Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Regulations 2024

General

Charges are imposed on the export of various livestock. There are livestock exporter charges and livestock owner charges. There are also slaughter levies and transaction levies imposed on livestock under the Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Regulations 2024.

Multiple charges and levies may apply over the course of an animal’s life, including at the same point in time. There are different charge payers and levy payers.

The charges consist of various components. Amounts equal to charges collected are disbursed to the declared meat industry body, the declared livestock export body, the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, Animal Health Australia or the National Residue Survey Special Account for spending on different activities.

Buffaloes

Buffalo export charge is imposed on buffaloes exported from Australia.

Cattle

There are 2 charges on cattle.

First, cattle exporter charge is imposed on cattle exported from Australia.

Second, cattle owner charges are imposed on cattle exported from Australia. There are charge exemptions.

Goats

There are 2 charges on goats.

First, goat exporter charge is imposed on goats exported from Australia.

Second, goat owner charges are imposed on goats exported from Australia. There are charge exemptions.

Sheep and lambs

There are 2 charges on sheep and lambs.

First, sheep and lambs exporter charge is imposed on sheep or lambs exported from Australia.

Second, sheep and lambs owner charges are imposed on sheep or lambs exported from Australia. There are charge exemptions.