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A Customs ruling provides greater certainty about the requirements for import of specific items.
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Types of rulings

Rulings are available for valuation, classification, origin and concessions.

Apply for a ruling

If you’re importing an item and you want a Customs ruling on it, you must apply before you import.

Valuation rulings

A valuation ruling provides legal certainty on determining the Customs value for your goods.

Published Customs rulings

View published Customs Rulings.

Page updated: 02.38am 25 July 2019
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