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UK-Australia FTA: customs explainer

Information on the provisions related to customs in the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

• From: Department for Business and Trade and Department for International Trade
• Published: 16 December 2021

This publication was withdrawn on 5 May 2023

This page has been replaced by a newer version. Go to the: Australia FTA customs explainer on great.gov.uk.

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UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement: customs explainer (web version)

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UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement: customs explainer (PDF version)

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This document explains the provisions of the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement in relation to customs, including:

• rapid clearance of customs
• faster decisions from customs on advance rulings
• empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
• no need for customs brokers
• simplifying customs processes

The agreement is expected to enter into force on 31 May. Once this has happened, businesses will be able to trade under its terms.

Published 16 December 2021