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DIGITAL CERTIFICATES - A NEED FOR REFORM |
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Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received advice from members that digital certificates (mandated for communications to the Integrated Cargo System [ICS]) have significantly increased in price as per the below table.
| Certificate Type | Current Price | New Price | | Gatekeeper Manager Certificate – 2 year validity | $299.00 | $360.00 | | Standard Gatekeeper Certificate – 2 year validity | $275.00 | $330.00 | | Gatekeeper Device Certificate – 2 year validity | $800.00 | $960.00 |
The supplier of digital certificates states in a customer notice that the above reflects the increasing cost to provide this service, especially in the face of unprecedented global inflation.
This only adds weight to our advocacy for the need to move away this dated comms technology (first deployed in 2004 / 2005 to interface with the ICS) and will feature in our preliminary submission as a part of the Simplified Trade System (STS).
In response to members concerns, realistically we will not be able to achieve any change before the scheduled February 2022 price increase. |
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WEBINAR - FREE TRADE AGREEMENT UPDATE (JAN 2022) |
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12PM AEDT - FRIDAY 21 JANUARY 2022
The new year will see the commencement of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and the introduction of the 2022 harmonised system changes. In 2022 traders will also at some stage welcome the introduction of the Australia – UK free trade agreement.
In this webinar Russell Wiese of CGT Law will provide an update on:- Key features of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and the Australia UK FTA;
- The commencement process for the Australia UK FTA;
- Free trade agreement compliance issues;
- Negotiations of other free trade agreements; and
- Product specific rules of origin and the impact of changes to the harmonised system.
3 Customs Broker CPD points (STREAM A - FTA148)
REGISTER HERE (FREE & EXCLUSIVE TO FTA/APSA MEMBERS) |
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INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS INDUSTRIAL NEWS |
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The 2021 end of year message from the Executive Director of the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme made the following reference:
Our compliance monitoring work resulted in over 931 businesses registering with us for the 2021 registration year, with a further 594 adjusting their registration level. Total registrant numbers increased from last year by 1% to 7,921. We also screened 15% of pre-introduction reports submitted for the reported introduction category.
We detected 19 instances of non-compliance with industrial chemical categorisation requirements and managed close to 200 contraventions of the Industrial Chemicals Act. While we resolved most of these administratively, we managed a small number of serious offences using our regulatory powers. We also gave support to close to 8,000 registrants to help them better understand their annual declaration obligations
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- Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012 Sunsetting Review
- Australian Government announce series of studies to assess our exposure to illegally logged timber
- Resources for importers: updates to the Country Specific Guidelines and State Specific Guidelines
- APEC Experts Group on Illegal Logging and Associated Trade (EGILAT) two-year policy theme report endorsed
- International News - Illegal Logging: a global issue
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2022 HARMONIZED SYSTEM CHANGES |
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| Changes to the Harmonized system to come into effect on 1 January 2022 may also impact current Tariff Concession Orders (TCO's) and subsequently your clients imports - check out the changes and TCO concordance HERE |
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Changes to the Harmonized system effective 1 January 2022 will also have an impact on those importing bulk synthetic greenhouse gases - |
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The tariff classifications for import of bulk hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) will change from 1 January 2022 as part of the 2022 Harmonized System changes. Expanded tariff classifications will allow differentiation of the types of HFCs and HFC blends imported. The changes will support the global phase-down of HFCs, which are potent greenhouse gases. HFCs are controlled substances under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Program and require a licence and quota to import into Australia.
Bulk HFCs were mainly imported under tariff classification 2903.39 for unblended gases and 3824.7 for blended gases. These codes are being retired and new, expanded codes have been created. Importers will need to identify the specific type or blend of HFC being imported to allow for correct classification. More information is provided by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment at
Harmonized System codes for HFCs. |
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AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS NOTICES |
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ACN 2021/49
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement – Entry into Force
On 1 January 2022, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) will enter into force for Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Japan, Laos, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
ACN 2021/50
Customs Tariff Changes for 1 January 2022
The 2022 Harmonized System will commence on 1 January 2022. All information relating to the implementation of the 2022 Harmonized System can be found on the 2022 Harmonized System web page - 2022 Harmonized System Changes
ACN 2021/51
2022 Harmonized System Product Specific Rules of Origin for Free Trade Agreements |
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SHIPPING LINE DETENTION POLICY - CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR |
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Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) have reached out to major shipping lines to ascertain their approach to any relief / waivers of detention over the Christmas / New Year period.
Given that we will have a 4 & 3 day break respectively, this will put added pressure on transport companies to collect full containers and return empty containers within the opening hours of the terminals and empty parks.
The information received is correct at time of release, however we suggest you maintain close liaison with the respective shipping lines should your clients require extra relief.
When speaking to the various lines most of them indicted that they would work closely with their customers over this period. - see HERE for the list of responses |
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INDUSTRY CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR
OPERATING HOURS
As Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) receive updates from services providers as to their operating hours over the Christmas and New Year period we will post those links on our website - to access the updates please click HERE |
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21.12.21 - NSW Government - International arrivals from 12:01am on 21 December 2021 ... read more
21.12.21 - NZ Government COVID Update ... read more
22.12.21 - NZ Government COVID Update Air and Maritime Travellers ... read more
22.12.21 - Qld State Government Face mask requirements update - 22 December 2021 ... read more
24.12.21 - Victorian Freight and Logistics Industry Coronavirus (COVID-19) update 23 December 2021 ... read more
24.12.21 - NSW Government Updates to COVID Rules ... read more |
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- ABS - International Merchandise Trade, Preliminary, Australia, June 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Trade in Goods and Services, Australia, October 2021 ... read more
- ABS - International Merchandise Trade: Confidential Commodities List November 2021 ... read more
- ABS - Balance of Payments and International Investment Position, Australia ... read more
- Container Trade Statistics Shipping Data September 2021... read more
- Darwin Port Qtrly Trade Report June to September 2021 ... read more
- Drewry - World Container Index - 24 December 2021 ... read more
- Flinders Ports Trade Statistics November 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports Container Traffic Report October 2021 ... read more
- Fremantle Ports APSA Trade Data October 2021 ... read more
- Gladstone Ports Corporation - Statistics October 2021 ... read more
- NSW Ports Trade Report October 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Authority Shipping Figures November 2021 ... read more
- Pilbara Ports - Port of Port Hedland October 2021 Cargo, GRT and DWT Statistics by Commodity Group ... read more
- Pilbara Ports Cargo Statistics by Origin October 2021 ... read more
- Port of Brisbane Trade Report October 2021 ... read more
- Port of Bunbury Consolidated Trade Statistics ... read more
- Port of Melbourne - Trade Report September 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Overseas Container Trade Data October 2021 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Stakeholder Update 22 ... read more
- Port of Melbourne Quarterly Trade Report (Q1) September 2021 ... read more
- Port of Newcastle Monthly Trade Report November 2021 ... read more
- Port of Townsville Trade Overview October 2021 ... read more
- Southern Ports Albany Rolling Trade Data November 2021 ... read more
- Southern Ports Bunbury Rolling Trade Data November 2021 ... read more
- Southern Ports Esperance Rolling Trade Data November 2021 ... read more
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| 24.12.21 - IFAM - Urgent issued relating to detained consignments ... read more |
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| 21.12.21 - Update – NSW Freight Community System Strategic Business Case ... read more |
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22.12.21 - DAWE - 2021-73: Plant Export Operations –Advice to food processing and storage facilities managing issues arising from the implementation of China's new registration and labelling requirements ... login required
22.12.21 -DAWE - 2021-52: Philippines: Dairy - Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance (SPSIC) number required on electronic certification (eCert) ... login required
23.12.21 - DAWE - China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods ... login required
24.12.21 - DAWE - China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods ... login required
24.12.21 - DAWE - 2021-74 Plant Export Operations – Advice to food processing and storage facilities on accessing China issued registration number ... login required
24.12.21 - DAWE - Philippines: Dairy - Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance (SPSIC) number required on electronic certification (eCert) 22 December 2021 ... login required
24.12.21 - DAWE - Update to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) AHECC codes affecting dairy ... login required
24.12.21 - DAWE - China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods Reminder ... login required
24.12.21 - DAWE - 250-2021 - Ehrlichiosis in dogs intended for import to Australia ... login required
24.12.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 249/2021 ... login required
24.12.21 - DAWE - European Union (EU) - Fish and fish products: New export certification ... login required
24.12.21 - DAWE - Republic of Korea - Fish: New market access for southern rock lobster ... login required
24.12.21 - DAWE - Import Industry Advice Notice 251/2021 Change of account receivable ... login required
24.12.21 - DAWE - 2021-53 China - Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: ... login required |
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22.12.21 - Australian Customs Notices from Australian Border Force ... read more
22.12.21 - Australian Customs Notice No. 2021/50 Customs Tariff Changes for 1 January 2022 ... read more |
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21.12.21 - Merchandise trade volume declined in Q3 while trade values continued to rise ... read more
23.12.21 - ATIC - AGRIBUSINESS & FOOD NEWS, IFAM UPDATE ... read more
23.12.21 - China Implementing New Requirements from 1 January 2022 ... read more
24.12.21 - ATIC - Reminder Decrees 249 and 249 China Customs (GACC) ... read more
24.12.21 - DFAT - New funding for export grants ... read more |
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| Anti-Dumping Notices to 21st to 24th December 2021 ... available HERE |
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THE DIPLOMA OF CUSTOMS BROKING - REGISTER NOW FOR JANUARY SEMESTER
WiseTech Academy (RTO code 45574) is now accepting enrollments for 2022 into the nationally accredited TLI50816 Diploma of Customs Broking, the pre-requisite course for licensing of customs brokers in Australia. The semester starts on 17 January 2022 so you or anyone in your team can download the Student Guide and enroll now at www.wisetechacademy.com |
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FINANCE REPORT
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CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
 SYDNEY - SALES MANAGER ... read more
Christian Merrigan, National Recruitment Manager |
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FTA and APSA are proud to connect members with the following sponsors as leading suppliers of services to the freight and trade sectors.
2021 sponsorship prospectus is available HERE |
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