Customs Act 1901 - CEO Instrument of Approval No. 20 of 2004

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

CEO INSTRUMENT OF APPROVAL No. 20 of 2004

CUSTOMS ACT 1901

I, LIONEL BARRIE WOODWARD, Chief Executive Officer of Customs, under to section 4A and paragraph 114BC(a) of the Customs Act 1901 (the Act), approve the attached “EXPORT PERIODIC DECLARATION” as an approved statement for the purposes of sending Customs a declaration under section 114BC of the Act.

This instrument commences on gazettal.

Dated: 22 September 2004

 

 

 

LIONEL BARRIE WOODWARD
Chief Executive Officer of Customs


EXPORT PERIODIC DECLARATION

Approved Statement – Customs Act 1901 paragraph 114BC(a)

 

Item No.

Short title

Information required

1

Sender Reference

The identifier assigned by the person communicating the export periodic declaration to identify (and distinguish from others) the export periodic declaration and all subsequent amendments to the export periodic declaration

2

Sender Reference Version

The numeric identifier assigned by the person communicating the export periodic declaration to identify the version of a export periodic declaration or a sequence of related export periodic declarations.

3

Periodic Declaration Number

The alpha-numeric identifier for the export periodic declaration.

4

Settlement Period

The month to which the export periodic declaration relates .

5

Accredited Client Party Id

The numeric identifier assigned to the Accredited Client who is making the export periodic declaration.

6

Agent Party Id

The ABN, or code allocated by Customs, that identifies the person communicating the export periodic declaration.

7

Line Number

The number that identifies each separate line of goods on the export periodic declaration.

8

Line Action Code

The code indicating whether the line is being amended (A) or deleted (D).

9

ACEAN

For each line of goods - the Accredited Client Export Approval Number (ACEAN) used to enter goods covered by the export periodic declaration

10

AHECC Code

For each line of goods - the commodity classification code (Export Statistical Item) for the goods, as shown in the Australian Harmonized Export Commodity Classification (AHECC) published by Australian Bureau of Statistics as in force when this instrument commences.

11

FOB Currency Code

The code indicating the monetary unit associated with the export periodic declaration.

12

Invoice Currency Code

The code indicating the monetary unit in which the invoice for the goods is made out.

13

Port of Loading

The UN/LOCODE, as published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN/ECE), of the port where the goods will be loaded onto a ship or aircraft for export.

14

Country of Destination

If the goods are not stores or spares - the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code, as published in ISO 3166-1:1997 Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions – Part 1: Country codes, by the International Organization for Standardization as in force when this instrument commences, of the final country of destination of the goods. 

15

First Port of Discharge

If the goods are not stores or spares - the UN/LOCODE of the first foreign port or airport at which the goods will be discharged from the ship or aircraft that transported them from Australia. This may not be the final destination of the goods.

16

Total FOB Value

The FOB value of all the goods covered by the periodic declaration:

–      as defined in the AHECC; and

–      in the currency unit indicated in the FOB Currency Code.

17

Net Quantity

For each line of goods, if the AHECC requires a quantity for the goods - the Net Quantity of the goods.

18

Net Quantity Unit

For each line of goods:

–      if the AHECC requires a quantity for the goods - the Net Quantity Unit for the goods in accordance with the AHECC; or

–      if the AHECC does not require a quantity for the goods - ‘NR’.

19

Gross Weight

The weight of the goods, including packing excluding the carrier’s equipment.

20

Gross Weight Unit

The code indicating the unit of weight which in which the Gross Weight is measured:

–      Grams ‘GR’

–      Kilograms ’KG’

–      Tonnes ‘T’

21

Goods Origin Code

The code to identify where the goods were produced or manufactured:

–      Australian Capital Territory  ‘AU-CT’

–      New South Wales   ‘AU-NS’

–      Queensland     ‘AU-QL’

–      South Australia     ‘AU-SA’

–      Tasmania     ‘AU-TS’

–      Victoria       ‘AU-VI’

–      Western Australia    ‘AU-WA’

–      Northern Territory   ‘AU-NT’

–      Foreign      ‘YY-FO’

22

Goods Origin Country Code

If the goods are not produced or manufactured in Australia - the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code, as published in ISO 3166-1:1997 Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions – Part 1: Country codes by the International Organization for Standardization as in force when this instrument commences, for the country in which the goods have been produced or manufactured.

23

Mode of Transport

If the goods were not being consigned by post - the code indicating the mode of transport of the goods:

–      Air ‘A’

–      Sea  ‘S’

24

Assay Element Code

If the goods are goods which the AHECC indicates must be declared for export along with assay detail - the code to describe the goods:

–      Gold  ‘AU’

–      Silver  ‘AG’

–      Copper  ‘CU’

–      Lead  ‘PB’

–      Platinum  ‘PT’

–      Nickel  ‘NI’

–      Tin   ‘SN’

–      Tungsten  ‘WO’

25

Assay Element Concentration

If the goods are goods which the AHECC indicates must be declared for export along with assay detail - the concentration of the identified element.

26

Assay Element Concentration Unit

If the goods are goods which the AHECC indicates must be declared for export along with assay detail - the units of concentration of the element in its ore:

–      Grams per Tonne ‘GPT’

–      Percentage ‘PER’

27

Permit Number

If the goods are required by law to have an export permission (however described) - the numbers or codes identifying the required export permits, licences, or other permissions along with a 3 character permit prefix allocated by Customs.

28

Permit Validation Number

The number used to validate the Permit Number.

 

 

 

Overview

The Customs Act 1901, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, serves to regulate the importation and exportation of goods within the country. This legislation aims to ensure the efficient and secure movement of goods across Australian borders while maintaining compliance with international trade agreements and customs regulations. The Act provides the legal framework for the administration of customs duties, the control of goods, and the enforcement of customs-related laws. The CEO Instrument of Approval No. 20 of 2004 approves the "EXPORT PERIODIC DECLARATION" as an approved statement under section 114BC of the Customs Act 1901. This instrument was introduced to streamline the process of exporting goods by allowing accredited clients to submit periodic declarations, thereby reducing the need for individual declarations for each shipment and facilitating more efficient customs clearance procedures. The policy objective behind this approval is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of customs operations while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and international standards.

Scope and Application

The Customs Act 1901 governs the regulation of imports and exports in Australia, with the Chief Executive Officer of Customs having the authority to approve certain declarations and statements under the Act. One such instrument, CEO Instrument of Approval No. 20 of 2004, approves the "EXPORT PERIODIC DECLARATION" as an approved statement under section 114BC of the Customs Act 1901. This approval applies to any person or entity exporting goods from Australia, and the approved statement is intended to facilitate the submission of periodic declarations to Customs. The scope of this instrument is limited to Commonwealth jurisdiction, and it does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds. However, the application of the Customs Act 1901 and its subordinate instruments may be subject to various conditions and requirements, such as the need for an export permit or the classification of goods under the Australian Harmonized Export Commodity Classification. The Act and its associated instruments provide a comprehensive framework for the regulation of imports and exports in Australia, and legal practitioners must be familiar with its provisions in order to advise clients on compliance and regulatory matters.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the legislative instrument (F2006B11708) pertain to the approval of the “EXPORT PERIODIC DECLARATION” under section 114BC of the Customs Act 1901. This declaration serves as an approved statement that can be used by exporters to communicate with Customs. The instrument, approved by the Chief Executive Officer of Customs, is designed to ensure that the necessary information required for exporting goods is provided in a structured and standardized manner. Section 114BC(a) of the Act allows for the declaration to be submitted periodically, which is particularly useful for businesses that export goods regularly. The approved declaration includes specific details such as the sender reference, settlement period, and various identifiers for goods, transport, and origin, all of which are meticulously outlined in the instrument. The obligations imposed by this legislative instrument are primarily on the parties involved in the export process, including the sender of the export periodic declaration. Exporters must ensure that all required information is accurately and completely provided in the approved declaration format. This includes details such as the Accredited Client Party ID, the Port of Loading, and the Country of Destination, among others. The instrument mandates that each line of goods in the export periodic declaration should be identified with a unique line number, accompanied by any necessary action codes, such as amendments or deletions. Additionally, exporters must use specific codes for classifying goods, such as the AHECC Code and the Goods Origin Code, to ensure compliance with the Australian Harmonized Export Commodity Classification. Failure to comply with the requirements set out in the instrument may result in various consequences. While the legislative instrument itself does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, breaches of the Customs Act 1901, which this instrument is designed to facilitate, could lead to enforcement actions by Customs. These actions could include fines, seizure of goods, or other administrative penalties. The severity of the penalties would depend on the nature and extent of the non-compliance, as well as any associated breaches of other relevant legislation. It is important for exporters to adhere to the guidelines provided in the instrument to avoid potential legal and financial repercussions.

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