TCF International

The result has been the inability of customs brokers to identify all of the opportunities to reduce their customer's duty payable.

At tcf International we believe the relationship with your customs broker is a pivotal link in your supply chain. Our Customs team, backed by years of experience, will do everything we can to assist you with the importation of your valued products.

Customs Consultancy

At tcf International we have extensive experience in providing tailored customs compliance programs based on ever-changing government regulations and client requirements. We have successfully delivered major cost savings to our clients through the following services:

Tariff concessions and project by-laws
Enhanced Project By-Law Scheme (EPBS)
Tariff clarification & permits
Tariff concession order applications
Customs Entry Reviews
Customs and quarantine compliance
Landed Costings

Duty Drawbacks & Tradex Schemes

The Australian Duty Drawback Scheme, administered by Customs and Border Protection assists exporting companies to obtain a refund of duty paid on imported goods that are re-exported in an unused condition, or are treated, processed or incorporated in other goods for export.

Claims for refunds of the duty under the Drawback scheme can be made up to 12 months after the date on which the goods were exported. tcf International's customs department are available to discuss the Drawback scheme with you.

As an alternative to duty Drawback, the Tradex scheme allows for GST and Duty free entry of imported goods, intended for re-export within a 12 month period. The Tradex scheme provides significant cash flow advantages over the drawback scheme.

As an Importer you would be required to register and all records kept well documented as Customs and Border Protection perform periodic audits.

TCF International can get you registered, help you design an efficient record keeping system and assist in any audits that are required.

Australian Trusted Trader

Recently TCF International Pty Ltd was accredited as an Australian Trusted Trader (ATT).

ATT accreditation is a mark of distinction and credits Australian businesses that can demonstrate a secure international supply chain and compliant trade practices, rewarding them with trade facilitation benefits.

This accreditation to the ATT program signals that TCF have independently been assessed both physically on site & documentary and accredited against World Customs Organization standards.

By meeting the five key components; (i) System Capability Security, (ii) Personnel Security, (iii) Physical Security, (iv) Third Party Security & Monitoring and (v) Risk Management mitigation strategies, TCF's validation ensures our customers can have confidence that their goods, intellectual property & confidential information is secure when using TCF's services.

Benefits afforded to TCF International with our ATT accreditation are:

A dedicated Australian Border Force (ABF) account manager enabling faster resolution of border clearance issues and improved compliance
A lighter touch at the border, allowing for faster cargo clearance
Access to Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRA's) - a provision for priority service when exporting to international borders meaning fast, reliable clearance times - MRA's are in place with New Zealand, Korea, Canada, Hong Kong and China
Consolidated cargo clearance
Priority trade services - Priority service on advanced rulings requests on tariff, valuation, and origin of certain goods for importers
Known consignor program for airfreight exports
Use of the Trusted Trader Logo with international recognition

For more information on the ATT program, please contact your local TCF representative.
https://www.abf.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do/trustedtrader