The Tradex Scheme provides a cash flow benefit for importers who subsequently export the goods. It will give you an upfront exemption from Customs duty and GST.

The Tradex Scheme gives a cash flow benefit for importers on eligible imported goods, which they or a third party intend to export. It gives an upfront exemption from customs duty and goods and services tax (GST). For example, if goods attract 5% customs duty and 10% GST, having a Tradex order gives importers an up-front saving of 15% on the value of the imported goods when they first arrive in Australia.

The Tradex order does not expire and remains in force unless and until suspended or revoked.

Eligibility

An individual, an incorporated company, a partnership, an incorporated association, or entity can apply for a Tradex order. To be eligible for Tradex, you must:

• meet the requirements of the Tradex Scheme Act 1999 and Tradex Regulations 2018 
• declare that imported nominated goods are intended for export
• export the nominated goods within one year after their entry for home consumption, unless an extension is otherwise approved by the Tradex team, and
• have adequate record keeping and accounting systems in place in respect of nominated goods until they are exported.

You are not eligible to apply for or hold a Tradex order if you are:

• an unincorporated entity 
• an individual who is an insolvent under administration 
• an externally administered body corporate
• a partnership where any of the partners is an insolvent under administration.

• Phone: 13 28 46
• Email: tradex@industry.gov.au