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Are You Overpaying on Import Duties? Key Insights for Furniture Importers
Tuesday, Apr 14 at 10:30 am AEST
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) is hosting a webinar presented by Nexus Point Group, exploring how import duties, tariff concessions, and current market conditions impact the true landed cost of imported goods and potential revenue leakage.
With ongoing global shipping uncertainty and increasing compliance focus, it is critical for importers to understand how duties are applied, where risks sit, and where recovery opportunities may exist.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, 14 April
Time: 10:30am AEST
Location: Online webinar
What Will Be Covered
• Market update
Current global freight trends and what they mean for Australian furniture importers
• Understanding import duties
How duties are assessed, including common classification and documentation risks
• Tariff Concession Orders (TCOs)
When duty-free treatment may apply and how the process works in practice
• Compliance and risk
Key responsibilities under Australia’s self-assessment system and how to reduce exposure
• Review and recovery opportunities
Overview of duty audits, refunds, duty drawbacks, and identifying revenue leakage