Payment of Customs Charges

There are three payment options for Customs charges on import entries. Clients who are not on deferred payment must pay all Customs charges before a delivery order to collect the shipment will be issued.   More detail below on:

Deferred Payment Scheme

This scheme allows importers to defer the payment of Customs charges for up to seven weeks, with a minimum period of three weeks. All charges accounted for on a Customs standard import entry can be deferred. Charges on simplified import entries can only be deferred where a client code is used on the entry.

 

See Deferred Payment Scheme for more information about the scheme and an application form.

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Broker Deferred Credit Facility

This facility allows Customs brokers to defer the payment of Customs charges for up to 21 days, with a minimum period of seven days. All charges accounted for on a Customs standard import entry can be deferred.

 

This facility cannot be used to defer payment of charges on an assessment notice, or for a client who is on the deferred payment scheme.

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Cash

For clients who are not on the deferred payment scheme or utilising a broker deferred credit facility, Customs charges must be paid in cash (which includes cheques, but not credit cards or EFTPOS).

 

New clients or clients with an adverse payment history may be required to pay in cash, or with a bank cheque.

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