Get Customs duty and GST exemptions

The Tradex Scheme gives importers an upfront exemption from Customs duty and GST on nominated goods they import, provided those goods are subsequently exported (generally within 12 months).

To use the scheme you must hold a Tradex order before importing the goods and meet specified record-keeping requirements.

To apply for a Tradex order, you must show that you are importing eligible goods and can maintain your records.

Eligible goods: you must import your nominated goods and then export them, either in the same condition you imported them, after you process or treat the goods, or after you incorporate them into other goods.

Nominated goods can be any goods except those intended for sale in a 'duty free' shop or establishment, and goods that, if produced in Australia, would be subject to duties of excise.

You must export the nominated goods within 12 months of entry into Australia unless you have obtained an approved time extension from the Tradex team.

Your nominated goods must not be intended for sale nor to be consumed or used in Australia.

Record keeping: you are required to have record-keeping and accounting systems that track the nominated goods from import until you export them and allow you to comply with the Tradex Scheme Act 1999 and Tradex Scheme Regulations 2018.

To secure the benefits, you must hold a Tradex order before you import your goods.

You cannot use your Tradex order on imports you've already received.

You can apply for additional goods to be added to your order and seek variations or extensions as approved.