Import Cargo Reporting FAQs

All imports must be reported to Customs through the Integrated Cargo System (ICS). This page details some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the various processes involved with the reporting of imported cargo.

Cargo Status

The most common question asked by industry is "What is the status of my cargo?"
Customs has produced two guides to assist users in understanding the status of their cargo within the ICS.

This is a PDF document Understanding cargo status conditions. This Quick Reference Guide assists users in determining the various reasons that their cargo might not be cleared. (140KB)

This document is a PDF document Where do I find the status of my cargo? (516KB)

Fact sheets and Quick Reference Guides

This document is a PDF document What has changed with sea cargo reporting in relation to ocean bill of lading numbers? (OBOL phase1) (1547KB)

This document is a PDF document Will the ICS accept house bill of lading cargo reports prior to the ocean bill of lading cargo report? (OBOL phase 2)? (461KB)

This document is a PDF document What are Customs (cost recovery) charges? (154KB)

This document is a PDF document How do I complete an air cargo report in the ICS? (163KB)

This document is a PDF document How do I complete an air underbond movement report in the ICS? (126KB)

This document is a PDF document How do I complete an air waybill outturn report in the ICS? (126KB)

This document is a PDF document How do I complete a cargo list report in the ICS? (108KB)

This document is a PDF document How do I complete a progressive discharge report in the ICS? (130KB)

This document is a PDF document How do I complete a sea cargo outturn report in the ICS? (227KB)

This document is a PDF document How do I complete a sea cargo report in the ICS? (268KB)

This document is a PDF document How do I complete an underbond movement (sea cargo) in the ICS? (196KB)

This document is a PDF document How do I find an ocean bill number? (195KB)

Helpful Hints

This document is a PDF document How do I complete multiple and detailed sea cargo outturn reports (using the ICS Diagnostics facility)? (749KB)

This document is a PDF document Accessing sea cargo establishment information when outturning import cargo - A handy hints guide (727KB)

This document is a PDF document Are you uncertain about what your requirements are in relation to the reporting and handling of cargo that is to be transhipped through Australia? (99KB)

This document is a PDF document Are you uncertain about if an underbond is applicable or having problems in understanding why your underbond applications are not successful? (121KB)

This document is a PDF document When should I report cargo on a Cargo List Report? (108KB)

This document is a PDF document More cargo reporting FAQs, including questions and answers on impending arrival reports, actual arrival reports, cargo reports, outturn reports, underbond movement requests, cargo list reports and transhipments. (113KB)

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