Australian Border Force target Self Assessed Clearances | April 2016

Australian Border Force will increase the assessments of all SAC shipments valued at under $1000. They will then request evidence of monetary price paid or purchasing contract to verify the value disclosed on the invoice provided is correct.

If evidence can’t be provided, Border Force have the power to inspect goods to verify value is correct or determine their own value from comparable goods in the market place.

As a safeguard measure our customs brokers may contact you for confirmation. Feel free to contact your nominated customs broker for further clarification.