Comptroller-General of Customs (International Mail Centres) Approval 2026
Summary
The Australian Comptroller-General of Customs has issued the Comptroller-General of Customs (International Mail Centres) Approval 2026, effective March 24, 2026. This legislative instrument, authorised under the Customs Act 1901, designates specific international mail centres for customs purposes and repeals the 2019 approval.
What changed
The Comptroller-General of Customs has issued a new legislative instrument, the Comptroller-General of Customs (International Mail Centres) Approval 2026, which will come into effect on March 24, 2026. This rule, authorised by the Customs Act 1901, designates specific international mail centres and repeals the previous 2019 approval. The document outlines definitions and includes schedules detailing the approved international mail centres.
Entities involved in importing or exporting goods via international mail should review the designated centres listed in Schedule 1 to ensure compliance with customs procedures. This approval replaces the prior 2019 instrument, and awareness of the updated list of approved centres is crucial for operational continuity and adherence to customs regulations.
What to do next
- Review Schedule 1 for designated International Mail Centres.
- Ensure all international mail operations align with the new approval, effective March 24, 2026.
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Comptroller-General of Customs (International Mail Centres) Approval 2026
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- Department of Home Affairs
This item is authorised by the following title:
- Customs Act 1901 Latest version F2026L00327 24 March 2026
View document Legislative instrument Explanatory statement Filter active Table of contents
- 1 Name
- 2 Commencement
- 3 Authority
- 4 Definitions
- 5 Schedules
- 6 Approval
- Schedule 1—International Mail Centres
- Schedule 2—Repeals
- Comptroller-General of Customs (International Mail Centres) Approval 2019
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