Australian Customs Notices from Australian Border Force

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has been advised by Australian Border Force (ABF) of the following updates:

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

On 1 January 2022, some tariff classifications in the Customs Tariff Act 1995 will change as a result of amendments to implement the 2022 Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS2022). Detailed information about HS2022 can be found on the Australian Border Force (ABF) 2022 Harmonized System Changes web page.