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TCF INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITED AS 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 use th ebelow link or contact your local TCF International representative.

https://www.abf.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do/trustedtrader