Worldwide Customs & Regulatory Updates
May 3, 2006
IMPORTANT: Australian Government to increase Import Processing Fee
Effective 10 May 2006, the Australian Government will increase the Import Processing Charge ("IPC") for all Australian-import shipments valued above AU$1000. Details of the charge:
| Breakdown of charge | Current Charge | New Charge (effective 10-May-06) |
| Australian Customs Service | AU $30.10 | AU $40.20 |
| Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service | AU $14.00 | AU $14.00 |
| IPC Total: | AU $44.10 | AU $54.20 |
The IPC is in addition to any Duty, GST, other Australian Customs and/or other Australian Quarantine charges applied to the shipment.