FAQs - Rules, Regulations and Permits

What are sanctions and do they apply to me?

Australian sanction laws implement United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions regimes and Australian autonomous sanctions regimes.

What countries or entities are under sanction?

The Consolidated List is a list of all persons and entities who are subject to financial sanction or travel ban under Australian sanction laws.

What is a Certificate of Origin?

The Certificate of Origin (CO) is a document to certify the place of growth, production or manufacture of goods.

What is an ATA Carnet and how can I use it to take to send goods overseas temporarily?

The ATA Carnet is an international customs document that permits duty-free temporary import/entry of goods into other countries for up to one year. The only exceptions are consumable and perishable goods.

What is an EORI number?

An Economic Operator Registration and Identification number (EORI) number is required for importing and exporting commercial goods from the EU to the rest of the world.

Where can I find Australian business registration information?

Australian Company’s registered information can be found on Australian Business Register’s ABN Look Up page. ABN Look up is the public view of the Australian Business Register (ABR).