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C2023C00015 (C173)
29 December 2022
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30 May 2023
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Volume 1
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Part I—Introductory
1 Short title
2 Commencement
4 Definitions
4AAA Members of family
4AA Act not to apply so as to exceed Commonwealth power
4AB Compensation for acquisition of property
4A Approved forms and approved statements
4B What is a Customs related law
4C Identity cards
5 Penalties at foot of sections or subsections
5AA Application of the Criminal Code
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Part II—Administration
5A Attachment of overseas resources installations
5B Installation of overseas sea installations
5BA Installation of overseas offshore electricity installations
5C Certain installations to be part of Australia
6 Act does not extend to external Territories
7 General administration of Act
8 Collectors, States and Northern Territory
8A Attachment of part of a State or Territory to adjoining State or Territory for administrative purposes
9 Delegation
11 Arrangements with States and the Northern Territory
13 Customs seal
14 Flag
15 Appointment of ports etc.
19 Accommodation on wharfs and at airports
20 Waterfront area control
25 Persons before whom declarations may be made
26 Declaration by youths
28 Working days and hours etc.
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Part III—Customs control examination and securities generally
30 Customs control of goods
30A Exemptions under Torres Strait Treaty
31 Goods on ships and aircraft subject to customs control
33 Persons not to move goods subject to customs control
33A Resources installations subject to customs control
33B Sea installations subject to customs control
33BA Offshore electricity installations subject to customs control
33C Obstructing or interfering with Commonwealth property in a Customs place
34 No claim for compensation for loss
35 Goods imported by post
35A Amount payable for failure to keep dutiable goods safely etc.
36 Offences for failure to keep goods safely or failure to account for goods
37 Accounting for goods
42 Right to require security
43 Form of security
44 General securities may be given
45 Cancellation of securities
46 New securities
47 Form of security
48 Effect of security
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Part IV—The importation of goods
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Division 1A—Preliminary
49 Importation
49A Ships and aircraft deemed to be imported
49B Installations and goods deemed to be imported
49C Obligations under this Part may be satisfied in accordance with a trusted trader agreement
Division 1—Prohibited imports
50 Prohibition of the importation of goods
51 Prohibited imports
51A Certain controlled substances taken to be prohibited imports
52 Invalidation of licence, permission etc. for false or misleading information
Division 2—The boarding of ships and aircraft
58 Ships and aircraft to enter ports or airports
58A Direct journeys between installations and external places prohibited
58B Direct journeys between certain resources installations and external places prohibited
60 Boarding stations
61 Facility for boarding
61A Owner or operator of port etc. to facilitate boarding
62 Ships to come quickly to place of unlading
63 Ship or aircraft not to be moved without authority
Division 3—The report of the cargo
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Subdivision A—General reporting requirements
63A Definitions
64 Impending arrival report
64AA Arrival report
64AAA Report of stores and prohibited goods
64AAB Notifying Department of particulars of cargo reporters
64AAC Report to Department of persons engaged to unload cargo
64AB Cargo reports
64ABAA Outturn reports
64ABAB When outturn report is to be communicated to Department
64ABAC Explanation of shortlanded or surplus cargo
64ACA Passenger reports
64ACB Crew reports
64ACC Information does not have to be reported if it has already been reported under the Migration Act 1958
64ACD Offence for failure to comply
64ACE Communication of reports
64ADAA Requirements for communicating to Department electronically
64ADA Disclosure of cargo reports to port authorities
64AE Obligation to answer questions and produce documents
64AF Obligation to provide access to passenger information
64A Ships or aircraft arriving at certain places
65 Master or pilot of wrecked ship or aircraft to report
66 Goods derelict to be delivered to officer
67 Interference with derelict goods
Subdivision C—The registration, rights and obligations of special reporters
67EA Special reporters
67EB Requirements for registration as a special reporter
67EC The making of an application
67ED Consideration of the application
67EE Basic conditions attaching to registration as a special reporter
67EF Storage and record maintenance conditions
67EG Special mail order house condition
67EH Further conditions may be imposed by regulations
67EI Breach of conditions of registration
67EJ Duration of registration
67EK Renewal of registration
67EL Comptroller General of Customs to allocate a special identifying code for each special reporter
67EM Cancellation of registration as special reporter
Subdivision E—Registering re mail reporters
67F Applying to be a re mail reporter
67G Registering re mail reporters
67H Fit and proper person test
67I Obligation of re mail reporters to notify Comptroller General of Customs of certain matters
67J Varying etc. conditions of registration
67K Cancelling the registration of a re mail reporter
Division 4—The entry, unshipment, landing, and examination of goods
Subdivision A—Preliminary
68 Entry of imported goods
68A Goods imported for transhipment
69 Like customable goods and excise equivalent goods
70 Special clearance goods
71 Information and grant of authority to deal with goods not required to be entered
Subdivision AA—Information and grant of authority to deal with Subdivision AA goods
71AAAA Meaning of Subdivision AA goods
71AAAB Report and grant of authority to deal with Subdivision AA goods
71AAAC Suspension of authority to deal with Subdivision AA goods
Subdivision AB—Information and grant of authority to deal with specified low value goods
71AAAD Meaning of specified low value goods
71AAAE Regulations
71AAAF Making a self assessed clearance declaration
71AAAG Collector’s response if a self assessed clearance declaration is communicated separately from a cargo report
71AAAH Collector’s response if a self assessed clearance declaration is communicated together with a cargo report
71AAAI Authority to deal with goods covered by a self assessed clearance declaration
71AAAJ Contents of authority to deal with specified low value goods
71AAAK No authority to deal with specified low value goods while subject to a direction to hold or further examine
71AAAL No authority to deal with specified low value goods unless duty etc. paid
71AAAM Suspension of authority to deal with specified low value goods
71AAAN Cancellation of authority to deal with specified low value goods
71AAAO Officer may seek further information in relation to self assessed clearance declaration
71AAAP Withdrawal of self assessed clearance declarations
71AAAQ Further self assessed clearance declaration not to be given while there is an existing self assessed clearance declaration
71AAAR Effect of withdrawal of a self assessed clearance declaration
71AAAS Annotation of self assessed clearance declaration by Collector for certain purposes not to constitute withdrawal
71AAAT Manner and effect of communicating self assessed clearance declarations to Department
Subdivision B—Import declarations
71A Making an import declaration
71B Liability for import declaration processing charge
71BA Warehoused goods declaration fee
71C Authority to deal with goods in respect of which an import declaration has been made
71D Visual examination in presence of officer
71DA An officer may seek additional information
Subdivision D—Warehouse declarations
71DG Subdivision does not apply to tobacco products
71DH Making a warehouse declaration
71DI Liability for warehouse declaration processing charge
71DJ Authority to deal with goods in respect of which a warehouse declaration has been made
71DK Visual examination in presence of officer
71DL An officer may seek additional information
Subdivision E—General
71E Application for movement permission
71F Withdrawal of import entries
71G Goods not to be entered while an entry is outstanding
71H Effect of withdrawal
71J Annotation of import entry by Collector for certain purposes not to constitute withdrawal
71K Manner of communicating with Department by document
71L Manner and effect of communicating with Department electronically
71M Requirements for communicating to Department electronically
72 Failure to make entries
73 Breaking bulk
74 Officer may give directions as to storage or movement of certain goods
76 Goods landed at ship’s risk etc.
77 Repacking on wharf
77AA Disclosure of information to cargo reporter or owner of goods
Division 5—Detention of goods in the public interest
77EA Minister may order goods to be detained
77EB Notice to person whose goods are detained
77EC Detention of goods by Collector
77ED Minister may authorise delivery of detained goods into home consumption
77EE Minister may authorise export of detained goods
77EF When goods have been detained for 12 months
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Part IVA—Depots
77F Interpretation
77G Depot licences
77H Application for a depot licence
77J Comptroller General of Customs may require applicant to supply further information
77K Requirements for grant of depot licence
77L Granting of a depot licence
77LA Variation of places covered by depot licence
77N Conditions of a depot licence—general
77P Conditions of a depot licence—imported goods
77Q Comptroller General of Customs may impose additional conditions to which a depot licence is subject
77R Breach of conditions of depot licence
77S Duration of depot licences
77T Renewal of depot licences
77U Licence charges
77V Notice of intended cancellation etc. of a depot licence
77VA Depot must not be used if depot licence is suspended etc.
77VB Revocation of suspension of depot licences
77VC Cancellation of depot licences
77W Refund of depot licence charge on cancellation of a depot licence
77X Collector’s powers in relation to a place that is no longer a depot
77Y Collector may give directions in relation to goods subject to customs control
77Z Licences cannot be transferred
77ZA Service of notice
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Part V—Warehouses
78 Interpretation
79 Warehouse licences
80 Applications for warehouse licences
80A Comptroller General of Customs may require applicant to supply further information
81 Requirements for grant of warehouse licence
81A Grant of a warehouse licence
81B Variation of the place covered by a warehouse licence
82 Conditions of warehouse licences
82A Comptroller General of Customs may impose additional conditions to which a warehouse licence is subject
82B Comptroller General of Customs may vary the conditions to which a warehouse licence is subject
82C Breach of conditions of a warehouse licence
83 Duration of warehouse licence
84 Renewal of warehouse licence
85 Licence charges
85A Payment of warehouse licence charge
86 Suspension of warehouse licences
87 Cancellation of warehouse licences
87A Refund of warehouse licence charge
88 Service of notices
89 Death of licence holder
90 Obligations of holders of warehouse licences
91 Access to warehouses
92 Repacking in warehouse
93 Regauging etc. of goods
94 Goods not worth duty may be destroyed
95 Revaluation
96 Arrears of warehouse charges
96A Outwards duty free shops
96B Inwards duty free shops
97 Goods for public exhibition
98 Goods blended or packaged in warehouse
99 Entry of warehoused goods
100 Entry of goods without warehousing with permission of Collector
101 Delivery of warehousing authority
102 Holder of licence to inform Collector of certain matters
102A Notices to Department by holder of warehouse licence
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Part VAAA—Cargo terminals
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Division 1—Preliminary
102B Definitions
102BA Meaning of fit and proper person
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Division 2—Obligations of cargo terminal operators
102C Notifying Department of cargo terminal
102CA Physical security of cargo terminal and goods
102CB Movement of signs at or near cargo terminal
102CC Notification requirements relating to goods
102CD Unclaimed goods
102CE Record keeping requirements
102CF Fit and proper person
102CG Adequate training of staff
102CH Complying with directions
102CI Responsibility to provide facilities and assistance
102CJ Comptroller General of Customs may impose additional obligations
102CK Offence—failure to comply with obligations or requirements
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Division 3—Obligations of cargo handlers
102D Certain provisions of Division 2 apply
102DA Unpacking of goods in containers at cargo terminal
102DB Facilitating transhipment or export of goods
102DC Using establishment identification when communicating with Department
102DD Comptroller General of Customs may impose additional obligations
102DE Offence—failure to comply with obligations or requirements
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Division 4—Powers of authorised officers
102E General powers
102EA Power to make requests
102EB Power to give directions
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Division 5—Directions to cargo terminal operators or cargo handlers
102F Directions to cargo terminal operators or cargo handlers etc.
102FA Offence—failure to comply with direction
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Part VA—Special provisions relating to beverages
103 Interpretation
104 Customable beverage imported in bulk must be entered for warehousing
105 Certain customable beverage not to be entered for home consumption in bulk containers without approval of Comptroller General of Customs
105A Delivery from customs control of brandy, whisky or rum
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Part VAA—Special provisions relating to excise equivalent goods
105B Extinguishment of duty on excise equivalent goods
105C Returns
105D GST matters
105E Use of excise equivalent goods in the manufacture of excisable goods to occur at a dual licensed place
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Part VB—Information about persons departing Australia
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Division 1—Reports on departing persons
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Subdivision A—Reports on departing persons
106A Ships and aircraft to which this Subdivision applies
106B Report 48 hours before ship or aircraft is due to depart
106C Report 4 hours before ship or aircraft is due to depart
106D Report just before ship or aircraft departs
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Subdivision B—Reports on matters in approved statement
106E Ships and aircraft to which this Subdivision applies
106F Reports on matters in approved statement
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Subdivision C—How reports under this Division are to be made
106G Reports to be made electronically
106H Reports to be made by document if approved electronic system or other approved format or method unavailable
106I Comptroller General of Customs may approve different statements or forms
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Division 2—Questions about departing persons
106J Officers may question operators about departing persons
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Part VI—The exportation of goods
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Division 1AAA—Preliminary
107 Obligations under this Part may be satisfied in accordance with a trusted trader agreement
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Division 1—Prohibited exports
112 Prohibited exports
112A Certain controlled substances taken to be prohibited exports
112B Invalidation of licence, permission etc. for false or misleading information
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Division 1AA—Export of goods for a military end use
112BA Notice prohibiting export
112BB How notices are to be given
112BC Statement to Parliament
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Division 1A—Directions in relation to goods for export etc. that are subject to customs control
112C Collector may give directions in relation to goods for export etc. that are subject to customs control
112D Compliance with a direction given under section 112C
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Division 2—Entry and clearance of goods for export
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Subdivision A—Preliminary
113 Entry of goods for export
113AA How an entry of goods for export is made
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Subdivision B—Export declarations
114 Making an export declaration
114A An officer may seek additional information
114B Confirming exporters
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Subdivision D—General
114C Authority to deal with goods entered for export
114CA Suspension of an authority to deal with goods entered for export in order to verify particulars of the goods
114CB Revocation of the suspension of an authority to deal
114CC An officer may seek additional information if an authority to deal has been suspended
114D Goods to be dealt with in accordance with export entry
114E Sending goods to a wharf or airport for export
114F Notices to Department by person who receives goods at a wharf or airport for export
115 Goods not to be taken on board without authority to deal
116 What happens when goods entered for export by an export declaration are not dealt with in accordance with the export entry
117 Security
117AA Consolidation of certain goods for export can only occur at a prescribed place
117A Submanifests to be communicated to Department
118 Certificate of Clearance
118A Requirements for granting a Certificate of Clearance in respect of certain ships or aircraft
119 Communication of outward manifest to Department
119AA Application for permission to move, alter or interfere with goods for export
119AB Application for permission to move, alter or interfere with goods that are no longer for export
119AC Dealing with an application for a permission to move etc. goods that are no longer for export
119A Withdrawal of entries, submanifests and manifests
119B Effect of withdrawal
119C Change of electronic entries and change of submanifests and manifests treated as withdrawals
119D Notification of export entries, submanifests, manifests, withdrawals and applications
119E Requirements for communicating to Department electronically
120 Shipment of goods
122 Time of clearance
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Division 3A—Examining goods for export that are not yet subject to customs control
122F Object of Division
122G Occupier of premises
122H Consent required to enter premises and examine goods for export
122J Officer must leave premises if consent withdrawn
122K Power to search premises for export goods
122L Power to examine export goods
122M Power to examine documents relating to export goods
122N Power to question occupier about export goods
122P Power to bring equipment to the premises
122Q Compensation
122R Powers in this Division are additional to other powers
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Division 4—Exportation procedures after Certificate of Clearance issued
123 Ship to bring to and aircraft to stop at boarding stations
124 Master or pilot to account for missing goods
125 Goods exported to be landed at proper destination
126 Certificate of landing
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Division 4A—Exportation of goods to Singapore
126AAA Definitions
126AB Record keeping obligations
126AC Power to require records
126AD Power to ask questions
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Division 4B—Exportation of textile or apparel goods to the US
126AE Authorised officer may request records or ask questions
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Division 4C—Exportation of goods to Thailand
126AF Definitions
126AG Record keeping obligations
126AH Power to require records
126AI Power to ask questions
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Division 4D—Exportation of goods to New Zealand
126AJA Definitions
126AJB Record keeping obligations
126AJC Power to require records
126AJD Power to ask questions
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Division 4DA—Exportation of goods to Peru
126AJE Definitions
126AJF Record keeping obligations
126AJG Power to require records
126AJH Power to ask questions
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Division 4E—Exportation of goods to Chile
126AKA Definitions
126AKB Record keeping obligations
126AKC Power to require records
126AKD Power to ask questions
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Division 4EA—Exportation of goods to Parties to the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus
126AKE Definitions
126AKF Record keeping obligations
126AKG Power to require records
126AKH Power to ask questions
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Division 4EB—Exportation of goods to Parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans Pacific Partnership
126AKI Definitions
126AKJ Record keeping obligations
126AKK Power to require records
126AKL Power to ask questions
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Division 4F—Exportation of goods to Malaysia
126ALA Definitions
126ALB Record keeping obligations
126ALC Power to require records
126ALD Power to ask questions
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Division 4FA—Exportation of goods to Indonesia
126ALE Definitions
126ALF Record keeping obligations
126ALG Power to require records
126ALH Power to ask questions
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Division 4G—Exportation of goods to Korea
126AMA Definitions
126AMB Record keeping obligations
126AMC Power to require records
126AMD Power to ask questions
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Division 4GA—Exportation of goods to India
126AME Definitions
126AMF Record keeping obligations
126AMG Power to require records
126AMH Power to ask questions
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Division 4H—Exportation of goods to Japan
126ANA Definitions
126ANB Record keeping obligations
126ANC Power to require records
126AND Power to ask questions
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Division 4J—Exportation of goods to China
126AOA Definitions
126AOB Record keeping obligations
126AOC Power to require records
126AOD Power to ask questions
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Division 4K—Exportation of goods to Hong Kong, China
126APA Definitions
126APB Record keeping obligations
126APC Power to require records
126APD Power to ask questions
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Division 4L—Exportation of goods to Parties to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
126AQA Definitions
126AQB Record keeping obligations
126AQC Power to require records
126AQD Power to ask questions
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Division 5—Miscellaneous
126A Export of installations
126B Export of goods from installations
126C Size of exporting vessel
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Part VIA—Electronic communications
126D Comptroller General of Customs to maintain information systems
126DA Communications standards and operation
126DB Authentication of certain electronic communications
126DC Records of certain electronic communications
126DD Authentication, records and Electronic Transactions Act 1999
126E Communication to Department when information system is temporarily inoperative
126F Payment when information system is temporarily inoperative
126G Meaning of temporarily inoperative
126H Comptroller General of Customs may arrange for use of computer programs to make decisions etc.
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Part VII—Ships’ stores and aircraft’s stores
127 Use of ships’ and aircraft’s stores
128 Unshipment of ships’ and aircraft’s stores
129 Ships’ and aircraft’s stores not to be taken on board without approval
130 Ship’s and aircraft’s stores exempt from duty
130A Entry not required for ship’s or aircraft’s stores
130B Payment of duty on ship’s or aircraft’s stores
130C Interpretation
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Part VIII—The duties
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Division 1—The payment and computation of duties generally
131A Fish caught by Australian ships
131AA No duty on goods for Timor Sea petroleum activities purpose
131B Liability of Commonwealth authorities to pay duties of Customs
132 Rate of import duty
132AA When import duty must be paid
132A Prepayment of duty
132B Declared period quotas—effect on rates of import duty
132C Revocation and variation of quota orders
132D Service of quota orders etc.
133 Export duties
134 Weights and measures
135 Proportion
136 Manner of fixing duty
137 Manner of determining volumes of, and fixing duty on, beer
142 Measurement for duty
145 Value of goods sold
148 Derelict goods dutiable
149 Duty on goods in report of cargo that are not produced or landed
150 Samples
152 Alterations to agreements where duty altered
Division 1AA—Calculation of duty on certain alcoholic beverages
153AA Meaning of alcoholic beverage
153AB Customs duty to be paid according to labelled alcoholic strength of prescribed alcoholic beverages
153AC Rules for working out strength of prescribed alcoholic beverages
153AD Obscuration
Division 1A—Rules of origin of preference claim goods
153A Purpose of Division
153B Definitions
153C Total expenditure of factory on materials
153D Allowable expenditure of factory on materials
153E Calculation of the cost of materials received at a factory
153F Allowable expenditure of factory on labour
153G Allowable expenditure of factory on overheads
153H Unmanufactured goods
153L Manufactured goods originating in Papua New Guinea or a Forum Island Country
153LA Modification of section 153L in special circumstances
153M Manufactured goods originating in a particular Developing Country
153N Manufactured goods originating in a Developing Country but not in any particular Developing Country
153NA Manufactured goods originating in a Least Developed Country
153P Manufactured goods originating in Canada
153Q Manufactured goods originating in a country that is not a preference country
153R Are goods commercially manufactured in Australia?
153S Rule against double counting
Division 1BA—Singaporean originating goods
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Subdivision A—Preliminary
153XC Simplified outline of this Division
153XD Interpretation
Subdivision B—Goods wholly obtained or produced entirely in Singapore or in Singapore and Australia
153XE Goods wholly obtained or produced entirely in Singapore or in Singapore and Australia
Subdivision C—Goods produced in Singapore, or in Singapore and Australia, from originating materials
153XF Goods produced in Singapore, or in Singapore and Australia, from originating materials
Subdivision D—Goods produced in Singapore, or in Singapore and Australia, from non originating materials
153XG Goods produced in Singapore, or in Singapore and Australia, from non originating materials
153XH Packaging materials and containers
Subdivision E—Goods that are accessories, spare parts, tools or instructional or other information materials
153XI Goods that are accessories, spare parts, tools or instructional or other information materials
Subdivision F—Consignment
153XJ Consignment
Subdivision G—Regulations
153XK Regulations
Division 1C—US originating goods
Subdivision A—Preliminary
153Y Simplified outline
153YA Interpretation
Subdivision B—Goods wholly obtained or produced entirely in the US
153YB Goods wholly obtained or produced entirely in the US
Subdivision C—Goods produced entirely in the US or in the US and Australia exclusively from originating materials
153YC Goods produced entirely in the US or in the US and Australia exclusively from originating materials
Subdivision D—Goods produced in the US, or in the US and Australia, from non originating materials
153YD Goods produced in the US, or in the US and Australia, from non originating materials
Subdivision F—Goods that are standard accessories, spare parts or tools
153YJ Goods that are standard accessories, spare parts or tools
Subdivision G—Packaging materials and containers
153YK Packaging materials and containers
Subdivision H—Consignment
153YL Consignment
Subdivision I—Regulations
153YM Regulations
Division 1D—Thai originating goods
Subdivision A—Preliminary
153Z Simplified outline
153ZA Interpretation
Subdivision B—Wholly obtained goods of Thailand
153ZB Wholly obtained goods of Thailand
Subdivision C—Goods produced entirely in Thailand or in Thailand and Australia
153ZC Goods produced entirely in Thailand or in Thailand and Australia
Subdivision D—Goods that are standard accessories, spare parts or tools
153ZF Goods that are standard accessories, spare parts or tools
Subdivision E—Packaging materials and containers
153ZG Packaging materials and containers
Subdivision F—Consignment
153ZH Consignment
Subdivision G—Regulations
153ZI Regulations
Division 1E—New Zealand originating goods
Subdivision A—Preliminary
153ZIA Simplified outline
153ZIB Interpretation
Subdivision B—Goods wholly obtained or produced in New Zealand or New Zealand and Australia
153ZIC Goods wholly obtained or produced in New Zealand or New Zealand and Australia
Subdivision C—Goods produced in New Zealand or New Zealand and Australia from originating materials
153ZID Goods produced in New Zealand or New Zealand and Australia from originating materials
Subdivision D—Goods produced in New Zealand or New Zealand and Australia from non originating materials
153ZIE Goods produced in New Zealand or New Zealand and Australia from non originating materials
153ZIF Packaging materials and containers
Subdivision E—Goods that are standard accessories, spare parts or tools
153ZIG Goods that are standard accessories, spare parts or tools
Subdivision F—Goods wholly manufactured in New Zealand
153ZIH Goods wholly manufactured in New Zealand
Subdivision G—Non qualifying operations
153ZIJ Non qualifying operations
Subdivision H—Consignment
153ZIK Consignment
Subdivision I—Regulations
153ZIKA Regulations
Division 1EA—Peruvian originating goods
Subdivision A—Preliminary
153ZIL Simplified outline of this Division
153ZIM Interpretation
Subdivision B—Goods wholly obtained or produced entirely in Peru or in Peru and Australia
153ZIN Goods wholly obtained or produced entirely in Peru or in Peru and Australia
Subdivision C—Goods produced in Peru, or in Peru and Australia, from originating materials
153ZIO Goods produced in Peru, or in Peru and Australia, from originating materials
Subdivision D—Goods produced in Peru, or in Peru and Australia, from non originating materials
153ZIP Goods produced in Peru, or in Peru and Australia, from non originating materials
153ZIQ Packaging materials and containers
Subdivision E—Goods that are accessories, spare parts, tools or instructional or other information materials
153ZIR Goods that are accessories, spare parts, tools or instructional or other information materials
Subdivision F—Consignment
153ZIS Consignment
Subdivision G—Regulations
153ZIT Regulations
Division 1F—Chilean originating goods
Subdivision A—Preliminary
153ZJA Simplified outline
153ZJB Interpretation
Subdivision B—Wholly obtained goods of Chile
153ZJC Wholly obtained goods of Chile
Subdivision C—Goods produced in Chile from originating materials
153ZJD Goods produced in Chile from originating materials
Subdivision D—Goods produced in Chile, or Chile and Australia, from non originating materials
153ZJE Goods produced in Chile, or Chile and Australia, from non originating materials
153ZJF Packaging materials and containers
Subdivision E—Goods that are accessories, spare parts, tools or instructional or other information resources
153ZJG Goods that are accessories, spare parts, tools or instructional or other information resources
Subdivision F—Non qualifying operations
153ZJH Non qualifying operations
Subdivision G—Consignment
153ZJI Consignment
Subdivision H—Regulations
153ZJJ Regulations
Division 1G—ASEAN Australia New Zealand (AANZ) originating goods
Subdivision A—Preliminary
153ZKA Simplified outline
153ZKB Interpretation
Subdivision B—Wholly obtained goods of a Party
153ZKC Wholly obtained goods of a Party
Subdivision C—Goods produced from originating materials
153ZKD Goods produced from originating materials
Subdivision D—Goods produced from non originating materials
153ZKE Goods produced from non originating materials
153ZKG Non qualifying operations or processes
153ZKH Packaging materials and containers
Subdivision E—Goods that are accessories, spare parts, tools or instructional or other information materials
153ZKI Goods that are accessories, spare parts, tools or instructional or other information materials
Subdivision F—Consignment
153ZKJ Consignment
Subdivision G—Regulations
153ZKJA Regulations
Division 1GA—Pacific Islands originating goods
Subdivision A—Preliminary
153ZKK Simplified outline of this Division
153ZKL Interpretation
Subdivision B—Goods wholly obtained or produced in a Party
153ZKM Goods wholly obtained or produced in a Party
Subdivision C—Goods produced from originating materials
153ZKN Goods produced from originating materials
Subdivision D—Goods produced from non originating materials
153ZKO Goods produced from non originating materials
153ZKP Packaging materials and containers
Subdivision E—Goods that are accessories, spare parts, tools or instructional or other information materials
153ZKQ Goods that are accessories, spare parts, tools or instructional or other information materials
Subdivision F—Consignment
153ZKR Consignment
Subdivision G—Regulations
153ZKS Regulations
Division 1GB—Trans Pacific Partnership originating goods
Subdivision A—Preliminary
153ZKT Simplified outline of this Division
153ZKU Interpretation
Subdivision B—Goods wholly obtained or produced entirely in the territory of one or more of the Parties
153ZKV Goods wholly obtained or produced entirely in the territory of one or more of the Parties
Subdivision C—Goods produced from originating materials
153ZKW Goods produced from originating materials
Subdivision D—Goods produced from non originating materials
153ZKX Goods produced from non originating materials
153ZKY Packaging materials and containers
Subdivision E—Goods that are accessories, spare parts, tools or instructional or other information materials
153ZKZ Goods that are accessories, spare parts, tools or instructional or other information materials
Subdivision F—Consignment
153ZKZA Consignment
Subdivision G—Regulations
153ZKZB Regulations
Division 1H—Malaysian originating goods
Subdivision A—Preliminary
153ZLA Simplified outline
153ZLB Interpretation
Subdivision B—Goods wholly obtained or produced in Malaysia or in Malaysia and Australia
153ZLC Goods wholly obtained or produced in Malaysia or in Malaysia and Australia
Subdivision C—Goods produced in Malaysia, or in Malaysia and Australia, from originating materials
153ZLD Goods produced in Malaysia, or in Malaysia and Australia, from originating materials
Subdivision D—Goods produced in Malaysia, or in Malaysia and Australia, from non originating materials
153ZLE Goods produced in Malaysia, or in Malaysia and Australia, from non originating materials
153ZLF Packaging materials and containers
153ZLG Non qualifying operations
Subdivision E—Goods that are accessories, spare parts, tools or instructional or other information materials
153ZLH Goods that are accessories, spare parts, tools or instructional or other information materials
Subdivision F—Consignment
153ZLI Consignment
Subdivision G—Regulations
153ZLJ Regulations
Division 1HA—Indonesian originating goods
Subdivision A—Preliminary
153ZLJA Simplified outline of this Division
153ZLK Interpretation
Subdivision B—Goods wholly obtained or produced in Indonesia
153ZLL Goods wholly obtained or produced in Indonesia
Subdivision C—Goods produced in Indonesia from originating materials
153ZLM Goods produced in Indonesia from originating materials
Subdivision D—Goods produced in Indonesia, or in Indonesia and Australia, from non originating materials
153ZLN Goods produced in Indonesia, or in Indonesia and Australia, from non originating materials
153ZLO Packaging materials and containers
Subdivision E—Consignment and exhibition
153ZLP Consignment
153ZLQ Exhibition
Subdivision F—Regulations
153ZLR Regulations
Division 1J—Korean originating goods
Subdivision A—Preliminary
153ZMA Simplified outline of this Division
153ZMB Interpretation
Subdivision B—Goods wholly obtained in Korea or in Korea and Australia
153ZMC Goods wholly obtained in Korea or in Korea and Australia
Subdivision C—Goods produced in Korea, or in Korea and Australia, from originating materials
153ZMD Goods produced in Korea, or in Korea and Australia, from originating materials
Subdivision D—Goods produced in Korea, or in Korea and Australia, from non originating materials
153ZME Goods produced in Korea, or in Korea and Australia, from non originating materials
153ZMF Packaging materials and containers
Subdivision E—Non qualifying operations
153ZMG Non qualifying operations
Subdivision F—Other matters
153ZMH Consignment
153ZMI Outward processing zones on the Korean Peninsula
153ZMJ Regulations
Division 1JA—Indian originating goods
Subdivision A—Preliminary
153ZMK Simplified outline of this Division
153ZML Interpretation
Subdivision B—Goods wholly obtained or produced in India or in India and Australia
153ZMM Goods wholly obtained or produced in India or in India and Australia
Subdivision C—Goods produced in India, or in India and Australia, from non originating materials
153ZMN Goods produced in India, or in India and Australia, from non originating materials
153ZMO Non qualifying operations
Subdivision D—Packaging materials and containers
153ZMP Packaging materials and containers
Subdivision E—Consignment
153ZMQ Consignment
Subdivision F—Regulations
153ZMR Regulations
Division 1K—Japanese originating goods
Subdivision A—Preliminary
153ZNA Simplified outline of this Division
153ZNB Interpretation
Subdivision B—Goods wholly obtained in Japan
153ZNC Goods wholly obtained in Japan
Subdivision C—Goods produced in Japan from originating materials
153ZND Goods produced in Japan from originating materials
Subdivision D—Goods produced in Japan, or in Japan and Australia, from non originating materials
153ZNE Goods produced in Japan, or in Japan and Australia, from non originating materials
153ZNF Packaging materials and containers
153ZNG Non qualifying operations
Subdivision E—Consignment
153ZNH Consignment
Subdivision F—Regulations
153ZNI Regulations
Division 1L—Chinese originating goods
Subdivision A—Preliminary
153ZOA Simplified outline of this Division
153ZOB Interpretation
Subdivision B—Goods wholly obtained or produced in the territory of China
153ZOC Goods wholly obtained or produced in the territory of China
Subdivision C—Goods produced in China, or in China and Australia, from originating materials
153ZOD Goods produced in China, or in China and Australia, from originating materials
Subdivision D—Goods produced in China, or in China and Australia, from non originating materials
153ZOE Goods produced in China, or in China and Australia, from non originating materials
153ZOF Packaging materials and containers
Subdivision E—Goods that are accessories, spare parts or tools
153ZOG Goods that are accessories, spare parts or tools
Subdivision F—Non qualifying operations
153ZOH Non qualifying operations
Subdivision G—Consignment
153ZOI Consignment
Subdivision H—Regulations
153ZOJ Regulations
Division 1M—Hong Kong originating goods
Subdivision A—Preliminary
153ZPA Simplified outline of this Division
153ZPB Interpretation
Subdivision B—Goods wholly obtained or produced entirely in Hong Kong, China or in Hong Kong, China and Australia
153ZPC Goods wholly obtained or produced entirely in Hong Kong, China or in Hong Kong, China and Australia
Subdivision C—Goods produced in Hong Kong, China, or in Hong Kong, China and Australia, from originating materials
153ZPD Goods produced in Hong Kong, China, or in Hong Kong, China and Australia, from originating materials
Subdivision D—Goods produced in Hong Kong, China, or in Hong Kong, China and Australia, from non originating materials
153ZPE Goods produced in Hong Kong, China, or in Hong Kong, China and Australia, from non originating materials
153ZPF Packaging materials and containers
Subdivision E—Goods that are accessories, spare parts, tools or instructional or other information materials
153ZPG Goods that are accessories, spare parts, tools or instructional or other information materials
Subdivision F—Consignment
153ZPH Consignment
Subdivision G—Regulations
153ZPI Regulations
Division 1N—Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) originating goods
Subdivision A—Preliminary
153ZQA Simplified outline of this Division
153ZQB Interpretation
Subdivision B—Goods wholly obtained or produced in a Party
153ZQC Goods wholly obtained or produced in a Party
Subdivision C—Goods produced from originating materials
153ZQD Goods produced from originating materials
Subdivision D—Goods produced from non originating materials
153ZQE Goods produced from non originating materials
153ZQF Packaging materials and containers
153ZQG Accessories, spare parts, tools or instructional or other information materials
153ZQH Non qualifying operations or processes
Subdivision E—Consignment
153ZQI Consignment
Subdivision F—Regulations
153ZQJ Regulations
Division 2—Valuation of imported goods
154 Interpretation
155 Interpretation—Buying commission
156 Interpretation—Identical goods and similar goods
157 Interpretation—Royalties
158 Interpretation—Transportation costs
159 Value of imported goods
160 Inability to determine a value of imported goods by reason of insufficient or unreliable information
161 Transaction value
161A Identical goods value
161B Similar goods value
161C Deductive (contemporary sales) value
161D Deductive (later sales) value
161E Deductive (derived goods sales) value
161F Computed value
161G Fall back value
161H When transaction value unable to be determined
161J Value of goods to be in Australian currency
161K Owner to be advised of value of goods
161L Review of determinations and other decisions
Division 3—Payment and recovery of deposits, refunds, unpaid duty etc.
162 Delivery of goods upon giving of security or undertaking for payment of duty, GST and luxury car tax
162A Delivery of goods on the giving of a general security or undertaking for payment of duty, GST and luxury car tax
162AA Applications to deal with goods imported temporarily without duty
162B Pallets used in international transport
163 Refunds etc. of duty
164B Refunds of export duty
165 Recovery of unpaid duty etc.
165A Refunds etc. may be applied against unpaid duty
166 No refund if duty altered
Division 4—Disputes as to duty
167 Payments under protest
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Part IX—Drawbacks
168 Drawbacks of import duty
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Part X—The coasting trade
175 Goods not to be transferred between certain vessels
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Part XA—Australian Trusted Trader Programme
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Division 1—Preliminary
176 Establishment of the Australian Trusted Trader Programme
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Division 2—Trusted trader agreement
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Subdivision A—Entry into trusted trader agreement
176A Trusted trader agreement may be entered into
176B Nomination process
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Subdivision C—General provisions relating to trusted trader agreements
178 Terms and conditions of trusted trader agreements
178A Variation, suspension or termination of trusted trader agreements
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Division 3—Register of Trusted Trader Agreements
178B Register of Trusted Trader Agreements
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Division 4—Rules
179 Rules
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Part XI—Agents and customs brokers
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Division 1—Preliminary
180 Interpretation
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Division 2—Rights and liabilities of agents
181 Authorised agents
182 Authority to be produced
183 Agents personally liable
183A Principal liable for agents acting
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Division 3—Licensing of customs brokers
183B Interpretation
183C Grant of licence
183CA Application for licence
183CB Reference of application to Committee
183CC Requirements for grant of licence
183CD Eligibility to be nominee
183CE Original endorsement on licence
183CF Variation of licences
183CG Licence granted subject to conditions
183CGA Comptroller General of Customs may impose additional conditions to which a broker’s licence is subject
183CGB Comptroller General of Customs may vary the conditions to which a broker’s licence is subject
183CGC Breach of conditions of a broker’s licence
183CH Duration of licence
183CJ Renewal of licence
183CJA Licence charges
183CK Security
183CM Nominees
183CN Removal of nominee
183CP Notice to nominate new nominee
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Division 4—Suspension, revocation and non renewal of licences
183CQ Investigation of matters relating to a broker’s licence
183CR Interim suspension by Comptroller General of Customs
183CS Powers of Comptroller General of Customs
183CT Effect of suspension
183CU Service of notices
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Division 5—National Customs Brokers Licensing Advisory Committee
183D National Customs Brokers Licensing Advisory Committee
183DA Constitution of Committee
183DB Remuneration and allowances
183DC Acting Chair
183DD Deputy member
183E Procedure of Committees
183F Evidence
183G Proceedings in private
183H Determination of questions before a Committee
183J Customs broker affected by investigations to be given notice
183K Summoning of witnesses
183L Service of notices and summonses
183N Committee may examine upon oath or affirmation
183P Offences by witness
183Q Statements by witness
183R Witness fees
183S Representation by counsel etc.
183T Protection of members
183U Protection of barristers, witnesses etc.
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Part XII—Officers
Division 1—Powers of officers
Subdivision A—Preliminary
183UA Definitions
183UB Law relating to legal professional privilege not affected
183UC Comptroller General of Customs may give directions concerning the exercise of powers under this Division
183UD Judges who may issue seizure warrants for goods in transit
Subdivision B—General regulatory powers
186 General powers of examination of goods subject to customs control
186AA General powers of examination of goods loaded onto or unloaded from ships or aircraft
186A Power to make copies of, and take extracts from, documents in certain circumstances
186B Compensation for damage caused by copying
187 Power to board and search
188 Boarding
189 Searching
189A Officers may carry arms in certain circumstances
190 Securing goods
191 Seals etc. not to be broken
192 Seals etc. on ship or aircraft in port bound to another port within Commonwealth
193 Officers may enter and remain upon coasts etc.
194 Ships on service may be moored in any place
195 Power to question passengers etc.
195A Power to question persons found in restricted areas
196C Power to question persons claiming packages
197 Power to stop conveyances about to leave a Customs place
Subdivision C—Search warrants in respect of things believed to be evidential material
198 When search warrants relating to premises can be issued
199 The things that are authorised by a search warrant relating to premises
199A When search warrants relating to persons can be issued
199B The things that are authorised by a search warrant relating to a person
200 Use of equipment to examine or process things
201 Use of electronic equipment on or in premises
201AA Use of electronic equipment at other place
201A Person with knowledge of a computer or a computer system to assist access etc.
201B Accessing data held on other premises—notification to occupier of that premises
202 Compensation for damage to equipment or data
202A Copies of seized things to be provided
202B Relationship of this Subdivision to parliamentary privileges and immunities
Subdivision D—Seizure of goods believed to be forfeited goods
203 When seizure warrants for forfeited goods can be issued
203A The things that are authorised by seizure warrants for forfeited goods
203B Seizure without warrant of special forfeited goods, or of evidential material relating to special forfeited goods, at a Customs place
203C Seizure without warrant of narcotic goods or of evidential material relating to narcotic goods at other places
203CA Seizure without warrant of certain goods on ship or aircraft in the Protected Zone
203CB Seizure without warrant of certain other goods in the Protected Zone
203D How an authorised person is to exercise certain powers
Subdivision DA—Seizure of certain goods in transit
203DA When seizure warrants for goods in transit can be issued
203DB The things that are authorised by seizure warrants for goods in transit
Subdivision E—Provisions applicable both to search and seizure warrants
203E Conduct of ordinary searches and frisk searches
203F Announcement before entry
203G Details of warrant to be given to occupier
203H Occupier entitled to be present during search or seizure
203HA Requirement to provide name or address etc.
203J Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a warrant
203K Specific powers available to executing officers
203L Use of animals in executing a warrant
203M Warrants by telephone or other electronic means
203N Receipts for things seized under warrant
203P Offence for making false statements in warrants
203Q Offences relating to telephone warrants
Subdivision F—Dealing with things seized as evidential material
203R Retention of things seized as evidential material
203S Magistrate may permit a thing seized as evidential material to be retained
Subdivision G—Dealing with goods seized as forfeited goods
203SA Subdivision does not apply to seized transit goods
203T Seizure of protected objects
204 Seized goods to be secured
205 Requirement to serve seizure notices
205A Matters to be dealt with in seizure notices
205B Claim for return of goods seized
205C Treatment of goods seized if no claim for return is made
205D Treatment of goods seized if a claim for return is made—general
205E Magistrate may permit goods seized to be retained
205EA Treatment of goods seized if a claim for return is made—suspected prohibited psychoactive substances
205EB Extending the period for instituting proceedings for recovery of suspected prohibited psychoactive substances
205EC Proceedings for recovery of suspected prohibited psychoactive substances
205F Right of compensation in certain circumstances for goods disposed of or destroyed
205G Effect of forfeiture
206 Immediate disposal of certain goods
207 Immediate disposal of narcotic goods
208 Release of goods on security
208C Service by post
208D Disposal of forfeited goods
208DA Disposal of narcotic related goods other than narcotic goods
208E Sales subject to conditions
209 Power to impound certain forfeited goods and release them on payment of duty and penalty
209A Destruction or concealment of evidential material or forfeited goods
Subdivision GA—Dealing with goods in transit seized under a section 203DA warrant
209B Subdivision applies to seized transit goods
209C Seized goods to be secured
209D Requirement to serve seizure notices
209E Matters to be dealt with in seizure notices
209F Application for return of seized goods
209G Status of goods seized if no application for return is made
209H Right of compensation for certain goods disposed of or destroyed
209I Effect of forfeiture
209J Immediate disposal of unsafe goods
209K Disposal of forfeited goods
209L Service by post
Subdivision GB—Surrender of prescribed prohibited imports
209M Application of Subdivision
209N Surrender of goods
209P Effect of surrender
209Q Right of compensation in certain circumstances for goods disposed of or destroyed
209R Disposal of surrendered goods
Subdivision GC—Post importation permission
209S Definitions
209T Application of Subdivision
209U Power to detain goods
209V Detained goods to be secured
209W Requirement to serve detention notice
209X Matters to be dealt with in detention notices
209Y Effect of detaining goods
209Z Evidence not provided or permission not granted or given
209ZA Evidence provided and permission granted or given
209ZB Service by post
209ZC Liability for detention of goods
Subdivision H—Arrest and related matters
210 Power of arrest without warrant
210A Use of force in making arrest
210B Person to be informed of grounds of arrest
211 Power to conduct a frisk search of an arrested person
211A Power to conduct an ordinary search of an arrested person
212 How arrested person to be dealt with
213 Requirement to provide name etc.
Subdivision HA—Information about people working in restricted areas or issued with security identification cards
213A Providing an authorised officer with information about people working in restricted areas
213B Provision of information about people issued with security identification cards
Subdivision J—General powers to monitor and audit
214AA Occupier of premises
214AB What are monitoring powers?
214AC Monitoring officers
214ACA Monitoring officer to notify occupier of premises of the occupier’s rights and obligations
214AD Notice of proposal to exercise monitoring powers
214AE Exercise of monitoring powers with consent
214AF Exercise of monitoring powers under a warrant
214AG Warrants may be granted by telephone or other electronic means
214AH Monitoring officer may ask questions
214AI Monitoring officer may ask for assistance
214AJ Compensation for damage to electronic equipment
214B Powers of officers for purposes of Customs Tariff (Anti Dumping) Act 1975
Subdivision JA—Powers to monitor and audit—Australia United States Free Trade Agreement
214BAA Simplified outline
214BAB Definitions
214BAC AUSFTA verification powers
214BAD Appointment of verification officers
214BAE Verification officers may enter premises and exercise AUSFTA verification powers with consent
214BAF US customs officials may accompany verification officers
214BAG Availability of assistance in exercising AUSFTA verification powers
214BAH Verification officer may ask questions
214BAI Verification officer may ask for assistance
214BAJ Verification officer may disclose information to US
214BAK Operation of electronic equipment at premises
214BAL Compensation for damage to electronic equipment
Subdivision K—Miscellaneous
214BA Nature of functions of magistrate under sections 203S and 205E
215 Collector may impound documents
217 Translations of foreign invoices
218 Samples
218A Disposal of certain abandoned goods
Division 1B—Detention and search of suspects
Subdivision A—Detention and frisk search of suspects
219L Detention for frisk search
219M Frisk search
219N Power to require the production of things
219P Persons to whom section 219R applies
Subdivision B—Detention and external search of suspects
219Q Detention for external search
219R External search
219RAA Videotape record may be made of external search
Subdivision C—Detention and internal search of persons suspected of internally concealing substances etc.
219RA Certain Judges and Magistrates eligible to give orders under this Subdivision
219S Initial detention
219SA Internal non medical scan using prescribed equipment
219SB Seeking detention order following invitation to consent to internal non medical scan
219T Initial order for detention
219U Renewal of order for detention
219V Arrangement for internal medical search
219W Detention under this Subdivision
219X Detainee becoming in need of protection
219Y Applications for orders under this Subdivision
219Z Internal medical search by medical practitioner
Subdivision CA—Prescribed equipment for external searches and internal non medical scans
219ZAA Use of prescribed equipment for external search or internal non medical scan
219ZAB Prescribing equipment for use in external searches and internal non medical scans
219ZAC Authorising officers to use prescribed equipment for external search or internal non medical scan
219ZAD Giving a record of invitation and consent, or a copy of order
219ZAE Records of results of external search or internal non medical scan
Subdivision D—Detention generally
219ZA Detention officers
219ZB Detention places
219ZC Detention under this Division
219ZD Detainees not fluent in English
219ZE Release from, or cessation of, detention
Subdivision E—Medical practitioners
219ZF Conduct of internal medical search
219ZG Medical practitioner may take action to preserve detainee’s life
219ZH Medical practitioner to answer questions and prepare report
219ZJ Proceedings against medical practitioners
Division 1BA—Detention and search of persons for purposes of law enforcement co operation
Subdivision A—Preliminary
219ZJA Definitions
219ZJAA Prescribed State or Territory offences
Subdivision B—Powers to detain
219ZJB Detention of person suspected of committing serious Commonwealth offence or prescribed State or Territory offence
219ZJC Detention of person subject to warrant or bail condition
219ZJCA Detention of person for national security or security of a foreign country
Subdivision C—Matters affecting detention generally
219ZJD Search of person detained under this Division
219ZJE Comptroller General of Customs must give directions about detaining persons under this Division
219ZJF Detainees to be given reasons for detention and shown identification on request
219ZJG Use of force in relation to detention
219ZJH Moving detained persons
219ZJI Detainees not fluent in English
219ZJJ Detention of minors
Division 1C—Judges and Magistrates
219ZK Nature of functions of Judge or Magistrate
219ZL Protection of Judge or Magistrate
Division 2—Protection to officers
220 Reasonable cause for seizure a bar to action
221 Notice of action to be given
222 Defect in notice not to invalidate
223 No evidence to be produced but that contained in notice
224 Officer may tender amends
225 Commencement of proceedings against officers
226 Time for commencing action
227 Security may be required
Division 3—Evidence
227AA Evidence may be used in prosecutions etc.
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Part XIIA—Special provisions relating to prohibited items
227A Overview of Part
227B Definitions
227C Ships and aircraft to which this Part applies
227D Items to which this Part applies
227E Approved storage for prohibited items
227F Officer may take custody of items
227G Compensation for damage etc. to items
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Division 1—Forfeitures
228 Forfeited ships and aircraft
228A Forfeited resources installations
228B Forfeited sea installations
228C Forfeited offshore electricity installations
229 Forfeited goods
229A Proceeds of drug trafficking liable to forfeiture
230 Forfeited packages and goods
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Division 2—Penalties
231 Assembly for unlawful purposes
232A Rescuing goods and assaulting officers
233 Smuggling and unlawful importation and exportation
233A Master not to use or allow use of ship for smuggling etc.
233AB Penalties for offences against sections 233 and 233A
233BAA Special offence relating to tier 1 goods
233BAB Special offence relating to tier 2 goods
233BABAA UN sanctioned goods
233BABAB Special offences for importation of UN sanctioned goods
233BABAC Special offences for exportation of UN sanctioned goods
233BABAD Offences involving tobacco products
233BABAE Offence for bringing restricted goods into Australia
233BABAF Using information held by the Commonwealth
233BABA Protection from criminal responsibility
233BAC Evidence relating to approval for import or export
233BA Evidence of Analyst
233C Offence for giving false or misleading information in relation to UN sanctioned goods
234 Customs offences
234AA Places set aside for purposes of Act
234A Unauthorised entry to places and on ships, aircraft or wharves
234AB Unauthorised use of cameras and sound recorders
234ABA Officers may direct unauthorised persons to leave restricted areas
236 Aiders and abettors
237 Attempts
239 Penalties in addition to forfeitures
240 Commercial documents to be kept
240AA Authorised officer may require person to produce commercial documents
240AB Verifying communications to Department
240AC Authorised officer may require person to produce record
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Division 3—Recovery of pecuniary penalties for dealings in narcotic goods
243A Interpretation
243AB Effective control of property
243B Pecuniary penalties
243C Assessment of pecuniary penalty
243CA Court may lift corporate veil etc.
243D Presumption of illegality of importation
243E Court may make restraining order against property
243F Court may make further orders
243G Official Trustee to discharge pecuniary penalty
243H Revocation of order under section 243E
243J Pecuniary penalty a charge on property
243K Contravention of restraining orders
243L Sale of property before bankruptcy
243M Duties of the Official Trustee after receiving notice of presentation of creditor’s petition etc.
243N Protection of Official Trustee from personal liability in certain cases
243NA Indemnification of Official Trustee
243NB Indemnification of Official Receivers etc.
243P Costs etc. payable to Official Trustee
243Q Notices
243R Reduction of pecuniary penalty
243S Jurisdiction of the Court
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Division 4—Provisions relating to certain strict liability offences
243SA Failure to answer questions
243SB Failure to produce documents or records
243SC Preservation of the privilege against self incrimination
243T False or misleading statements resulting in loss of duty
243U False or misleading statements not resulting in loss of duty
243V False or misleading statements in cargo reports or outturn reports
243W Electronic communications to Department to be treated as statements to Comptroller General of Customs
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Division 5—Infringement notices
243X Infringement notices—general
243Y Infringement notices—forfeiture of goods that are prohibited imports if infringement notice paid
243Z Infringement notices—right of compensation in certain circumstances for goods disposed of or destroyed
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Part XIV—Customs prosecutions
244 Meaning of Customs prosecution
245 Institution of prosecutions
247 Prosecutions in accordance with practice rules
248 State Court practice
249 Commencement of prosecutions
250 Information to be valid if in words of Act
250A Property in goods subject to customs control
251 No objection for informality
252 Conviction not to be quashed
253 Protection to witnesses
254 Defendant competent witness
255 Averment of prosecutor sufficient
256 Proof of proclamation etc.
257 Conduct by directors, employees or agents
259 Collector may levy on goods in his or her possession
261 Imprisonment not to release penalty
263 Parties may recover costs
264 Application of penalties
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Part XV—Tenders for rights to enter goods for home consumption at concessional rates
265 Interpretation
266 Tender schemes
267 Undertakings relating to tenders
268 Transfers of rights to enter goods for home consumption at concessional rates of duty
269 Revocation or variation of undertaking
269A Recovery of penalties
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Part XVA—Tariff concession orders
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Division 1—Preliminary
269B Interpretation
269C Interpretation—core criteria
269D Interpretation—goods produced in Australia
269E Interpretation—the ordinary course of business
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Division 2—Making and processing TCO applications
269F Making a TCO application
269FA The applicant’s obligation
269G Withdrawing a TCO application
269H Screening the application
269HA Comptroller General of Customs may reject a TCO application in relation to goods referred to in section 269SJ
269J Applications taken to be lodged in certain circumstances
269K Processing a valid application
269L Amendment of TCO applications
269M Comptroller General of Customs may invite submissions or seek other information, documents or material
269N Reprocessing of TCO applications
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Division 3—Making and operation of TCOs
269P The making of a standard TCO
269Q The making of a TCO for goods requiring repair
269R Notification of TCO decisions
269S Operation of TCOs
269SA Consequence of commencement or cessation of production before TCO decision
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Division 4—Revocation of TCOs
269SB Request for revocation of TCOs
269SC Processing requests for revocation of TCOs
269SD Revocation at the initiative of Comptroller General of Customs
269SE Notification of revocation decisions
269SF Comptroller General of Customs may seek information, documents or material relating to revocation
269SG Effect of revocation on goods in transit and capital equipment on order
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Division 5—Miscellaneous
269SH Internal review
269SHA Administrative Appeals Tribunal Review of reconsideration decisions
269SJ TCOs not to apply to goods described by reference to their end use or certain goods
269SK TCOs not to contravene international agreements
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Part XVB—Special provisions relating to anti dumping duties
269SM Overview of Part
Division 1A—Anti Dumping Commission and Commissioner
Subdivision A—Preliminary
269SMA What this Division is about
Subdivision B—Anti Dumping Commission
269SMB Establishment
269SMC Constitution of the Anti Dumping Commission
269SMD Function of the Anti Dumping Commission
269SME Anti Dumping Commission has privileges and immunities of the Crown
Subdivision C—Commissioner
269SMF Establishment
269SMG Powers of Commissioner
269SMH Appointment
269SMI Term of appointment
269SMJ Acting Commissioner
269SMK Terms and conditions of appointment
269SML Disclosure of interests
269SMM Outside employment
269SMN Resignation
269SMO Termination of appointment
Subdivision D—Staff assisting the Commissioner
269SMQ Staff
Subdivision E—Delegation
269SMR Delegation
Subdivision F—Form and manner of applications
269SMS Form and manner of applications
Subdivision G—Disclosure of information
269SMT Disclosure of information
Division 1—Definitions and role of Minister
269SN What this Division is about
269T Definitions
269TAAA Anti dumping measures not to apply to New Zealand originating goods
269TAAB Member countries, developing countries and special developing countries
269TAAC Definition—countervailable subsidy
269TAACA Determination of countervailable subsidy if non cooperation by relevant entities
269TAAD Ordinary course of trade
269TAA Arms length transactions
269TAB Export price
269TAC Normal value of goods
269TACAA Sampling
269TACAB Dumping duty notice—export prices and normal values for different categories of exporters
269TACA Non injurious price
269TACB Working out whether dumping has occurred and levels of dumping
269TACC Working out whether a financial contribution or income or price support confers a benefit
269TACD Amount of countervailable subsidy
269TAE Material injury to industry
269TAF Currency conversion
269TAG Minister may take anti dumping measures on own initiative
269TAH Minister may delegate functions and powers to Commissioner or Commission staff members
269TA Minister may give directions to Commissioner in relation to powers and duties under this Part
Division 2—Consideration of anti dumping matters by the Commissioner
269TBA What this Division is about
269TB Application for action under Dumping Duty Act
269TC Consideration of application
269TD Preliminary affirmative determinations
269TDAA Statement of essential facts in relation to investigation of application under section 269TB
269TDA Termination of investigations
269TE Commissioner to have regard to same considerations as Minister
269TEA Report to Minister concerning publication of notices under this Part
269TEB Commissioner recommendations concerning undertakings offered after preliminary affirmative determination
Division 3—Consideration of anti dumping matters by the Minister
269TF What this Division is about
269TG Dumping duties
269TH Third country dumping duties
269TJ Countervailing duties
269TJA Concurrent dumping and subsidy
269TK Third country countervailing duties
269TL Minister to give public notice not to impose duty
269TLA Time limit for Minister to make certain decisions
269TM Periods during which certain notices and undertakings to remain in force
269TN Retrospective notices
269TP Power to specify goods
269U Inquiries in relation to undertakings
Division 4—Dumping duty or countervailing duty assessment
269UA What this Division is about
269V Importers may apply for duty assessment in certain circumstances
269W Manner of making applications for duty assessment
269X Consideration of duty assessment applications
269Y Duty assessments
269YA Rejection etc. of application for duty assessment
Division 5—Review of anti dumping measures
269Z What this Division is about
269ZA Applications and requests for review of anti dumping measures
269ZB Content and lodgment of applications for review of anti dumping measures
269ZC Consideration of applications and requests for review
269ZCA Application to extend a review of anti dumping measures to include revocation
269ZCB Content and lodgment of application to extend a review of anti dumping measures to include revocation
269ZCC Consideration of applications and requests for extensions of reviews
269ZD Statement of essential facts in relation to review of anti dumping measures
269ZDA Report on review of measures
269ZDB Powers of the Minister in relation to review of anti dumping measures
Division 5A—Anti circumvention inquiries
269ZDBA What this Division is about
269ZDBB Circumvention activities
269ZDBC Applications and requests for conduct of an anti circumvention inquiry
269ZDBD Content and lodgement of applications for conduct of an anti circumvention inquiry
269ZDBE Consideration of applications and requests for conduct of an anti circumvention inquiry
269ZDBEA Termination of anti circumvention inquiry
269ZDBF Statement of essential facts in relation to conduct of an anti circumvention inquiry
269ZDBG Report on anti circumvention inquiry
269ZDBH Minister’s powers in relation to anti circumvention inquiry
Division 6—Certain exporters may seek accelerated review of dumping duty notices or countervailing duty notices
269ZDC What this Division is about
269ZE Circumstances in which accelerated review may be sought
269ZF Application for accelerated review
269ZG Consideration of application
269ZH Effect of accelerated review
Division 6A—Continuation of anti dumping measures
269ZHA What this Division is about
269ZHB Applications for continuation of anti dumping measures
269ZHC Content and lodgment of application for continuation of anti dumping measures
269ZHD Consideration of applications for continuation of anti dumping measures
269ZHE Statement of essential facts in relation to continuation of anti dumping measures
269ZHF Report on application for continuation of anti dumping measures
269ZHG Powers of the Minister in relation to continuation of anti dumping measures
Division 7—Procedural and evidentiary matters
269ZHH What this Division is about
269ZHI Minister may extend certain periods of time
269ZI Public notice
269ZJ Commissioner to maintain public record for certain purposes
Division 8—Review Panel
269ZK What this Division is about
269ZL Establishment of Review Panel
269ZM Membership of the Review Panel
269ZN Review Panel’s powers
269ZO Protection of members
269ZP Appointment of members
269ZQ Period of appointment for members
269ZR Terms and conditions of appointment
269ZS Disclosure of interests to the Minister
269ZT Outside employment
269ZTA Resignation
269ZTB Termination of appointment
269ZTC Acting appointments
269ZTD Provision of resources to Review Panel
269ZU Review Panel may supply information
269ZV False or misleading information
Division 9—Review by Review Panel
Subdivision A—Preliminary
269ZW What this Division is about
269ZX Definitions
269ZY Form and manner of applications
269ZYA Constitution of Review Panel for purposes of review
269ZYB Member unavailable to complete review
269ZZ Review Panel to have regard to same considerations as Minister
Subdivision B—Review of Ministerial decisions
269ZZA Reviewable decisions
269ZZB Overview of a review of Minister’s decision
269ZZC Who may seek a review?
269ZZD When must an application be made?
269ZZE How must an application be made?
269ZZF Withdrawal of application
269ZZG Rejection of application—failure to establish decision not the correct or preferable decision etc.
269ZZH Rejection of application—failure to provide summary of confidential information
269ZZHA Review Panel may hold conferences
269ZZI Public notification of review
269ZZJ Submissions in relation to reviewable decision
269ZZK The review
269ZZL Review Panel may require reinvestigation by Commissioner before making recommendation to Minister
269ZZM Minister’s decision
Subdivision C—Review of Commissioner’s decisions
269ZZN Reviewable decisions
269ZZO Who may seek a review
269ZZP When must an application be made?
269ZZQ How must an application be made?
269ZZQAA Withdrawal of application
269ZZQA Rejection of application—failure to establish decision not the correct or preferable decision etc.
269ZZR Rejection of application for review of termination decision
269ZZRA Review Panel may hold conferences
269ZZRB Review Panel may seek further information from the Commissioner
269ZZRC Notification of review
269ZZS The review of a negative prima facie decision
269ZZT The review of a termination decision
269ZZU The review of a negative preliminary decision
269ZZUA The review of a rejection decision
269ZZV Effect of Review Panel’s decision
Subdivision D—Public record in relation to reviews
269ZZW Application
269ZZX Public record maintained by Review Panel
269ZZY Confidential and sensitive commercial information
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269ZZYA Simplified outline
269ZZYB Establishment of International Trade Remedies Forum
269ZZYC Functions of the Forum
269ZZYD Membership of the Forum
269ZZYE Appointment of Forum members
269ZZYF Resignation
269ZZYG Forum meetings
269ZZYH Disclosure of information
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Part XVI—Regulations and by laws
270 Regulations
271 Comptroller General of Customs may make by laws
272 By laws specifying goods
273 Determinations
273A By laws and determinations for purposes of repealed items
273B Publication of by laws and notification of determinations
273C Retrospective by laws and determinations not to increase duty
273D By laws and determinations for purposes of proposals
273EA Notification of proposals when House of Representatives is not sitting
273F Interpretation
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Part XVII—Miscellaneous
273G Briefing of Leader of Opposition on certain matters
273GAA Notices
273GAB Authorisation to disclose information to an officer
273GA Review of decisions
273H Review of decisions under Customs Tariff Act
273K Statement to accompany notification of decisions
273L Entry and transmission of information by computer
274 Commissioned ships and aircraft to be reported
275 Commissioned ships and aircraft may be searched
275A Direction not to move a ship or aircraft from a boarding station
276 Collector’s sales
277 Proceeds of sales
277A Jurisdiction of courts
278 Recoverable payments
279 Reports about recoverable payments
Schedule I—The Commonwealth of Australia
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Volume 5
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Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history