Licensed Customs Brokers
Customs Clearance
Practical customs clearance support for importers, exporters and freight clients. We help navigate customs entries, duty, GST, biosecurity requirements and shipping documentation.
Matthew Short & Associates
Clear, reliable customs clearance support
Our experienced team assists with customs clearance for sea freight, air freight, commercial shipments, personal effects and specialist import requirements. We specialise in importing food, manufacturing products, vessels, pets, cars to name a few.
Import Customs Clearance
Assistance with customs entries, import declarations, duty, GST and documentation required to move cargo through the clearance process.
Sea & Air Freight Clearance
Clearance support for containers, LCL cargo, airfreight, machinery, parts, equipment and general commercial goods.
Biosecurity & Quarantine
Help managing biosecurity directions, inspections, treatment requirements and documents needed for goods subject to Australian border controls.
Duty & GST Guidance
We can assist with tariff classification, customs value, duty rates, GST and available concessions where applicable.
Free Trade Agreements
Australia has several Free Trade Agreements in place. We can help check whether your goods may be eligible for preferential duty treatment.
Clear Communication
We keep the process practical and explain what is needed, what is happening and what documents are required to progress your shipment.
How We Help
From documents to delivery
Customs clearance can involve more than simply lodging an entry. We help review your documents, identify what information is missing, lodge the required customs entry and assist with border, biosecurity and release requirements.
Send your documents
Invoice, packing list, bill of lading, arrival notice and any permits or certificates.
We review the shipment
We check the goods, value, origin, tariff details and any border requirements.
Entry lodgement
We prepare and lodge the customs clearance entry and advise any duty or GST payable.
Release and next steps
Once cleared, we help coordinate the next steps for delivery, depot or further directions.
Need help clearing a shipment?
Send us your shipment details and documents and we’ll let you know what is needed to move your cargo through customs.
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