Empowering Your Business With Smarter Export Solutions & Tools

Exporting to international markets can be complex, but the right tools make it easier. Our Trade Tools are designed to simplify research, find market easily, get logistics services, improve price and cost management, and give you the confidence to trade globally. Explore our free tools below and take your exports to the next level.

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Export Forms and Declaration

AusExports — Forms & Permits Hub

Quick links to the most common Australian export forms, permits and official portals (for SMEs, farmers, producers, exporters).

Note: requirements vary by product + destination. Always confirm with the official agency pages.

The 3 most common things exporters need

1) Export Declaration (ABF / Customs)

Lodge electronically via the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) or manually using ABF forms.

Open ABF Export Declaration page →

2) Certificate of Origin (for many markets)

Often required for customs clearance or to claim Free Trade Agreement benefits.

How to get a Certificate of Origin →

3) Export permits/certificates (DAFF for regulated goods)

Common for food & agriculture (plants, plant products, meat, dairy, seafood etc).

DAFF export documentation & certification →

Common ABF export forms (download)

Form What it’s for Link
B957 — Export Declaration Manual export declaration (when not lodged electronically). Download PDF
B957a — Export Declaration Supplementary Page Extra lines / commodity details linked to B957. Download PDF
B611 — Export Declaration Withdrawal Notice Withdraw an export declaration (manual withdrawal). Download PDF
B111 — Application for Confirming Exporter Status Apply for confirming exporter status (where some details confirmed after loading). Download PDF
B959 — Permission to move/alter/interfere with export goods under customs control Used when goods are under customs control and permission is required. Download PDF

Tip: Most exporters lodge electronically via ICS; these PDFs are for manual scenarios. (ABF explains options on their Export Declaration page.)

DAFF permits, certificates & importing-country requirements

Export documentation & certification

Official explanation of export documents, certificates and why they’re required.

Open DAFF certification hub →

Plants & plant products: certificates/forms

Includes phytosanitary certificates and related declarations/forms.

Open plant export certificates/forms →

MICoR: destination country requirements

Check importing country requirements (permits, additional declarations, certificates).

Open MICoR (Plants) →
OzMate quick question: What product are you exporting and to which country? Ask OzMate →

Certificates of Origin & ATA Carnets

Item When you need it Official / issuer link
Certificate of Origin (Preferential / Non-preferential) Customs clearance, letters of credit, FTA benefits (varies by country). How to get (Gov guide)  |  DFAT issuer info  |  Chambers issuing points
ATA Carnet (temporary export/import) Samples, trade shows, professional equipment temporarily taken overseas. ABF ATA Carnets

Export finance (official)

Need working capital, bonds or finance to fulfil an export order? Export Finance Australia provides specialist export finance.

Explore Export Finance Australia solutions →

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Top Widgets for Australian Markets

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HS Code Lookup
Classification · HS Codes

Find HS (Harmonized System) codes for your export products so you can classify shipments correctly.

2
Tariff Finder (Duties & Taxes)
Pricing · Tariffs

Check duties, taxes, and FTA preferences for Australian exports into key global markets.

3
FTA Portal
Trade · FTAs

Explore Australia’s free trade agreements, rules of origin, and market access benefits.

4
Working Tariff (ABF)
Tariff Schedule

Official Australian Border Force tariff classification and duty rate information.

5
Duties & Taxes Calculator
Landed Cost

Estimate landed costs including duty, taxes, and VAT for export shipments from Australia.

6
Export Permits & Compliance
Permits · Agri/Food

Find export permits, certificates, and compliance requirements for agricultural and food exports.

7
Austrade Export Grants (EMDG)
Funding · Grants

Explore Export Market Development Grants and assistance available to Australian exporters.

8
Export Finance Australia
Finance

Government-backed finance, loans, and guarantees to support export-focused projects.

9
Business Grants Finder
Funding · Finder

Search Australian government grants and programs relevant to exporters and SMEs.

10
BICON Biosecurity Database
Biosecurity

Search biosecurity import and export conditions by product type and destination market.

11
Food Standards Australia (FSANZ)
Food Standards

Check food safety standards and requirements for export food and beverage products.

12
Market Access & Trade Statistics (DFAT)
Market Access

DFAT tools for market access, trade statistics, and export opportunities by country.

13
Austrade Events & Webinars
Events

Find export training events, webinars, and market briefings from Austrade.

14
AgriFutures Australia
Innovation

Research, innovation, and support programs focused on future-ready Australian agriculture.

15
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF)
Advocacy

Peak national body representing Australian farmers with policy, advocacy, and resources.

16
Supply Chain Resilience Initiative
Supply Chains

Government initiatives focused on strengthening critical supply chains for Australian trade.

17
Export Council of Australia
Training · Network

Training, certification, and networking opportunities dedicated to Australian exporters.

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