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    Tax Back For Travellers-Trs Dl-Brochure-2010

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    The document provides frequently asked questions about Australia's Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) which allows travelers to claim refunds of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) paid on goods purchased in Australia. To be eligible, travelers must spend over $300AUD at one retailer within 60 days of departure, carry the goods overseas, and present valid tax invoices and goods at the TRS facility. Refunds can be issued via credit card, bank transfer, or cheque within 5-15 business days. Special conditions apply to oversized goods or liquids due to aviation security.

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    The document provides frequently asked questions about Australia's Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) which allows travelers to claim refunds of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) paid on goods purchased in Australia. To be eligible, travelers must spend over $300AUD at one retailer within 60 days of departure, carry the goods overseas, and present valid tax invoices and goods at the TRS facility. Refunds can be issued via credit card, bank transfer, or cheque within 5-15 business days. Special conditions apply to oversized goods or liquids due to aviation security.

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    The document provides frequently asked questions about Australia's Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) which allows travelers to claim refunds of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) paid on goods purchased in Australia. To be eligible, travelers must spend over $300AUD at one retailer within 60 days of departure, carry the goods overseas, and present valid tax invoices and goods at the TRS facility. Refunds can be issued via credit card, bank transfer, or cheque within 5-15 business days. Special conditions apply to oversized goods or liquids due to aviation security.

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    The document provides frequently asked questions about Australia's Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) which allows travelers to claim refunds of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) paid on goods purchased in Australia. To be eligible, travelers must spend over $300AUD at one retailer within 60 days of departure, carry the goods overseas, and present valid tax invoices and goods at the TRS facility. Refunds can be issued via credit card, bank transfer, or cheque within 5-15 business days. Special conditions apply to oversized goods or liquids due to aviation security.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I purchase goods from any retailer?


    You can purchase goods from any retailer who can give you a
    valid tax invoice.

    Can I purchase goods from several retailers?


    There is no limit to the number of retailers you can purchase
    goods from, provided the purchase(s) made from each
    individual retailer totals $300 or more (GST inclusive).

    What if I purchase goods totalling $300


    (GST inclusive) from the same retailer over
    several days within the 60 day period?
    As long as you meet all other eligibility requirements, you may
    still make a claim.

    Whats the difference between a tax invoice


    and a receipt?
    A valid tax invoice includes the:
    words tax invoice
    Australian Business Number (ABN) of the retailer
    name of the retailer
    purchase price of the goods, including the GST paid
    description of the goods
    date the purchase was made
    Tax invoices for $1,000 or more must also show the name and
    address of the purchaser.
    You must ask the retailer for a tax invoice when you make a
    purchase. This provides the evidence needed by Customs and
    Border Protection to verify the purchase. Some retailers provide
    tax invoices as their normal receipts.

    What is NOT eligible for a refund?

    Where are the TRS facilities located?

    You cannot claim a refund on:

    TRS facilities are located after you go through outward immigration

    GST-free goods
    Some goods in Australia such as certain health products are
    GST-free and therefore a refund of GST cannot be claimed.
    Services
    Services such as accommodation, car rental, tours and labour
    charges. The TRS only refunds GST on goods that are exported. As
    services are consumed in Australia before departure they are not
    eligible for a refund.
    Beer, spirits, tobacco and tobacco products
    These goods can be purchased duty and GST-free from duty-free
    stores.
    Consumed goods
    Goods that have been consumed or partly consumed in Australia
    such as wine, chocolate or perfume.
    Dangerous goods
    Goods that cannot be taken with you as hand or checked-in
    baggage, such as dangerous goods which are prohibited from
    being loaded onto an aircraft or ship.

    Can I use the goods before departing Australia?

    processing at international airports.

    to bring into Australia duty and/or tax-free as part of your

    Circular Quay and Darling Harbour, Melbournes Station Pier and

    passenger duty-free concession.

    in Cairns, Brisbane, Darwin and Fremantle. For Hobart and other


    seaport departures, please contact your cruise company to see
    whether TRS will be available.

    Will the TRS facility be open for early morning


    and/or late evening flight departures?
    Yes, the TRS facility will be open for all flights departing from
    Australian international airports.

    overseas
    in Australia for which a TRS refund has been claimed
    from an inwards duty-free shop on arrival in Australia.
    More information about duty-free concessions is contained
    in the brochure Guide For Travellers know before you go
    available from Customs and Border Protection.

    What if I cannot produce my goods at the


    TRS facility?
    Customs and Border Protection officers at the TRS facility need to
    be satisfied that the goods are being taken out of Australia either as
    hand baggage or checked-in baggage.
    Failure to produce your goods to the Customs and Border
    Protection officer at the TRS facility on request, or evidence that

    as wine, chocolate or perfume.

    check-in at your port of departure from Australia will result in your


    claim being refused.

    No, the person claiming a refund must be the same person who

    Could aviation security measures affect my


    TRS claim?

    purchased and paid GST on the goods.

    Yes, restrictions apply to the amount of liquids, aerosols and


    gels (LAGs) that can be carried on international flights as hand

    Yes, contact Customs and Border Protection for more information.

    This includes goods purchased:

    in Australia duty or tax-free before departure

    Customs and Border Protection has sighted your goods prior to

    Can I make a TRS claim if I am travelling as a


    passenger on a military aircraft or ship?

    There are limits on the quantity of goods you are allowed

    TRS facilities are also available at cruise liner terminals at Sydneys

    Yes, however you cannot consume or partly consume goods such

    Can I claim a refund on goods purchased by


    someone else?

    Returning to Australia

    baggage. Contact Customs and Border Protection for more


    information.

    BE AWARE
    If you exceed your duty-free limits you will
    be charged duty and tax on all items of that
    type (general goods, alcohol or tobacco) not
    just the items which exceed the limits.
    Penalties apply to undeclared taxable goods.

    Quick Guide

    Quick Guide
    English

    Please ensure that you allow enough time to complete


    check-in, immigration and security formalities.

    Tax back for


    Travellers

    Claims at airports will not be processed


    within 30 minutes of your aircrafts scheduled
    departure time.

    Claims at seaports can be made no earlier than


    four hours. Customs and Border Protection will
    not process claims within 60 minutes of your
    ships scheduled departure time.

    What is the Tourist Refund Scheme?


    The Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) allows Australian and
    overseas passengers to claim back the Goods and
    Services Tax (GST) and the Wine Equalisation Tax (WET)
    on goods purchased in Australia and taken with them as
    accompanied baggage overseas.
    Operating air and sea crew are not eligible to claim refunds
    under the TRS.

    What are the conditions of the scheme?


    To be eligible for a refund under the TRS you must:

    How do I make a claim?

    Spend a minimum of $300 (GST inclusive) with


    the one retailer

    On the day of departure you must:


    1. Present the following items to the Customs and Border
    Protection officer at the TRS facility:
    passport

    Contacting Customs and Border Protection

    international boarding pass

    Phone:

    original valid tax invoice(s) and


    the goods (if the goods are oversized or aviation security
    measures prevent you from taking your goods on board
    the aircraft or ship as hand baggage, contact Customs
    and Border Protection for more information).
    2. Choose a refund payment option:
    credit/charge card (Amex, Diners, JCB, MasterCard,
    Visa)

    Within Australia 1300 363 263


    (for the cost of a local call)
    Outside Australia 61 2 6275 6666

    Purchase the goods within 60 days before


    departing Australia

    Internet: www.customs.gov.au
    Email:

    Carry the goods with you as hand baggage,


    unless they are oversized or required to be
    checked-in by the airline.

    information@customs.gov.au

    Complaints and Compliments

    Australian bank account (you will need your BSB and


    account number for this option)

    Phone:

    Within Australia 1800 228 227


    (free call)
    Outside Australia 61 2 6275 6666

    cheque (cheques can be paid in a number of different


    currencies).

    Email:

    comments@customs.gov.au

    Customs and Border Protection aims to process credit/


    charge card and Australian bank account refunds within five
    business days and post cheque refunds within 15 business
    days.

    Ask the retailer for valid tax invoice/s that


    together total $300 or more (GST inclusive)

    Note: Special conditions apply for oversized goods (such


    as golf clubs and surfboards), and goods that cannot be
    taken on board aircraft as hand baggage due to aviation
    security measures (such as perfume and wine). Contact
    Customs and Border Protection for more information.

    This information is correct at the time of printing. Current


    information can be obtained by contacting Customs and Border
    Protection.
    2010

    Customs and Border Protection has the right to see


    all goods. If you are unable to present your goods on
    request, or provide evidence that Customs and Border
    Protection has sighted your goods at your port of
    departure from Australia your claim WILL be refused.

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