Worldwide Customs & Regulatory Updates
September, 2005 Important Notice for Document Shipments to Australia
Effective from October 12, 2005, the Australian Customs Service (ACS) will implement new import regulations for document shipments to enhance security. The new regulations will require additional entry procedures for all document shipments entering Australia.
To avoid unnecessary delay to your document shipments, please remember to include the following information on the FedEx International Air Waybill:
- The contact name and telephone number for both shipper and recipient
- The full address for both shipper and recipient
(PO Boxes are not accepted).
- Complete description of the contents
(For example, Business Documents & Legal Documents)
- Total value of the shipment, and in what currency
- The recipient's Australian Business Number (where applicable)
For more information on the enhanced Australian Customs Service regulations please visit www.customs.gov.au (follow the links to Cargo Management Re-Engineering).
FedEx will continue to monitor the status of the new provisions and take the necessary steps to keep you informed. We encourage you to regularly visit fedex.com for future updates.
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