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Trade Data API Services

​​​​API CATALOGUE

​​​There are two interfaces available in Trade Data API Services which deliver Cargo Status Advice data from the Integrated Cargo System:

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Cargo Status APIEvent Subscriptions
How it works Your software asks for data and Home Affairs replies Home Affairs sends data and your software receives it
Pattern Request-response (pull) Webhook (receive push)
Best for
  • user-initiated lookups
  • scheduled reconciliations
  • operational status checks.
  • operations dashboards
  • near real-time event processing
  • customer notifications.​
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Terms of ​​​Use

The Terms of Use outline legal requirements, security obligations, and usage conditions for accessing the Trade Data API Services. These Terms of Use are governed by, and are to be construed in accordance with, the laws in the Australian Capital Territory.

The Terms of Use may change. It is the responsibility of the organisation to ensure they are compliant with the Terms of Use.

View the Department of Home Affairs – Trade Data API Services Terms of Use.

More in​​formation

View What are event subscriptions?​ for developer documentation on the webhook interface, including:

  • endpoint requirements
  • event types
  • details about how it works alongside existing Electronic Data Interface feeds.

View What is the Cargo Status API? for developer documentation on the query interface, including:

  • authentication
  • how to make API calls.

Supp​​ort

You can email tradeapi@abf.gov.au for help with:

  • onboarding
  • integration
  • production issues.

Related​​ services

For information on Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) APIs, refer to the DAFF Developer Portal.

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