TSW Functions

The distinct functions we suggest the TSW could provide are:

Registration

The ability to register parties and places with all Border Agencies by submitting a single application, and to provide update information once for all agencies eg licensing/approval of Customs Controlled Areas and MAF Transitional Facilities; and issuing of MAF account numbers and Customs broker/client codes.

Lodgement

The ability to lodge goods or craft clearance information once via a single channel (including receiving responses from agencies). 

Status enquiry

The ability to check in one place the status of a transaction with each border agency eg cleared MAF, held Customs.

Payment

The ability to make an online payment for fixed fee charges related to submitting lodgements or registration applications eg CCA licence fee. (NOTE: this does not include duty, GST or variable charges such as inspection fees).  

Reference library

The ability to go to one place to get border clearance-related information and requirements, collated by subject e.g. fact sheets, new regulations, permit requirements, forms and procedures.  

Information updates

The ability to subscribe to receive electronic advice of updates and news according to your areas of interest eg tariff code amendments; new regulations and procedures.

Information (reporting) services

The ability to review historic transactions (past lodgements and registrations).