Importing - when it arrives at Port... ?

[saarzi]

Is anyone able to tell me - Im importing some stock, and this is my first time doing this... and I really have no idea what Im doing.. but it cant be that hard cant it? lol

When my stuff arrives into port (coming by sea), do they contact me to let me know its there?  Reason I ask is there is only my name and address on the B/L, not phone number or email, and I see no other documentation. 

If not, theres a customs broker in Oz stated on the B/L. Would I just keep calling them til it arrives?  do you have a certain time period to pick it up in?

Also, can the Import Dec be lodged on the day you pick up the items, or does it need to be lodged prior to this day?  I assume I do this, not sure why theres a customers broker involved on the B/L (I didnt ask for one).

ahh theres probably a hundred other questions I dont even know to ask 😄

[lytec]

Just a note on your import. As you state its a food product I hope you have checked the Quarantine conditions. Also make sure that your label complies with Food Standards Aust NZ and that you may also need to do testing etc on the food which can be costly. This is something new importers of food dont always take into account.

[lytec]

al;so if it does need quarantine inspection you will need to organise that and a location for it to take place which would be more cost.

[saarzi]

I am aware of all that.. thanks. Not silly enough to not complete with food label standards etc lol.

Was really just looking for answers to the questions in my post... got them now 😄