How to choose a Melbourne customs broker for your business needs?

Importing goods into Australia can be a complicated process for small to medium enterprises (SME’s) and you should enlist the help of an expert Melbourne customs broker. They will ensure you properly submit your entries and documents. Find the right Melbourne customs broker for your business and avoid potentially exposing your company to:

• Lengthy delays
• Compliance issues
• Unnecessary fines

Top five questions to ask when looking for a Melbourne customs broker?

Everyone always puts their best feet forward in first meetings. You’ll find it true even when searching for a Melbourne customs broker. Asking these questions when reviewing the company profiles of your selected firms easily reveals the most suitable Melbourne customs broker for your needs.

• Who will take care of my customs clearance needs and concerns?
• Do you specialise in the products I import into Australia?
• How do you respond to changes in Customs regulations?
• How do I know the status of my goods?
• What significant role will you play in helping my business succeed?

Who will take care of my customs clearance needs and concerns?

It doesn’t matter if you are a small start-up or medium enterprise. You deserve to be treated with the same care and attention big businesses enjoy with their customs clearance brokers.

How can I ensure I would choose the right brokerage company?

Enquire who will answer your future queries on shipment and customs clearance processes? If you are given with a 1-800 number to call without a dedicated person, then it is a clear signal your call would most likely be transferred from one person to another.

Save yourself from the annoyance of not knowing who to speak to. Choose a Melbourne customs broker that:

• Acts as an extension of your business
• Works tirelessly to ensure your customs declaration are done accurately
• Applies the correct rates of duty and taxes
• Takes accountability

Dedicated and personalised customs clearance services

Freight Forwarder Quote Online Australia and Freight Forwarding delivers dedicated and personalised services rarely provided by large customs clearance firms. We make an effort to become intimately familiar with your products, vendors and company. We manage all the intricacies of your customs clearance processes so you can focus on your core business.

Talk to us at 1300651233, today.

Do you specialise in the products I import into Australia?

It is important to check if the company specialises in the products you import into Australia. They may all be classified as customs clearance experts, but just like other industries they have their own industry specialisation.

How can I know they have experience with the products I plan to import into Australia?

Read posts on their website and on their social media profiles. See that they post updates and respond to comments. Otherwise, give them a call and directly ask if they have experienced clearing goods similar with yours before.

We make it easier for you to connect with us through our social profiles. Follow and like our pages, today:

• Linkedin profile 
• Google+ 

Melbourne customs clearance experts specialising in textile, clothing, automative and equipment

Freight Forwarder Quote Online Australia goes beyond making the import and clearance quick and easy for you. We are customs clearance experts specialising in:

• Food
• Fashion items
• Furniture
• Electronics
• Kitchen equipment
• Recreation equipment

We have industry knowledge and experience in reliably clearing these goods. We help relieve duties on your imports and provide big savings to your business. Talk to us at 1300651233 if you plan to import goods not present on this list.

How do you respond to changes in Customs regulations?

Your chosen Melbourne customs broker should always be on top of constantly changing Customs regulations. This will give you assurance they will help you avoid unforeseen penalties and fines.

How do I know if they keep themselves up-to-date with the Customs regulations?

Expert brokers are abreast with the most recent news and trends happening in the logistics and customs clearance industry. It is most likely to read their thoughts and ideas on these through their news section.

Freight Forwarder Quote Online Australia regularly publishes logistics news and update. Visit our news section to read some of the blogs we have developed.

Knowledgeable and licensed customs clearance brokers

Our licensed customs clearance brokers  are knowledgeable of the recent Customs rules and regulations. We immediately tell our clients through phone and email any Customs rule and regulation changes to keep them abreast.

How do I know the status of my goods?

Shipments are the lifeblood of importers. This makes it absolutely important for you to choose a company that can provide the support you need either via phone or email to check the status of your goods.

We are electronically connected to customs. We can efficiently check the status of your goods online. Call us at 03 9329 315 to learn more about the customs clearance services we can provide to your business.

What significant role will you play in helping my business succeed?

Very few customs clearance experts have a foresight on what their role could be in helping your business succeed. Finding a company that has thought about this and initiate ways that cuts your costs while delivering goods on time and in good condition is a major asset.

How will I know if the Melbourne customs clearance company care about my business success?

Sit with them and tell them your goals. If they provide you varying options on how you can cut your cost and shorten delivery time while delivering efficient customer satisfaction, then you may have found the logistics partner you have been looking for.

Providing more than customs clearance services to businesses

Freight Forwarder Quote Online Australia goes beyond providing customs clearance services to importers and exporters. We deliver a complete logistics solution for your business needs. See the list of logistics and freight forwarding services we deliver:

• Sea Freight Forwarding
• Air Freight Forwarding

How to choose a Melbourne customs broker for your business needs