers AU, we provide fast, accurate and fully compliant customs clearance services for importers across all Australian ports and airports. Whether you import one carton, a full container, machinery, retail stock, food products, e-commerce parcels or mixed cargo, our role is to ensure your shipment moves through the Australian border smoothly — without delays, unnecessary charges, or compliance issues.

Customs clearance is more than just lodging a form. It involves understanding tariff classifications, GST and duty rules, valuation methods, DAFF biosecurity requirements, international documentation standards, and rapidly changing import regulations. That’s where we support you with confidence, clarity and genuine expertise.

What’s Included in Our Customs Clearance Service

1. Tariff Classification (HS Codes)

We determine the correct tariff classification for your goods based on the Australian Customs Tariff Act.
Correct HS coding ensures:

Correct duty rates
Accurate Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concessions
Avoidance of Customs reassessments
Reduced risk of penalties or delays

Incorrect coding is one of the most common causes of border delays — we ensure your goods are classified properly from the start.

2. Duty & GST Calculation

We calculate all relevant import charges upfront, including:

Customs Duty
GST (10%)
Any dumping duties
Any applicable FTA reductions
Concessional duty opportunities

This gives you full transparency of landed cost before your goods are released.

3. ABF Import Declaration Lodgement

We prepare and lodge all import declarations with the Australian Border Force (ABF).
Our process includes:

Document verification
Valuation checks
Country of origin verification
Compliance risk assessments
Notification tracking

Once lodged, we monitor the entry until it is fully released.

4. DAFF Biosecurity Coordination

Many imports require DAFF (biosecurity) screening, especially:

Machinery
Timber and furniture
Agricultural products
Food items
Outdoor equipment
Mixed pallets

We coordinate:

Tailgate inspections
Full unpack inspections
Timber/treatment compliance
Soil contamination checks
BICON import condition reviews
Re-inspection bookings

Our goal is to get DAFF clearance in one attempt, avoiding costly repeated inspections.

5. Documentation Review & Supplier Support

Our goal is to get DAFF clearance in one attempt, avoiding costly repeated inspections.

Commercial invoices
Packing lists
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificates of origin
Fumigation/timber declarations
Product specifications

Our goal is to get DAFF clearance in one attempt, avoiding costly repeated inspections.

6. Tailored Support for First-Time Importers

Many new importers feel overwhelmed by customs and biosecurity rules.
We specialise in guiding first-time importers with:

Easy explanations
Clear cost summaries
Supplier instruction templates
Ongoing support for future imports

We don’t just clear your goods — we teach you the process so you feel confident and supported.

What Types of Shipments Do We Clear?

Sea Freight — FCL & LCL

Containers
Palletised freight
Mixed retail cargo
Building materials
Machinery shipments

Air Freight

Urgent commercial shipments
Spare parts
Retail replenishment
Sensitive cargo

Courier Shipments

DHL, FedEx, UPS, TNT, Aramex
Shipments above AUD $1,000
DAFF referrals
Incorrect courier declarations

Specialised Cargo

Food and FMCG
Industrial items
Vehicles and machinery
Electronics
Timber and furniture

What Types of Shipments Do We Clear?

Fast lodgement and release
Accurate tariff classification
Clear communication
Australia-wide coverage
Transparent fees
DAFF expertise
Support for new importers
No hidden costs

We act as your representative at the border — protecting your business, your cargo, and your compliance record.

Your Partner in Streamlined Customs Clearance

Whether you import daily, weekly or once a year, our goal is to make your experience simple and stress-free. We handle the hard parts so you can focus on your business.
When you’re ready to proceed, just send us your documents — we handle everything from there.