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This Quotation Estimate has been prepared by Meridian Trade Compliance Pty Ltd to provide comprehensive Customs Officer services for your import and export operations based in Australia Melbourne. Our team of licensed Customs Officers holds current accreditation under the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service. This document outlines the full scope of services, associated costs, and terms governing the engagement of our Customs Officer professionals to manage your trade compliance obligations at the Port of Melbourne, Tullamarine Airport, and all relevant customs clearance points within the Melbourne metropolitan area.

The following services are included in this Quotation Estimate for the engagement of a dedicated Customs Officer in Australia Melbourne:

• Pre-arrival customs documentation preparation, verification, and lodgement via the Integrated Customs Environment (ICE) system.
• On-site presence at the Port of Melbourne and Melbourne Airport to supervise cargo clearance, container inspections, and release of goods.
• Classification of goods under the Harmonised System (HS) nomenclature and determination of applicable duty rates, Goods and Services Tax (GST), and excise obligations.
• Management of import permits, export licences, and compliance with the Biosecurity Act 2015, Quarantine Act 1908, and the Customs Act 1901.
• Coordination with Australian Border Force officers, state biosecurity inspectors, and freight forwarding agents operating in Australia Melbourne.
• Monthly compliance reporting, duty reconciliation, and advisory on changes to Australian trade policy and tariff schedules.
• Emergency response for seized cargo, customs audits, and dispute resolution with the Department of Home Affairs.

1. This Quotation Estimate is valid for thirty (30) calendar days from the date of issue. Upon expiry, all rates and availability must be reconfirmed in writing.
2. Payment terms: 50% deposit due upon acceptance of this Quotation Estimate; the remaining 50% payable in equal monthly instalments over the twelve-month engagement period, due on the 28th of each month.
3. All amounts are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of GST at the current rate of 10%, unless otherwise stated.
4. The Customs Officer(s) engaged under this Quotation Estimate will operate in strict compliance with the Customs Act 1901 (Cth), the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Cth), and all applicable Victorian state regulations governing trade and border security in Australia Melbourne.
5. Meridian Trade Compliance Pty Ltd shall maintain professional indemnity insurance of no less than AUD 10,000,000 and public liability insurance of no less than AUD 20,000,000 for the duration of the engagement.
6. The client agrees to provide all necessary import/export documentation, commercial invoices, bills of lading, and product specifications in a timely manner to enable the Customs Officer to perform clearance activities without delay.
7. Any additional services beyond the scope defined in this Quotation Estimate will be subject to a separate written variation agreement and additional charges at the rates specified in Schedule B of our standard service agreement.
8. Either party may terminate this engagement with thirty (30) days written notice. In the event of early termination, the client shall be liable for all services rendered up to the termination date plus a 10% administrative fee on the remaining contract value.
9. This Quotation Estimate does not constitute a binding contract until countersigned by both parties and the initial deposit has been received in full.
10. All disputes arising from this engagement shall be resolved under the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia, and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia Melbourne.

By signing below, the client acknowledges receipt of this Quotation Estimate and agrees to the terms, conditions, and pricing outlined herein for the provision of Customs Officer services in Australia Melbourne.