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Customs & Biosecurity Assistance

Pacific Island Goods Clearance

Importing tapa mats, fine mats, handicrafts, herbal juice, cocoa or other traditional goods from Tonga, Samoa, Fiji and surrounding Pacific Islands requires Customs and biosecurity clearance on arrival in Australia.

Our experienced team can manage the clearance process for you, including the Self-Assessed Clearance declaration, biosecurity document lodgement and arranging an inspection when required.

Please have the following documents ready:

✓ Air waybill
✓ Phytosanitary certificate
✓ Commercial invoice
✓ Driver licence or passport of the consignee
Please note: Most Pacific Island goods require a biosecurity inspection. Tapa or barkcloth may be released without an inspection when the correct documentation is provided. Complete the form below and our team will contact you with the next steps and expected charges.

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Your Details

Please enter your contact details below.

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Cargo Details

Tell us about your shipment.

Customs Value Declaration

Please confirm whether the declared customs value of your goods is AUD $1,000 or less, or more than AUD $1,000.

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Import Declaration

Complete the customs declaration below.

Restricted Goods
Are the goods prohibited or restricted imports or do you wish to refer these goods to customs for assessment or prohibited or restricted status? (Default answer : NO (please contact if restricted goods)
Quarantine
Do you wish to refer these goods to the department of agriculture Default answer : YES (Most Pacific island goods are to be assessed)
CUSTOMS
ARE THE GOODS ALCOHOL OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS

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Payment & Declaration

Almost done! Please complete the payment authority and declaration below.

💳 Credit Card Authority

Authorise Matthew Short & Associates Pty Ltd to charge your nominated credit card for the applicable clearance fees.

SAC Clearance (Customs Value under AUD $1,000)
$150 + GST

Urgent Clearance
$200 + GST

Full Import Clearance (Customs Value over AUD $1,000)
$250 + GST

Government charges, GST and Customs processing fees are additional where applicable.

📜 Declaration

Please read the following declaration before signing and submitting this form.

Matthew Short & Associates Pty Ltd, together with its nominees and/or sub-agents, is appointed by you to act on your behalf as your registered Self-Assessed Clearance (SAC) declaration communicator under the Customs Act 1901.

I declare that the information provided in this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false or misleading information to the Australian Border Force or the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is an offence and may result in penalties, including seizure, destruction or re-export of goods at my expense.

The information collected is required to comply with Australian Customs, Biosecurity, Health, Wildlife and Financial Reporting legislation and will only be used for processing this import declaration, calculating applicable duties and taxes and meeting Australian Government reporting requirements.

I acknowledge and confirm that:

  • The information supplied is complete and accurate.
  • I have answered all questions truthfully.
  • I authorise Matthew Short & Associates Pty Ltd to act on my behalf in relation to this import.
  • I release Matthew Short & Associates Pty Ltd from liability arising from false or misleading information provided by me.
  • I agree to the Terms and Conditions available at www.matthewshort.com.au.
  • I confirm this shipment contains no asbestos.
  • I confirm this shipment does not contain illegally logged timber.

This declaration is legally binding and may be used as evidence.

Signature

Please sign below to complete your application.

Supporting Documents
Please upload your Air Waybill, Phytosanitary Certificate, licence or any supporting documents. Maximum upload size: 1 GB.