When you’re moving goods across international borders, choosing the right customs partner can make or break your supply chain. And for freight forwarders, it’s not just about clearing goods – it’s about protecting your reputation, managing risk, and delivering consistent results for your clients.
That’s why partnering with an approved Australian Trusted Trader like 3DL Customs and Consulting can be a smart business move.
Approved Australian Trusted Trader = Peace of Mind
While individuals might get a slap on the wrist for a customs mistake, freight forwarders face far greater consequences – long delays, hefty penalties, and lost clients.
At 3DL Customs & Consulting, we take that pressure off your plate. As an Australian Trusted Trader, we offer a level of assurance that only comes with rigorous government vetting.
What Is an Australian Trusted Trader?
The Australian Trusted Trader program is an Australian Border Force initiative that recognises businesses with secure supply chains and compliant trade practices.
To achieve approved Trusted Trader status, companies must pass a strict assessment covering everything from financial integrity to supply chain security. It’s a mark of reliability – and one that fewer than 900 Australian companies have earned.
What Are the Australian Trusted Trader Benefits?
Choosing an approved Australian Trusted Trader gives you a competitive edge, as you gain access to a range of great benefits you can pass directly onto your clients. These include:
- Faster Customs Clearance: We encounter reduced red tape at the border – meaning far fewer delays for you.
- Priority Processing: Trusted Traders get to the front of the queue – ideal for urgent or time-sensitive cargo. This includes advance rulings in relation to tariffs, valuation and origin, duty drawback claims, and refund and remission applications for customs import duty.
- Fewer Inspections: Thanks to our proven consistently compliant supply chains, your shipments are less likely to be held up for checks.
- Cost Savings: Reduced administration means fewer charges for you. For example, with consolidated cargo, we only lodge a single import declaration – saving time and fees. Your duty and border charges may be able to be deferred to a single monthly payment, improving your cash flow. Plus, no Certificates or Declarations of Origin are needed under key trade agreements.
- Mutual Recognition: Your cargo benefits from streamlined treatment in international ports that also recognise the Australian Trusted Trader program.
Specialists in Freight Forwarder Customs Clearance
3DL Customs and Consulting is the first wholesale customs brokerage in Australia to achieve Australian Trusted Trader status since 2017 – reflecting our dedication to compliance, security, and unmatched service.
With multiple industry awards and accreditations, backed by our Duty Minimisation Guarantee, you can rest assured you’re paying the least amount of duty legally required.
We provide both:
- Full-Service for freight forwarders without in-house brokers, and
- On-Demand support for those looking for specialised expertise for their internal teams as and when required.
In every case, you can depend on our seamless integration into your operations while we maintain the high standards that your clients expect.
Ready to streamline your customs process with confidence? Contact our experts today on (07) 3268 1797.