Benefits
Overview
Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) accreditation is a mark of distinction. It signals that we have independently assessed and accredited your business against the World Customs Organization standards.
For further information see
World Customs Organization standards.
As a Trusted Trader, you can access benefits to save your business time and money. For more information about the Australian Trusted Trader benefits please refer to the
benefits booklet.
What you get
Account manager
Your account manager will work with you to improve your compliance with border requirements and resolve border clearance issues.
For further information see
Account Manager.
Priority processing
You will receive priority processing through the National Trade Advice Centre and the National Refunds Intervention. This includes advance rulings in relation to tariffs, valuation and origin, advance ruling reviews, duty drawback claims, and refund and remission applications for customs import duty.
For further information see
Priority Processing.
Priority treatment of goods at the border
As a Trusted Trader, we see your business as low risk and give you priority treatment at the border. This means faster customs processing and fewer interventions. You will receive priority processing for cargo examination.
For any issues at the border, such as goods held for examinations, you can contact your account manager to ensure your goods receive priority treatment.
A seat at the table and exclusive invitations
Work with us on initiatives affecting your industry. We will invite you to exclusive events for Trusted Traders.
For further information see
A Seat At The Table.
Use of logo
Trusted Traders have use of the ATT logo. This logo is recognised internationally and gives others confidence in your business. The ATT logo builds confidence in Australian traders, and the security of their supply chain.
Mutual Recognition Arrangements
Eleven countries recognise Australian Trusted Trader status under Mutual Recognition Arrangements.
Trusted Trader exporters will receive trade facilitation benefits at the border of our partner countries, providing faster access to international markets.
For further information see
Mutual Recognition Arrangements.
Monthly Cargo Data Reports
You can receive monthly reporting on all goods imported or exported under your Australian Business Number. This can help you manage your data, and reduce the risk of fraud.
For further information see
Monthly Reporting.
Direct Debit Report
If you are a Customs Broker, you can obtain a report listing the direct debit arrangement end dates for your clients.
For further information see
Direct Debit Report.
Streamlined SID and SESR visa Sponsorship Accreditation
If you want to offer work to a skilled person from overseas, your Trusted Trader accreditation will make this process simpler. You will receive priority processing when applying to become an accredited sponsor. This applies under the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) (SID) or Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 494) (SESR) visas.
For further information see
Accredited Sponsor.
Easier access to APEC Business Travel Card
Your Trusted Trader status makes it easier to apply for an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC).
An ABTC allows you to visit certain countries in the Asia–Pacific region without applying for separate visas.
For further information see
APEC Business Travel Card.
Consolidated Cargo Clearance
Trusted Traders benefit from less red tape when importing consolidated cargo. You, or your licensed customs broker, can lodge a single import declaration for consignments that have multiple cargo reports. You will only pay a single Import Processing Charge (IPC).
For further information see
Consolidated Cargo Clearance.
Consolidated Cargo Reporting
Consolidated Cargo Reporting allows the lodgement of a single cargo report (instead of one for each supplier) for cargo consolidated overseas.
For further information see
Consolidated Cargo Reporting.
Australian Government partnerships
The Australian Government is progressing reforms to foster legitimate trade and give Australian businesses with a seamless border experience.
Australian Trusted Trader works in partnership with the Known Consignor initiative.
For further information see
Known Consignor.
Duty Deferral Plus
This benefit allows eligible Trusted Traders who defer Goods and Services Tax (GST) to defer the payment of duty and other border-related charges, on most goods, to a consolidated monthly payment. A single invoice will be sent to the business and automatically deducted from your nominated bank account. This benefit assists Trusted Traders through increased cash flow and a reduction in administrative processes.
For further information see
Duty Deferral Plus.
Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) Origin Advance Ruling
This benefit allows you to apply for a single advance ruling for goods under multiple tariff classifications and consignments, enabling use of a Declaration of Origin.
For further information see
Origin Advance Ruling.
Origin Waiver
This benefit saves time and money for Trusted Trader importers. Certificates or Declarations of Origin are no longer required under the following trade agreements:
- Australia-Chile
- Japan-Australia
- Korea-Australia
- Malaysia-Australia
- Singapore-Australia
- Thailand-Australia
- Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
- Australia-Hong Kong
- Peru-Australia
- Comprehensive and Progressive Economic Partnership Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
- Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus
- Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
- Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA).
If requested by the ABF, standard commercial documents such as invoices or bills of lading will support claims for preferential tariff treatment under these free trade agreements.
For further information see
Origin Waiver.
Contact us
For more information about becoming an Australian Trusted Trader call 1300 319 024 or email trustedtrader@abf.gov.au.
