11 July 2025
Who does this notice affect?
All customs brokers, importers, self-reporting importers, freight forwarders of goods AUD $1,000 or less in value.
What has changed?
The department has updated the Self-Assessed Clearance (SAC) cost recovery webpage and fact sheets. These updates incorporate industry feedback following completion of the first two billing cycles to assist the public in better understanding how the SAC charge works. Additionally, these updates reflect the indexation of the SAC cost recovery charge from 1 July 2025.
The updated webpage and fact sheets can be accessed via the following link: Self-Assessed Clearance cost recovery - DAFF (https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/policy/self-assessed-clearance-cost-recovery)
Further information
If you have any questions, please email the department via SACCostRecovery@aff.gov.au.