Licence application fees cannot be refunded even if it is found that a licence is not required. The importer must apply for the correct licence or exemption. Import documentation must be complete, correct and must be in English. Customs brokers must be able to produce documentary evidence on request to justirfy all decisions relevant to the Act, eg to satisfy exemption requirements. SYNTHETIC GREENHOUSE 1989 (THE for customs brokers From 14 2014, changes to the Community Protection Questions (CPQs) enable brokers to self-assess whether vehicles, air-conditioners, fridges and other goods require a permit under the Act. Subject to appropriate evidence being provided by the importer, brokers can self-assess whether goods are exempt in the following circumstances: The equipment does not contain a scheduled substance, for example, has been degassed, never gassed or operates on a substance that is not scheduled such as a natural refrigerant. Low Volume Import Exemption - The import consists of no more than 5 pieces of equipment containing less than 10 kg in total of HCFC, HFC, PFC, or SF6 in a single consignment. The low volume import exemption can only be used once in a two year period. The equipment contains a scheduled substance but has been owned for more than 12 months and is principally for personal or domestic use (where the importer has personally owned the goods for more than 12 months). This exemption can apply to motor vehicles but does not apply to commercial imports. The equipment contains a scheduled substance but is a temporary import (including covered by Carnet), or qualifies as returning goods, or is covered under a Status of the Forces Agreement (SOFA). The importer claims to hold a Section 40 Exemption Section 40 of the Act). The table below provides further information and examples of the evidence that would demonstrate compliance with the exemption requirements. If the requirements for an exemption or exclusion are not met, then a permit (licence) will be required from the Department of the Environment (the Department). Applications can be made on-line via the Department’s website at: If in doubt, please contact the Department’s Import Operations Section on 02 6274 1373 or email: Please note: there are some exclusions/exemptions that should not be assessed by brokers but should be referred to the Department for assessment. The most significant of these are also shown in the table below.
Licence application fees cannot be refunded even if it is found that a licence is not required. The importer must apply for the correct licence or exemption. Import documentation must be complete, correct and must be in English. Customs brokers must be able to produce documentary evidence on request to justirfy all decisions relevant to the Act, eg to satisfy exemption requirements. 1989 (THE for customs brokers From 14 2014, changes to the Community Protection Questions (CPQs) enable brokers to self-assess whether vehicles, air-conditioners, fridges and other goods require a permit under the Act. Subject to appropriate evidence being provided by the importer, brokers can self-assess whether goods are exempt in the following circumstances: The equipment does not contain a scheduled substance, for example, has been degassed, never gassed or operates on a substance that is not scheduled such as a natural refrigerant. Low Volume Import Exemption - The import consists of no more than 5 pieces of equipment containing less than 10 kg in total of HCFC, HFC, PFC, or SF6 in a single consignment. The low volume import exemption can only be used once in a two year period. The equipment contains a scheduled substance but has been owned for more than 12 months and is principally for personal or domestic use (where the importer has personally owned the goods for more than 12 months). This exemption can apply to motor vehicles but does not apply to commercial imports. The equipment contains a scheduled substance but is a temporary import (including covered by Carnet), or qualifies as returning goods, or is covered under a Status of the Forces Agreement (SOFA). The importer claims to hold a Section 40 Exemption Section 40 of the Act). The table below provides further information and examples of the evidence that would demonstrate compliance with the exemption requirements. If the requirements for an exemption or exclusion are not met, then a permit (licence) will be required from the Department of the Environment (the Department). Applications can be made on-line via the Department’s website at: If in doubt, please contact the Department’s Import Operations Section on 02 6274 1373 or email: Please note: there are some exclusions/exemptions that should not be assessed by brokers but should be referred to the Department for assessment. The most significant of these are also shown in the table below. SYNTHETIC GREENHOUSE
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