Customs stories
US suspension of the USD $800 de minimis threshold means Australian exporters face new customs duties and costs on all shipments, including returns.
Australian exporters using outdated tax software risk fines and delays; adopting AI-infused compliance tech in FY2026 offers speed and accuracy benefits.
Entrust's Seamless Travel Experience Survey reveals 94% of Australian frequent flyers favour biometric solutions for reducing airport wait times.
Avalara has launched its Automated Tariff Code Classification system, utilising AI to enhance customs compliance for businesses in global trade.
WiseTech Global is set to acquire Finland's Aktiv Data, a move aimed to bolster their strategy of creating a unified global customs system.
ANZ Bank and New Zealand Customs Service bagged the Red Hat Innovation Awards APAC 2018 at the Red Hat Forum Sydney for pioneering use of Red Hat solutions.
The results contributed to the redevelopment of the international departures area, improving the overall customer experience of leaving Chch Airport.
Customs says that advances in technology have made it easier for offenders to find, store, and share objectionable material such as child sexual abuse images.
HSBC survey shows 75% of logistics firms face impacts from US tariffs; many delay investments and reshape supply chains amid rising trade uncertainties.
WiseTech has secured a seven-year deal to digitise New Zealand's customs tariff, launching an online portal and free local BorderWise access.
Brexit has slashed British non-food retail exports to the EU, costing GBP £5.9 billion since 2019, while marketplaces rise as vital channels for UK brands.
The equipment was used to obtain credit card details of more than 122 New Zealanders, and to steal approximately $75,380 from many of them.
Two people were arrested on charges of importing goods for a dishonest purpose, including skimming devices and a card writing machine.
NZ exporters gain edge in China trade with advanced joint data-sharing scheme, says Customs Minister Nicky Wagner.
New Zealand's alleged mass data harvesting on Pacific Island nations raises concerns about privacy, says InternetNZ.
NZ Customs thwarted over 400 attempts to smuggle counterfeit electronics in 2014, underscoring a surge in fake goods' trade.
NetSafe launches The ORB, a new online reporting tool for New Zealanders to report cyber offences such as spam, fraud, and child exploitation easily.
