Tuesday, December 04, 2007

IAG / Aust Customs Cargo Advice Notice: 2007/27
Cargo Reporting - Responsible Party and Reporting Party

We have now received the latest Australian Customs Cargo Advice Notice: 2007/27

During recent Industry Action Group (IAG) consultations, concerns were raised by industry in relation to Customs cargo reporting compliance activities, in particular the meaning and application of these terms from a Customs perspective.

This document has been compiled to address these concerns both at the initial stage of cargo reporting and in an endeavour to curb the incorrect usage of these terms in cargo reports. It is also seen as a guide and educational tool for all parties that may report cargo into the Integrated Cargo System (ICS).

To access this advice go to:

http://www.cargosupport.gov.au/webdata/resources/notices/ACCA0727.pdf

For further information reply to the contact details contained in the Advice. For enquiries regarding the Integrated Cargo System please contact cargosupport@customs.gov.au or alternatively call 1300 558 099.

Australian Cargo Customs Advices - general info

All previous Australian Cargo Customs Advices (ACCA's) that have evolved from the Industry Action Group (IAG) forum are accessible at:

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=5740

To receive these and other ICS related information direct from Customs you need to be added to the "ICS / CMR Mailing List" by going to the Customs homepage under "who we are" then "join our mailing lists", or directly at:

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=4280

(through this site, access is also available to other mailing lists including dissemination of Australian Customs Notices)

Outage Notifications

Customs are looking to have a revised notification service in place in the New Year. Until then, if someone wants to be added to the outage notification list, they should email: User Support icsbus@customs.gov.au and ask to have their email address added.

Please advise all concerned.

Juana Mulherin

Executive Assistant

Australian Federation of International Forwarders Ltd (AFIF)

Suite 403, Level 3

152 Bunnerong Road

Eastgardens NSW 2036

Tel: (61 2) 9314 3055

Fax: (61 2) 9314 3116