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Recently, it was reported that eight Maserati cars arrived here from London for a 7 day motoring tour that started at Torquay last Tuesday, and drove along the Great Ocean Road to Sydney.
Six of the eight cars shipped to Australia were not able to partake in the rally and were held back in a warehouse. As the importers of these vintage cars were not able to provide adequate assurance that the vehicles did not contain components with asbestos, they were not allowed release unless testing for asbestos could be undertaken by the Australian Border Force. Such testing would involve drilling holes in the vehicles which the importer declined to authorise but was ultimately given permission to export the vehicles back overseas.
The two vehicles that were allowed entry to Australia were built after it was made illegal to produce cars containing asbestos.
According to regulations, for vehicles considered at risk of containing asbestos, if adequate assurance is not provided to the Australian Border Force, importers will face delays and be responsible for costs incurred when the vehicle is held at the border for the purposes of sampling and testing.
Last year Clarke Global News covered an issue about the risk of importing inexpensive second-hand Vespas containing asbestos in their components, in the following article linked here: Asbestos laced goods: Importers to be aware of massive ABF penalties. A large number of Vespas were found to be coming out of Vietnam that were left behind during colonial times. In one case, what seemed to be an inexpensive import, turned out to incur $2,000 extra costs after the bike was moved to a depot for testing and found to contain asbestos in its break-pads.
If Australians are importing classic or old vehicles and motorbikes they need to make sure they have adequate documentation and assurances that only a credible supplier can provide plus NATA accredited testing and certification if unsure. These documents are:
This does not just apply to second-hand goods, but new articles such as building materials, mostly from South East Asia as asbestos containing products were found in materials used on Perth Children’s Hospital a couple of years ago.
For further information about importer due diligence for asbestos, accredited testing and what happens when asbestos is found please refer to the Department of Home Affairs asbestos webpage which states: “The importation of asbestos into Australia is prohibited. An Australia-wide ban on the manufacture and use of all types of asbestos and Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) took effect on 31 December 2003. Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws in all states and territories prohibit the supply, transport, use, or handling of asbestos unless an exception or exemption applies.”
Please feel free to contact the team at Clarke Global Logistics on 9854 3000 or email enquiry@clarkeglobal.com.au for advice before importing any goods you are unsure of.
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Chris Georgiou, February 2020
Grill’d
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Lane Cove Boatshed
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Victoria McKeown, February 2017
Atomic 212
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Alan Clarke, February 2017
“I searched for a while in Australia to find a shipper that was even interested in shipping my bike to the middle east, particularly as I wanted to send it by air. I finally came across Clarke Global, who turned out to be great. Importantly, as I was transporting by air, they use airlines that designate bikes as Non-DG or ‘non-dangerous goods’, which pretty much halved the price from the other quotes I got.
I was stoked with Clarke Global performance and professionalism – I’d definitely use them again.”
Damien Coke, September 2013
“My partner and I decided to import a caravan recently from the UK. Finding a local agent to facilitate the process can be a daunting task.
The team at Clarke Global were very professional, the quote was clear and itemised and the communication was brilliant. We were kept informed throughout the whole process and we received our caravan on time and without any hassles or complications.
Thank you very much Clarke Global team and especially Assunta and Martin for your assistance. It was a pleasure dealing with you and I would definitely be recommending your services to anyone that asks.”
Tom and Bashar, June 2015
“I recently imported a caravan from the UK and asked if they could recommend a customs agent. Clarke Global was nominated.
They kept me informed as to the ship movements and estimated arrival date. They replied promptly to all my queries and arranged for the unpacking of the caravan from its container, inspection by Dept. of Agriculture, Customs clearance and port handling.
The caravan was in excellent condition. I can recommend their service and would use them again should I have need of a Customs Agent.”
Denis Pickwell, May 2015
From Brisbane
“Thanks Martin for your assistance in the speedy delivery of our Caravan. A special thanks to Assunta for her courteous and efficient manner in which she helped us with a few small problems we had. Once again thankyou … I will have no hesitation in recommending your company to anyone wishing to import and in need of a Customs Agent.”
David and Helen, November 2014
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Connie, July 2022
The Quang Pty Ltd/Nutri Health Food Centre
Fatima Babaei, July 2022
SUN Mining Services
Chris Georgiou, February 2020
Grill’d
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Lane Cove Boatshed
Victoria McKeown, February 2017
Atomic 212
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Tom and Bashar, June 2015
Denis Pickwell, May 2015
From Brisbane
David and Helen, November 2014
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