Grains & Pulses
Organic Produce
Spices & Condiments
Fresh Herbs
Fresh Fruits
Fresh Vegetables
Exotic Produce
Seasonal Specials
Groundnut Seeds
Mustard Seeds
Sesame Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
Fresh Fish
Frozen Fish
Crab & Lobster
Prawns & Shrimps
Bath & Body
Skincare
Haircare
Oral Care
Flavored Honey
Honey Syrups
Organic Honey
Raw Honey
Cornflakes
Millet Mixes
Oats & Muesli
Granola
Mini Tractors
Harvesting Tools
Power Tillers
Sprayers & Pumps
Chemical Fertilizers
Pesticides
Organic Fertilizers
Herbicides
Farm Tools
Irrigation Equipment
Threshers
Packaging Machines
Cold Storage Units
Food Processing Machines
Grinding & Milling Machines
Baby Food
Baby Skincare
Diapers & Wipes
Toys & Accessories
Cattle Feed
Fish Feed
Pet Food
Poultry Feed
Frozen Chicken
Ham & Bacon
Meat Snacks
Sausages
Bakery Products
Beverages (Juices, Soft Drinks)
Packaged Snacks
Ready-to-Eat Foods
Biofuels
Energy Storage Batteries
Solar Panels
Wind Energy Equipment
Empowering your business with smarter export solutions & tools
Talk to OzMate — your AI mate for Australian exports. Specialised, free AI for farmers, producers, exporters and overseas importers, built to find the best of Australia a home abroad.
Exporting to international markets can be complex, but the right tools make it easier. OzMate helps with selling, targeting the right markets, finding overseas importers and running cost-effective promotions — so research, logistics, pricing and paperwork stop being the bottleneck.
Free · Australian-built
Our Trade Tools are designed to simplify research, help you find markets more easily, connect to logistics services, and improve price and cost management — giving every Australian exporter, not just the corporates, the confidence to trade globally.
Ask OzMate about your export, right now
Pick a category, tell OzMate what you're selling and where, then run a real capability — HS codes, pricing, buyer leads, outreach copy or demand trends — powered live by Gemini.
Permits & Documents
Export process + what to verify on official sources.
HS Code & Tariffs
Identify HS code and how to check duties/tariffs.
Pricing Builder
Guided FOB/CIF pricing range builder.
Find Buyers
Lead discovery workflow + LinkedIn queries.
Outreach Email
Email + follow-up + short message templates.
Demand Trends
Google Trends method + interpretation tips.
Six ways OzMate works alongside you
OzMate is not a chatbot. It's a digital AI export worker that solves the daily frustrations of producers, exporters, and the agencies supporting them — from the first product listing through to the partners who get a shipment out the door.
Vendor Growth & Onboarding Officer
Farmers say
- “I don't have time for websites.”
- “I don't know how to sell overseas.”
- “Export feels only for big companies.”
Producer bodies say
- Members aren't export-ready
- Hard to digitise regional producers
- Limited pathways beyond local buyers
OzMate's role: guides simple onboarding, creates product listings automatically, explains export steps in plain English, and converts small producers into active exporters.
Outcome → More regional SMEs exporting, not just corporates.
Export Paperwork & Compliance Navigator
Exporters say
- Confusing documentation
- Fear of getting it wrong
- Rules differ by country
Government sees
- SMEs making compliance mistakes
- Uneven export readiness
- Too much fragmented information
OzMate's role: document checklists, export permit guidance, plain-English compliance explanations, and direct links into official DAFF/Austrade pathways.
Outcome → Fewer export errors, faster readiness.
Buyer Discovery & Market Access Assistant
Farmers say
- “Who buys Australian oats in Dubai?”
- “How do I find importers?”
- “I don't have contacts.”
Export councils see
- SMEs struggle to access buyers
- Market diversification is slow
OzMate's role: surfaces top overseas markets, importer/distributor pathways, buyer outreach templates, and demand trends with pricing signals.
Outcome → Australian producers reach new markets faster.
Pricing & Profitability Coach
Producers say
- Unsure what the export price should be
- Currency and freight confusion
- Risk of underquoting or losing money
Industry bodies see
- Members lack pricing confidence
- Export attempts fail on bad costing
OzMate's role: guided cost-plus export pricing, wholesale vs. retail benchmarking, currency conversion logic, and ready-made quote templates.
Outcome → Producers export profitably, not blindly.
Regional Training & Enablement Partner
Rural communities say
- Lack of export knowledge
- Limited access to consultants
- Regional businesses left behind
Government needs
- Measurable SME uplift
- Regional development targets
OzMate's role: export-readiness learning modules, onboarding webinars, step-by-step rural-friendly guidance, and scalable digital coaching.
Outcome → Export capability spreads beyond metro areas.
Export Ecosystem Connector
Service providers say
- Hard to reach SME exporters early
- Fragmented vendor pipeline
Exporters say
- Don't know who to trust for freight or customs
OzMate's role: connects vendors to freight forwarders, customs brokers, packaging/export consultants, and compliance and finance partners.
Outcome → A stronger national export service network.
Export forms & permits hub
Quick links to the most common Australian export forms, permits and official portals for SMEs, farmers, producers and exporters. Requirements vary by product and destination — always confirm with the official agency pages.
The three things most exporters need first
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
Often required for customs clearance or to claim Free Trade Agreement benefits.
How to get a Certificate of Origin →3 · Export permits (DAFF, regulated goods)
Common for food and agriculture — plants, plant products, meat, dairy, seafood and more.
DAFF export documentation & certification →Common ABF export forms
Most exporters lodge electronically via ICS — these PDFs cover manual scenarios.
| Form | What it's for | Link |
|---|---|---|
| B957 — Export Declaration | Manual export declaration, when not lodged electronically. | Download PDF |
| B957a — Supplementary Page | Extra lines and commodity details linked to B957. | Download PDF |
| B611 — Withdrawal Notice | Withdraw an export declaration (manual withdrawal). | Download PDF |
| B111 — Confirming Exporter Status | Apply for confirming exporter status where details are confirmed after loading. | Download PDF |
| B959 — Permission Under Customs Control | Move, alter or interfere with export goods under customs control. | Download PDF |
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
Includes phytosanitary certificates and related declarations and forms.
Open plant export certificates/forms →MICoR: destination country requirements
Check importing-country requirements — permits, extra 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. | Gov guide · DFAT issuer info · Chambers issuing points |
| ATA Carnet (temporary export/import) |
Samples, trade shows, professional equipment taken overseas temporarily. | ABF ATA Carnets |
Export finance
Need working capital, bonds or finance to fulfil an export order? Export Finance Australia provides specialist export finance.
Explore Export Finance Australia solutions →Top tools for Australian exporters
Free, official and trusted resources — grouped by what you're trying to get done, from classifying a product through to finding grants and export finance.
HS Code Lookup
Find Harmonized System codes for your export products so shipments classify correctly.
Open link ↗Tariff Finder
Check duties, taxes and FTA preferences for Australian exports into key global markets.
Open link ↗FTA Portal
Explore Australia's free trade agreements, rules of origin and market access benefits.
Open link ↗Working Tariff (ABF)
Official Australian Border Force tariff classification and duty rate information.
Open link ↗Duties & Taxes Calculator
Estimate landed costs including duty, taxes and VAT for shipments from Australia.
Open link ↗Export Permits & Compliance
Permits, certificates and compliance requirements for agricultural and food exports.
Open link ↗BICON Biosecurity Database
Search biosecurity import and export conditions by product type and destination market.
Open link ↗Food Standards Australia (FSANZ)
Check food safety standards and requirements for export food and beverage products.
Open link ↗Austrade Export Grants (EMDG)
Export Market Development Grants and assistance available to Australian exporters.
Open link ↗Export Finance Australia
Government-backed finance, loans and guarantees to support export-focused projects.
Open link ↗Business Grants Finder
Search Australian government grants and programs relevant to exporters and SMEs.
Open link ↗Market Access & Trade Statistics (DFAT)
Tools for market access, trade statistics and export opportunities by country.
Open link ↗Austrade Events & Webinars
Export training events, webinars and market briefings from Austrade.
Open link ↗AgriFutures Australia
Research, innovation and support programs focused on future-ready Australian agriculture.
Open link ↗National Farmers' Federation
Peak national body representing Australian farmers with policy, advocacy and resources.
Open link ↗Supply Chain Resilience Initiative
Government initiatives focused on strengthening critical supply chains for Australian trade.
Open link ↗Export Council of Australia
Training, certification and networking opportunities dedicated to Australian exporters.
Open link ↗Want OzMate to guide you, step by step?
Message OzMate with your product, destination country, and whether you're doing wholesale or retail — or send a note through the form and the team will follow up directly.
