BCR has been working as a customs broker for many small, medium and large businesses in Australia for more than 120 years. Each year, we assist hundreds of customers that import and export goods improve their customs compliance and find ways to reduce their duty.

Some good news for businesses that import IT products was recently announced from a group of World Trade Organization (WTO) members. They have agreed to eliminate customs duties on a new range of products from mid-2016 and will be staged by four equal annual reductions unless agreed otherwise by the parties.

Read on to learn more detail about the duty falls from a BCR customs broker on this recent update.

Earlier this year we shared details on the on-going Free Trade Agreement Australia has been negotiating with China.

Yesterday, The Hon. Andrew Robb AO MP, Minister for Trade and Investment published a media release announcing the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) has been signed by Australian Prime Minister the Hon Tony Abbott MP, Australia Trade and Investment Minister, Mr Andrew Robb AO MP, and the Chinese Commerce Minister, Mr Gao Hucheng in Canberra.

Read on to learn how the ChAFTA will impact Australian importers and exporters.

As an Australia based 3PL company that provides customs brokerage, customs consultancy, freight forwarding and warehousing services, BCR believes it is important to share important market information with the international trading community. Read on to learn more about the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA), when it commenced and the benefits to exporters and importers. 

As an Australia based 3PL company and customes broker, that provides customs consultancy, freight forwarding and warehousing services, BCR believes it is important to share important market information with the international trading community.
Read on to learn more about the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA), when it is anticipated to commence and the benefits to exporters and importers.