Licensed Customs Brokerage
Licensed Customs Broker in Melbourne, Sydney & Perth
Fast, compliant customs clearance for Australian importers and exporters.
Our licensed customs brokers handle classification, duty, GST and biosecurity so your cargo is released on time.
Licensed Brokers
Customs brokers licensed by the Australian Border Force lodge your import and export declarations.
Fast Customs Clearance
Entries are lodged before your cargo arrives, so goods can be released as soon as they land.
Accurate Duty & GST
Correct tariff classification and valuation mean you pay the right import duty and GST, and no more.
Biosecurity Compliance
We manage biosecurity requirements, treatments and inspections with the Department of Agriculture.
FTA Duty Savings
We check whether your goods qualify for preferential duty under Australia's free trade agreements.
Melbourne, Sydney & Perth
Local customs brokers in three states, clearing cargo at every major Australian port and airport.
Customs Brokerage Services
Customs Clearance Melbourne Businesses Can Rely On
Every shipment that enters Australia must be cleared by the Australian Border Force before it can be released. A wrong tariff code, a missing certificate or an incorrect value can leave your cargo sitting at the wharf, adding storage costs every day.
Venture Freight's licensed customs brokers lodge your import declaration, calculate duty and GST, and manage biosecurity before your goods arrive. We clear sea and air cargo through Melbourne, Sydney, Fremantle, Brisbane and Adelaide, and every major Australian airport.
- Import declarations (formal entries)
- Tariff classification and HS codes
- Import duty and GST calculation
- Customs valuation advice
- Free trade agreement (FTA) claims
- Biosecurity and BMSB clearance
- Import permits and approvals
- Export declarations
- Tariff concession orders (TCOs)
- Duty drawback claims
- Customs holds and inspections
- Record keeping and audit support
What We Handle
Customs Brokerage Services for Importers and Exporters
Import Declarations
Full import declarations (formal entries) lodged in the ABF Integrated Cargo System for sea and air cargo.
Tariff Classification
HS code classification under the Customs Tariff, so your goods attract the correct duty rate.
Import Duty & GST
Duty, GST and other charges calculated on the customs value before your goods arrive.
Biosecurity & BMSB
Import permits, fumigation, BMSB seasonal measures and inspection bookings with the Department of Agriculture.
Export Declarations
Export declarations and permits for Australian exporters, coordinated with your freight booking.
Compliance & Advice
Tariff concession orders, duty drawbacks, valuation advice and record-keeping support for audits.
Licensed Customs Broker Australia
Local Customs Brokers in Three States
Customs Broker Melbourne
Our head office in Campbellfield clears sea freight through the Port of Melbourne and air freight through Melbourne Airport. Customs clearance in Melbourne is combined with our 3PL warehousing and container transport in Melbourne.
Customs Broker Sydney
Our Chatswood office clears cargo through Port Botany and Sydney Airport for importers across New South Wales, with the same team and systems as our Melbourne office.
Customs Broker Perth
Our Forrestfield office, close to Perth Airport, clears cargo through Fremantle Port and Perth Airport, including mining equipment and heavy lift project cargo.
Import Duty Calculator Australia
How Import Duty and GST Are Calculated
Import duty in Australia is a percentage of the customs value of your goods, which is normally the price you paid the supplier, converted to Australian dollars. The duty rate depends on the tariff classification. Most goods attract 0% or 5%, and many goods from countries with a free trade agreement qualify for 0%.
GST of 10% is then calculated on the value of the taxable importation: the customs value, plus duty, plus the cost of international transport and insurance. Some goods also attract other charges, such as excise-equivalent duty on alcohol and tobacco, or wine equalisation tax.
Example: a shipment with a customs value of AUD 20,000 at 5% duty pays AUD 1,000 duty. If freight and insurance cost AUD 2,000, GST is 10% of AUD 23,000, which is AUD 2,300. Our customs brokers confirm the classification and give you a duty and GST estimate before you order, so landed costs hold no surprises.
Read our step-by-step import duty calculator guide, or see what you need for importing goods into Australia. For permits and certificates of origin, our trade documents team can help.
Duty & GST at a Glance
- Customs value: price paid, in AUD
- Duty: usually 0% or 5% of customs value
- GST: 10% of customs value + duty + freight + insurance
- Formal entry: required for goods over AUD 1,000
- FTA rates: need a valid certificate of origin or origin declaration
Industries We Support
Customs Clearance Expertise Across Industries
Manufacturing
Customs clearance for raw materials, components and machinery, including tariff concession orders.
Mining
Clearance of heavy equipment, spares and project cargo for mining operations.
Agriculture
Biosecurity-sensitive imports and exports, permits and phytosanitary documentation.
Food & Beverage
Imported food inspections, labelling requirements and temperature-controlled clearance.
Chemical
Dangerous goods, permits and regulated chemical imports cleared correctly.
Automotive
Customs clearance for vehicle parts, components and vehicle import approvals.
Retail & E-commerce
Repeat import clearances for retail stock, with consistent tariff classification across SKUs.
Marine & Offshore
Fast clearance of ship spares and marine equipment, including goods for vessels in transit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Customs Broker FAQs
Need Goods Cleared Through Customs?
Send us your commercial invoice and shipment details, and a licensed customs broker will confirm classification, duty and GST before your cargo arrives.
Customs Clearance Without the Delays
Licensed customs brokers in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, ready to clear your next shipment.