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This notice was issued in 2019.
Currently, if the importer has a client deferred account with Customs, the broker is only able to select a change of the payment method to 'Cash'.
From Monday 6 May 2019, brokers can select payment method 'Broker Deferred'. This will be a less manual process than was required for cash payments and, as a result, speeds up the clearance.
Another change is to payments by cheque. Cheques now need to be receipted into Customs' account before a delivery order is issued. The delivery order was previously produced at the time payment was made by cheque.
Published 2 May 2019
NOTE: Paying by cash, cheque or EFTPOS is no longer accepted.