ImpexDocs - Export Documentation Service

The exporters from Australia can export fish and fish products, including crustaceans, abalone, finfish, shellfish, shells, fish oil capsules and many more, to various countries. For this, the exporter must file the request for permits with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR). The process involves a number of important steps that must be understood well in order to obtain accurate trade documents. Here is a brief overview of what these steps are. Step1: Prescribed vs. Non-prescribed Goods First of all, you must identify whether the goods you pan to export belong to the category of prescribed or non-prescribed goods. It is because you would need some important export documents only for exporting the prescribed goods that include seafood items intended for human consumption. Step 2: Refer to MICoR The next step is to check the requirements of the country from the Manual of Importing Country Requirements (MICoR) to which you are exporting your goods. The differ...

The export of plants as well as plants based products from Australia requires exporters to raise a request for permits with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources using EXDOC electronic interface. If the goods in these categories are classified as prescribed goods, the department would conduct an inspection and issue what is known as the phytosanitary certificates. These documents certify that the goods intended for the export are free from pests and other infestations. There are some additional certificates that an exporter may require under special circumstances. These can also be obtained through the department’s EXDOC System . Find out what these certificates are. Re-export Phytosanitary Certificate (Form EX25) It is required when goods in the categories of plants and plants products are imported into Australia and then re-exported to some other country. The purpose of this document is to certify that the consignment in question didn’t suffer infestation during their...

The main purpose for which the electronic export documentation tools were introduced was to reduce paperwork and the number of human errors. Today, these software solutions have become extremely advanced and comprehensive to benefit export businesses in many more ways. If you are about to buy an export documentation software in Australia, don’t miss on the following additional advantages and features to make the right choice. Enjoy the Remote Access Think beyond using a documentation tool just on your office computer. A number of solutions today are cloud-based that can be accessed from anywhere with the help of internet and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. All you would require is a good internet connection and compatible browsers.  Choosing a cloud solution adds speed to the process of documentation. Communicate Better With new-age documentation software, you can enjoy in-built email functionality to instantly communicate different export documents and certificates ...

In general, an exporter, or an agent acting on his or her behalf, needs to fill an export declaration form and submit it to the Australian Customs to share information about the goods intended for export from the country. It is then that the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) of the Customs and Border Protection verifies the information and issues an export declaration number (EDN). To help you in this process, here are some important things about the export declaration that you should not miss. How Many Declarations? An exporter must file one export customs declaration per consignment. Now, a consignment is defined as goods one exporter (consignor) sends to one recipient (consignee) at one time. It means that if a consignor sends another consignment to the same consignee even within a short period of time, he or she must file a fresh declaration. It also means that if there is 1 consignor and ‘n’ number of consignees (even if their location is the same), the ‘n’ numbers of declaration...

Using a software tool for preparing important export documents is the right thing to do. However, you need to be careful while choosing the right solution. There are a number of vendors offering export documentation software in Australia. Here are some tips to help you invest in the best option. Dos Prefer a cloud solution. It would save you the costs of installing and regularly updating a software at your office computers and make remote export documentation easier and much faster. Go for a free trial. The most popular and reliable software tools are available on free trails for a few days. It would help you have an idea of different tools and choose one according to your specific needs. Check the recommendations from authorized departments. For example, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources provides a list of EXDOC software vendors to choose from.  Look for a customizable solution which caters to the documentation needs of your export business precisely. For exa...

After you obtain all important export documents and your containers are ready to be sent to the cargo terminals, you need to check whether the terminal is ready to receive your containers or not. If you fail to perform this check or don’t do it correctly and on time, you may expect your containers to get delayed for shipping. In other words, all your efforts, time and money put in export preparation may go into vain if you fail to understand the importance of pre-receival advice (PRA). Find out more about PRA and how to deal with it. What Is PRA? Traditionally, the exporters in Australia would dispatch their containers to the terminals without any prior information. It would lead to a lot of chaos in a number of situations. It was then that a paper-based document called export receival advice (ERA) was introduced that directed the exporters and their agents to inform terminal operators about the arrival of containers for shipment. However, the manual documents consumed a lot of time a...

Manual export documentation is completely outdated and arrays of export documentation software tools are making rounds of the export industry. If you are about to choose one of these tools, it is important to make the right selection and extract the best out of the software. For this, you can keep in mind these important points to go ahead. Prefer Cloud Solutions Cloud technology is the buzzword today and you should empower your export documentation process by choosing a cloud-based software. By doing so, you won’t need to invest in costly IT infrastructure at your office. Also, you won’t need to install, upgrade and maintain the software. With the help of cloud documentation, you can dramatically reduce the overall time and cost involved in getting various documents generated/approved. Which Documents Do You Need? Some important export documents include phytosanitary certificate (for plants and plat products), health certificate (for animals and animal products), certificate of origi...