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STATUTORY RULES.

1933. No. 129.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE CUSTOMS ACT 1901-1930.

 

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Customs Act 1901-1930.

Dated this twenty-fourth day of November, 1933.

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister for Trade and Customs.

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Amendment to Customs Regulations.

(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 203, as amended to this date.)

Forms 11, 12 and 30 in the Schedule to the Customs Regulations are repealed and the following forms inserted in their stead:—

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[Front of Form.]

Date.

Warrant No

 

Form 11.

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Sec. 68. Form 11. AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS—IMPORT ENTRY.

Reg. 37. (Composite Entry). (In Triplicate).

Ship from Reported Station

Owners: Per Agent.

PORT OF

Date.

Warrant No.

Particulars.

Agent.

Public Account.

Trust Account.

 

 

Received from the sum of

in respect of

 

 

 

 

 

Cashier.

No. on Manifest.

Marks and Numbers.

Number of Packages.

Description of Packages and Goods.

Country of Origin.

Quantity of Weight.

Value.

Value for Duty (inc. 10 per cent).

Rate of Duty.

Gross Duty.

Exchange Adjustment.

Duty Payable.

Primage Duty.

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

Deduct.

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

Rate.

£

s.

d.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Totals

Total number of Packages (in words)

 

Total Amount Payable On This Entry

(Being the sum of “Duty Payable” and “Primage Duty” columns.)

£

s.

d.

Total amount Payable (in words)

[Back of Form]

Declaration.

As to the goods mentioned in this entry and herein entered, I declare—

1. That I am (the Agent duly authorized by      ) the owner of the goods.

2. That to the best of my knowledge and belief the description and particulars of the goods as stated in this entry are true and correct in every respect.

3. That to the best of my knowledge and belief no goods are contained in any package specified in this entry other than as appears in the entry.

4. That nothing on my part or to my knowledge on the part of any person has been done, concealed or suppressed whereby His Majesty the King may be defrauded of any duty due.

5. That I enter the goods as of the value and of the description and quantities stated in this entry, and for home consumption.

6. As to the goods mentioned in this entry which are subject to ad valorem duties, or which are subject to ad valorem or fixed duties, whichever rate returns the higher duty, or which are subject to both fixed and ad valorem duties, I further declare:—

(a) That to the best of my knowledge and belief the value for duty of the goods as stated in this entry is correct and represents the value for duty of the goods calculated according to the provisions of Section 154 of the Customs Act 1901-1930.

(b). That to the best of my knowledge and belief the invoice now produced is the genuine invoice, as defined by Section 156 of the Customs Act 1901-1930, and is the only invoice of the goods received or expected to be received by me or to my knowledge by any person.

Owner or Agent.

Declared before me this day of 19

Collector.

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Date.

Warrant No

 

 

[Front of Form.]

Form 12.

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Sec. 68. Form 12. AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS—IMPORTS―WAREHOUSING ENTRY.

Reg. 38.(In Triplicate).

Port of

Ship from Reported Station

Owners: Per Agent

Number on Manifest.

Marks and Numbers.

Number of Packages.

Description of Packages and Contents.

Tariff Item Number.

Country of Origin.

Quantity or weight.

Value.

Value for Duty (inc. 10 per cent.).

Rate of Duty.

Rate of Exchange Adjustment.

Rate of Primage Duty.

Bond Mark.

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total number of Packages (in words)

To be Warehoused at Warehouse.


[Back of Form.]

Declaration.

As to the goods mentioned in this entry and herein entered, I declare—

1. That I am (the Agent duly authorized by ) the owner of the goods.

2. That to the best of my knowledge and belief the description and particulars of the goods as stated in this entry are true and correct in every respect.

3. That to the best of my knowledge and belief no goods are contained in any package specified in this entry other than as appears in the entry.

4. That nothing on my part or to my knowledge on the part of any person has been done, concealed or suppressed whereby His Majesty the King may be defrauded of any duty due.

5. That I enter the goods as of the value and of the description and quantities stated in this entry, and for warehousing.

6. As to the goods mentioned in this entry which are subject to ad valorem duties, or which are subject to ad valorem or fixed duties, whichever rate returns the higher duty, or which are subject to both fixed and ad valorem duties, I further declare:—

(a) That to the best of my knowledge and belief the value for duty of the goods as stated in this entry is correct and represents the value for duty of the goods calculated according to the provisions of Section 154 of the Customs Act 1901-1930.

(b) That to the best of my knowledge and belief the invoice now produced is the genuine invoice, as defined by Section 156 of the Customs Act 1901-1930, and is the only invoice of the goods received or expected to be received by me or to my knowledge by any person.

Owner or Agent.

Declared before me this day of 19 .

Collector.


FORM 30.

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Date.

Warrant No.

 

 

Sec. 104. Form 30. AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS—ENTRY EX WAREHOUSE FOR HOME CONSUMPTION.

Reg. 78. (In Quadruplicate.)

Cleared from Warehouse

Owners: Per Agent.

PORT OF

Date.

Warrant No.

Particulars.

Agent.

Public Account.

Trust Account.

 

 

Received from the sum of

in respect of

 

 

 

Cashier.

Bond Marks.

Number of Packages.

Description of Packages and Goods.

Country of Origin.

Quantity of Weight.

Value.

Value for Duty (inc. 10 per cent.).

Rate of Duty.

Gross Duty.

Exchange Adjustment.

Duty Payable.

Primage Duty.

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

Deduct.

£

s.

d.

£

s.

d.

Rate.

£

s.

d.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Totals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total number of Packages (in words)

 

Total Amount Payable on this Entry

(Being the sum of “Duty Payable” and “Primage Duty” columns.)

£

s.

d.

 

 

 

Total amount Payable (in words)

Collector.

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By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer Canberra.

Overview

The Customs (Amendment) Regulations 1933 were made under the Customs Act 1901-1930 by the Governor-General in Council, dated 24 November 1933. This legislative instrument introduced amendments to the Customs Regulations, specifically repealing and replacing Forms 11, 12, and 30 in the Customs Regulations Schedule with new versions. These new forms, including the Australian Customs Import Entry, Imports Warehousing Entry, and Entry Ex Warehouse for Home Consumption, were designed to ensure accurate and complete declarations for goods imported into Australia, thereby addressing issues related to customs compliance and duty calculation. The regulations were implemented with the policy objective of streamlining customs procedures and enhancing the accuracy of customs declarations.

Scope and Application

The Customs Regulations, amended under the Customs Act 1901-1930, apply to all individuals and entities involved in the import of goods into Australia, including agents and owners who must declare the goods' details and value for duty purposes. This legislation governs the process of customs entries for imported goods, whether for home consumption, warehousing, or re-exportation, and specifies the forms and declarations required for each scenario. The regulations extend throughout the Commonwealth of Australia, impacting all ports and customs procedures nationwide. The forms introduced in these regulations, such as Form 11 for import entries, Form 12 for warehousing entries, and Form 30 for entry ex warehouse for home consumption, must be completed accurately to ensure compliance with customs duties and the prevention of fraud. These forms mandate detailed information about the goods, their origin, value, and intended use, alongside declarations affirming the accuracy of the provided information. The regulations do not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions, but they do provide the framework through which exemptions and specific exclusions may be defined via subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

The principal operative sections of these regulations pertain to the replacement of existing forms with new forms for customs declarations. Specifically, section 68 mandates the use of new Form 11 for import entries, Form 12 for warehousing entries, and Form 30 for entries of goods exiting the warehouse for home consumption. These forms replace the previously used Forms 11, 12, and 30 as detailed in Statutory Rules 1926, No. 203, as amended. Each of these forms must be filled out in triplicate (or quadruplet, in the case of Form 30) and must include specific details such as the ship's details, owner's particulars, agent's information, and comprehensive descriptions and valuations of the goods, among other requisite information. These regulations impose several obligations on the parties involved in importing goods into Australia. Owners or their agents must ensure that the information provided on these forms is accurate and complete. This includes declarations regarding the truth and completeness of the goods' descriptions, the value of the goods for duty purposes, and the genuineness of the accompanying invoices. The declarations made by the owner or agent under these forms are critical, as they attest to the legitimacy of the import process and the accuracy of the duties calculated. Failure to provide accurate information or to comply with these requirements can lead to significant legal consequences. The regulations do not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breach within the text provided. However, under the broader Customs Act 1901-1930, there are severe penalties for providing false declarations or engaging in fraudulent activities related to customs. Such breaches can result in substantial fines and, in more serious cases, imprisonment. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any additional relevant legislation. The seriousness of these potential penalties underscores the importance of compliance with the declaration requirements set forth in these regulations.

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