Annual Packing Declarations: all you need to know by FJT LOGISITCS (Australia)

For importers who have problems in getting packing declarations on time or completed correctly there may be a solution. It could be that annual packing declarations are just what you need. Australian Quarantine requires a packing declaration to accompany each shipment that arrives into Australia. This is basically a declaration to advise what the packaging material used in a consignment is made from. However, if your supplier uses the same packing type for each and every shipment then an annual packing declaration can alleviate the need for a packing declaration for each specific shipment.

The procedure for annual packing declarations is very simple indeed;

1. Have the supplier make an annual packing declaration and email you a copy. (FJT LOGISTICS can help you with a template)
2. Send the copy to FJT LOGISTICS for assessment.
3. Once ok they will keep this document on file for presentation to Quarantine if required.
4. The annual packing declaration will be valid to clear all shipments for a one year period. This approval will expire exactly one year from the date that the supplier has dated the packing declaration and they will need a new declaration for the next 12 month period.

No more chasing packing declarations at the last minute, no more unnecessary Quarantine inspections or storage due to not having a packing declaration and no more stress about whether the packing declaration is going to be filled out correctly each time.

If you are interested in pursuing Quarantine annual packing declarations please contact your local FJT Logistics office.

Pls. visit www.fjt.com.au for more information