Customs brokerage
Cleared, classified, and on its way
Licensed customs brokers handling every entry, classification, and GST charges. One team for freight and clearance — fewer handoffs, fewer surprises, faster release.
Service options
Clearance and advice, end to end
Two core services, one licensed broker team — covering everything from the entry on arrival to the GST return at month end.
Customs clearance
End-to-end import clearance for sea and air freight into Australia and New Zealand. Lodged early, released fast, and delivered without storage charges piling up at the wharf.
Sea and air, FCL and LCL
Pre-arrival lodgements where possible
Direct release to your nominated transport
GST & duty handling
GST deferral schemes, duty calculations, tariff classification, and refund applications. We manage the paperwork so your cash flow stays where it belongs.
GST deferral scheme enrolment & lodgement
Duty drawback and refund applications
Tariff classification and concession advice
Why our brokerage
Brokers who know books
Licensed brokers on-call
Australian and New Zealand licensed customs brokers. Every entry is reviewed by a named broker who knows your account.
Books and beyond
Books carry a specific tariff treatment many brokers miss. We get it right first time, plus card stock, paper, magazines, vinyl, stationery, and more.
GST deferral set up for you
Eligible importers can defer GST on imports until BAS time. We handle the application, the monthly reporting, and the reconciliation.
One team, one invoice
Freight and clearance on the same booking, the same invoice, in the same place. No chasing two providers when something needs attention.
Customs clearance and brokerage
Brokerage is built into every Book Systems freight booking by default. Whether your shipment moves sea LCL, FCL, air consolidation, or express direct, our brokers handle the entry, classification, GST, and biosecurity declarations as part of the same job — one booking, one invoice, one team accountable end-to-end.
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Frequently asked questions
Tariff classification, customs entries for sea and air imports, duty and GST calculations, biosecurity declarations, refund and drawback applications, and ongoing advice on rulings and concessions that apply to your goods.
Eligible importers can defer GST on imported goods until their next Business Activity Statement, rather than paying at the border. We handle the application to the ATO, the monthly deferred GST reporting, and reconciliation against your imports.
Printed books are generally duty-free entering Australia and New Zealand, but GST still applies and classification matters. Mixed shipments — books with stationery, card stock, or merch — need careful line-by-line treatment to avoid overpaying.
Yes. Standalone clearance is available for shipments freighted with another provider. Send us the docs once the goods are on the water or in the air and we’ll clear them at destination.
For straightforward shipments with paperwork in order, entries are lodged pre-arrival and goods can be released the day they hit the wharf. Complex consignments or biosecurity holds take longer, but you’ll always know exactly where things stand.
Get in touch with a few details about your imports. We’ll review your current setup, flag any quick wins on classification or GST, and onboard you across to our brokerage team with no break in clearance coverage.
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