The following Import Planning Guide is primarily aimed at traders who wish to import goods for resale in Australia. It will also be of use to manufacturers who wish to import raw materials, equipment or components for use in manufacturing processes.
Import Planning Guide (PDF 161Kb)
An introductory guide for small businesses
seeking to trade overseas
Contact the Victorian Business Line (VBL) on 13 22 15 regarding any problems with file downloads.
The guide covers the basic issues relevant to small business wishing to import goods into Australia, including:
identifying the market
locating suppliers' import regulations
customs brokers
import quotations
terminology
payment terms
foreign exchange
methods of transport
distribution arrangements and agreements
international freight forwarders
preparing an import strategy
Contact the Victorian Business Line (VBL) on 13 22 15 regarding any problems with file downloads.