Import & export clearance — AU ↔︎ PK

Specialised customs clearance and brokerage for shipments between Australia and Pakistan. We manage documentation, duties, GST, quarantine checks, and customs follow-up so your cargo moves without surprises.

Services: customs brokerage, quarantine liaison, tariff classification, duty & GST handling.
Modes: air freight clearance, sea freight clearance, courier express processing.
Compliance: import permits, fumigation, inspection coordination and CBSA/AQIS rules alignment.

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Typical clearance windows: 4–24 hours for courier, 1–5 business days for consolidated air, 3–10 business days for sea (subject to inspections).

Core services

Customs brokerage

Complete lodgement, tariff classification and duty/GST settlement for imports and exports.

Quarantine & compliance

AQIS/DAWR coordination, biosecurity inspections, permits and treatment arrangements.

Coordination with carriers

Liaise with airlines, ocean carriers and local agents for timely release and pickup scheduling.

How clearance works (overview)

Pre-arrival checks: documents verified, duties estimated, permits confirmed.
Electronic lodgement: submit import declaration (ICS/BI system) and pay duties/GST.
Inspections & treatments: quarantine or customs inspections coordinated if required.
Release & delivery: customs release, carrier invoicing, arrange warehousing or delivery.

Representative handling & clearance fees

Service	From (AUD)	Typical turnaround
Courier clearance (low-value)	$45	Same day
Air freight customs clearance	$120	1–3 business days
Sea freight (LCL/FCL) clearance	$220	2–7 business days
Quarantine coordination (if required)	$95	Varies

Notes: Fees exclude duties, taxes, carrier charges and third-party inspection/treatment costs. Final quote provided upon document review.

FAQ

Low value consignments may qualify for simplified clearance, but duties and GST rules still apply. We assess each shipment by value and content.

Quarantine timing depends on inspection queues and required treatments — typically 1–5 business days, but may be longer during peak seasons.

Yes — we coordinate with overseas agents to ensure documentation, export declarations and carrier bookings align with Australian import requirements.

Local clearance team

Aisha Khan

Senior Customs Broker

Our brokers combine Australian customs licence experience with practical handling knowledge of air and sea operations. We maintain relationships with major carriers and quarantine services across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

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Resources & checklists

Documentation checklist

Commercial invoice & packing list
Bill of lading / airway bill
Import permits (if applicable)
Certificates of origin and treatment

Quick guides

Downloadable templates and step-by-step guidance for Australia customs lodgement and quarantine prep available via our team on request.

Ready to clear your shipment?

Provide shipment details and our clearance team will advise on documentation, estimated duties and expected release timing.

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